Post by The Sandmen on Aug 7, 2012 13:42:41 GMT -5
Shinya Aoki! Shinya Aoki! This is what the people are chanting here.
Shinya Aoki is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Diego Sanchez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Aoki avoids a dangerous strike from Diego
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Diego Sanchez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diego is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Diego Sanchez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Diego Sanchez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki looks to be in very good shape.
Aoki measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aoki misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Diego Sanchez rolls Shinya Aoki to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Diego is in rear mount over Aoki
Aoki has Diego controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Diego is unable to move under Aoki control.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Diego Sanchez cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Diego pushes Shinya Aoki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Solid low kick from Shinya Aoki.
Diego deflects it.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aoki's chin
Aoki has a small cut in his Chin
Aoki is holding Diego Sanchez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Diego is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Aoki
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Aoki's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Diego Sanchez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Diego Sanchez work his BJJ game.
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Diego Sanchez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to escape from the full mount...
Diego Sanchez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki is taking this opportunity to rest.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez tries to open Aoki's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Diego Sanchez. Aoki is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Shinya Aoki shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Shinya Aoki breaks that americana attempt!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Diego's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Diego breaks free.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to half guard.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Diego Sanchez, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Diego.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki launches a knee while holding Diego's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Diego in the abdomen
Quick hook by Diego Sanchez
glances off Aoki's arms.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Diego!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes Diego against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki launches a few hard punches to Diego Sanchez's ribs!
Diego struggles and protects himself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Diego studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego Sanchez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Diego
Aoki tries to improve position.
Diego adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Diego
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Diego
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Diego Sanchez regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Diego
Aoki is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego suddenly holds Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Aoki can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Diego Sanchez!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Diego
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Diego Sanchez's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in Diego open guard now
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Diego
Aoki is in open guard over Diego... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Diego rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Diego Sanchez jabs at Aoki
hitting his chest.
Shinya Aoki jabs at Diego
to no visible effect.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Diego Sanchez
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Aoki's Nose is beginning to swell
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A solid combination from Shinya Aoki
mostly hits air.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Diego throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Aoki goes to the body...
his punches graze Diego's arm.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Diego Sanchez sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Diego into his guard.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Aoki
Diego Sanchez throws down elbows...
Aoki is not making himself an easy target.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Aoki
Diego is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Diego struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's guard...
Diego Sanchez is in Aoki open guard now
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
Diego Sanchez breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Diego Sanchez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Diego Sanchez keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Lightning fast low kick from Aoki!
Diego blocks that kick with his leg.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego launches a hook to the body
Shinya Aoki moves aside looking for a counter...
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Diego
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to breaks Diego Sanchez's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Aoki launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Diego's ribs.
Diego ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez pushes Aoki against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Diego controls Shinya Aoki in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Aoki is hurt
Aoki's Chin is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Aoki's ribs while in the clinch.
Aoki blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Diego Sanchez's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Aoki is throwing a flurry of punches!
Diego Sanchez just can't get away!
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Diego Sanchez pushes Aoki forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diego Sanchez postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Aoki hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Aoki gets hold of a leg and trips Diego to the mat!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Diego
Aoki is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego goes for an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and pushes away Diego Sanchez, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Diego in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki pushes away Diego trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diego stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki circles to get the center of the cage
Aoki is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez paws at Aoki.
Aoki swings ineffectively.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego tries to grapple
Aoki moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez launches a body shot
Aoki evades.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Diego Sanchez!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Diego Sanchez circles around Aoki
Diego tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Diego is clinching with Aoki.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch to Shinya Aoki ribs and the tries to trip him
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground
Aoki's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Diego blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Aoki
Diego Sanchez tries to free his leg...
Diego Sanchez uses some of his skill by jumping out of Aoki's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez hovers above Aoki
Good punches to Aoki's body.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Diego Sanchez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aoki struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Diego misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Diego Sanchez pushes Shinya Aoki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego catch Shinya Aoki's right arm and tries a kimura
Shinya Aoki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez tries to better his position on the ground...
Diego is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Aoki is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Diego Sanchez controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Diego
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
0:20 Round 4 and Diego is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Aoki's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Shinya Aoki's eyes.
Shinya Aoki pushes away Diego trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diego doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shinya Aoki
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Aoki who put distance between them
Diego and Aoki circle around the center of the cage.
Diego has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Diego Sanchez tries a middle kick
Shinya Aoki blocks and steps away.
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Diego Sanchez jumps back and jabs
Diego seems staggered and Shinya Aoki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Diego moves backwards and Shinya Aoki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Aoki moves backwards and Diego Sanchez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego sprawls and remains on his feet.
Diego Sanchez throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Aoki pushes Diego Sanchez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Diego Sanchez fakes a move and moves laterally.
Diego showing excellent timing, blasts Shinya Aoki with a right hand.
Aoki steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Diego Sanchez swings...
hard impact to Aoki's face!
Diego Sanchez tries a hook to the body
and hits Aoki ribs hard
Crushing shot to Aoki's body! He's holding his side
Aoki leads with a punch
Diego Sanchez avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Shinya Aoki dives for Diego Sanchez's left leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Diego Sanchez steps his leg out of danger while Shinya Aoki remains on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Loud pop!
Aoki is holding Diego Sanchez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Middle kick from Aoki.
The kick just misses.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Aoki's jaw!
Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Diego Sanchez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez grapple with Shinya Aoki and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Diego Sanchez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Diego Sanchez controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez rolls him over and takes his back!
Diego is in rear mount over Aoki
Diego tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Aoki! Diego has one hook in and keeps working!
Diego is in rear mount over Aoki with one hook in
Aoki is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Diego tries to use some of his tricky moves but Diego's is smart enough to counter him.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Diego moves backwards and circles around Shinya Aoki.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Diego Sanchez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Diego has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki pushes away Diego trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diego doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shinya Aoki
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego Sanchez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Shinya Aoki
well done Aoki falls hard on the mat
Diego is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Diego cartwheels towards Aoki!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Shinya Aoki.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Diego Sanchez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez tries to better his position on the ground...
Diego is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego tries to launch a few punches to Shinya Aoki
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Aoki's defense
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Diego Sanchez realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Diego Sanchez jumps back and jabs
Aoki seems staggered and Diego Sanchez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Diego!
Diego Sanchez is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Aoki and pushes him away!
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Diego into his guard.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Aoki
Diego breaths deeply while on the ground
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Aoki
Diego breaths deeply while on the ground
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Aoki
Diego tries to escape from closed guard...
Diego struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Diego Sanchez breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Diego goes to the body...
He punishes Aoki's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Diego is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Diego uses his strength to keep Diego at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego Sanchez positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Aoki's ribs
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez throws a flurry of punches at Aoki...
A lot of them are hitting Aoki's face
Aoki's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Nice beating Shinya Aoki has received.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Diego knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Aoki breaks the lock showing some skills...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Diego Sanchez by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 4/23 (17%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/12 (50%)
Takedowns 3/8 (38%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/6 (67%)
Time on the ground 782 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 19/26 (73%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 10/15 (67%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/33 (52%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 769 s
A good, evenish fight for many rounds, followed by a dominating Sanchez fight for a couple rounds, then a decision. I would have liked to have seen Aoki do more damage, but this was in no way the worst, most boring decision fight we have had here. I rate it "Passable"
Stamina good for both fighters, Aoki needs stand up and more aggression perhaps.
Shinya Aoki is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Diego Sanchez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Aoki avoids a dangerous strike from Diego
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Diego Sanchez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Diego is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Diego Sanchez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Diego Sanchez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki looks to be in very good shape.
Aoki measures the resilience of Diego's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Diego blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aoki misses a step and Diego Sanchez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Diego Sanchez rolls Shinya Aoki to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Diego is in rear mount over Aoki
Aoki has Diego controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Diego is unable to move under Aoki control.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Diego Sanchez cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Diego pushes Shinya Aoki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Solid low kick from Shinya Aoki.
Diego deflects it.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego Sanchez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aoki's chin
Aoki has a small cut in his Chin
Aoki is holding Diego Sanchez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Diego is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Aoki
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Aoki's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Diego Sanchez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Diego Sanchez work his BJJ game.
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Diego Sanchez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to escape from the full mount...
Diego Sanchez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki is taking this opportunity to rest.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez tries to open Aoki's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Diego Sanchez. Aoki is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Shinya Aoki shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Shinya Aoki breaks that americana attempt!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Diego's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Diego breaks free.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Diego Sanchez
Diego Sanchez attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to half guard.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Diego Sanchez, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Diego.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki launches a knee while holding Diego's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Diego in the abdomen
Quick hook by Diego Sanchez
glances off Aoki's arms.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Diego!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes Diego against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki launches a few hard punches to Diego Sanchez's ribs!
Diego struggles and protects himself.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Diego studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego Sanchez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Diego
Aoki tries to improve position.
Diego adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Diego
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Diego
Diego Sanchez attempts to move to full guard
Diego Sanchez manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Diego
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Diego Sanchez's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Diego Sanchez regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Diego
Aoki is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego suddenly holds Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Aoki can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Diego Sanchez!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Diego
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Diego Sanchez's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in Diego open guard now
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Diego
Aoki is in open guard over Diego... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Diego rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Diego Sanchez jabs at Aoki
hitting his chest.
Shinya Aoki jabs at Diego
to no visible effect.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Diego Sanchez
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Aoki's Nose is beginning to swell
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A solid combination from Shinya Aoki
mostly hits air.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Diego throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Aoki goes to the body...
his punches graze Diego's arm.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Diego Sanchez sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Diego into his guard.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Aoki
Diego Sanchez throws down elbows...
Aoki is not making himself an easy target.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Aoki
Diego is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Diego struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's guard...
Diego Sanchez is in Aoki open guard now
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
Diego Sanchez breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Diego Sanchez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Diego Sanchez in his guard.
Diego Sanchez keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Lightning fast low kick from Aoki!
Diego blocks that kick with his leg.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego launches a hook to the body
Shinya Aoki moves aside looking for a counter...
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Diego
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to breaks Diego Sanchez's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Aoki launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Diego's ribs.
Diego ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez pushes Aoki against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Diego controls Shinya Aoki in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Aoki is hurt
Aoki's Chin is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Aoki's ribs while in the clinch.
Aoki blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Diego Sanchez's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Aoki is throwing a flurry of punches!
Diego Sanchez just can't get away!
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Diego Sanchez pushes Aoki forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Diego Sanchez postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Aoki hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Aoki gets hold of a leg and trips Diego to the mat!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Diego
Aoki is in closed guard... Diego tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego goes for an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and pushes away Diego Sanchez, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Diego in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki pushes away Diego trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diego stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki circles to get the center of the cage
Aoki is holding Diego Sanchez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez paws at Aoki.
Aoki swings ineffectively.
Diego is trying to counter now!
Diego tries to grapple
Aoki moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez launches a body shot
Aoki evades.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Diego Sanchez!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Diego Sanchez circles around Aoki
Diego tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Diego is clinching with Aoki.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez fakes a punch to Shinya Aoki ribs and the tries to trip him
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground
Aoki's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Diego blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Aoki
Diego Sanchez tries to free his leg...
Diego Sanchez uses some of his skill by jumping out of Aoki's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez hovers above Aoki
Good punches to Aoki's body.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Diego Sanchez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aoki struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Diego misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Diego Sanchez pushes Shinya Aoki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Diego Sanchez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Diego Sanchez tries to take advantage...
Diego catch Shinya Aoki's right arm and tries a kimura
Shinya Aoki holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez tries to better his position on the ground...
Diego is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Aoki is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Diego Sanchez controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Diego
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
0:20 Round 4 and Diego is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Diego is launching some bone breaking punches to Aoki's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Shinya Aoki's eyes.
Shinya Aoki pushes away Diego trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diego doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shinya Aoki
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Diego Sanchez embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Aoki who put distance between them
Diego and Aoki circle around the center of the cage.
Diego has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Diego Sanchez tries a middle kick
Shinya Aoki blocks and steps away.
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Diego Sanchez jumps back and jabs
Diego seems staggered and Shinya Aoki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Diego moves backwards and Shinya Aoki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Aoki moves backwards and Diego Sanchez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Diego sprawls and remains on his feet.
Diego Sanchez throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Aoki pushes Diego Sanchez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Diego Sanchez fakes a move and moves laterally.
Diego showing excellent timing, blasts Shinya Aoki with a right hand.
Aoki steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Diego Sanchez swings...
hard impact to Aoki's face!
Diego Sanchez tries a hook to the body
and hits Aoki ribs hard
Crushing shot to Aoki's body! He's holding his side
Aoki leads with a punch
Diego Sanchez avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Shinya Aoki dives for Diego Sanchez's left leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Diego Sanchez steps his leg out of danger while Shinya Aoki remains on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Loud pop!
Aoki is holding Diego Sanchez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Diego Sanchez shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Middle kick from Aoki.
The kick just misses.
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Aoki's jaw!
Diego jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Diego Sanchez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Diego Sanchez grapple with Shinya Aoki and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Diego Sanchez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Diego Sanchez controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez rolls him over and takes his back!
Diego is in rear mount over Aoki
Diego tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Aoki! Diego has one hook in and keeps working!
Diego is in rear mount over Aoki with one hook in
Aoki is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Diego tries to use some of his tricky moves but Diego's is smart enough to counter him.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Diego moves backwards and circles around Shinya Aoki.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Diego Sanchez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Diego has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki pushes away Diego trying to keep the fight at striking range
Diego doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shinya Aoki
Diego tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Diego Sanchez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Shinya Aoki
well done Aoki falls hard on the mat
Diego is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Diego cartwheels towards Aoki!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Shinya Aoki.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Diego Sanchez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez tries to better his position on the ground...
Diego is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego tries to launch a few punches to Shinya Aoki
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Aoki's defense
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Diego Sanchez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Diego Sanchez realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Copps Coliseum (Hamilton, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Diego Sanchez jumps back and jabs
Aoki seems staggered and Diego Sanchez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Diego!
Diego Sanchez is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Aoki and pushes him away!
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Diego Sanchez to fight back!
Diego Sanchez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Diego into his guard.
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Aoki
Diego breaths deeply while on the ground
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Aoki
Diego breaths deeply while on the ground
Diego Sanchez is in closed guard over Aoki
Diego tries to escape from closed guard...
Diego struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Diego Sanchez is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Diego Sanchez breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Diego goes to the body...
He punishes Aoki's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Diego is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Diego uses his strength to keep Diego at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Diego Sanchez looks to counter!
Diego Sanchez positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Aoki's ribs
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez throws a flurry of punches at Aoki...
A lot of them are hitting Aoki's face
Aoki's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Diego Sanchez in his guard...
Diego Sanchez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Nice beating Shinya Aoki has received.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Diego knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Diego Sanchez is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Diego Sanchez throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Aoki breaks the lock showing some skills...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Diego Sanchez by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 4/23 (17%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/12 (50%)
Takedowns 3/8 (38%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/6 (67%)
Time on the ground 782 s
Statistics: Diego Sanchez
Punches 19/26 (73%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 10/15 (67%)
Takedowns 6/6 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/33 (52%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 769 s
A good, evenish fight for many rounds, followed by a dominating Sanchez fight for a couple rounds, then a decision. I would have liked to have seen Aoki do more damage, but this was in no way the worst, most boring decision fight we have had here. I rate it "Passable"
Stamina good for both fighters, Aoki needs stand up and more aggression perhaps.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!