Post by The Sandmen on Sept 11, 2017 21:30:54 GMT -5
Shinya Aoki raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Dillashaw while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Shinya Aoki and T.J. Dillashaw touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Aoki is holding T.J. Dillashaw's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
T.J. Dillashaw shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
A right hand from T.J. Dillashaw
surprises Aoki!
T.J. Dillashaw shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dillashaw into his guard.
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows T.J. Dillashaw a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Aoki uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Dillashaw pulls his arm out of danger.
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows T.J. Dillashaw a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aoki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Aoki
T.J. Dillashaw is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Aoki
Dillashaw is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
T.J. Dillashaw uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Aoki
Dillashaw tries to escape from the closed guard
Dillashaw succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
T.J. Dillashaw is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches to Dillashaw's cheek from the guard.
T.J. Dillashaw uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for T.J. Dillashaw to fight back!
T.J. Dillashaw pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shinya Aoki struggles not allowing T.J. Dillashaw improve his position.
T.J. Dillashaw is in open guard over Aoki
Dillashaw tries to jump to side mount.
Shinya Aoki jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
T.J. Dillashaw fakes a punch and launches himself over Shinya Aoki
Aoki counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Tremendous strikes from Dillashaw!
Some big punches are landing!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dillashaw
Aoki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and T.J. Dillashaw tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from T.J. Dillashaw who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dillashaw
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dillashaw is able to break the lock.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for T.J. Dillashaw to fight back!
T.J. Dillashaw overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Aoki is in closed guard... Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dillashaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
T.J. Dillashaw holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
John McCarthy 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.
Good front kick from Aoki!
T.J. Dillashaw blocks
Dillashaw goes to the body...
his punches graze Aoki's arm.
T.J. Dillashaw gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Dillashaw in a double underhook!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
T.J. Dillashaw tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Shinya Aoki
well done Aoki falls hard on the mat
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Dillashaw is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Dillashaw moves backwards and gestures for Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Shinya Aoki is on his feet again.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Aoki.
T.J. Dillashaw goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Aoki seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
A right hand from T.J. Dillashaw
makes Aoki stumble back!
Aoki's Nose is beginning to swell
T.J. Dillashaw and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shinya Aoki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Aoki is holding T.J. Dillashaw's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
T.J. Dillashaw loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dillashaw's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Dillashaw goes to the body...
He punishes Aoki's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Aoki fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for T.J. Dillashaw to fight back!
Dillashaw launches a furious hook!
Aoki ducks under and pushes T.J. Dillashaw creating some space.
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by T.J. Dillashaw's punches
Aoki is on the receiving end of a great combo by Dillashaw.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dillashaw goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dillashaw
Aoki is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dillashaw
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki succeeds
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Shinya Aoki fakes some punches
Dillashaw ties him up.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
T.J. Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for T.J. Dillashaw to fight back!
T.J. Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
T.J. Dillashaw moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass T.J. Dillashaw's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dillashaw is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki shows great balance while pushing away T.J. Dillashaw
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Dillashaw is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki shows great balance while pushing away T.J. Dillashaw
Dillashaw misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Dillashaw with a double overhooks!
Aoki is holding T.J. Dillashaw's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
T.J. Dillashaw shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Aoki leads with a punch
T.J. Dillashaw evades but whiffs with a counter.
Dillashaw misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shinya Aoki pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take T.J. Dillashaw down... Dillashaw stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Dillashaw's jaw!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki struggles and launches a few punches to Dillashaw's head
Those punches are hitting! Dillashaw covers his head!
Dillashaw has a small cut in his Nose
The fighters are clinching.
T.J. Dillashaw tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dillashaw circles out and slips free of Shinya Aoki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dillashaw sprawls and remains on his feet.
Dillashaw fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aoki sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Dillashaw.
The fighters are clinching.
Dillashaw pushes off of Shinya Aoki and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Aoki holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Shinya Aoki pushes away Dillashaw trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dillashaw stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki circles to get the center of the cage
T.J. Dillashaw takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Aoki pushes T.J. Dillashaw and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Brilliant combination from T.J. Dillashaw
that forces Aoki to try and defend better.
Aoki's Mouth is beginning to swell
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! T.J. Dillashaw is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dillashaw leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw 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.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dillashaw leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Aoki is in closed guard... Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for T.J. Dillashaw, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Dillashaw grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dillashaw struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Aoki looks to be in very good shape.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dillashaw goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dillashaw
Aoki throws a few hammer fists to the face of T.J. Dillashaw
Solid shots!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dillashaw
Aoki is in open guard over Dillashaw... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Dillashaw rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dillashaw won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Aoki
Stand up! This is what Dillashaw's cornermen are shouting. Shinya Aoki is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
T.J. Dillashaw realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Aoki misses a step and T.J. Dillashaw sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dillashaw opts to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Dillashaw to try something else.
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Aoki
Stand up! This is what Aoki's cornermen are shouting. T.J. Dillashaw is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Dillashaw fires a barrage of punches at Aoki's head!
This is bad! Dillashaw is just pounding on Shinya Aoki's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Aoki
Dillashaw leans back...
He clobbers Shinya Aoki's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Dillashaw spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Dillashaw is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and T.J. Dillashaw tries to take advantage...
T.J. Dillashaw opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Dillashaw to try something else.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Aoki
T.J. Dillashaw tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
T.J. Dillashaw manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
T.J. Dillashaw is in half guard over Aoki
As the fight continues it seems that T.J. Dillashaw is taking the best of the fight.
T.J. Dillashaw tries to free his leg...
T.J. Dillashaw uses some of his skill by jumping out of Aoki's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
T.J. Dillashaw is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap T.J. Dillashaw in his guard.
T.J. Dillashaw keeps control and remains in side mount.
T.J. Dillashaw is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Dillashaw uses his strength to keep Dillashaw at a disadvantage
Aoki misses a step and T.J. Dillashaw sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dillashaw is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shinya Aoki, who is barely covering up!
T.J. Dillashaw is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Dillashaw uses his strength to keep Dillashaw at a disadvantage
T.J. Dillashaw is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
T.J. Dillashaw throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Aoki is doing a great job covering himself up.
Dillashaw misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap T.J. Dillashaw in his guard.
T.J. Dillashaw keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Shovel hook by T.J. Dillashaw
tags Aoki.
Aoki has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is T.J. Dillashaw by Stoppage (Small cut Right cheek) at 3:12 Round 3
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 5/12 (42%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 5/9 (56%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 375 s
Statistics: T.J. Dillashaw
Punches 19/32 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 12/24 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 365 s
Shit. This was turning into a really good fight. But…them cheek stoppages. Especially on the right cheek. I mean, the left cheek, sure, but right? Ouch.
Ferocious staredown by Dillashaw while John McCarthy recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Shinya Aoki and T.J. Dillashaw touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Aoki is holding T.J. Dillashaw's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
T.J. Dillashaw shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
A right hand from T.J. Dillashaw
surprises Aoki!
T.J. Dillashaw shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Dillashaw into his guard.
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows T.J. Dillashaw a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Aoki uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Dillashaw pulls his arm out of danger.
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows T.J. Dillashaw a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aoki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Aoki
T.J. Dillashaw is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Aoki
Dillashaw is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
T.J. Dillashaw uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Aoki
Dillashaw tries to escape from the closed guard
Dillashaw succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
T.J. Dillashaw is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches to Dillashaw's cheek from the guard.
T.J. Dillashaw uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for T.J. Dillashaw to fight back!
T.J. Dillashaw pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Shinya Aoki struggles not allowing T.J. Dillashaw improve his position.
T.J. Dillashaw is in open guard over Aoki
Dillashaw tries to jump to side mount.
Shinya Aoki jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
T.J. Dillashaw fakes a punch and launches himself over Shinya Aoki
Aoki counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Tremendous strikes from Dillashaw!
Some big punches are landing!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dillashaw
Aoki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and T.J. Dillashaw tries to take advantage...
Deep breaths from T.J. Dillashaw who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dillashaw
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dillashaw is able to break the lock.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for T.J. Dillashaw to fight back!
T.J. Dillashaw overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Aoki is in closed guard... Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dillashaw clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
T.J. Dillashaw holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
John McCarthy 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.
Good front kick from Aoki!
T.J. Dillashaw blocks
Dillashaw goes to the body...
his punches graze Aoki's arm.
T.J. Dillashaw gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Dillashaw in a double underhook!
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
T.J. Dillashaw tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Shinya Aoki
well done Aoki falls hard on the mat
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Dillashaw is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Dillashaw moves backwards and gestures for Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Shinya Aoki is on his feet again.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Aoki.
T.J. Dillashaw goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Aoki seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
A right hand from T.J. Dillashaw
makes Aoki stumble back!
Aoki's Nose is beginning to swell
T.J. Dillashaw and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shinya Aoki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Aoki is holding T.J. Dillashaw's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
T.J. Dillashaw loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dillashaw's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Dillashaw goes to the body...
He punishes Aoki's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Aoki fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for T.J. Dillashaw to fight back!
Dillashaw launches a furious hook!
Aoki ducks under and pushes T.J. Dillashaw creating some space.
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by T.J. Dillashaw's punches
Aoki is on the receiving end of a great combo by Dillashaw.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dillashaw goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dillashaw
Aoki is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dillashaw
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki succeeds
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Shinya Aoki fakes some punches
Dillashaw ties him up.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
T.J. Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for T.J. Dillashaw to fight back!
T.J. Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
T.J. Dillashaw moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass T.J. Dillashaw's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Dillashaw is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki shows great balance while pushing away T.J. Dillashaw
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Dillashaw is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki shows great balance while pushing away T.J. Dillashaw
Dillashaw misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Dillashaw with a double overhooks!
Aoki is holding T.J. Dillashaw's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
T.J. Dillashaw shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Aoki leads with a punch
T.J. Dillashaw evades but whiffs with a counter.
Dillashaw misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shinya Aoki pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take T.J. Dillashaw down... Dillashaw stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Dillashaw's jaw!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki struggles and launches a few punches to Dillashaw's head
Those punches are hitting! Dillashaw covers his head!
Dillashaw has a small cut in his Nose
The fighters are clinching.
T.J. Dillashaw tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Dillashaw circles out and slips free of Shinya Aoki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Dillashaw sprawls and remains on his feet.
Dillashaw fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aoki sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Dillashaw.
The fighters are clinching.
Dillashaw pushes off of Shinya Aoki and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Aoki holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Shinya Aoki pushes away Dillashaw trying to keep the fight at striking range
Dillashaw stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki circles to get the center of the cage
T.J. Dillashaw takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Aoki pushes T.J. Dillashaw and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Brilliant combination from T.J. Dillashaw
that forces Aoki to try and defend better.
Aoki's Mouth is beginning to swell
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! T.J. Dillashaw is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dillashaw leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw 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.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dillashaw leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Dillashaw
Aoki is in closed guard... Dillashaw tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for T.J. Dillashaw, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Dillashaw grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by T.J. Dillashaw
T.J. Dillashaw is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Dillashaw struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Aoki looks to be in very good shape.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dillashaw goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dillashaw
Dillashaw tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dillashaw
Aoki throws a few hammer fists to the face of T.J. Dillashaw
Solid shots!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Dillashaw
Aoki is in open guard over Dillashaw... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Dillashaw rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dillashaw won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Aoki
Stand up! This is what Dillashaw's cornermen are shouting. Shinya Aoki is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
T.J. Dillashaw realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Aoki misses a step and T.J. Dillashaw sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dillashaw opts to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Dillashaw to try something else.
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Aoki
Stand up! This is what Aoki's cornermen are shouting. T.J. Dillashaw is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Dillashaw fires a barrage of punches at Aoki's head!
This is bad! Dillashaw is just pounding on Shinya Aoki's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Aoki
Dillashaw leans back...
He clobbers Shinya Aoki's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Dillashaw spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Dillashaw is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and T.J. Dillashaw tries to take advantage...
T.J. Dillashaw opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Dillashaw to try something else.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
T.J. Dillashaw is in closed guard over Aoki
T.J. Dillashaw tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
T.J. Dillashaw manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
T.J. Dillashaw is in half guard over Aoki
As the fight continues it seems that T.J. Dillashaw is taking the best of the fight.
T.J. Dillashaw tries to free his leg...
T.J. Dillashaw uses some of his skill by jumping out of Aoki's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
T.J. Dillashaw is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap T.J. Dillashaw in his guard.
T.J. Dillashaw keeps control and remains in side mount.
T.J. Dillashaw is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Dillashaw uses his strength to keep Dillashaw at a disadvantage
Aoki misses a step and T.J. Dillashaw sees an opportunity to counter him!
Dillashaw is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shinya Aoki, who is barely covering up!
T.J. Dillashaw is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Dillashaw uses his strength to keep Dillashaw at a disadvantage
T.J. Dillashaw is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
T.J. Dillashaw throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Aoki is doing a great job covering himself up.
Dillashaw misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap T.J. Dillashaw in his guard.
T.J. Dillashaw keeps control and remains in side mount.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Shovel hook by T.J. Dillashaw
tags Aoki.
Aoki has a small cut in his Right cheek
Winner is T.J. Dillashaw by Stoppage (Small cut Right cheek) at 3:12 Round 3
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 5/12 (42%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 5/9 (56%)
GnP strikes 4/8 (50%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 375 s
Statistics: T.J. Dillashaw
Punches 19/32 (59%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/6 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 12/24 (50%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 365 s
Shit. This was turning into a really good fight. But…them cheek stoppages. Especially on the right cheek. I mean, the left cheek, sure, but right? Ouch.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!