Post by The Sandmen on Apr 24, 2018 8:29:11 GMT -5
Shinya Aoki looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Cody Garbrandt looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shinya Aoki paws at Cody.
Cody answers with solid punches!
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Cody shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Cody tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Cody Garbrandt holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Cody waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Cody Garbrandt is on half guard!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Cody spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Cody is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Cody Garbrandt closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Cody Garbrandt charges at Aoki throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Aoki is rocked!
Shinya Aoki paws at Cody.
Cody swings ineffectively.
Cody clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cody
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to take Cody Garbrandt to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Cody is with is back on the ground now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Aoki is in open guard over Cody... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cody rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cody won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Cody is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Cody Garbrandt uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Cody Garbrandt realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Cody Garbrandt is on his feet again.
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cody launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Aoki checks that kick!
Cody Garbrandt gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Cody Garbrandt away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cody launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Aoki checks that kick!
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to hit Cody Garbrandt with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Cody dodges that
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cody Garbrandt creates space and allows Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
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 Cody
Shinya Aoki hovers above Cody
Cody Garbrandt stops him from throwing strikes.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Aoki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Aoki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki isolates Cody Garbrandt's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Cody Garbrandt is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Cody Garbrandt to fight back!
Cody Garbrandt tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Aoki throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cody Garbrandt
Blocked by Cody.
Poorly executed technique. Cody Garbrandt looks to counter!
Cody Garbrandt launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt tries to turn in and scramble out. Shinya Aoki timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Cody Garbrandt slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Cody Garbrandt is in open guard over Aoki
Cody moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over Aoki
Cody Garbrandt tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Cody Garbrandt manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Cody Garbrandt looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Cody Garbrandt and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Cody Garbrandt is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Cody Garbrandt's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Cody Garbrandt regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki is cooling the fight on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Aoki.
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Round 2
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Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Cody Garbrandt was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Aoki misses a step and Cody Garbrandt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice low kick from Cody
Loud pop!
0:26 Round 2 and Cody is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Cody fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Aoki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Cody Garbrandt is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Cody spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Cody is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Cody Garbrandt is on his feet again.
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
0:53 Round 2 and Cody is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Cody moves backwards and gestures for Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Aoki is holding Cody Garbrandt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cody Garbrandt loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Cody Garbrandt manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Cody tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Cody Garbrandt jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Cody Garbrandt slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Cody Garbrandt slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Cody Garbrandt to fight back!
Cody launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Aoki checks that kick!
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Cody tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Cody Garbrandt! He is reversed and nor Shinya Aoki is on half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cody Garbrandt rolls over himself and stands up while Shinya Aoki rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cody sprawls and remains on his feet.
Cody Garbrandt launches a rapid series of punches
taking Aoki from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Some nice shots from Cody Garbrandt
that stun Aoki.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Cody Garbrandt goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Cody only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Cody tries to grapple
He puts Aoki in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Cody Garbrandt down... Cody stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Cody's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Cody Garbrandt to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Cody is with is back on the ground now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt 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.
Cody misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki tries a kimura
Cody breaks the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Aoki's ribs.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody 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.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Aoki tries to open up Cody Garbrandt's defense faking a few punches.
Cody Garbrandt wraps his arms around Aoki's arms and counters the punches.
Cody tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cody Garbrandt attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Cody Garbrandt manages to switch to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt attempts to move to full guard
Cody Garbrandt manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Brilliant combination from Cody Garbrandt
Aoki is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Cody Garbrandt!
Shinya Aoki is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Aoki! It would have finished this fight.
The fighters are clinching.
Cody Garbrandt pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Cody Garbrandt
Cody misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki pushes away Cody trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cody doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki pushes away Cody trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cody stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki circles to get the center of the cage
Aoki decides to launch some tentative punches
Cody launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Aoki with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cody goes down.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Aoki moves on the ground
Aoki cannot take advantage in the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Cody tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Aoki is in open guard over Cody... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cody rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Cody Garbrandt goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Cody only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Cody decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Cody moves back and takes a deep breath.
Shinya Aoki and Cody engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shinya Aoki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cody Garbrandt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Hard blow to Cody's mid-section, he seems hurt
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Cody Garbrandt...
Cody Garbrandt takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shinya Aoki creates enough space to control Cody Garbrandt's leg.
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Cody Garbrandt keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Cody Garbrandt cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Aoki misses a step and Cody Garbrandt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cody Garbrandt pushes Aoki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Aoki wraps his legs while he holds Cody Garbrandt's head... Tight guard!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Cody Garbrandt's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Deep breaths from Cody Garbrandt who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Cody Garbrandt gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Deep breaths from Cody Garbrandt who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Aoki tries to get a side mount...
Cody wraps his leg around Shinya Aoki leg and prevents him from moving.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki pushes Cody's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Aoki who is in full mount! Cody is in trouble now!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Deep breaths from Cody Garbrandt who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cody struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cody struggles and frees his leg!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Cody Garbrandt and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shinya Aoki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Aoki, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Shinya Aoki paws at Cody.
Cody swings ineffectively.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shinya Aoki pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Cody tries to take Shinya Aoki down... Aoki stumbles backwards and Cody Garbrandt launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Aoki's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Cody Garbrandt 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 0:50 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cody struggles and launches a few punches to Aoki's head
Those punches are hitting! Aoki covers his head!
Shinya Aoki pushes away Cody trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cody doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shinya Aoki
The fighters are clinching.
Cody 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch to Cody Garbrandt ribs and the tries to trip him
Cody Garbrandt loses balance and goes to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt 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 is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Cody Garbrandt sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Cody Garbrandt to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Aoki tries to improve position.
Cody adjusts and closes his guard.
Cody tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cody tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Cody Garbrandt can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cody begins to launch a barrage of punches over Aoki
Shinya Aoki is smart enough to duck backwards
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki avoids a dangerous strike from Cody
and counters with a solid straight!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Cody struggles and launches a few punches to Aoki's head
Nothing from this... Cody Garbrandt seems frustrated.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Cody is throwing a flurry of punches!
Aoki ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Cody Garbrandt gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki swings...
...no good.
Cody Garbrandt launches a rapid series of punches
taking Aoki from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Aoki is holding Cody Garbrandt's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cody Garbrandt loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Shinya Aoki hooks Cody's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Cody struggles to free himself
Cody Garbrandt manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Cody Garbrandt is in open guard over Aoki
Cody Garbrandt hovers above Aoki
Shinya Aoki stops him from throwing strikes.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Cody pulls his arm out of danger.
Cody Garbrandt is in open guard over Aoki
Cody is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks Cody Garbrandt's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Cody Garbrandt gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to close his guard around Cody
He succeeds!
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Cody Garbrandt looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Cody Garbrandt throws a flurry of punches at Aoki...
Aoki is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Cody pulls his arm out of danger.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki launches a kick
Cody checks it and keeps distance.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Cody Garbrandt launches a body shot
Aoki evades.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Cody Garbrandt throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Cody Garbrandt gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Shinya Aoki, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Cody 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 0:25 in the 5 round
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Cody Garbrandt looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Cody is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks Cody Garbrandt's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Cody clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Cody is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Cody Garbrandt uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Cody is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cody Garbrandt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody 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.
Cody Garbrandt gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Cody Garbrandt tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls him over and takes his back!
Aoki is in rear mount over Cody
Cody has Aoki controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Aoki is unable to move under Cody control.
Aoki is in rear mount over Cody
Cody is moving on the ground...
Aoki tries to counter Cody's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Cody! Aoki has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Aoki is in rear mount over Cody with one hook in
Cody has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Cody is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
A punch from Cody Garbrandt
grazes Aoki's left cheek.
Aoki's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Cody Garbrandt's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Cody Garbrandt to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Aoki is in open guard over Cody... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cody rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Aoki wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Aoki gets hold of a leg and trips Cody to the mat!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki breaks the closed guard of Cody Garbrandt and moves to half guard
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Cody Garbrandt manages to switch to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Cody 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!
Shinya Aoki pushes Cody's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Cody wraps his legs while he holds Shinya Aoki's head... Tight guard!
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Cody 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki pushes Cody's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Cody rolls and he's now on half guard over Shinya Aoki. Nice reversal.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Cody Garbrandt is opening up on Aoki and raining down combinations!
Aoki's corner looks worried!
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Nice beating Cody Garbrandt has received.
Cody Garbrandt and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shinya Aoki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Aoki is holding Cody Garbrandt's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cody Garbrandt loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt 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.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Cody Garbrandt...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Deep breaths from Cody Garbrandt who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody 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.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Cody Garbrandt efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Aoki goes for an armbar!
Cody Garbrandt breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 22/29 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 14/17 (82%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 1512,1
Clinch Damage 378,35
Ground Damage 253
Time on the ground 925 s
Statistics: Cody Garbrandt
Punches 35/77 (45%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 9/24 (38%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/47 (17%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1620,84
Clinch Damage 502,4
Ground Damage 79,4
Time on the ground 877 s
What a wonderful fight. I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It was like a story of slow, patient work by Aoki vs. Flashes of damage from Cody. Aoki would do his thing for about 4 mins, then Cody would put in a minute of work to even up the damage scores. And it felt like that kinda was the story of most of these rounds. One early round was pretty much all Aoki, but with medium damage output. HIGH level fights without Flash KOs can be so fun. Also, Play the Game is on now. Also, #TITC!!!
Cody Garbrandt looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shinya Aoki paws at Cody.
Cody answers with solid punches!
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Cody shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Cody tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Cody Garbrandt holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Cody waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Cody Garbrandt is on half guard!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Cody spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Cody is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Cody Garbrandt closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Cody Garbrandt charges at Aoki throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Aoki is rocked!
Shinya Aoki paws at Cody.
Cody swings ineffectively.
Cody clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cody
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to take Cody Garbrandt to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Cody is with is back on the ground now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Aoki is in open guard over Cody... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cody rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cody won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Cody is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Cody Garbrandt uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Cody Garbrandt realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Cody Garbrandt is on his feet again.
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cody launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Aoki checks that kick!
Cody Garbrandt gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Cody Garbrandt away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cody launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Aoki checks that kick!
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to hit Cody Garbrandt with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Cody dodges that
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Cody Garbrandt creates space and allows Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
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 Cody
Shinya Aoki hovers above Cody
Cody Garbrandt stops him from throwing strikes.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Aoki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Aoki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki isolates Cody Garbrandt's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Cody Garbrandt is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Cody Garbrandt to fight back!
Cody Garbrandt tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Aoki throws a few hammer fists to the face of Cody Garbrandt
Blocked by Cody.
Poorly executed technique. Cody Garbrandt looks to counter!
Cody Garbrandt launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt tries to turn in and scramble out. Shinya Aoki timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Cody Garbrandt slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Cody Garbrandt is in open guard over Aoki
Cody moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over Aoki
Cody Garbrandt tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Cody Garbrandt manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Cody Garbrandt looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Cody Garbrandt and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Cody Garbrandt is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Cody Garbrandt's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Cody Garbrandt regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki is cooling the fight on the ground
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Aoki.
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Round 2
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Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Cody Garbrandt was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Aoki misses a step and Cody Garbrandt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice low kick from Cody
Loud pop!
0:26 Round 2 and Cody is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Cody fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Aoki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Cody Garbrandt is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Cody spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Cody is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Cody Garbrandt is on his feet again.
Cody is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
0:53 Round 2 and Cody is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Cody moves backwards and gestures for Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Aoki is holding Cody Garbrandt's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cody Garbrandt loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Cody Garbrandt manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Cody tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Cody Garbrandt jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Cody Garbrandt slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Cody Garbrandt slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Cody Garbrandt to fight back!
Cody launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Aoki checks that kick!
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Cody tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Cody Garbrandt! He is reversed and nor Shinya Aoki is on half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Cody Garbrandt rolls over himself and stands up while Shinya Aoki rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Cody sprawls and remains on his feet.
Cody Garbrandt launches a rapid series of punches
taking Aoki from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Some nice shots from Cody Garbrandt
that stun Aoki.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Cody Garbrandt goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Cody only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Cody tries to grapple
He puts Aoki in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Cody Garbrandt down... Cody stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Cody's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Cody Garbrandt to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Cody is with is back on the ground now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt 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.
Cody misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki tries a kimura
Cody breaks the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Aoki's ribs.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody 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.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Aoki tries to open up Cody Garbrandt's defense faking a few punches.
Cody Garbrandt wraps his arms around Aoki's arms and counters the punches.
Cody tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cody Garbrandt attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Cody Garbrandt manages to switch to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt attempts to move to full guard
Cody Garbrandt manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Brilliant combination from Cody Garbrandt
Aoki is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Cody Garbrandt!
Shinya Aoki is agile enough to avoid that one! Lucky you Aoki! It would have finished this fight.
The fighters are clinching.
Cody Garbrandt pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Cody Garbrandt
Cody misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki pushes away Cody trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cody doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki pushes away Cody trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cody stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki circles to get the center of the cage
Aoki decides to launch some tentative punches
Cody launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Aoki with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cody goes down.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Aoki moves on the ground
Aoki cannot take advantage in the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Cody tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Aoki is in open guard over Cody... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cody rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Cody Garbrandt goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Cody only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Cody decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Cody moves back and takes a deep breath.
Shinya Aoki and Cody engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shinya Aoki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cody Garbrandt is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Hard blow to Cody's mid-section, he seems hurt
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Cody Garbrandt...
Cody Garbrandt takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shinya Aoki creates enough space to control Cody Garbrandt's leg.
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Cody Garbrandt keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Cody Garbrandt cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Aoki misses a step and Cody Garbrandt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cody Garbrandt pushes Aoki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Aoki wraps his legs while he holds Cody Garbrandt's head... Tight guard!
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Cody Garbrandt's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Deep breaths from Cody Garbrandt who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Cody Garbrandt gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Deep breaths from Cody Garbrandt who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Aoki tries to get a side mount...
Cody wraps his leg around Shinya Aoki leg and prevents him from moving.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki pushes Cody's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Aoki who is in full mount! Cody is in trouble now!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Deep breaths from Cody Garbrandt who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cody struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cody struggles and frees his leg!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Cody Garbrandt and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shinya Aoki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Aoki, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Shinya Aoki paws at Cody.
Cody swings ineffectively.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shinya Aoki pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Cody tries to take Shinya Aoki down... Aoki stumbles backwards and Cody Garbrandt launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Aoki's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Cody Garbrandt 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 0:50 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Cody struggles and launches a few punches to Aoki's head
Those punches are hitting! Aoki covers his head!
Shinya Aoki pushes away Cody trying to keep the fight at striking range
Cody doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shinya Aoki
The fighters are clinching.
Cody 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch to Cody Garbrandt ribs and the tries to trip him
Cody Garbrandt loses balance and goes to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt 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 is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Cody Garbrandt sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Cody Garbrandt to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Aoki tries to improve position.
Cody adjusts and closes his guard.
Cody tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Cody tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Cody Garbrandt can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Cody Garbrandt attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Cody begins to launch a barrage of punches over Aoki
Shinya Aoki is smart enough to duck backwards
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki avoids a dangerous strike from Cody
and counters with a solid straight!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Cody struggles and launches a few punches to Aoki's head
Nothing from this... Cody Garbrandt seems frustrated.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Cody is throwing a flurry of punches!
Aoki ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Cody Garbrandt gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki swings...
...no good.
Cody Garbrandt launches a rapid series of punches
taking Aoki from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Aoki is holding Cody Garbrandt's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cody Garbrandt loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Shinya Aoki hooks Cody's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Cody struggles to free himself
Cody Garbrandt manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Cody Garbrandt is in open guard over Aoki
Cody Garbrandt hovers above Aoki
Shinya Aoki stops him from throwing strikes.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Cody pulls his arm out of danger.
Cody Garbrandt is in open guard over Aoki
Cody is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks Cody Garbrandt's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Cody Garbrandt gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to close his guard around Cody
He succeeds!
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Cody Garbrandt looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Cody Garbrandt throws a flurry of punches at Aoki...
Aoki is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Cody pulls his arm out of danger.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki launches a kick
Cody checks it and keeps distance.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Cody Garbrandt launches a body shot
Aoki evades.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Cody Garbrandt throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Cody Garbrandt gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Shinya Aoki, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Cody 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 0:25 in the 5 round
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Cody Garbrandt looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Cody is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks Cody Garbrandt's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Cody clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Cody is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Cody Garbrandt uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Aoki
Cody is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cody Garbrandt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody 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.
Cody Garbrandt gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Cody Garbrandt tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls him over and takes his back!
Aoki is in rear mount over Cody
Cody has Aoki controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Aoki is unable to move under Cody control.
Aoki is in rear mount over Cody
Cody is moving on the ground...
Aoki tries to counter Cody's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Cody! Aoki has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Aoki is in rear mount over Cody with one hook in
Cody has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Cody is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
A punch from Cody Garbrandt
grazes Aoki's left cheek.
Aoki's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Cody Garbrandt's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Cody Garbrandt's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Cody Garbrandt to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Cody
Aoki is in open guard over Cody... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Cody rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Aoki wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Aoki gets hold of a leg and trips Cody to the mat!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Cody
Aoki is in closed guard... Cody tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki breaks the closed guard of Cody Garbrandt and moves to half guard
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Cody Garbrandt manages to switch to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Cody 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!
Shinya Aoki pushes Cody's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Cody wraps his legs while he holds Shinya Aoki's head... Tight guard!
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Cody
Cody 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki pushes Cody's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Cody rolls and he's now on half guard over Shinya Aoki. Nice reversal.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Cody Garbrandt is opening up on Aoki and raining down combinations!
Aoki's corner looks worried!
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Nice beating Cody Garbrandt has received.
Cody Garbrandt and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shinya Aoki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Aoki is holding Cody Garbrandt's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cody Garbrandt loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt 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.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Cody Garbrandt...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Deep breaths from Cody Garbrandt who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody 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.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Cody Garbrandt efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Aoki goes for an armbar!
Cody Garbrandt breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 22/29 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 14/17 (82%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 1512,1
Clinch Damage 378,35
Ground Damage 253
Time on the ground 925 s
Statistics: Cody Garbrandt
Punches 35/77 (45%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 9/24 (38%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/47 (17%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1620,84
Clinch Damage 502,4
Ground Damage 79,4
Time on the ground 877 s
What a wonderful fight. I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It was like a story of slow, patient work by Aoki vs. Flashes of damage from Cody. Aoki would do his thing for about 4 mins, then Cody would put in a minute of work to even up the damage scores. And it felt like that kinda was the story of most of these rounds. One early round was pretty much all Aoki, but with medium damage output. HIGH level fights without Flash KOs can be so fun. Also, Play the Game is on now. Also, #TITC!!!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!