Post by The Sandmen on May 24, 2018 18:17:10 GMT -5
ManMMA Lightweight Championship
Takanori Gomi raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Shinya Aoki looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Now Takanori Gomi put his title in contention against Aoki.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Gomi and Aoki move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Gomi looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Nice punch by Takanori Gomi
that nearly tags Aoki.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Takanori Gomi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi 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 0:40 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Gomi
Gomi 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 closed guard over Gomi
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gomi leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Gomi is trying to counter now!
Takanori Gomi gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Aoki spins out, but Takanori Gomi was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Aoki is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Aoki is standing while Gomi is on the ground on his back
Gomi tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Takanori Gomi is on his feet again.
Gomi goes to the body...
He punishes Aoki's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Aoki ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Takanori Gomi goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Gomi only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Aoki has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gomi
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gomi launches a few hard punches to Shinya Aoki's ribs!
Shinya Aoki's ribs shows the damage! Takanori Gomi is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki struggles and launches a few punches to Gomi's head
Nothing from this... Shinya Aoki seems frustrated.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shinya Aoki launches a body shot
Gomi evades.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Shinya Aoki
that forces Gomi to try and defend better.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi is opening up on Aoki and raining down combinations!
Aoki's corner looks worried!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Right cheek
Takanori Gomi fakes a punch and launches himself over Shinya Aoki
Aoki counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Gomi launches a hook to the body
Bang! Aoki stops that one with his ribs!
Aoki ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Takanori Gomi is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi 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.
Takanori Gomi gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Gomi holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi 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 Gomi
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Gomi holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Takanori Gomi isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gomi's guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi attempts to move to full guard
Takanori Gomi manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Gomi
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Takanori Gomi's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Gomi
Shinya Aoki pushes Takanori Gomi against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Takanori Gomi struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
Gomi tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Takanori Gomi 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.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gomi feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Aoki's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A wicked punch by Takanori Gomi
rocks Aoki!
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gomi goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi 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 pushes Takanori Gomi against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Takanori Gomi struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Gomi
Aoki moves on the ground
Aoki cannot take advantage in the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Takanori Gomi has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Gomi jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Takanori Gomi pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Takanori Gomi seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Gomi tries to take Shinya Aoki down... Aoki stumbles backwards and Takanori Gomi launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Aoki's jaw!
Aoki has a small cut in his Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Gomi easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Takanori Gomi sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Takanori Gomi looks to counter!
Takanori Gomi locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Shinya Aoki brings Takanori Gomi down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Gomi
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Takanori Gomi's guard...
Takanori Gomi has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Gomi
Aoki is in closed guard... Gomi tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Takanori Gomi 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Takanori Gomi aggressively and repeatedly punches Aoki.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Gomi tries to open up Aoki with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Aoki is trying to block them with his hands...
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Takanori Gomi 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Takanori Gomi 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Forehead
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Gomi's moves.
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki doesn't stop bleeding.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Takanori Gomi in his guard...
Takanori Gomi keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Takanori Gomi is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Takanori Gomi tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aoki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Aoki
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Takanori Gomi is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Shinya Aoki's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Takanori Gomi moves to better his position on the ground...
Takanori Gomi viciously slams hammer blows to Aoki's face!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Takanori Gomi is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A left hook from Gomi
grazes the chin of Aoki.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Gomi goes to the body...
He punishes Aoki's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Aoki's mid-section, he seems hurt
Some nice shots from Takanori Gomi
that stun Aoki.
Takanori Gomi charges at Aoki throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Aoki is rocked!
Takanori Gomi landed the knock out blow that he wanted! Aoki is down! Aoki has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Takanori Gomi!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Mouth
Winner is Takanori Gomi by KO (Punches) at 3:41 Round 2
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 16/25 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/32 (50%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 239 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 9/10 (90%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 227 s
Takanori Gomi defends the Lightweight title!
Indeed.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!