Post by The Sandmen on Jul 20, 2018 2:38:23 GMT -5
Gilbert Melendez looks very relaxed.
Shinya Aoki doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Gilbert Melendez jumps back and jabs
Aoki seems staggered and Gilbert Melendez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Aoki has a small cut in his Mouth
As the fight continues it seems that Shinya Aoki is taking the best of the fight.
Aoki tries to grapple
Giblert moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Aoki's face
Gilbert Melendez tries a hook to the body
but Aoki manages to dodge it
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Giblert!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes Giblert against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Gilbert Melendez is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Shinya Aoki who tries to take adventage of his opponent's mistakes.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Giblert is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Giblert tries to dirty boxing while holds Aoki against cage
Aoki is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Giblert sprawls and remains on his feet.
Giblert shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Nice punch by Gilbert Melendez
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Aoki seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Gilbert Melendez was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shinya Aoki who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Aoki's face while in the clinch!
Aoki pushes Gilbert Melendez with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki attempts to cut off Giblert with punches
Giblert avoids getting cornered.
Aoki leads with a punch
Gilbert Melendez evades but whiffs with a counter.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shinya Aoki who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki pushes down Gilbert Melendez and tries to pull guard
Giblert breaks the lock and Shinya Aoki falls to the ground!
Giblert is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Gilbert Melendez away.
Gilbert Melendez takes a kick to the body.
Giblert is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Gilbert Melendez decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Giblert to try something else.
Giblert is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Gilbert Melendez away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Giblert is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Gilbert Melendez decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki didn't see that coming. Giblert is in open guard over Aoki now.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Giblert pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Body shots by Gilbert Melendez
Aoki covers up.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki throws up a triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Gilbert Melendez postures up and breaks the triangle.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Giblert delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shinya Aoki blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to close his guard around Giblert
He is not able to do it
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Gilbert Melendez realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Aoki misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gilbert Melendez decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Giblert to try something else.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Giblert
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Giblert is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki catch Gilbert Melendez's right arm and tries a kimura
Gilbert Melendez holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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 Aoki's moves.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
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 2
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A solid combination from Gilbert Melendez
mostly hits air.
A punch from Gilbert Melendez
gets blocked by Aoki.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Giblert goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Giblert
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Giblert
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Gilbert Melendez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Giblert
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Gilbert Melendez sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Giblert
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Giblert breaks free.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez tries to turn away and scramble out. Shinya Aoki takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Gilbert Melendez spins out and gets back to his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Gilbert Melendez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Gilbert Melendez tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Some counter punches against Shinya Aoki
land while he's on his bicycle.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Gilbert Melendez swings and Aoki has to retreat
Giblert grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Pitty-pat punches from Giblert
Shinya Aoki doesn't flinch.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
Gilbert Melendez breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Giblert gets a good position on the ground. ..
Aoki holds Gilbert Melendez arms and counters his opponent punches.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Giblert's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki measures the resilience of Giblert's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Giblert's side.
Hard blow to Giblert's mid-section, he seems hurt
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez 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 Aoki's moves.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Giblert tries to launch a few punches to Shinya Aoki
Aoki is able to achieve closed guard and counter Gilbert Melendez's punches.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Giblert is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Aoki is in rear mount over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez 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 Aoki's moves.
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.
Giblert launches a flurry of punches
Aoki slips out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
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.
Giblert grapple with Shinya Aoki and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Shinya Aoki managed to maintain his balances and move away from Giblert
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gilbert Melendez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Giblert
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Giblert goes to the body...
his punches graze Aoki's arm.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
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
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki struggles and launches a few punches to Giblert's head
Those punches are hitting! Giblert covers his head!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Giblert pummels back into position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki launches a few hard punches to Gilbert Melendez's ribs!
Gilbert Melendez's ribs shows the damage! Shinya Aoki is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Giblert and Shinya Aoki are cliched up against the cage. Giblert hammers Aoki face and hooks Aoki leg
Shinya Aoki is on his back after that trip
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Giblert tries to launch a few punches to Shinya Aoki
Aoki is able to achieve closed guard and counter Gilbert Melendez's punches.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Giblert is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Giblert struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Aoki misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls Gilbert Melendez to his stomach and takes his back!
Aoki is in rear mount over Giblert
Giblert has Aoki controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Aoki is unable to move under Giblert control.
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.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Giblert is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Giblert
Shinya Aoki pushes Gilbert Melendez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! Giblert doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Giblert
Giblert 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 get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Giblert from the side mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Shinya Aoki isolates Gilbert Melendez's right arm looking for an armbar...
Gilbert Melendez manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Giblert struggles to free himself
Gilbert Melendez lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Gilbert Melendez is running out of time!
Giblert blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Giblert
He is not able to do it
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Giblert throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shinya Aoki
Blocked by Aoki.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Gilbert Melendez breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Gilbert Melendez. 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 3:35 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez jabs at Aoki
to no visible effect.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
A solid combination from Gilbert Melendez
mostly hits air.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Aoki.
Giblert misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Giblert's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Giblert pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Giblert's ribs.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Giblert positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Aoki's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Giblert clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Giblert pulls his arm out of danger.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Giblert is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Shinya Aoki, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Giblert is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Giblert's mid-section, he seems hurt
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Giblert
Aoki is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Giblert clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Giblert
Shinya Aoki tries to free his leg...
Shinya Aoki uses some of his skill by jumping out of Giblert's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to turn away and scramble out. Shinya Aoki takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Aoki is locking that rear naked choke...
Aoki is locking that rear naked choke...
He can't lock it up. Gilbert Melendez spins out and gets back to his feet.
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.
Aoki is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Shinya Aoki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Giblert struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Giblert breaks the lock showing some skills...
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gilbert Melendez's arm and tries an armbar!
Giblert struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Giblert's eyes...
Giblert struggles to free himself
Giblert hold his own hand and breaks Aoki's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Shinya Aoki.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Giblert tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki throws up a triangle attempt!
Giblert's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Aoki is locking that Triangle...
Gilbert Melendez lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Gilbert Melendez is running out of time!
Crippling lock!
Giblert tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow Gilbert Melendez to escape. He is tightening the Triangle
That Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Gilbert Melendez postures up and breaks the triangle.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Giblert tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Giblert
He succeeds!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Giblert is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert 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 full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Gilbert Melendez 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 Giblert
Shinya Aoki throws his leg over Gilbert Melendez's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Shinya Aoki's rear naked choke attempt!
Crippling lock!
Giblert struggles to free himself
Giblert struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Giblert's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Gilbert Melendez frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Shinya Aoki and ends up on top!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shinya Aoki gets his hips extended and Giblert is grimacing in pain. Gilbert Melendez can take the pain no longer and taps!
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (Kneebar) at 3:34 Round 4
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 11/31 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/11 (0%)
Takedowns 3/1 (300%)
GnP strikes 0/42 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 687 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 1/8 (12%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/9 (78%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 728 s
Giblert had a strong start, but Aoki took over after the first. Especially in the 4th, where he total-dominated.
Shinya Aoki doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Gilbert Melendez jumps back and jabs
Aoki seems staggered and Gilbert Melendez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Aoki has a small cut in his Mouth
As the fight continues it seems that Shinya Aoki is taking the best of the fight.
Aoki tries to grapple
Giblert moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Aoki's face
Gilbert Melendez tries a hook to the body
but Aoki manages to dodge it
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Giblert!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes Giblert against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Gilbert Melendez is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Shinya Aoki who tries to take adventage of his opponent's mistakes.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Giblert is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Giblert tries to dirty boxing while holds Aoki against cage
Aoki is aware of his surroundings and scapes from the clinch.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Giblert sprawls and remains on his feet.
Giblert shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Nice punch by Gilbert Melendez
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Aoki seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Gilbert Melendez was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shinya Aoki who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Aoki's face while in the clinch!
Aoki pushes Gilbert Melendez with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki attempts to cut off Giblert with punches
Giblert avoids getting cornered.
Aoki leads with a punch
Gilbert Melendez evades but whiffs with a counter.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shinya Aoki who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki pushes down Gilbert Melendez and tries to pull guard
Giblert breaks the lock and Shinya Aoki falls to the ground!
Giblert is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Gilbert Melendez away.
Gilbert Melendez takes a kick to the body.
Giblert is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Gilbert Melendez decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Giblert to try something else.
Giblert is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Gilbert Melendez away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Giblert is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Gilbert Melendez decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki didn't see that coming. Giblert is in open guard over Aoki now.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Giblert pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Body shots by Gilbert Melendez
Aoki covers up.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki throws up a triangle attempt!
That Triangle from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Gilbert Melendez postures up and breaks the triangle.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Giblert delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shinya Aoki blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to close his guard around Giblert
He is not able to do it
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Gilbert Melendez realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Aoki misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gilbert Melendez decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Giblert to try something else.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Giblert
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Giblert is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki catch Gilbert Melendez's right arm and tries a kimura
Gilbert Melendez holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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 Aoki's moves.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
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 2
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A solid combination from Gilbert Melendez
mostly hits air.
A punch from Gilbert Melendez
gets blocked by Aoki.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Giblert goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Giblert
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Giblert
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Gilbert Melendez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Giblert
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Gilbert Melendez sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Giblert
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Giblert breaks free.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez tries to turn away and scramble out. Shinya Aoki takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Gilbert Melendez spins out and gets back to his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Gilbert Melendez overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Gilbert Melendez tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Some counter punches against Shinya Aoki
land while he's on his bicycle.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Gilbert Melendez swings and Aoki has to retreat
Giblert grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Pitty-pat punches from Giblert
Shinya Aoki doesn't flinch.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
Gilbert Melendez breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Giblert gets a good position on the ground. ..
Aoki holds Gilbert Melendez arms and counters his opponent punches.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Giblert's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki measures the resilience of Giblert's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Giblert's side.
Hard blow to Giblert's mid-section, he seems hurt
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez 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 Aoki's moves.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Giblert tries to launch a few punches to Shinya Aoki
Aoki is able to achieve closed guard and counter Gilbert Melendez's punches.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Giblert is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Aoki is in rear mount over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez 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 Aoki's moves.
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.
Giblert launches a flurry of punches
Aoki slips out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
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.
Giblert grapple with Shinya Aoki and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Shinya Aoki managed to maintain his balances and move away from Giblert
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gilbert Melendez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Giblert
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Giblert goes to the body...
his punches graze Aoki's arm.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
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
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki struggles and launches a few punches to Giblert's head
Those punches are hitting! Giblert covers his head!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Giblert pummels back into position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki launches a few hard punches to Gilbert Melendez's ribs!
Gilbert Melendez's ribs shows the damage! Shinya Aoki is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Giblert and Shinya Aoki are cliched up against the cage. Giblert hammers Aoki face and hooks Aoki leg
Shinya Aoki is on his back after that trip
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Giblert tries to launch a few punches to Shinya Aoki
Aoki is able to achieve closed guard and counter Gilbert Melendez's punches.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Giblert is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Giblert struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Aoki misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls Gilbert Melendez to his stomach and takes his back!
Aoki is in rear mount over Giblert
Giblert has Aoki controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Aoki is unable to move under Giblert control.
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.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Giblert is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Giblert
Shinya Aoki pushes Gilbert Melendez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aoki jumps and tries to free his leg! Giblert doesn't allow this but Shinya Aoki is able to get half guard here.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Giblert
Giblert 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 get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Giblert from the side mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Shinya Aoki isolates Gilbert Melendez's right arm looking for an armbar...
Gilbert Melendez manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Giblert struggles to free himself
Gilbert Melendez lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Gilbert Melendez is running out of time!
Giblert blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Giblert
He is not able to do it
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Giblert throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shinya Aoki
Blocked by Aoki.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Gilbert Melendez breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Gilbert Melendez. 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 3:35 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez jabs at Aoki
to no visible effect.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
A solid combination from Gilbert Melendez
mostly hits air.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Aoki.
Giblert misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Giblert's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Giblert pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Giblert's ribs.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Giblert positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Aoki's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Giblert clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Giblert pulls his arm out of danger.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Giblert is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Shinya Aoki, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Giblert is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Giblert's mid-section, he seems hurt
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Giblert
Aoki is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Giblert clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Giblert
Shinya Aoki tries to free his leg...
Shinya Aoki uses some of his skill by jumping out of Giblert's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to turn away and scramble out. Shinya Aoki takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Aoki is locking that rear naked choke...
Aoki is locking that rear naked choke...
He can't lock it up. Gilbert Melendez spins out and gets back to his feet.
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.
Aoki is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Shinya Aoki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Giblert struggles to free himself
That Armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Giblert breaks the lock showing some skills...
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gilbert Melendez's arm and tries an armbar!
Giblert struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Giblert's eyes...
Giblert struggles to free himself
Giblert hold his own hand and breaks Aoki's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Shinya Aoki.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Giblert tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki throws up a triangle attempt!
Giblert's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Aoki is locking that Triangle...
Gilbert Melendez lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Gilbert Melendez is running out of time!
Crippling lock!
Giblert tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow Gilbert Melendez to escape. He is tightening the Triangle
That Triangle looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Gilbert Melendez postures up and breaks the triangle.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Giblert tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Giblert
He succeeds!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Giblert is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert 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 full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Gilbert Melendez 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 Giblert
Shinya Aoki throws his leg over Gilbert Melendez's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Shinya Aoki's rear naked choke attempt!
Crippling lock!
Giblert struggles to free himself
Giblert struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Giblert's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Gilbert Melendez frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Shinya Aoki and ends up on top!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Shinya Aoki gets his hips extended and Giblert is grimacing in pain. Gilbert Melendez can take the pain no longer and taps!
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (Kneebar) at 3:34 Round 4
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 11/31 (35%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/11 (0%)
Takedowns 3/1 (300%)
GnP strikes 0/42 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 687 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 1/8 (12%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/9 (78%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 18/18 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 728 s
Giblert had a strong start, but Aoki took over after the first. Especially in the 4th, where he total-dominated.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!