Post by The Sandmen on Jul 22, 2018 19:39:49 GMT -5
Shinya Aoki glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Joachim Hansen 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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Aoki and Hansen move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Crisp uppercut by Hansen followed by a hard jab
Shinya Aoki stumbles back.
Hansen wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Shinya Aoki pushes away Hansen trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hansen doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shinya Aoki
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki pushes down Joachim Hansen and tries to pull guard
Hansen clumsily falls into Shinya Aoki's guard!
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
As the fight continues it seems that Joachim Hansen is taking the best of the fight.
Joachim Hansen is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Joachim Hansen gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Hansen is trying to counter now!
Joachim Hansen tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Joachim Hansen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Hansen blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hansen pulls his arm out of danger.
Hansen is trying to counter now!
Joachim Hansen pushes Aoki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Aoki wraps his legs while he holds Joachim Hansen's head... Tight guard!
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hansen goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hansen
Aoki moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Hansen
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Joachim Hansen rolls over himself and stands up while Shinya Aoki rolls on his back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Hansen goes for a low kick..
Aoki avoids the deadly blow.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Joachim Hansen sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Joachim Hansen attempts a sweep single...
Joachim Hansen catches Shinya Aoki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hansen.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Hansen struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's guard...
Aoki doesn't want to free his opponent and Hansen continues in closed guard
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Hansen is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Joachim Hansen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aoki misses a step and Joachim Hansen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joachim Hansen tries to open Aoki's guard...
Aoki breaks the lock and covers himself from Hansen's punches
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Joachim Hansen a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Aoki uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Hansen is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Joachim Hansen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Hansen use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Shinya Aoki holds Joachim Hansen and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Hansen is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joachim Hansen!
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hansen goes down.
Crushing shot to Hansen's body! He's holding his side
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen 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 open guard over Hansen
Hansen tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen 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 better his position on the ground...
Aoki breaks the closed guard of Joachim Hansen and moves to half guard
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Deep breaths from Joachim Hansen who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
That hit Aoki who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen 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 side mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Joachim Hansen...
Joachim Hansen takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hansen
Aoki is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Hansen suddenly holds Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Aoki can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Joachim Hansen!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hansen
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 Hansen
Joachim Hansen 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 half guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Joachim Hansen gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joachim Hansen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hansen
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Joachim Hansen jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Joachim Hansen tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Joachim Hansen's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Joachim Hansen gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hansen struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
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.
Joachim Hansen wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki is holding Joachim Hansen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Aoki seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shinya Aoki jumps and scissors Joachim Hansen's right leg in a flying heel hook attempt!
Joachim Hansen's heel hook defense is spot on and avoids the audacious attempt. He stands up while Shinya Aoki remains on the ground.
Hansen is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit Joachim Hansen with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Hansen dodges that
Hansen is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit Joachim Hansen with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Hansen steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Hansen is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Joachim Hansen's head...
It lands flush with Joachim Hansen's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Middle kick from Hansen.
Aoki receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Aoki moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Hansen's thigh!
Shinya Aoki locks Joachim Hansen's left arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Joachim Hansen to the mat.
He can't keep control over Joachim Hansen's body. Joachim Hansen scrammbles back to his feet.
Joachim Hansen circles around Aoki
Hansen throws a low kick
Shinya Aoki blocks.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Hansen's chin
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Hansen.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joachim Hansen is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hansen
Good looking punches from Shinya Aoki on the ground
deflected by Hansen.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hansen
Aoki is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hansen
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki breaks the closed guard of Joachim Hansen and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Aoki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joachim Hansen.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Aoki is locking that Armbar...
Hansen breaks the lock showing some skills...
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Joachim Hansen gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki moves on the ground
Shinya Aoki moves to side mount
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Joachim Hansen...
Joachim Hansen takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full 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.
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 Hansen
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Joachim Hansen jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Hansen is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joachim Hansen!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen tries to escape from the full mount...
Shinya Aoki is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Joachim Hansen...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Shinya Aoki has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Joachim Hansen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki won't budge, forcing Hansen to pull guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hansen
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Hansen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hansen
Hansen looks to be in very good shape.
Aoki is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hansen
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Joachim Hansen's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in Hansen open guard now
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hansen
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hansen is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Joachim Hansen looks to counter!
Hansen tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Joachim Hansen attempts a sweep single...
Joachim Hansen catches Shinya Aoki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hansen.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joachim Hansen realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Joachim Hansen is standing now.
Hansen is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Joachim Hansen's head...
It lands flush with Joachim Hansen's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Hansen's Forehead is beginning to swell
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Aoki is holding Joachim Hansen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Joachim Hansen manages to switch to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Hansen
Shinya Aoki tries a kimura
Hansen breaks the lock.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Hansen pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
Joachim Hansen breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Joachim Hansen is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Joachim Hansen in his guard.
Joachim Hansen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joachim Hansen is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki measures the resilience of Hansen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hansen blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Joachim Hansen is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Hansen uses his strength to keep Hansen at a disadvantage
Aoki misses a step and Joachim Hansen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joachim Hansen looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Aoki
Joachim Hansen tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Joachim Hansen passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Joachim Hansen 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 3:30 in the 3 round
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hansen struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Aoki
Hansen 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.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Hansen
He succeeds!
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Joachim Hansen looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Hansen leans back...
Aoki eyes him warily.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Hansen tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Aoki leans and gets Joachim Hansen's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hansen struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
That Bicep slider looks tight...
Hansen knows what was coming and counters the lock.
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 Hansen
Hansen tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen 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.
Joachim Hansen gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Solid shot from Joachim Hansen to the body.
Aoki blocks in time.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hansen goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen 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.
Joachim Hansen gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki moves on the ground
Aoki cannot take advantage in the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Aoki is holding Joachim Hansen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Hansen breaks free.
Hansen is trying to counter now!
Hansen tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki aggressively and repeatedly punches Hansen.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Hansen misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes Joachim Hansen down and prevents his attempts to escape
Joachim Hansen gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki catch Joachim Hansen's left arm and tries a kimura
Joachim Hansen holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Aoki catch Joachim Hansen's right arm and tries a kimura
Joachim Hansen holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Joachim Hansen shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Joachim Hansen breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen 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.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Joachim Hansen shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Joachim Hansen breaks that americana attempt!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Hansen feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Joachim Hansen fakes a punch and launches himself over Aoki!
Shinya Aoki is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Hansen and pushes him away!
Body kick by Joachim Hansen...
is blocked.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Hansen launches a furious low kick!
Aoki blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Hansen.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Joachim Hansen!
That one almost breaks Aoki's chin! He is knocked down!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Chin
Hansen is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Joachim Hansen opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Hansen to try something else.
Hansen is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Joachim Hansen's head...
It lands flush with Joachim Hansen's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Hansen is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Hansen cartwheels towards Aoki!
Aoki fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Joachim Hansen gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Joachim Hansen's head...
It lands flush with Joachim Hansen's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Hansen is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Joachim Hansen decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Hansen to try something else.
Hansen is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Joachim Hansen creates space and allows Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Solid shot from Joachim Hansen to the body.
Aoki didn't like that.
Aoki is holding Joachim Hansen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Joachim Hansen...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hansen struggles and frees his leg!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Hansen
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Joachim Hansen's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Aoki, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Aoki is holding Joachim Hansen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Hansen won't allow him to take this position easily.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Joachim Hansen to fight back!
Hansen launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
Aoki shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Aoki cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Hansen can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Hansen 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.
Hansen clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Hansen won't allow him to take this position easily.
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.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Hansen lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
Down goes Shinya Aoki! Brilliant slam!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Hansen
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Joachim Hansen tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Joachim Hansen's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Hansen misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hansen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Aoki
Joachim Hansen is cooling the fight on the ground
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hansen spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hansen is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Hansen is trying to counter now!
Joachim Hansen opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki didn't see that coming. Hansen is in open guard over Aoki now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Hansen
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki is holding Joachim Hansen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Joachim Hansen...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Joachim Hansen shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Joachim Hansen breaks that americana attempt!
Hansen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hansen tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Joachim Hansen shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Aoki is locking that Americana...
Aoki is locking that Americana...
Hansen Hyper-extended his arm
Crippling lock!
Joachim Hansen breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Hansen is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Joachim Hansen tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls Joachim Hansen to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Aoki is in rear mount over Hansen
Hansen has Aoki controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Aoki is unable to move under Hansen control.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hansen
Aoki is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hansen clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
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 Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki isolates Joachim Hansen's left arm looking for an armbar...
Joachim Hansen manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Joachim Hansen slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Punishing hold!
Joachim Hansen lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Joachim Hansen is running out of time!
Crushing shot to Hansen's body! He's holding his side
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
Joachim Hansen slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Hansen
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Joachim Hansen lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Joachim Hansen is running out of time!
Hansen pulls his arm out of danger.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hansen struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Hansen tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Joachim Hansen. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Joachim Hansen circles around Aoki
Hansen feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Hansen with a double overhooks!
The two exchange wildly
Aoki is connecting with a few punches
Joachim Hansen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shinya Aoki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Hansen clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Hansen in a double underhook!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Shinya Aoki has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Split decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 8/9 (89%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/14 (86%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 28/28 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1062 s
Statistics: Joachim Hansen
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 1/8 (12%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/38 (13%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 974 s
Good fight. Probably a decent decision. Aoki came on strong at the end, probably took it there.
I used to have these guys.
Sometimes I miss having these guys.
Joachim Hansen 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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Aoki and Hansen move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Crisp uppercut by Hansen followed by a hard jab
Shinya Aoki stumbles back.
Hansen wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Shinya Aoki pushes away Hansen trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hansen doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shinya Aoki
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki pushes down Joachim Hansen and tries to pull guard
Hansen clumsily falls into Shinya Aoki's guard!
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
As the fight continues it seems that Joachim Hansen is taking the best of the fight.
Joachim Hansen is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Joachim Hansen gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Hansen is trying to counter now!
Joachim Hansen tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Joachim Hansen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Hansen blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Hansen pulls his arm out of danger.
Hansen is trying to counter now!
Joachim Hansen pushes Aoki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Aoki wraps his legs while he holds Joachim Hansen's head... Tight guard!
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hansen goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hansen
Aoki moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Hansen
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Joachim Hansen rolls over himself and stands up while Shinya Aoki rolls on his back.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Hansen goes for a low kick..
Aoki avoids the deadly blow.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Joachim Hansen sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Joachim Hansen attempts a sweep single...
Joachim Hansen catches Shinya Aoki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hansen.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Hansen struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's guard...
Aoki doesn't want to free his opponent and Hansen continues in closed guard
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Hansen is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Joachim Hansen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aoki misses a step and Joachim Hansen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joachim Hansen tries to open Aoki's guard...
Aoki breaks the lock and covers himself from Hansen's punches
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Joachim Hansen a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Aoki uses his forearms to block the impact!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Hansen is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Joachim Hansen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Hansen use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Shinya Aoki holds Joachim Hansen and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Hansen is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joachim Hansen!
John McCarthy 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.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hansen goes down.
Crushing shot to Hansen's body! He's holding his side
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen 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 open guard over Hansen
Hansen tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen 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 better his position on the ground...
Aoki breaks the closed guard of Joachim Hansen and moves to half guard
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Deep breaths from Joachim Hansen who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
That hit Aoki who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen 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 side mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Joachim Hansen...
Joachim Hansen takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hansen
Aoki is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Hansen suddenly holds Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Aoki can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Joachim Hansen!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hansen
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 Hansen
Joachim Hansen 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 half guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Joachim Hansen gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joachim Hansen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hansen
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Joachim Hansen jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Joachim Hansen tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Joachim Hansen's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Joachim Hansen gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hansen struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
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.
Joachim Hansen wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki is holding Joachim Hansen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Aoki seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shinya Aoki jumps and scissors Joachim Hansen's right leg in a flying heel hook attempt!
Joachim Hansen's heel hook defense is spot on and avoids the audacious attempt. He stands up while Shinya Aoki remains on the ground.
Hansen is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit Joachim Hansen with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Hansen dodges that
Hansen is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit Joachim Hansen with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Hansen steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Hansen is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Joachim Hansen's head...
It lands flush with Joachim Hansen's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Middle kick from Hansen.
Aoki receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Aoki moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Hansen's thigh!
Shinya Aoki locks Joachim Hansen's left arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Joachim Hansen to the mat.
He can't keep control over Joachim Hansen's body. Joachim Hansen scrammbles back to his feet.
Joachim Hansen circles around Aoki
Hansen throws a low kick
Shinya Aoki blocks.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Hansen's chin
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Hansen.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Joachim Hansen is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hansen
Good looking punches from Shinya Aoki on the ground
deflected by Hansen.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hansen
Aoki is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hansen
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki breaks the closed guard of Joachim Hansen and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Aoki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joachim Hansen.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Aoki is locking that Armbar...
Hansen breaks the lock showing some skills...
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Joachim Hansen gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki moves on the ground
Shinya Aoki moves to side mount
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Joachim Hansen...
Joachim Hansen takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full 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.
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 Hansen
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Joachim Hansen jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Hansen is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joachim Hansen!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen tries to escape from the full mount...
Shinya Aoki is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Joachim Hansen...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Shinya Aoki has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Joachim Hansen tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki won't budge, forcing Hansen to pull guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hansen
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Hansen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hansen
Hansen looks to be in very good shape.
Aoki is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hansen
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Joachim Hansen's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in Hansen open guard now
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hansen
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Hansen is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Joachim Hansen looks to counter!
Hansen tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Joachim Hansen attempts a sweep single...
Joachim Hansen catches Shinya Aoki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Hansen.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Joachim Hansen realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Joachim Hansen is standing now.
Hansen is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Joachim Hansen's head...
It lands flush with Joachim Hansen's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Hansen's Forehead is beginning to swell
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Aoki is holding Joachim Hansen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Joachim Hansen manages to switch to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Hansen
Shinya Aoki tries a kimura
Hansen breaks the lock.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Hansen pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
Joachim Hansen breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Joachim Hansen is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Joachim Hansen in his guard.
Joachim Hansen keeps control and remains in side mount.
Joachim Hansen is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki measures the resilience of Hansen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hansen blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Joachim Hansen is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Hansen uses his strength to keep Hansen at a disadvantage
Aoki misses a step and Joachim Hansen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joachim Hansen looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Aoki
Joachim Hansen tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Joachim Hansen passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Joachim Hansen 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 3:30 in the 3 round
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hansen struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Aoki
Hansen 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.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Hansen
He succeeds!
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Joachim Hansen looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Hansen leans back...
Aoki eyes him warily.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Hansen tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Aoki leans and gets Joachim Hansen's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hansen struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
That Bicep slider looks tight...
Hansen knows what was coming and counters the lock.
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 Hansen
Hansen tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen 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.
Joachim Hansen gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Solid shot from Joachim Hansen to the body.
Aoki blocks in time.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hansen goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen 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.
Joachim Hansen gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki moves on the ground
Aoki cannot take advantage in the ground
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Aoki is holding Joachim Hansen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Hansen breaks free.
Hansen is trying to counter now!
Hansen tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki aggressively and repeatedly punches Hansen.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Hansen misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes Joachim Hansen down and prevents his attempts to escape
Joachim Hansen gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki catch Joachim Hansen's left arm and tries a kimura
Joachim Hansen holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Aoki catch Joachim Hansen's right arm and tries a kimura
Joachim Hansen holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Joachim Hansen shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Joachim Hansen breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen 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.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Joachim Hansen shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Joachim Hansen breaks that americana attempt!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Hansen feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Joachim Hansen fakes a punch and launches himself over Aoki!
Shinya Aoki is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Hansen and pushes him away!
Body kick by Joachim Hansen...
is blocked.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Hansen launches a furious low kick!
Aoki blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Hansen.
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Joachim Hansen!
That one almost breaks Aoki's chin! He is knocked down!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Chin
Hansen is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Joachim Hansen opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Hansen to try something else.
Hansen is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Joachim Hansen's head...
It lands flush with Joachim Hansen's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Hansen is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Hansen cartwheels towards Aoki!
Aoki fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Joachim Hansen gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Joachim Hansen's head...
It lands flush with Joachim Hansen's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Hansen is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Joachim Hansen decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Hansen to try something else.
Hansen is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Joachim Hansen creates space and allows Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Solid shot from Joachim Hansen to the body.
Aoki didn't like that.
Aoki is holding Joachim Hansen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Joachim Hansen...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hansen struggles and frees his leg!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Hansen
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Joachim Hansen's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Aoki, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Aoki is holding Joachim Hansen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Hansen won't allow him to take this position easily.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Joachim Hansen to fight back!
Hansen launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
Aoki shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Aoki cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Hansen can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Hansen 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.
Hansen clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Hansen won't allow him to take this position easily.
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.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Hansen lifts his opponent off the ground and tries to slam him!
Down goes Shinya Aoki! Brilliant slam!
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Hansen
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Joachim Hansen tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Joachim Hansen's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Hansen misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Hansen blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Aoki
Joachim Hansen is cooling the fight on the ground
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Hansen spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Hansen is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Hansen is trying to counter now!
Joachim Hansen opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki didn't see that coming. Hansen is in open guard over Aoki now.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Hansen
He is not able to do it
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki is holding Joachim Hansen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Joachim Hansen...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Joachim Hansen shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Joachim Hansen breaks that americana attempt!
Hansen tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hansen tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Joachim Hansen shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Aoki is locking that Americana...
Aoki is locking that Americana...
Hansen Hyper-extended his arm
Crippling lock!
Joachim Hansen breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Hansen is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Joachim Hansen tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls Joachim Hansen to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Aoki is in rear mount over Hansen
Hansen has Aoki controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Aoki is unable to move under Hansen control.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Hansen
Aoki is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hansen clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
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 Joachim Hansen
Shinya Aoki isolates Joachim Hansen's left arm looking for an armbar...
Joachim Hansen manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Joachim Hansen slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Punishing hold!
Joachim Hansen lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Joachim Hansen is running out of time!
Crushing shot to Hansen's body! He's holding his side
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
Joachim Hansen slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Hansen
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Joachim Hansen lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Joachim Hansen is running out of time!
Hansen pulls his arm out of danger.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Hansen struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Aoki
Hansen tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Joachim Hansen. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Joachim Hansen circles around Aoki
Hansen feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Hansen with a double overhooks!
The two exchange wildly
Aoki is connecting with a few punches
Joachim Hansen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Shinya Aoki jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Hansen clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Hansen in a double underhook!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Shinya Aoki has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Split decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 8/9 (89%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/14 (86%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 28/28 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 1062 s
Statistics: Joachim Hansen
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 1/8 (12%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/38 (13%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 974 s
Good fight. Probably a decent decision. Aoki came on strong at the end, probably took it there.
I used to have these guys.
Sometimes I miss having these guys. 
