Post by The Sandmen on Aug 3, 2018 15:20:39 GMT -5
Shinya Aoki looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
B.J. Penn glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Aoki and B.J. move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. Penn chases Aoki and launches a few perfect strikes
Aoki ducks backwards and avoids them.
B.J. Penn seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Bone shattering straight right hand from B.J. Penn!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
As the fight continues it seems that Shinya Aoki is taking the best of the fight.
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
B.J. Penn jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. tries to escape from the closed guard
B.J. Penn any adventage in the ground.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. tries to escape from the closed guard
B.J. succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to finish with a leg lock!
B.J. is locking that leglock...
Aoki is able to break the lock.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
B.J. Penn pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. jumps and tries to free his leg! Aoki doesn't allow this but B.J. Penn is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. jumps and tries to free his leg! Aoki doesn't allow this but B.J. Penn is able to get half guard here.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. tries to get a side mount...
Aoki wraps his leg around B.J. Penn leg and prevents him from moving.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to turn away and scramble out. B.J. Penn takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Aoki's eyes...
He can't lock it up. Shinya Aoki spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
B.J. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
B.J. measures the resilience of Aoki's chin with an uppercut while Aoki lands some great crosses.
B.J.'s Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Solid jabs from B.J. Penn.
Aoki defends.
Brilliant combination from B.J. Penn
that forces Aoki to try and defend better.
B.J. Penn throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Solid jabs from B.J. Penn.
Nice punches.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. Penn jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Solid jabs from B.J. Penn.
Nice punches.
B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
and hits Aoki's ribs hard
Brilliant combination from B.J. Penn
that forces Aoki to try and defend better.
Shovel hook by B.J. Penn
goes nowhere.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
B.J. steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Aoki jumps and catches B.J. Penn's arm and tries a flying armbar!
B.J. breaks the lock and launches himself over Shinya Aoki, winning side mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for B.J. Penn, but it's close.
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Round 2
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B.J. Penn throws a punch
that gets deflected.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
A left hook from Aoki
falls short.
B.J. Penn and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
B.J. Penn and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
B.J. Penn is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. Penn jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Brutal combination from B.J. Penn!
Aoki moves aside and dodges.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
B.J. jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
B.J. Penn pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes Aoki forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
B.J. Penn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
B.J. ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. launches a flurry of punches
Aoki slips out of danger.
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
B.J. is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aoki.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Aoki decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Aoki with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Aoki's Left cheek is beginning to swell
B.J. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds B.J.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. pushes off of Shinya Aoki and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Aoki stumbles backwards but B.J. Penn chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! B.J. is throwing a flurry of punches!
Aoki ducks under and circles out of the corner.
B.J. pushes Shinya Aoki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
B.J. launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Aoki seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shinya Aoki and B.J. engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
Aoki seems staggered and B.J. Penn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! B.J. Penn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open B.J. Penn's guard...
B.J. Penn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. 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 B.J.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. suddenly holds Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Aoki can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over B.J. Penn!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to better his position on the ground...
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
B.J. Penn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
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 Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. avoids a dangerous strike from Aoki
and counters with a solid straight!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
B.J. showing excellent timing, blasts Shinya Aoki with a right hand.
Aoki steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki avoids a dangerous strike from B.J.
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
B.J. Penn tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Shinya Aoki swings and B.J. has to retreat
Shinya Aoki gets ahold of B.J. Penn's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his left shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Shinya Aoki cannot lock it up. B.J. Penn smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Shinya Aoki remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for B.J. Penn's head...
B.J. leans out of the way.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
B.J. launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Aoki checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for B.J. Penn's head...
B.J. leans out of the way.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep B.J. Penn away.
B.J. Penn takes a kick to the body.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
B.J. moves backwards and gestures for Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from B.J.!
Some big punches are landing!
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but B.J. Penn regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but B.J. Penn regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass B.J.'s guard.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
B.J. leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. Penn slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
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 Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to engage and backpedals
B.J. Penn seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
B.J. Penn throws an uppercut
Aoki slips it.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. Penn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. Penn struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
B.J. is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. Penn struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn jabs at Aoki
hitting his chest.
Bone shattering straight right hand from B.J. Penn!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
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 B.J.
B.J. attempts a triangle from bottom! Shinya Aoki slips out. B.J. quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Shinya Aoki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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 Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn paws at Aoki.
Aoki swings ineffectively.
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Aoki quickly defends.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Aoki decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A punch from B.J. Penn
whizzes past Aoki.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for B.J..
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Round 4
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B.J. showing excellent timing, blasts Shinya Aoki with a right hand.
Great hook by B.J. Penn! Shinya Aoki is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Aoki's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for B.J. Penn's head...
B.J. leans out of the way.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for B.J. Penn's head...
B.J. leans out of the way.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
B.J. launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Aoki checks that kick!
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep B.J. Penn away.
No damage done by those kicks.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
B.J. launches a hook to the body
Bang! Aoki stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Aoki seems staggered and B.J. Penn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shinya Aoki dives for B.J. Penn's right leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
B.J. Penn steps his leg out of danger while Shinya Aoki remains on the ground.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
B.J. launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Loud pop!
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn steps back and allows Aoki to get back to his feet.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
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 B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Aoki throws a few hammer fists to the face of B.J. Penn
Blocked by B.J..
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
B.J. Penn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shinya Aoki creates enough space to control B.J. Penn's leg.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
B.J. is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from B.J.!
Aoki blocks with confidence
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Nice punch by Shinya Aoki
that nearly tags B.J..
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki shows great balance while pushing away B.J. Penn
B.J. jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
B.J. Penn pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and tries to hit him with the back of his elbow
Shinya Aoki blocks that easily and both man are still clinching
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
B.J. Penn fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Aoki blocks that. It was easy!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over B.J. Penn
Great move by Aoki who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with B.J. Penn
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by B.J. who is trying to punish Shinya Aoki's ribs with a few punches.
Aoki brings his opponent closer and blocks B.J.'s punches.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
B.J. struggles... Shinya Aoki is unable to take him down
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. Penn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but B.J. Penn regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
B.J. 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!
B.J. Penn holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
B.J. is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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B.J. Penn fakes a move and moves laterally.
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
B.J. only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
B.J. throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Tremendous strikes from B.J.!
Aoki blocks with confidence
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shovel hook by Shinya Aoki
goes nowhere.
B.J. Penn fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Aoki blocks that. He made it look easy!
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds B.J.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki grab one of B.J. Penn's arm and tries a Hip Throw
B.J. Penn landed hard on his back
Aoki is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn kicks his legs trying to keep Shinya Aoki away.
Shinya Aoki takes a kick to the body.
Aoki is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. tries to hit Shinya Aoki with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Aoki dodges that
Aoki is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. tries to hit Shinya Aoki with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Aoki steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Aoki is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn kicks his legs trying to keep Shinya Aoki away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Aoki is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Aoki decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside B.J.'s guard.
B.J. did not see that coming! Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J. now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. Penn struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
B.J. Penn pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Aoki who put distance between them
B.J. launches a hook to the body
Bang! Aoki stops that one with his ribs!
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over B.J. Penn
Great move by Aoki who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Aoki with uppercuts!
Nothing that Aoki must fear as he blocks nicely
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Good movement from B.J.
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Right eye
A punch from B.J. Penn
gets blocked by Aoki.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
B.J. Penn put Aoki in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki sits over his knees and pushes away B.J.'s leg!
B.J. closes his legs around Shinya Aoki's leg. Aoki is not able to move away now!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aoki is countered by B.J. Penn.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Aoki sits over his knees and pushes away B.J.'s leg!
B.J. closes his legs around Shinya Aoki's leg. Aoki is not able to move away now!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
B.J. Penn 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! B.J. Penn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
B.J. leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. goes for an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and pushes away B.J. Penn, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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 Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is B.J. Penn by Split decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 16/37 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/23 (39%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Damage caused 435,1
Clinch Damage 29,58
Ground Damage 18,93
Time on the ground 638 s
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 47/97 (48%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 5/22 (23%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2381,87
Clinch Damage 148
Ground Damage 284,67
Time on the ground 590 s
Fight 1 of BJ Penn 2.0. I am not impressed. But damn, Aoki is a tough out.
B.J. Penn glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Aoki and B.J. move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. Penn chases Aoki and launches a few perfect strikes
Aoki ducks backwards and avoids them.
B.J. Penn seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Bone shattering straight right hand from B.J. Penn!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
As the fight continues it seems that Shinya Aoki is taking the best of the fight.
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
B.J. Penn jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. tries to escape from the closed guard
B.J. Penn any adventage in the ground.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Aoki
B.J. tries to escape from the closed guard
B.J. succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to finish with a leg lock!
B.J. is locking that leglock...
Aoki is able to break the lock.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
B.J. Penn pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. jumps and tries to free his leg! Aoki doesn't allow this but B.J. Penn is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. jumps and tries to free his leg! Aoki doesn't allow this but B.J. Penn is able to get half guard here.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. tries to get a side mount...
Aoki wraps his leg around B.J. Penn leg and prevents him from moving.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to turn away and scramble out. B.J. Penn takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Aoki's eyes...
He can't lock it up. Shinya Aoki spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
B.J. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
B.J. measures the resilience of Aoki's chin with an uppercut while Aoki lands some great crosses.
B.J.'s Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Solid jabs from B.J. Penn.
Aoki defends.
Brilliant combination from B.J. Penn
that forces Aoki to try and defend better.
B.J. Penn throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Solid jabs from B.J. Penn.
Nice punches.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. Penn jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Solid jabs from B.J. Penn.
Nice punches.
B.J. Penn tries a hook to the body
and hits Aoki's ribs hard
Brilliant combination from B.J. Penn
that forces Aoki to try and defend better.
Shovel hook by B.J. Penn
goes nowhere.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
B.J. steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Aoki jumps and catches B.J. Penn's arm and tries a flying armbar!
B.J. breaks the lock and launches himself over Shinya Aoki, winning side mount!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for B.J. Penn, but it's close.
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Round 2
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B.J. Penn throws a punch
that gets deflected.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
A left hook from Aoki
falls short.
B.J. Penn and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
B.J. Penn and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
B.J. Penn is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
B.J. Penn jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Brutal combination from B.J. Penn!
Aoki moves aside and dodges.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
B.J. jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
B.J. Penn pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
B.J. Penn pushes Aoki forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
B.J. Penn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
B.J. ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. launches a flurry of punches
Aoki slips out of danger.
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by B.J. Penn's punches
B.J. is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aoki.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Aoki decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Aoki with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Aoki's Left cheek is beginning to swell
B.J. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds B.J.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. pushes off of Shinya Aoki and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Aoki stumbles backwards but B.J. Penn chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! B.J. is throwing a flurry of punches!
Aoki ducks under and circles out of the corner.
B.J. pushes Shinya Aoki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
B.J. launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Aoki seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shinya Aoki and B.J. engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while B.J. Penn jumps back and jabs
Aoki seems staggered and B.J. Penn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! B.J. Penn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open B.J. Penn's guard...
B.J. Penn has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. 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 B.J.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. suddenly holds Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Aoki can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over B.J. Penn!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. Penn tries to better his position on the ground...
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
B.J. Penn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
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 Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. avoids a dangerous strike from Aoki
and counters with a solid straight!
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
B.J. showing excellent timing, blasts Shinya Aoki with a right hand.
Aoki steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki avoids a dangerous strike from B.J.
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
B.J. Penn tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Shinya Aoki swings and B.J. has to retreat
Shinya Aoki gets ahold of B.J. Penn's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps his leg around his left shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Shinya Aoki cannot lock it up. B.J. Penn smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Shinya Aoki remains on the ground with his opponent standing over him.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for B.J. Penn's head...
B.J. leans out of the way.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
B.J. launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Aoki checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for B.J. Penn's head...
B.J. leans out of the way.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep B.J. Penn away.
B.J. Penn takes a kick to the body.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
B.J. moves backwards and gestures for Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from B.J.!
Some big punches are landing!
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches B.J. Penn's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but B.J. Penn regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but B.J. Penn regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass B.J.'s guard.
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
B.J. leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. Penn slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
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 Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to engage and backpedals
B.J. Penn seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
B.J. Penn throws an uppercut
Aoki slips it.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. Penn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. Penn struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
B.J. is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. Penn struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn jabs at Aoki
hitting his chest.
Bone shattering straight right hand from B.J. Penn!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
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 B.J.
B.J. attempts a triangle from bottom! Shinya Aoki slips out. B.J. quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Shinya Aoki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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 Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. Penn paws at Aoki.
Aoki swings ineffectively.
Aoki misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. Penn just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Aoki quickly defends.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Aoki decides to launch some tentative punches
B.J. Penn takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A punch from B.J. Penn
whizzes past Aoki.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for B.J..
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Round 4
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B.J. showing excellent timing, blasts Shinya Aoki with a right hand.
Great hook by B.J. Penn! Shinya Aoki is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Aoki's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for B.J. Penn's head...
B.J. leans out of the way.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for B.J. Penn's head...
B.J. leans out of the way.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
B.J. launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Aoki checks that kick!
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep B.J. Penn away.
No damage done by those kicks.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
B.J. launches a hook to the body
Bang! Aoki stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Aoki seems staggered and B.J. Penn runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shinya Aoki dives for B.J. Penn's right leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
B.J. Penn steps his leg out of danger while Shinya Aoki remains on the ground.
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
B.J. launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Loud pop!
B.J. is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn steps back and allows Aoki to get back to his feet.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
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 B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Aoki throws a few hammer fists to the face of B.J. Penn
Blocked by B.J..
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
B.J. holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
B.J. Penn doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shinya Aoki creates enough space to control B.J. Penn's leg.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
B.J. is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from B.J.!
Aoki blocks with confidence
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Nice punch by Shinya Aoki
that nearly tags B.J..
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for B.J. Penn to fight back!
B.J. is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki shows great balance while pushing away B.J. Penn
B.J. jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
B.J. Penn pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
B.J. Penn pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and tries to hit him with the back of his elbow
Shinya Aoki blocks that easily and both man are still clinching
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
B.J. Penn sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
B.J. Penn fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Aoki blocks that. It was easy!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over B.J. Penn
Great move by Aoki who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with B.J. Penn
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
A dirty boxing lesson by B.J. who is trying to punish Shinya Aoki's ribs with a few punches.
Aoki brings his opponent closer and blocks B.J.'s punches.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
B.J. struggles... Shinya Aoki is unable to take him down
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
B.J. Penn didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki tries to pass B.J. Penn's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but B.J. Penn regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
B.J. 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!
B.J. Penn holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
B.J. is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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B.J. Penn fakes a move and moves laterally.
B.J. Penn goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
B.J. only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
B.J. throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Tremendous strikes from B.J.!
Aoki blocks with confidence
B.J. misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shovel hook by Shinya Aoki
goes nowhere.
B.J. Penn fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Aoki blocks that. He made it look easy!
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds B.J.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki grab one of B.J. Penn's arm and tries a Hip Throw
B.J. Penn landed hard on his back
Aoki is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn kicks his legs trying to keep Shinya Aoki away.
Shinya Aoki takes a kick to the body.
Aoki is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. tries to hit Shinya Aoki with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Aoki dodges that
Aoki is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. tries to hit Shinya Aoki with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Aoki steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Aoki is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
B.J. Penn kicks his legs trying to keep Shinya Aoki away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Aoki is standing while B.J. is on the ground on his back
Aoki decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside B.J.'s guard.
B.J. did not see that coming! Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J. now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over B.J.
Shinya Aoki pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
B.J. Penn struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
B.J. Penn was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
B.J. Penn pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under B.J. Penn embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Aoki who put distance between them
B.J. launches a hook to the body
Bang! Aoki stops that one with his ribs!
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over B.J. Penn
Great move by Aoki who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
B.J. Penn is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Aoki with uppercuts!
Nothing that Aoki must fear as he blocks nicely
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Good movement from B.J.
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Right eye
A punch from B.J. Penn
gets blocked by Aoki.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki is holding B.J. Penn's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
B.J. Penn loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over B.J. Penn
B.J. tries to show some ground skills
B.J. Penn put Aoki in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
B.J. Penn gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki sits over his knees and pushes away B.J.'s leg!
B.J. closes his legs around Shinya Aoki's leg. Aoki is not able to move away now!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aoki is countered by B.J. Penn.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Aoki sits over his knees and pushes away B.J.'s leg!
B.J. closes his legs around Shinya Aoki's leg. Aoki is not able to move away now!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over B.J.
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
B.J. Penn 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 continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! B.J. Penn is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
B.J. leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over B.J.
Aoki is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
B.J. goes for an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and pushes away B.J. Penn, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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 Papp Laszlo Budapest Sportarena (Budapest, Hungary) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
Winner is B.J. Penn by Split decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 16/37 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/23 (39%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Damage caused 435,1
Clinch Damage 29,58
Ground Damage 18,93
Time on the ground 638 s
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 47/97 (48%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 5/22 (23%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 2381,87
Clinch Damage 148
Ground Damage 284,67
Time on the ground 590 s
Fight 1 of BJ Penn 2.0. I am not impressed. But damn, Aoki is a tough out.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!