Post by The Sandmen on Sept 4, 2012 11:14:12 GMT -5
Jamie Varner glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Shinya Aoki doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Varner and Aoki move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Aoki is holding Jamie Varner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jamie Varner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jamie Varner
0:18 Round 1 and Aoki is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Shinya Aoki isolates Jamie Varner's left arm looking for an armbar...
Crippling lock!
Aoki is locking that armbar...
Jamie Varner manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Aoki
Varner tries to jump to side mount.
Shinya Aoki jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Varner
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Varner
Shinya Aoki isolates Jamie Varner's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jamie Varner is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Jamie Varner looks to counter!
Varner throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
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.
Jamie Varner circles around Aoki
A right hand from Jamie Varner
surprises Aoki!
A right hand from Jamie Varner
makes Aoki stumble back!
Jamie Varner fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aoki's chin
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Jamie Varner 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 fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki shoots and grab both of Jamie Varner's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Aoki lifted Varner's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Varner
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Jamie Varner closed his guard around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Shinya Aoki hooks Varner's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jamie Varner manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Varner
He succeeds!
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Jamie Varner is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jamie Varner tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Jamie Varner's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Varner misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Varner pulls his arm out of danger.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Varner tries to escape from closed guard...
Varner struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Varner sits over his knees and pushes away Aoki's leg!
Jamie Varner is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Jamie Varner looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Varner is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Jamie Varner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Varner is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Jamie Varner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Jamie Varner to fight back!
Jamie Varner fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Aoki's face!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Varner blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jamie Varner cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Varner tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Varner blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Jamie Varner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Aoki put Jamie Varner in closed guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Varner is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jamie Varner!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Aoki fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jamie Varner's arm and tries an armbar!
Varner holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Varner's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Shinya Aoki.
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 moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Varner with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Aoki.
The kick just misses.
Jamie Varner takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Jamie Varner swings and Aoki has to retreat
Shinya Aoki moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Varner.
Jamie Varner 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 Jamie Varner
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki takes a break to breathe while holding Jamie Varner.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Aoki is holding Jamie Varner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jamie Varner loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Aoki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jamie Varner.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Shinya Aoki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Varner is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Aoki catch Jamie Varner's left arm and tries a kimura
Jamie Varner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Jamie Varner looks to counter!
Jamie Varner tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Varner 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) is cheering him!
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Varner is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Varner tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Jamie Varner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Aoki breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Jamie Varner in his guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Jamie Varner in his guard...
Jamie Varner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Jamie Varner tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Jamie Varner manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jamie Varner work his BJJ game.
Jamie Varner aggressively and repeatedly punches Aoki.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Jamie Varner in his guard.
Jamie Varner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Varner tries to move to full mount!
Aoki won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Varner throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shinya Aoki
Solid shots!
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Jamie Varner looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Varner is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jamie Varner!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jamie Varner is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Varner
Aoki is in closed guard... Varner 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 Varner
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Varner holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Jamie Varner looks to counter!
Varner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aoki struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Varner
Jamie Varner is cooling the fight on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Varner
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jamie Varner looks to counter!
Aoki is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
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.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jamie Varner can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Good leg kicks from Jamie Varner.
Shinya Aoki defends with ease.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Shinya Aoki, but it's close.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shinya Aoki jumps and scissors Jamie Varner's right leg in a flying heel hook attempt!
Jamie Varner's heel hook defense is spot on and avoids the audacious attempt. He stands up while Shinya Aoki remains on the ground.
Varner is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Jamie Varner away.
Jamie Varner takes a kick to the body.
Varner is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Jamie Varner steps back and allows Aoki to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
Varner is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jamie Varner goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Varner seems staggered and Shinya Aoki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shinya Aoki and Varner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds Varner
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Varner launches a few hard punches to Shinya Aoki's ribs!
Aoki struggles and protects himself.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Aoki blocks Jamie Varner's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Varner
Aoki is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Jamie Varner in his guard...
Shinya Aoki moves to half guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches to Varner's cheek from the guard.
Jamie Varner uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Varner struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Jamie Varner tries to take advantage...
Body shots by Jamie Varner
Aoki covers up.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Varner blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Jamie Varner looks to counter!
Jamie Varner tries to free his leg
Jamie Varner uses some of his skill by jumping out of Aoki's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
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 two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Aoki!
Jamie Varner blocks
Varner is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Varner decides to launch some tentative punches
Aoki launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Varner with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Varner.
Poorly executed technique. Jamie Varner looks to counter!
Varner tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Varner is clinching with Aoki.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki launches a few hard punches to Jamie Varner's ribs!
Jamie Varner's ribs shows the damage! Shinya Aoki is working his opponent ribs!
Jamie Varner 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Varner is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Jamie Varner down... Varner stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
Jamie Varner dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Aoki moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Varner's thigh!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Varner won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Varner is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Jamie Varner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Jamie Varner looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Jamie Varner forces Shinya Aoki to open his guard.
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Aoki
Varner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Jamie Varner slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jamie Varner slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Aoki misses a step and Jamie Varner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Varner launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Loud pop!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Varner moves backwards and circles around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Jamie Varner jumps back and jabs
Aoki seems staggered and Jamie Varner runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The two exchange wildly
Varner is connecting with a few punches
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jamie Varner sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Varner is trying to counter now!
Jamie Varner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Varner into his guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Varner blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Jamie Varner tries to free his leg
Jamie Varner uses some of his skill by jumping out of Aoki's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Varner uses his strength to keep Varner at a disadvantage
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Varner's Right cheek is beginning to swell
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Shinya Aoki for headbutt.
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Varner time to recover. Jamie Varner seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Aoki is holding Jamie Varner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jamie Varner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Shinya Aoki isolates Jamie Varner's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jamie Varner is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Jamie Varner...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Aoki suddenly holds Jamie Varner's arm and tries an armbar!
Varner can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Shinya Aoki!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shinya Aoki work his BJJ game.
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Jamie Varner slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jamie Varner slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Aoki misses a step and Jamie Varner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jamie Varner decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Varner to try something else.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Varner 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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Varner
Aoki is in open guard over Varner... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Varner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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.
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Varner struggles... Shinya Aoki is unable to take him down
Shinya Aoki fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Jamie Varner! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Varner
Aoki is in open guard over Varner... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Varner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Varner climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Varner is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Jamie Varner's head...
Varner leans out of the way.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Varner pushes Shinya Aoki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shinya Aoki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Varner is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Varner
Aoki is in open guard over Varner... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Varner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Aoki misses a step and Jamie Varner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Varner throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
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.
Shinya Aoki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Varner steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jamie Varner fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Aoki blocks that. He made it look easy!
Jamie Varner gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki 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 tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki circles out and slips free of Jamie Varner's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Varner is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
An overhand right from Jamie Varner that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Aoki moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Jamie Varner gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Varner moves backwards and circles around Shinya Aoki.
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 5
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Good movement from Varner
who is bobbing and weaving.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Varner
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch to Jamie Varner ribs and the tries to trip him
Varner loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Varner tries to break the clinch... Shinya Aoki launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Varner breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Aoki misses a step and Jamie Varner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jamie Varner jabs at Aoki
hitting his chest.
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Varner
Jamie Varner is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Varner
Aoki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Varner
Shinya Aoki pushes Jamie Varner against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Jamie Varner struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Varner
Aoki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Varner
Jamie Varner tries to close the guard.
Varner put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Varner
Aoki is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Jamie Varner in his guard...
Jamie Varner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Varner gets a good position on the ground. ..
Aoki holds Jamie Varner arms and counters his opponent punches.
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.
Superb haymaker by Varner
Aoki manages to move aside
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Varner
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Varner is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Varner was not ready to fight a fighter of Shinya Aoki caliber.
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jamie Varner embrace and tries to move away...
Jamie Varner pushes Aoki forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Aoki misses a step and Jamie Varner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Varner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Shinya Aoki pushes Varner forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Varner launches a few hard punches to Shinya Aoki's ribs!
Shinya Aoki's ribs shows the damage! Jamie Varner is working his opponent ribs!
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Varner is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki pushes away Varner trying to keep the fight at striking range
Varner doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shinya Aoki
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch to Jamie Varner ribs and the tries to trip him
Jamie Varner loses balance and goes to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Varner
Aoki is in closed guard... Varner 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 Varner
Aoki is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Varner knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jamie Varner doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Aoki misses a step and Jamie Varner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Varner goes for an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and pushes away Jamie Varner, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Varner moves backwards and circles around Shinya Aoki.
Poorly executed technique. Jamie Varner looks to counter!
Varner wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Varner moves forward and holds Aoki
Jamie Varner tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Varner circles out and slips free of Shinya Aoki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Jamie Varner tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Aoki studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shinya Aoki turns away cheekily and rolls for a kneebar on Jamie Varner's left leg...
Jamie Varner avoids his leg being taken and steps out of danger while Aoki remains on the ground.
Varner is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Varner cartwheels towards Aoki!
Aoki fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Varner is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Jamie Varner away.
Jamie Varner takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Varner is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Jamie Varner away.
Jamie Varner takes a kick to the body.
Varner is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Jamie Varner decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Varner to try something else.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Jamie Varner's head...
Varner leans out of the way.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jamie Varner
Punches 21/31 (68%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/17 (53%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 783 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 8/23 (35%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 10/14 (71%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 23/23 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/7 (57%)
Time on the ground 860 s
This was a really close fight. Though neither fighter was ever close to finishing the other, stuff was always happening (or trying to happen). At least thats how it looked from my end. Aoki needs health, I'm not sure what to do with Varner. Maybe tweak some aggression, or stand up control of some kind? I relaly donno based on this fight.
Shinya Aoki doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Varner and Aoki move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Aoki is holding Jamie Varner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jamie Varner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jamie Varner
0:18 Round 1 and Aoki is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Shinya Aoki isolates Jamie Varner's left arm looking for an armbar...
Crippling lock!
Aoki is locking that armbar...
Jamie Varner manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Aoki
Varner tries to jump to side mount.
Shinya Aoki jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Varner
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Varner
Shinya Aoki isolates Jamie Varner's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jamie Varner is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Jamie Varner looks to counter!
Varner throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
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.
Jamie Varner circles around Aoki
A right hand from Jamie Varner
surprises Aoki!
A right hand from Jamie Varner
makes Aoki stumble back!
Jamie Varner fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aoki's chin
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Jamie Varner 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 fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki shoots and grab both of Jamie Varner's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Aoki lifted Varner's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Varner
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Jamie Varner closed his guard around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Shinya Aoki hooks Varner's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jamie Varner manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Varner
He succeeds!
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Jamie Varner is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jamie Varner tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Jamie Varner's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Varner misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Varner pulls his arm out of danger.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Varner tries to escape from closed guard...
Varner struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Varner sits over his knees and pushes away Aoki's leg!
Jamie Varner is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Jamie Varner looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Varner is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Jamie Varner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Varner is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Jamie Varner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Jamie Varner to fight back!
Jamie Varner fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Aoki's face!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Varner blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Jamie Varner cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Varner tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Varner blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Jamie Varner keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Aoki put Jamie Varner in closed guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Varner is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jamie Varner!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Aoki fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jamie Varner's arm and tries an armbar!
Varner holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Varner's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Shinya Aoki.
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 moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Varner with a double overhooks!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Middle kick from Aoki.
The kick just misses.
Jamie Varner takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Jamie Varner swings and Aoki has to retreat
Shinya Aoki moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Varner.
Jamie Varner 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 Jamie Varner
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki takes a break to breathe while holding Jamie Varner.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Aoki is holding Jamie Varner's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jamie Varner loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Aoki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jamie Varner.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Shinya Aoki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Varner is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Aoki catch Jamie Varner's left arm and tries a kimura
Jamie Varner holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. Jamie Varner looks to counter!
Jamie Varner tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Varner 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) is cheering him!
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Varner is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Varner tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Jamie Varner throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Aoki breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Jamie Varner in his guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Jamie Varner in his guard...
Jamie Varner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Jamie Varner tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Jamie Varner manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Jamie Varner work his BJJ game.
Jamie Varner aggressively and repeatedly punches Aoki.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Jamie Varner in his guard.
Jamie Varner keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Varner tries to move to full mount!
Aoki won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Varner throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shinya Aoki
Solid shots!
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Jamie Varner looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Varner is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jamie Varner!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Jamie Varner tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jamie Varner is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Varner
Aoki is in closed guard... Varner 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 Varner
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Varner holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Jamie Varner looks to counter!
Varner switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aoki struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Varner
Jamie Varner is cooling the fight on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Varner
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jamie Varner looks to counter!
Aoki is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
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.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jamie Varner can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Good leg kicks from Jamie Varner.
Shinya Aoki defends with ease.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Shinya Aoki, but it's close.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shinya Aoki jumps and scissors Jamie Varner's right leg in a flying heel hook attempt!
Jamie Varner's heel hook defense is spot on and avoids the audacious attempt. He stands up while Shinya Aoki remains on the ground.
Varner is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Jamie Varner away.
Jamie Varner takes a kick to the body.
Varner is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Jamie Varner steps back and allows Aoki to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
Varner is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jamie Varner goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Varner seems staggered and Shinya Aoki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Shinya Aoki and Varner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds Varner
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Varner launches a few hard punches to Shinya Aoki's ribs!
Aoki struggles and protects himself.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Aoki blocks Jamie Varner's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Varner
Aoki is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Jamie Varner in his guard...
Shinya Aoki moves to half guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches to Varner's cheek from the guard.
Jamie Varner uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Varner struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Jamie Varner tries to take advantage...
Body shots by Jamie Varner
Aoki covers up.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Varner blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Jamie Varner looks to counter!
Jamie Varner tries to free his leg
Jamie Varner uses some of his skill by jumping out of Aoki's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
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 two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Aoki!
Jamie Varner blocks
Varner is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Varner decides to launch some tentative punches
Aoki launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Varner with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Varner.
Poorly executed technique. Jamie Varner looks to counter!
Varner tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Varner is clinching with Aoki.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki launches a few hard punches to Jamie Varner's ribs!
Jamie Varner's ribs shows the damage! Shinya Aoki is working his opponent ribs!
Jamie Varner 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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Varner is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Jamie Varner down... Varner stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
Jamie Varner dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Aoki moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Varner's thigh!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Varner won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Varner is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Jamie Varner uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Jamie Varner looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Jamie Varner forces Shinya Aoki to open his guard.
Jamie Varner is in open guard over Aoki
Varner moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Jamie Varner slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jamie Varner slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Aoki misses a step and Jamie Varner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Varner launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Loud pop!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Varner moves backwards and circles around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Jamie Varner jumps back and jabs
Aoki seems staggered and Jamie Varner runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The two exchange wildly
Varner is connecting with a few punches
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jamie Varner sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Varner is trying to counter now!
Jamie Varner shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Varner into his guard.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Varner blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Jamie Varner is in half guard over Aoki
Jamie Varner tries to free his leg
Jamie Varner uses some of his skill by jumping out of Aoki's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Varner uses his strength to keep Varner at a disadvantage
Jamie Varner is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Varner's Right cheek is beginning to swell
John McCarthy saw it!
John McCarthy takes away one point from Shinya Aoki for headbutt.
John McCarthy halts the fight to give Varner time to recover. Jamie Varner seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Aoki is holding Jamie Varner's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jamie Varner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Shinya Aoki isolates Jamie Varner's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Jamie Varner is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Jamie Varner...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Jamie Varner
Aoki suddenly holds Jamie Varner's arm and tries an armbar!
Varner can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Shinya Aoki!
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shinya Aoki work his BJJ game.
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Jamie Varner slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Jamie Varner slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Aoki misses a step and Jamie Varner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jamie Varner decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Varner to try something else.
Jamie Varner is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Varner 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.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Varner
Aoki is in open guard over Varner... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Varner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
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.
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Varner struggles... Shinya Aoki is unable to take him down
Shinya Aoki fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Jamie Varner! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Varner
Aoki is in open guard over Varner... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Varner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Varner climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Varner is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Jamie Varner's head...
Varner leans out of the way.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Varner pushes Shinya Aoki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shinya Aoki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Varner is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Varner
Aoki is in open guard over Varner... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Varner rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Aoki misses a step and Jamie Varner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Varner throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
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.
Shinya Aoki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Varner steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jamie Varner fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Aoki blocks that. He made it look easy!
Jamie Varner gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki 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 tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki circles out and slips free of Jamie Varner's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Varner is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
An overhand right from Jamie Varner that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Aoki moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Jamie Varner gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Varner moves backwards and circles around Shinya Aoki.
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 5
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Good movement from Varner
who is bobbing and weaving.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Varner
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch to Jamie Varner ribs and the tries to trip him
Varner loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Varner tries to break the clinch... Shinya Aoki launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Varner breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Aoki misses a step and Jamie Varner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jamie Varner jabs at Aoki
hitting his chest.
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Varner
Jamie Varner is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Varner
Aoki moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Varner
Shinya Aoki pushes Jamie Varner against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Jamie Varner struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Varner
Aoki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Varner
Jamie Varner tries to close the guard.
Varner put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Varner
Aoki is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Jamie Varner in his guard...
Jamie Varner keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Varner gets a good position on the ground. ..
Aoki holds Jamie Varner arms and counters his opponent punches.
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.
Superb haymaker by Varner
Aoki manages to move aside
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Varner
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Varner is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Varner was not ready to fight a fighter of Shinya Aoki caliber.
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jamie Varner embrace and tries to move away...
Jamie Varner pushes Aoki forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Aoki misses a step and Jamie Varner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Varner doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Shinya Aoki pushes Varner forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
The fighters are clinching.
Varner launches a few hard punches to Shinya Aoki's ribs!
Shinya Aoki's ribs shows the damage! Jamie Varner is working his opponent ribs!
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Varner is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki pushes away Varner trying to keep the fight at striking range
Varner doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shinya Aoki
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch to Jamie Varner ribs and the tries to trip him
Jamie Varner loses balance and goes to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Varner
Aoki is in closed guard... Varner 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 Varner
Aoki is in closed guard... Varner tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Varner knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Jamie Varner is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jamie Varner doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Aoki misses a step and Jamie Varner sees an opportunity to counter him!
Varner goes for an armbar!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and pushes away Jamie Varner, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
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 Pacific Coliseum (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Varner moves backwards and circles around Shinya Aoki.
Poorly executed technique. Jamie Varner looks to counter!
Varner wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Varner moves forward and holds Aoki
Jamie Varner tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Varner circles out and slips free of Shinya Aoki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Jamie Varner tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 4:00 in the 5 round
Aoki studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shinya Aoki turns away cheekily and rolls for a kneebar on Jamie Varner's left leg...
Jamie Varner avoids his leg being taken and steps out of danger while Aoki remains on the ground.
Varner is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Varner cartwheels towards Aoki!
Aoki fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Varner is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Jamie Varner away.
Jamie Varner takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Varner is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Jamie Varner away.
Jamie Varner takes a kick to the body.
Varner is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Jamie Varner decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Varner to try something else.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Jamie Varner's head...
Varner leans out of the way.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Jamie Varner
Punches 21/31 (68%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/17 (53%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 783 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 8/23 (35%)
Kicks 2/4 (50%)
Clinch strikes 4/9 (44%)
Takedowns 10/14 (71%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 23/23 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/7 (57%)
Time on the ground 860 s
This was a really close fight. Though neither fighter was ever close to finishing the other, stuff was always happening (or trying to happen). At least thats how it looked from my end. Aoki needs health, I'm not sure what to do with Varner. Maybe tweak some aggression, or stand up control of some kind? I relaly donno based on this fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!