Post by The Sandmen on Sept 17, 2012 16:32:15 GMT -5
At this point I have loaded a lot of points into Aoki, so with that heavy of an investment, I expect big things from him. So here goes...
Kenny Florian looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ferocious staredown by Aoki while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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KenFlo and Aoki move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Kenny Florian tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kenny Florian who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Shinya Aoki is on his back after that attempt
KenFlo is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit Kenny Florian with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. KenFlo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
KenFlo is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit Kenny Florian with a kick to his knee from the ground.
KenFlo dodges that
KenFlo is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit Kenny Florian with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. KenFlo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with KenFlo
KenFlo wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
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 KenFlo
KenFlo launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
KenFlo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kenny Florian didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki works on the ground with his fingers over KenFlo's face
KenFlo shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Kenny Florian's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Kenny Florian to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki moves on the ground
Shinya Aoki moves to side mount
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Kenny Florian takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aoki is countered by Kenny Florian.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Aoki tries to free his leg...
KenFlo doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
KenFlo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Kenny Florian.
Aoki deflects it.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shinya Aoki who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Kenny Florian to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! KenFlo is with his back on the ground now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian tries to close the guard.
KenFlo put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Kenny Florian holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Aoki misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kenny Florian 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 Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
KenFlo breaks free.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Kenny Florian's guard...
KenFlo doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over KenFlo!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes KenFlo against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Kenny Florian shoots and grab Shinya Aoki's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
KenFlo scoop up Shinya Aoki's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Aoki to the mat
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
KenFlo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
KenFlo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian pushes Aoki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by KenFlo who is in full mount! Aoki is in trouble now!
Kenny Florian 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 Kenny Florian's leg.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Aoki
Good looking punches from Kenny Florian on the ground
deflected by Aoki.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Kenny Florian slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kenny Florian slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki locks Kenny Florian's left arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Kenny Florian to the mat.
Aoki is locking that rolling kimura...
He can't keep control over Kenny Florian's body. Kenny Florian scrammbles back to his feet.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Aoki is holding Kenny Florian's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki hooks KenFlo's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kenny Florian manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Aoki misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
KenFlo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Kenny Florian launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 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 KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kenny Florian rolls over himself and stands up while Shinya Aoki rolls on his back.
Mario Yamasaki 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 3:50 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
KenFlo is connecting with a few punches
Shinya Aoki and KenFlo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kenny Florian is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and launches himself over Aoki!
Shinya Aoki is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by KenFlo and pushes him away!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
KenFlo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Kenny Florian has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Kenny Florian in his guard...
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Shinya Aoki, but it's close.
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Round 3
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KenFlo tries to grapple
He puts Aoki in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to break the clinch... Kenny Florian launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Aoki breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He is not able to do it
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki works on the ground with his fingers over KenFlo's face
KenFlo shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian tries to pass to half guard...
Shinya Aoki can't prevent his opponent from passing. KenFlo looks to work from half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian launches a few punches to Aoki
Aoki holds Kenny Florian's arms and blocks the punches!
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Kenny Florian slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kenny Florian slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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.
KenFlo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Kenny Florian just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Aoki quickly defends.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts KenFlo in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo tries to take Shinya Aoki down... Aoki stumbles backwards and Kenny Florian launches a few punches...
Shinya Aoki dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Kenny Florian 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.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
KenFlo steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
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 KenFlo
Kenny Florian gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Aoki spins out, but Kenny Florian was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Aoki is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside KenFlo's guard.
KenFlo tries to fight back with his feet and Aoki just needs another plan now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
KenFlo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
Kenny Florian gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Aoki spins out, but Kenny Florian was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Aoki is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
Aoki is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki creates space and allows Kenny Florian to stand up.
KenFlo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds KenFlo
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Aoki brings Kenny Florian to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
KenFlo tries to escape from the closed guard
KenFlo succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He is not able to do it
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian tries to pass to half guard...
Shinya Aoki's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. KenFlo spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
KenFlo is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo is launching some bone breaking punches to Aoki's ribs while in the clinch.
Aoki blocks.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
KenFlo sprawls and remains on his feet.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shinya Aoki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kenny Florian takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
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 KenFlo
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
KenFlo is able to break the lock.
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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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from Shinya Aoki
miss their mark.
KenFlo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aoki sprawls and remains on his feet.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kenny Florian 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 Kenny Florian
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Shinya Aoki wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
KenFlo use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Shinya Aoki holds Kenny Florian and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
KenFlo pulls his arm out of danger.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Kenny Florian passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
KenFlo tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kenny Florian fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Aoki
KenFlo is moving on the ground...
Aoki tries to counter KenFlo's moves on the ground.
KenFlo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
Kenny Florian tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Kenny Florian passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
Body shots by Kenny Florian
Solid blows to Aoki's abdomen.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
KenFlo blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
Kenny Florian fakes some punches
Aoki ties him up.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Kenny Florian's head against his chin in the closed guard.
KenFlo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Kenny Florian slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kenny Florian slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over KenFlo!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes KenFlo against the cage
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo launches a knee!
Aoki blocks that knee.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting KenFlo hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki shoots and grab both of Kenny Florian's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Kenny Florian managed to pull back his leg from Shinya Aoki's grip and move away from him
Kenny Florian pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki stumbles backwards and Kenny Florian circles to get the center of the cage
Aoki is holding Kenny Florian's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
KenFlo creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
KenFlo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Kenny Florian is standing now.
KenFlo is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Kenny Florian steps back and allows Aoki to get back to his feet.
Shinya Aoki is on his feet again.
Lightning fast low kick from Aoki!
KenFlo blocks that kick with his leg.
KenFlo steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kenny Florian launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Aoki's knee!
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 KenFlo
Nice beating Shinya Aoki has received.
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Kenny Florian jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
KenFlo tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Aoki leans and gets Kenny Florian's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
KenFlo blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass KenFlo's guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
KenFlo's Forehead is beginning to swell
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki allows KenFlo time to recover... 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 looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kenny Florian's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Aoki is holding Kenny Florian's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Kenny Florian takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
KenFlo struggles to free himself
Aoki is locking that Kneebar...
KenFlo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Kenny Florian tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aoki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki is cooling the fight on the ground
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
KenFlo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
KenFlo moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
KenFlo is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls him over and takes his back!
Aoki is in rear mount over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki slides his arm under Kenny Florian's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Kenny Florian pushes up and slides Shinya Aoki's arm over his chin.
Aoki is in rear mount over KenFlo
Terrible one sided match... KenFlo was not ready to fight a fighter of Shinya Aoki caliber.
Aoki tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for KenFlo! Aoki has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Aoki is in rear mount over KenFlo with one hook in
Shinya Aoki was tooling Kenny Florian for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kenny Florian lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Aoki gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Kenny Florian! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Kenny Florian doesn't defend himself!
Aoki is in rear mount over KenFlo with one hook in
Shinya Aoki throws his leg over Kenny Florian's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Shinya Aoki's rear naked choke attempt!
Kenny Florian frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Shinya Aoki and ends up on top!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
Terrible one sided match... KenFlo was not ready to fight a fighter of Shinya Aoki caliber.
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Kenny Florian slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kenny Florian slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and launches himself over Shinya Aoki
Great move by KenFlo who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo launches a few hard punches to Shinya Aoki's ribs!
Aoki struggles and protects himself.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki shoots and grab both of Kenny Florian's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Aoki lifted KenFlo's off his feet and throws him on the mat
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki moves on the ground
Shinya Aoki moves to side mount
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki tries a kimura
KenFlo breaks the lock.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki hooks KenFlo's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kenny Florian manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Aoki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kenny Florian.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Good looking punches from Shinya Aoki on the ground
They could take their toll on KenFlo.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
KenFlo is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 12/20 (60%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/13 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/16 (12%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 853 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 5/17 (29%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/8 (50%)
Takedowns 14/16 (88%)
GnP strikes 8/8 (100%)
Submissions 25/25 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/4 (75%)
Time on the ground 882 s
This fight SUCKED. No one did any substantial damage. Aoki did some, but I don't think FLorian's health bar went out of the green. Shit, Aoki, you have to soften the guy up first before trying to finish the fight with a sub. Yes, that's awesome, you got 25 subs locked in, but FINISH THAT SHIT. Jeez.
Aoki the winner by more takedowns. Zzzz
Kenny Florian looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Ferocious staredown by Aoki while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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KenFlo and Aoki move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Kenny Florian tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Kenny Florian who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Shinya Aoki is on his back after that attempt
KenFlo is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit Kenny Florian with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. KenFlo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
KenFlo is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit Kenny Florian with a kick to his knee from the ground.
KenFlo dodges that
KenFlo is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit Kenny Florian with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. KenFlo steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with KenFlo
KenFlo wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
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 KenFlo
KenFlo launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
KenFlo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kenny Florian didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki works on the ground with his fingers over KenFlo's face
KenFlo shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Kenny Florian's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Kenny Florian to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki moves on the ground
Shinya Aoki moves to side mount
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Kenny Florian takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aoki is countered by Kenny Florian.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Aoki tries to free his leg...
KenFlo doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
KenFlo is trying to counter now!
KenFlo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid low kick from Kenny Florian.
Aoki deflects it.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shinya Aoki who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Kenny Florian to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! KenFlo is with his back on the ground now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian tries to close the guard.
KenFlo put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Kenny Florian holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Aoki misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kenny Florian 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 Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
KenFlo breaks free.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Kenny Florian's guard...
KenFlo doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Shinya Aoki cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Mario Yamasaki 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over KenFlo!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes KenFlo against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Kenny Florian shoots and grab Shinya Aoki's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
KenFlo scoop up Shinya Aoki's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Aoki to the mat
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
KenFlo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
KenFlo blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian pushes Aoki's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by KenFlo who is in full mount! Aoki is in trouble now!
Kenny Florian 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 Kenny Florian's leg.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Aoki
Good looking punches from Kenny Florian on the ground
deflected by Aoki.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Kenny Florian slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kenny Florian slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki locks Kenny Florian's left arm in a kimura. He rolls through bringing Kenny Florian to the mat.
Aoki is locking that rolling kimura...
He can't keep control over Kenny Florian's body. Kenny Florian scrammbles back to his feet.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Aoki is holding Kenny Florian's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki hooks KenFlo's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kenny Florian manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Aoki misses a step and Kenny Florian sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Kenny Florian manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
KenFlo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Kenny Florian launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 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 KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Kenny Florian rolls over himself and stands up while Shinya Aoki rolls on his back.
Mario Yamasaki 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 3:50 in the 2 round
The two exchange wildly
KenFlo is connecting with a few punches
Shinya Aoki and KenFlo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kenny Florian is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and launches himself over Aoki!
Shinya Aoki is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by KenFlo and pushes him away!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
KenFlo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Kenny Florian has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Kenny Florian is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Kenny Florian in his guard...
Kenny Florian keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Shinya Aoki, but it's close.
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Round 3
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KenFlo tries to grapple
He puts Aoki in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to break the clinch... Kenny Florian launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Aoki breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He is not able to do it
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki works on the ground with his fingers over KenFlo's face
KenFlo shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian tries to pass to half guard...
Shinya Aoki can't prevent his opponent from passing. KenFlo looks to work from half guard.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian launches a few punches to Aoki
Aoki holds Kenny Florian's arms and blocks the punches!
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Kenny Florian slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kenny Florian slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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.
KenFlo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Kenny Florian just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Aoki quickly defends.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts KenFlo in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo tries to take Shinya Aoki down... Aoki stumbles backwards and Kenny Florian launches a few punches...
Shinya Aoki dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Kenny Florian 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.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
KenFlo steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
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 KenFlo
Kenny Florian gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Aoki spins out, but Kenny Florian was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Aoki is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside KenFlo's guard.
KenFlo tries to fight back with his feet and Aoki just needs another plan now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
KenFlo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
Kenny Florian gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Aoki spins out, but Kenny Florian was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Aoki is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
Aoki is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki creates space and allows Kenny Florian to stand up.
KenFlo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds KenFlo
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Aoki brings Kenny Florian to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
KenFlo tries to escape from the closed guard
KenFlo succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He is not able to do it
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian tries to pass to half guard...
Shinya Aoki's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. KenFlo spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
KenFlo is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
KenFlo is launching some bone breaking punches to Aoki's ribs while in the clinch.
Aoki blocks.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
KenFlo sprawls and remains on his feet.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shinya Aoki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kenny Florian takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
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 KenFlo
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
KenFlo is able to break the lock.
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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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Kenny Florian throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from Shinya Aoki
miss their mark.
KenFlo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aoki sprawls and remains on his feet.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kenny Florian 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 Kenny Florian
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Shinya Aoki wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
KenFlo use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Shinya Aoki holds Kenny Florian and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
KenFlo pulls his arm out of danger.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Kenny Florian passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
KenFlo tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kenny Florian fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Aoki
KenFlo is moving on the ground...
Aoki tries to counter KenFlo's moves on the ground.
KenFlo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Kenny Florian is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
Kenny Florian tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Kenny Florian passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo won't budge, forcing Aoki to pull guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
Body shots by Kenny Florian
Solid blows to Aoki's abdomen.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
KenFlo blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
Kenny Florian fakes some punches
Aoki ties him up.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Kenny Florian's head against his chin in the closed guard.
KenFlo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Kenny Florian slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kenny Florian slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. 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 Nationwide Arena (Columbus, OH) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over KenFlo!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes KenFlo against the cage
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo launches a knee!
Aoki blocks that knee.
KenFlo clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting KenFlo hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki shoots and grab both of Kenny Florian's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Kenny Florian managed to pull back his leg from Shinya Aoki's grip and move away from him
Kenny Florian pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki stumbles backwards and Kenny Florian circles to get the center of the cage
Aoki is holding Kenny Florian's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
KenFlo creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
KenFlo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Kenny Florian is standing now.
KenFlo is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Kenny Florian steps back and allows Aoki to get back to his feet.
Shinya Aoki is on his feet again.
Lightning fast low kick from Aoki!
KenFlo blocks that kick with his leg.
KenFlo steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kenny Florian launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Aoki's knee!
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 KenFlo
Nice beating Shinya Aoki has received.
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Kenny Florian jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
KenFlo tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Aoki leans and gets Kenny Florian's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Kenny Florian gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
KenFlo blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass KenFlo's guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over KenFlo
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
KenFlo's Forehead is beginning to swell
Mario Yamasaki has seen that!
Mario Yamasaki allows KenFlo time to recover... 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 looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kenny Florian's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Aoki is holding Kenny Florian's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:10 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Kenny Florian takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
KenFlo struggles to free himself
Aoki is locking that Kneebar...
KenFlo rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
KenFlo moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Kenny Florian tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aoki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki is cooling the fight on the ground
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
Kenny Florian tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
KenFlo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Kenny Florian is in open guard over Aoki
KenFlo moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
KenFlo is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kenny Florian!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls him over and takes his back!
Aoki is in rear mount over KenFlo
Shinya Aoki slides his arm under Kenny Florian's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Kenny Florian pushes up and slides Shinya Aoki's arm over his chin.
Aoki is in rear mount over KenFlo
Terrible one sided match... KenFlo was not ready to fight a fighter of Shinya Aoki caliber.
Aoki tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for KenFlo! Aoki has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Aoki is in rear mount over KenFlo with one hook in
Shinya Aoki was tooling Kenny Florian for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kenny Florian lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Aoki gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Kenny Florian! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Kenny Florian doesn't defend himself!
Aoki is in rear mount over KenFlo with one hook in
Shinya Aoki throws his leg over Kenny Florian's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Shinya Aoki's rear naked choke attempt!
Kenny Florian frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Shinya Aoki and ends up on top!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over Aoki
Terrible one sided match... KenFlo was not ready to fight a fighter of Shinya Aoki caliber.
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Kenny Florian slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Kenny Florian slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Kenny Florian fakes a punch and launches himself over Shinya Aoki
Great move by KenFlo who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
KenFlo launches a few hard punches to Shinya Aoki's ribs!
Aoki struggles and protects himself.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki shoots and grab both of Kenny Florian's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Aoki lifted KenFlo's off his feet and throws him on the mat
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over KenFlo
Aoki moves on the ground
Shinya Aoki moves to side mount
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki tries a kimura
KenFlo breaks the lock.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki hooks KenFlo's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Kenny Florian manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Kenny Florian looks to counter!
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Aoki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kenny Florian.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Good looking punches from Shinya Aoki on the ground
They could take their toll on KenFlo.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Shinya Aoki tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
KenFlo is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Kenny Florian to fight back!
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes Kenny Florian down and prevents his attempts to escape
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 12/20 (60%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/13 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 2/16 (12%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 853 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 5/17 (29%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/8 (50%)
Takedowns 14/16 (88%)
GnP strikes 8/8 (100%)
Submissions 25/25 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/4 (75%)
Time on the ground 882 s
This fight SUCKED. No one did any substantial damage. Aoki did some, but I don't think FLorian's health bar went out of the green. Shit, Aoki, you have to soften the guy up first before trying to finish the fight with a sub. Yes, that's awesome, you got 25 subs locked in, but FINISH THAT SHIT. Jeez.
Aoki the winner by more takedowns. Zzzz
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!