Post by The Sandmen on Dec 17, 2019 0:54:02 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Aoki while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Paul Daley is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Shinya Aoki paws at Semtex.
Semtex answers with solid punches!
Paul Daley spins around suddenly...
...and his backfist connects flush with Aoki's chin!
Paul Daley tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Paul Daley who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Shinya Aoki pushes Semtex forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Paul Daley shoots and grab both of Shinya Aoki's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Shinya Aoki managed to pull back his leg from Paul Daley's grip and move away from him
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Semtex pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Aoki blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
A right hand from Paul Daley
surprises Aoki!
Solid kick to the leg from Paul Daley
Aoki checks it.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Aoki wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley shoots and grab both of Shinya Aoki's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Semtex lifted Aoki's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Paul Daley is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Paul Daley realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Paul Daley is on his feet again.
Semtex is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit Paul Daley with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Semtex dodges that
Semtex is trying to counter now!
Semtex launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Loud pop!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Semtex goes down.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Semtex
Aoki works on the ground with his fingers over Semtex's face
Semtex shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Semtex
Aoki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley 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 sits over his knees and pushes away Semtex's leg!
Shinya Aoki is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Paul Daley
Semtex launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Paul Daley...
Paul Daley takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Semtex
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Paul Daley's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
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 leans forwards and tries to grapple with Semtex
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley slightly pushes Aoki into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Paul Daley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Semtex
Deep breaths from Paul Daley who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Semtex holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Semtex
Aoki is in closed guard... Semtex 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 Semtex
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Semtex waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Paul Daley is on half guard!
Paul Daley is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Semtex blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Paul Daley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Semtex
Aoki is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Paul Daley holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Semtex
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Semtex leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Aoki is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Shinya Aoki and Semtex engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shinya Aoki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Paul Daley swings...
...no good.
Good leg kicks from Shinya Aoki.
Semtex winces a bit.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Paul Daley sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Semtex is trying to counter now!
Semtex moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki struggles a bit before breaking Semtex's attemp of grappling
The two exchange wildly
Aoki is connecting with a few punches
Superb haymaker by Semtex
that lands on Aoki's face like a cannon ball!
Paul Daley shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shinya Aoki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Semtex's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Semtex ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Semtex is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Semtex moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Aoki seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Semtex is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Semtex
Aoki is in open guard over Semtex... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Semtex hyper-extended his left leg
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Semtex 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Paul Daley tries a hook to the body
but Aoki manages to dodge it
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shinya Aoki who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex tries to take Shinya Aoki to the ground from the clinch...
Aoki shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex tries to take Shinya Aoki to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Aoki is with his back on the ground now.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Aoki
Semtex moves on the ground
Semtex cannot take advantage in the ground
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to close his guard around Semtex
He is not able to do it
Paul Daley is in open guard over Aoki
Semtex works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
Aoki shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
Semtex's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Aoki is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Aoki is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Semtex tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow Paul Daley to escape. He is tightening the Shoulder Lock
Semtex pulls his arm out of danger.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki works on the ground with his fingers over Semtex's face
Semtex shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Aoki
Paul Daley tries to pass to half guard...
Shinya Aoki's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Aoki
Semtex tries to open up Aoki with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Aoki blocks a few elbows and now Paul Daley will have to look for another option here.
Semtex misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Semtex
He is not able to do it
Paul Daley is in open guard over Aoki
Semtex moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Semtex
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Paul Daley just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Aoki quickly defends.
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley launches a few punches towards Aoki's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Aoki seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The fighters are clinching.
Paul Daley shoots and grab one of Shinya Aoki's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Shinya Aoki sprawls and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Aoki catches an ankle and Semtex is tripped to the mat!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Semtex
Aoki is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Paul Daley's guard...
Paul Daley has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Semtex
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Semtex
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Paul Daley's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in Semtex open guard now
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Semtex
Aoki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Aoki.
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Round 3
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Semtex throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A solid combination from Shinya Aoki
mostly hits air.
Shinya Aoki is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
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 Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Semtex
Paul Daley 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.
Semtex misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki moves on the ground
Shinya Aoki moves to side mount
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Paul Daley
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Aoki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Paul Daley.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Paul Daley
Aoki is getting frustrated here.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Paul Daley efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Paul Daley
Aoki catch Paul Daley's left arm and tries a kimura
Paul Daley holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Paul Daley
Shinya Aoki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Semtex's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Aoki is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Aoki secures the lock while Paul Daley refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (Armbar) at 1:58 Round 3
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 369 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 7/20 (35%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/19 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 359 s
Beefy performance from Aoki. Wanting to show he belongs here at WW, he had to be careful with KO specialist Daley. He was that, he got his subs in, and make submission-time hell for Paul. Like dousing Semtax in water. Holy water. Does dousing semtax in holy water do anything? Someone probably knows.
Paul Daley is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
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 Mario Yamasaki.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Shinya Aoki paws at Semtex.
Semtex answers with solid punches!
Paul Daley spins around suddenly...
...and his backfist connects flush with Aoki's chin!
Paul Daley tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Paul Daley who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Shinya Aoki pushes Semtex forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Paul Daley shoots and grab both of Shinya Aoki's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Shinya Aoki managed to pull back his leg from Paul Daley's grip and move away from him
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Semtex pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and launches a few sick punches
Aoki blocks and pushes away his opponent creating space between them.
A right hand from Paul Daley
surprises Aoki!
Solid kick to the leg from Paul Daley
Aoki checks it.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Aoki wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley shoots and grab both of Shinya Aoki's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Semtex lifted Aoki's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Paul Daley is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Paul Daley realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Paul Daley is on his feet again.
Semtex is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit Paul Daley with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Semtex dodges that
Semtex is trying to counter now!
Semtex launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Loud pop!
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Semtex goes down.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Semtex
Aoki works on the ground with his fingers over Semtex's face
Semtex shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Semtex
Aoki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Semtex
Paul Daley 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 sits over his knees and pushes away Semtex's leg!
Shinya Aoki is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Paul Daley
Paul Daley launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Paul Daley
Semtex launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Paul Daley...
Paul Daley takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Semtex
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Paul Daley's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
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 leans forwards and tries to grapple with Semtex
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley slightly pushes Aoki into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Paul Daley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Semtex
Deep breaths from Paul Daley who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Semtex holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Semtex
Aoki is in closed guard... Semtex 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 Semtex
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Semtex waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Paul Daley is on half guard!
Paul Daley is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Semtex blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Paul Daley is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Paul Daley's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Semtex
Aoki is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Paul Daley holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Semtex
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Semtex leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Paul Daley looks to counter!
Aoki is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Shinya Aoki and Semtex engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shinya Aoki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Paul Daley swings...
...no good.
Good leg kicks from Shinya Aoki.
Semtex winces a bit.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Paul Daley sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Semtex is trying to counter now!
Semtex moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki struggles a bit before breaking Semtex's attemp of grappling
The two exchange wildly
Aoki is connecting with a few punches
Superb haymaker by Semtex
that lands on Aoki's face like a cannon ball!
Paul Daley shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shinya Aoki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Semtex's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Semtex ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Semtex is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Semtex moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Aoki seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Semtex is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Semtex
Aoki is in open guard over Semtex... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Semtex hyper-extended his left leg
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Semtex 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 Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
Paul Daley tries a hook to the body
but Aoki manages to dodge it
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shinya Aoki who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex tries to take Shinya Aoki to the ground from the clinch...
Aoki shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
The fighters are clinching.
Semtex tries to take Shinya Aoki to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Aoki is with his back on the ground now.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Aoki
Semtex moves on the ground
Semtex cannot take advantage in the ground
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to close his guard around Semtex
He is not able to do it
Paul Daley is in open guard over Aoki
Semtex works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
Aoki shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
That Shoulder Lock looks tight...
Semtex's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Aoki is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Aoki is locking that Shoulder Lock...
Semtex tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow Paul Daley to escape. He is tightening the Shoulder Lock
Semtex pulls his arm out of danger.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki works on the ground with his fingers over Semtex's face
Semtex shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Aoki
Paul Daley tries to pass to half guard...
Shinya Aoki's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Aoki
Semtex tries to open up Aoki with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Aoki blocks a few elbows and now Paul Daley will have to look for another option here.
Semtex misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Semtex
He is not able to do it
Paul Daley is in open guard over Aoki
Semtex moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Paul Daley is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Semtex
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Jose Miguel Arelot Coliseum (San Juan, Puerto Rico) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Paul Daley just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Aoki quickly defends.
Paul Daley gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Paul Daley launches a few punches towards Aoki's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Aoki seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The fighters are clinching.
Paul Daley shoots and grab one of Shinya Aoki's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Shinya Aoki sprawls and remain on his feet
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Aoki catches an ankle and Semtex is tripped to the mat!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Semtex
Aoki is in closed guard... Semtex tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Paul Daley's guard...
Paul Daley has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Semtex
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Semtex
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Paul Daley's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in Semtex open guard now
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Semtex
Aoki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Aoki.
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Round 3
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Semtex throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A solid combination from Shinya Aoki
mostly hits air.
Shinya Aoki is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
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 Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Semtex
Semtex tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Semtex
Paul Daley 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.
Semtex misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki moves on the ground
Shinya Aoki moves to side mount
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Paul Daley
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Aoki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Paul Daley.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Paul Daley
Aoki is getting frustrated here.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Paul Daley
Semtex measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Semtex clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Paul Daley efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Paul Daley
Aoki catch Paul Daley's left arm and tries a kimura
Paul Daley holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Paul Daley
Shinya Aoki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Semtex's eyes...
That Armbar looks tight...
Aoki is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Aoki secures the lock while Paul Daley refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (Armbar) at 1:58 Round 3
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 369 s
Statistics: Paul Daley
Punches 7/20 (35%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/8 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/19 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 359 s
Beefy performance from Aoki. Wanting to show he belongs here at WW, he had to be careful with KO specialist Daley. He was that, he got his subs in, and make submission-time hell for Paul. Like dousing Semtax in water. Holy water. Does dousing semtax in holy water do anything? Someone probably knows.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!