Post by The Sandmen on Sept 26, 2012 18:14:07 GMT -5
Melvin Guillard looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Shinya Aoki looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Shinya Aoki circles around Guillard
Quick hook by Shinya Aoki
glances off Guillard's arms.
Poorly executed technique. Melvin Guillard looks to counter!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Aoki.
Solid kick to the leg from Melvin Guillard
that visibly pains Aoki.
Aoki hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aoki's chin
Melvin Guillard attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Guillard in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Guillard is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Guillard struggles and launches a few punches to Aoki's head
Those punches are hitting! Aoki covers his head!
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Melvin Guillard embrace and tries to move away...
Melvin Guillard pushes Aoki forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Guillard grab one of Shinya Aoki's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Melvin Guillard throw Aoki to the mat like a ragdoll
Guillard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Melvin Guillard away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Guillard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Melvin Guillard's head...
It lands flush with Melvin Guillard's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Guillard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Melvin Guillard steps back and allows Aoki to get back to his feet.
Shinya Aoki is on his feet again.
Guillard decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Guillard moves back and takes a deep breath.
Aoki is holding Melvin Guillard's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Melvin Guillard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Melvin Guillard's guard...
Melvin Guillard has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Guillard
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) is cheering him!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Guillard tries to show some ground skills
Melvin Guillard put Aoki in half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to move to full guard
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
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 Guillard
Aoki is in open guard over Guillard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Guillard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Aoki pushes Melvin Guillard and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Guillard!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes Guillard against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to take Melvin Guillard to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Guillard is with is back on the ground now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Melvin Guillard's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Melvin Guillard to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Aoki is in open guard over Guillard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Guillard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Guillard is trying to counter now!
Melvin Guillard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Aoki tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Guillard.
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Round 2
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Aoki avoids a dangerous strike from Guillard
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Melvin Guillard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Guillard ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Melvin Guillard's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Melvin Guillard regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Guillard
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Melvin Guillard's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in Guillard open guard now
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Guillard's face!
Guillard's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Aoki is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Aoki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Melvin Guillard's guard...
Melvin Guillard's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to turn into his oponent...
That Twister Neck Crank looks tight...
Shinya Aoki tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Guillard scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) 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!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Melvin Guillard down... Guillard stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Guillard's jaw!
Guillard has a small cut in his Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Melvin Guillard tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki circles out and slips free of Melvin Guillard's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Aoki wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki struggles and launches a few punches to Guillard's head
Those punches are hitting! Guillard covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki struggles and launches a few punches to Guillard's head
Those punches are hitting! Guillard covers his head!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Melvin Guillard embrace and tries to move away...
Melvin Guillard pushes Aoki forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Melvin Guillard 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!
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki shoots and grab both of Melvin Guillard's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Aoki lifted Guillard's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Aoki is in open guard over Guillard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Guillard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Aoki misses a step and Melvin Guillard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Melvin Guillard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Aoki's moves.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Guillard struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Guillard is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard 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 open guard over Guillard
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Aoki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki isolates Melvin Guillard's right arm looking for an armbar...
Melvin Guillard manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
Aoki misses a step and Melvin Guillard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Melvin Guillard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Aoki's moves.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Guillard steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Melvin Guillard attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
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.
Melvin Guillard 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 Melvin Guillard
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Aoki catches an ankle and Guillard is tripped to the mat!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Melvin Guillard's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Melvin Guillard to open his guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Melvin Guillard can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Guillard
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Melvin Guillard work his BJJ game.
Guillard breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Melvin Guillard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Guillard
Aoki is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to move to full guard
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Melvin Guillard can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Guillard
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Guillard pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Guillard blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Aoki
Stand up! This is what Guillard's cornermen are shouting. Shinya Aoki is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Melvin Guillard slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Melvin Guillard slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Melvin Guillard looks to counter!
Guillard launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Aoki checks that kick!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Aoki is connecting with a few punches
Shinya Aoki paws at Guillard.
Guillard swings ineffectively.
Melvin Guillard gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Guillard in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki launches a few hard punches to Melvin Guillard's ribs!
Melvin Guillard's ribs shows the damage! Shinya Aoki is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Once Guillard is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Guillard tries to breaks Shinya Aoki's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Guillard doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Aoki gets hold of a leg and trips Guillard to the mat!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Guillard
Aoki is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Melvin Guillard gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Melvin Guillard's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in Guillard open guard now
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki was tooling Melvin Guillard for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Melvin Guillard lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Guillard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Guillard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Guillard is able to break the lock.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Melvin Guillard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Hard blow to Guillard's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki breaks the closed guard of Melvin Guillard and moves to half guard
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Terrible one sided match... Guillard was not ready to fight a fighter of Shinya Aoki caliber.
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Guillard is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes Melvin Guillard down and prevents his attempts to escape
Guillard misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki catch Melvin Guillard's right arm and tries a kimura
Melvin Guillard holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shinya Aoki work his BJJ game.
Aoki fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Melvin Guillard's arm and tries an armbar!
Guillard hold his own hand and breaks Aoki's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Shinya Aoki.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Melvin Guillard in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
Guillard struggles to free himself
Melvin Guillard lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Melvin Guillard is running out of time!
Punishing hold!
Guillard struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Hard blow to Guillard's mid-section, he seems hurt
Melvin Guillard loses the lock after that incredible blow against the mat! What a slam!
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (armbar) at 4:24 Round 3
Statistics: Melvin Guillard
Punches 4/18 (22%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/9 (22%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 491 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 7/14 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/13 (62%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 521 s
Wow. Guillard came out DOMINATING Aoki. Aoki survived round 1, and moved into round 2 a new fighter, and turned the whole fight around, doing big damage. I think based on stats, submissions (even if they don't lead to an actual submission) do some health damage. I guess this shows that loading stat points into fighters does actually pay off. I think I have spent about 7 or so on Aoki.
Shinya Aoki looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Shinya Aoki circles around Guillard
Quick hook by Shinya Aoki
glances off Guillard's arms.
Poorly executed technique. Melvin Guillard looks to counter!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Aoki.
Solid kick to the leg from Melvin Guillard
that visibly pains Aoki.
Aoki hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aoki's chin
Melvin Guillard attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Guillard in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Guillard is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Guillard struggles and launches a few punches to Aoki's head
Those punches are hitting! Aoki covers his head!
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Melvin Guillard embrace and tries to move away...
Melvin Guillard pushes Aoki forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Guillard grab one of Shinya Aoki's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Melvin Guillard throw Aoki to the mat like a ragdoll
Guillard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Melvin Guillard away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Guillard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Melvin Guillard's head...
It lands flush with Melvin Guillard's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Guillard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Melvin Guillard steps back and allows Aoki to get back to his feet.
Shinya Aoki is on his feet again.
Guillard decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Guillard moves back and takes a deep breath.
Aoki is holding Melvin Guillard's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Melvin Guillard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Melvin Guillard's guard...
Melvin Guillard has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Guillard
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) is cheering him!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Guillard tries to show some ground skills
Melvin Guillard put Aoki in half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to move to full guard
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
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 Guillard
Aoki is in open guard over Guillard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Guillard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Aoki pushes Melvin Guillard and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Guillard!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes Guillard against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki tries to take Melvin Guillard to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Guillard is with is back on the ground now.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Melvin Guillard's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Melvin Guillard to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Aoki is in open guard over Guillard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Guillard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Guillard is trying to counter now!
Melvin Guillard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Aoki tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Guillard.
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Round 2
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Aoki avoids a dangerous strike from Guillard
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Melvin Guillard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Guillard ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Melvin Guillard's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Melvin Guillard regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Guillard
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Melvin Guillard's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in Guillard open guard now
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Guillard's face!
Guillard's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Aoki is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Aoki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Melvin Guillard's guard...
Melvin Guillard's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to turn into his oponent...
That Twister Neck Crank looks tight...
Shinya Aoki tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Guillard scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) 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!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Melvin Guillard down... Guillard stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Guillard's jaw!
Guillard has a small cut in his Chin
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Melvin Guillard tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki circles out and slips free of Melvin Guillard's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Aoki wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki struggles and launches a few punches to Guillard's head
Those punches are hitting! Guillard covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki struggles and launches a few punches to Guillard's head
Those punches are hitting! Guillard covers his head!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Melvin Guillard embrace and tries to move away...
Melvin Guillard pushes Aoki forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Melvin Guillard 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!
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki shoots and grab both of Melvin Guillard's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Aoki lifted Guillard's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Aoki is in open guard over Guillard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Guillard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Aoki misses a step and Melvin Guillard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Melvin Guillard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Aoki's moves.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Crippling lock!
Guillard struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Guillard is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard 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 open guard over Guillard
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Aoki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki isolates Melvin Guillard's right arm looking for an armbar...
Melvin Guillard manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
Aoki misses a step and Melvin Guillard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Melvin Guillard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Aoki's moves.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Guillard steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Melvin Guillard attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
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.
Melvin Guillard 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 Melvin Guillard
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Aoki catches an ankle and Guillard is tripped to the mat!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Melvin Guillard's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Melvin Guillard to open his guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Melvin Guillard can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Guillard
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Melvin Guillard work his BJJ game.
Guillard breaths deeply while on the ground
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Melvin Guillard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Guillard
Aoki is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Guillard
Melvin Guillard attempts to move to full guard
Melvin Guillard manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Melvin Guillard can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Guillard
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Guillard pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Guillard blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Aoki
Stand up! This is what Guillard's cornermen are shouting. Shinya Aoki is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Melvin Guillard slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Melvin Guillard slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Melvin Guillard looks to counter!
Guillard launches a kick to Aoki's thigh
Aoki checks that kick!
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Aoki is connecting with a few punches
Shinya Aoki paws at Guillard.
Guillard swings ineffectively.
Melvin Guillard gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Guillard in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki launches a few hard punches to Melvin Guillard's ribs!
Melvin Guillard's ribs shows the damage! Shinya Aoki is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Once Guillard is able to keep you againts the fence in a clinch you must be worried.
Guillard tries to breaks Shinya Aoki's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Guillard doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Aoki gets hold of a leg and trips Guillard to the mat!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Guillard
Aoki is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Melvin Guillard gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Melvin Guillard's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in Guillard open guard now
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki was tooling Melvin Guillard for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Melvin Guillard lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Guillard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Guillard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Guillard is able to break the lock.
John McCarthy stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in American Airlines Center (Dallas, TX) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Melvin Guillard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Hard blow to Guillard's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Guillard
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki breaks the closed guard of Melvin Guillard and moves to half guard
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Terrible one sided match... Guillard was not ready to fight a fighter of Shinya Aoki caliber.
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Guillard is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes Melvin Guillard down and prevents his attempts to escape
Guillard misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki catch Melvin Guillard's right arm and tries a kimura
Melvin Guillard holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shinya Aoki work his BJJ game.
Aoki fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Melvin Guillard's arm and tries an armbar!
Guillard hold his own hand and breaks Aoki's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Shinya Aoki.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Melvin Guillard in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
Guillard struggles to free himself
Melvin Guillard lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Melvin Guillard is running out of time!
Punishing hold!
Guillard struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Hard blow to Guillard's mid-section, he seems hurt
Melvin Guillard loses the lock after that incredible blow against the mat! What a slam!
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (armbar) at 4:24 Round 3
Statistics: Melvin Guillard
Punches 4/18 (22%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 2/9 (22%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 491 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 7/14 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/13 (62%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 521 s
Wow. Guillard came out DOMINATING Aoki. Aoki survived round 1, and moved into round 2 a new fighter, and turned the whole fight around, doing big damage. I think based on stats, submissions (even if they don't lead to an actual submission) do some health damage. I guess this shows that loading stat points into fighters does actually pay off. I think I have spent about 7 or so on Aoki.
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