Post by The Sandmen on Jan 14, 2021 16:47:40 GMT -5
Miguel Torres raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Shinya Aoki raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Miguel Torres is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Torres throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Miguel Torres!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Torres in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miguel Torres postures up and launches another series of punches!
Aoki pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Miguel Torres's offensive.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Aoki is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Torres sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres attempts a triangle from bottom! Shinya Aoki slips out. Torres quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Shinya Aoki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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 to bring the fight to the ground
Torres goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Deep breaths from Miguel Torres who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki pushes Miguel Torres against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Miguel Torres struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki moves on the ground
Aoki cannot take advantage in the ground
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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres 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.
Aoki is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Miguel Torres takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Torres is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Torres is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Torres is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Miguel Torres hooks Aoki's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Shinya Aoki manages to kick Torres away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki moves on the ground
Aoki cannot take advantage in the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Aoki is in closed guard... Torres 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 Torres
Aoki is in closed guard... Torres 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...
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Torres holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
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 clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Torres goes to the body...
his punches graze Aoki's arm.
Aoki is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Shinya Aoki, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Torres is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Miguel Torres looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Torres throws his leg over Aoki's shoulder in an omoplata attempt!
That Omoplata looks tight...
Shinya Aoki sits up and slips his arm out using the opportunity to get side control!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Torres shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki tries a kimura
Torres breaks the lock.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Torres pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Crushing shot to Aoki's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
As the fight continues it seems that Miguel Torres is taking the best of the fight.
Miguel Torres tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Terrible one sided match... Aoki was not ready to fight a fighter of Miguel Torres caliber.
Miguel Torres tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Miguel Torres's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Torres is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Miguel Torres is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Miguel Torres regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Aoki is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Aoki's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Torres
Aoki is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Torres waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Miguel Torres is on half guard!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Torres is in open guard over Aoki... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aoki rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Miguel Torres realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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 3:40 in the 2 round
Torres throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
He locks it in! He locks in an armbar for good measure that forces Aoki to tap out rather than have his arm broken!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres moves forward and launches a low kick.
Aoki blocks that.
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.
Shinya Aoki's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Torres is throwing a flurry of punches!
Aoki ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres 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
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Miguel Torres has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Aoki is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Torres's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Good looking punches from Shinya Aoki on the ground
deflected by Torres.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Miguel Torres creates enough space to control Shinya Aoki's leg.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres tries to turn into his oponent...
Shinya Aoki tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Torres scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Aoki misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Torres wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Aoki doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Torres blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Torres struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's guard...
Aoki doesn't want to free his opponent and Torres continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Torres knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Torres is trying to counter now!
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Miguel Torres realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Torres decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki tries to fight back with his feet and Torres just needs another plan now.
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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres fakes a move and moves laterally.
Crisp uppercut by Torres followed by a hard jab
Shinya Aoki stumbles back.
Aoki's Forehead is beginning to swell
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks Miguel Torres's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Shinya Aoki holds Miguel Torres and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Torres spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Torres is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Torres to try something else.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres 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 Torres
Torres has Aoki controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Aoki is unable to move under Torres control.
Torres misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Torres! Aoki has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Aoki is in rear mount over Torres with one hook in
Torres has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Torres is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Aoki is in rear mount over Torres with one hook in
Torres is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Aoki tries to use some of his tricky moves but Aoki's is smart enough to counter him.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki leads with a punch
Miguel Torres avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Torres tries to move to full mount
Torres's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Miguel Torres.
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Round 4
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0:11 Round 4 and Torres is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Shinya Aoki throws a combo
Miguel Torres ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Aoki swings again, only to get countered once more! Aoki is looking bad here!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki is getting frustrated here.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres 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
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Aoki tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's guard...
Miguel Torres is in Aoki open guard now
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Aoki tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Torres's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Aoki
Aoki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Miguel Torres breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki is in open guard over Torres... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Torres 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aoki struggles... Miguel Torres is unable to take him down
Torres is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Miguel Torres goes for an americana!
Aoki breaks free.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres tries to pass to half guard...
Shinya Aoki's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
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.
Shinya Aoki launches a body shot
Torres evades.
Miguel Torres 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
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Torres is in open guard over Aoki... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aoki rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Torres spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Torres is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Miguel Torres is standing now.
Torres is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Miguel Torres's head...
Torres leans out of the way.
Torres is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Torres to try something else.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Miguel Torres away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Torres is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit Miguel Torres with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Torres dodges that
Torres is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki didn't see that coming. Torres is in open guard over Aoki now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Torres.
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Round 5
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Aoki is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki isolates Miguel Torres's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Miguel Torres is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
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.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Miguel Torres's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
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 Torres
Shinya Aoki tries to free his leg
Shinya Aoki uses some of his skill by jumping out of Torres's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki isolates Miguel Torres's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Miguel Torres is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Aoki misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Torres breaks free.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki tries a kimura
Torres breaks the lock.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Aoki suddenly holds Miguel Torres's arm and tries an armbar!
Torres can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Shinya Aoki!
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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Miguel Torres's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Aoki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki is cooling the fight on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Torres's Right cheek is beginning to swell
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres tries to turn away and scramble out. Shinya Aoki takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Miguel Torres spins out and gets back to his feet.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Torres tries an armbar from the bottom!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Miguel Torres efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Miguel Torres efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Miguel Torres efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Aoki catch Miguel Torres's left arm and tries a kimura
Miguel Torres holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to escape from the full mount...
Shinya Aoki is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Aoki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Miguel Torres.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls Miguel Torres to his stomach and takes his back!
Aoki is in rear mount over Torres
Torres has given his back to Shinya Aoki who is trying to get one hook in!
Shinya Aoki has one hook in!
Aoki is in rear mount over Torres with one hook in
Aoki has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Torres.
Nicely done! Aoki now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Aoki is in rear mount over Torres with two hooks in
Aoki tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Torres!
Aoki has one of his arm over Miguel Torres's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Aoki is in rear mount over Torres with two hooks in
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Torres Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Aoki is locking that Armbar...
Torres locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Shinya Aoki unil he can pull his arm free! Aoki lost his dominant position.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls Miguel Torres to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Aoki is in rear mount over Torres
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Torres locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Shinya Aoki unil he can pull his arm free! Aoki lost his dominant position.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Miguel Torres shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Torres Hyper-extended his left arm
Aoki is locking that Americana...
Torres struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Torres's eyes...
Torres struggles to free himself
Torres Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana looks tight...
Miguel Torres breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to escape from the full mount...
Shinya Aoki is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki isolates Miguel Torres's left arm looking for an armbar...
Torres Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Torres's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That armbar looks tight...
Torres struggles to free himself
Miguel Torres manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Miguel Torres by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 15/19 (79%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/10 (0%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1024 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 11/11 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 24/24 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1064 s
Aoki has not been the same since the splitting of the weightclasses.
Shinya Aoki raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Miguel Torres is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Torres throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Miguel Torres!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Torres in a double underhook!
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miguel Torres postures up and launches another series of punches!
Aoki pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Miguel Torres's offensive.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Aoki is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Torres sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres attempts a triangle from bottom! Shinya Aoki slips out. Torres quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Shinya Aoki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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 to bring the fight to the ground
Torres goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Deep breaths from Miguel Torres who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki pushes Miguel Torres against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Miguel Torres struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki moves on the ground
Aoki cannot take advantage in the ground
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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres 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.
Aoki is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Miguel Torres takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Torres is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Torres is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Torres is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Miguel Torres hooks Aoki's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Shinya Aoki manages to kick Torres away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki moves on the ground
Aoki cannot take advantage in the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Aoki is in closed guard... Torres 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 Torres
Aoki is in closed guard... Torres 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...
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Torres holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
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 clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Torres goes to the body...
his punches graze Aoki's arm.
Aoki is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Shinya Aoki, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Torres is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Miguel Torres looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Torres throws his leg over Aoki's shoulder in an omoplata attempt!
That Omoplata looks tight...
Shinya Aoki sits up and slips his arm out using the opportunity to get side control!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Torres shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki tries a kimura
Torres breaks the lock.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Torres pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Crushing shot to Aoki's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
As the fight continues it seems that Miguel Torres is taking the best of the fight.
Miguel Torres tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Terrible one sided match... Aoki was not ready to fight a fighter of Miguel Torres caliber.
Miguel Torres tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Miguel Torres's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Torres is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Miguel Torres is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Miguel Torres's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Miguel Torres regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Aoki is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Aoki's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Torres
Aoki is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Torres waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Miguel Torres is on half guard!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Torres is in open guard over Aoki... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aoki rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Miguel Torres gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Miguel Torres realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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 3:40 in the 2 round
Torres throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
He locks it in! He locks in an armbar for good measure that forces Aoki to tap out rather than have his arm broken!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres moves forward and launches a low kick.
Aoki blocks that.
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.
Shinya Aoki's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Torres is throwing a flurry of punches!
Aoki ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres 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
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Miguel Torres has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Aoki is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Torres's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Good looking punches from Shinya Aoki on the ground
deflected by Torres.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Miguel Torres to fight back!
Miguel Torres tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Miguel Torres creates enough space to control Shinya Aoki's leg.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres tries to turn into his oponent...
Shinya Aoki tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Torres scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Aoki misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Torres wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Aoki doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Torres blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Torres struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's guard...
Aoki doesn't want to free his opponent and Torres continues in closed guard
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Torres knows what was coming and counters the lock.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Miguel Torres uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Torres is trying to counter now!
Miguel Torres is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Miguel Torres realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Torres decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki tries to fight back with his feet and Torres just needs another plan now.
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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres fakes a move and moves laterally.
Crisp uppercut by Torres followed by a hard jab
Shinya Aoki stumbles back.
Aoki's Forehead is beginning to swell
Miguel Torres shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Torres into his guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks Miguel Torres's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Shinya Aoki holds Miguel Torres and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Torres spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Torres is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Miguel Torres decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Torres to try something else.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres 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 Torres
Torres has Aoki controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Aoki is unable to move under Torres control.
Torres misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Torres! Aoki has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Aoki is in rear mount over Torres with one hook in
Torres has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Torres is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Aoki is in rear mount over Torres with one hook in
Torres is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Aoki tries to use some of his tricky moves but Aoki's is smart enough to counter him.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki leads with a punch
Miguel Torres avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Miguel Torres
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Torres tries to move to full mount
Torres's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Miguel Torres.
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Round 4
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0:11 Round 4 and Torres is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Shinya Aoki throws a combo
Miguel Torres ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Aoki swings again, only to get countered once more! Aoki is looking bad here!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki is getting frustrated here.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Torres's guard.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Miguel Torres 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
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Torres blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Aoki tries to close his guard around Torres
He succeeds!
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's guard...
Miguel Torres is in Aoki open guard now
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Aoki tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Torres's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Aoki
Aoki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Miguel Torres breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Torres goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki is in open guard over Torres... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Torres 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Torres grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aoki struggles... Miguel Torres is unable to take him down
Torres is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Miguel Torres goes for an americana!
Aoki breaks free.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres tries to pass to half guard...
Shinya Aoki's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Miguel Torres tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aoki is able to break the lock.
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.
Shinya Aoki launches a body shot
Torres evades.
Miguel Torres 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
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Aoki
Torres is in open guard over Aoki... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aoki rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Torres clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Torres spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Torres is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Miguel Torres is standing now.
Torres is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Miguel Torres's head...
Torres leans out of the way.
Torres is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Torres to try something else.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Miguel Torres away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Torres is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Aoki tries to hit Miguel Torres with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Torres dodges that
Torres is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki didn't see that coming. Torres is in open guard over Aoki now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Torres.
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Round 5
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Aoki is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki isolates Miguel Torres's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Miguel Torres is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
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.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Miguel Torres's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
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 Torres
Shinya Aoki tries to free his leg
Shinya Aoki uses some of his skill by jumping out of Torres's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki isolates Miguel Torres's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Miguel Torres is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Aoki misses a step and Miguel Torres sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Torres breaks free.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki tries a kimura
Torres breaks the lock.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Aoki suddenly holds Miguel Torres's arm and tries an armbar!
Torres can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Shinya Aoki!
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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Miguel Torres's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Torres
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Aoki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki is cooling the fight on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Torres's Right cheek is beginning to swell
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Torres
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres tries to turn away and scramble out. Shinya Aoki takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Miguel Torres spins out and gets back to his feet.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Torres tries an armbar from the bottom!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Miguel Torres efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Miguel Torres efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Miguel Torres efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Aoki catch Miguel Torres's left arm and tries a kimura
Miguel Torres holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 3:05 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to escape from the full mount...
Shinya Aoki is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Aoki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Miguel Torres.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls Miguel Torres to his stomach and takes his back!
Aoki is in rear mount over Torres
Torres has given his back to Shinya Aoki who is trying to get one hook in!
Shinya Aoki has one hook in!
Aoki is in rear mount over Torres with one hook in
Aoki has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Torres.
Nicely done! Aoki now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Aoki is in rear mount over Torres with two hooks in
Aoki tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Torres!
Aoki has one of his arm over Miguel Torres's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Aoki is in rear mount over Torres with two hooks in
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Torres Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Aoki is locking that Armbar...
Torres locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Shinya Aoki unil he can pull his arm free! Aoki lost his dominant position.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls Miguel Torres to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Aoki is in rear mount over Torres
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Torres locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Shinya Aoki unil he can pull his arm free! Aoki lost his dominant position.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Aoki
Torres is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Miguel Torres!
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Miguel Torres shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Torres Hyper-extended his left arm
Aoki is locking that Americana...
Torres struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Torres's eyes...
Torres struggles to free himself
Torres Hyper-extended his left arm
That Americana looks tight...
Miguel Torres breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to escape from the full mount...
Shinya Aoki is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Shinya Aoki isolates Miguel Torres's left arm looking for an armbar...
Torres Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Torres's eyes...
Punishing hold!
That armbar looks tight...
Torres struggles to free himself
Miguel Torres manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Miguel Torres by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 15/19 (79%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/10 (0%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1024 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 6/7 (86%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 11/11 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 24/24 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1064 s
Aoki has not been the same since the splitting of the weightclasses.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!