Post by The Sandmen on Jan 26, 2021 21:07:41 GMT -5
Shinya Aoki vs. Frankie Edgar
Shinya Aoki glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Frankie Edgar raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Aoki steps forward
Edgar feints.
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Shinya Aoki's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edgar blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Edgar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frankie Edgar tries to open Aoki's guard...
Aoki breaks the lock and covers himself from Edgar's punches
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Aoki
Edgar is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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.
Shinya Aoki attempts to cut off Edgar with punches
Edgar avoids getting cornered.
Aoki misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
A wicked punch by Frankie Edgar
goes awry.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Edgar moves on the ground
Edgar cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Edgar leans back...
Aoki eyes him warily.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Aoki
Edgar delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shinya Aoki blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Edgar spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Edgar is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frankie Edgar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Edgar ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edgar
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Edgar is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar 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.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Frankie Edgar jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Aoki
Edgar struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's guard...
Aoki doesn't want to free his opponent and Edgar continues in closed guard
Edgar misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Frankie Edgar slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frankie Edgar slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Frankie Edgar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki is holding Frankie Edgar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frankie Edgar loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Edgar 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 side mount over Frankie Edgar
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Edgar creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edgar
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Aoki is in open guard over Edgar... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edgar rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Frankie Edgar isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Edgar's guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edgar
Aoki steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shinya Aoki hooks Edgar's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frankie Edgar manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Edgar 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.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edgar
Edgar is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edgar
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frankie Edgar work his BJJ game.
Frankie Edgar tries to close the guard.
Edgar put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar has seen better days.
Edgar 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.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frankie Edgar holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edgar
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Edgar leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Aoki misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Edgar has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Good movement from Edgar
who is bobbing and weaving.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Edgar
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Edgar is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Aoki's jaw!
Aoki is holding Frankie Edgar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frankie Edgar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Crushing shot to Aoki's body! He's holding his side
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to turn into his oponent...
Shinya Aoki tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Edgar scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Edgar seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Edgar sets up a throw
Shinya Aoki flies through the air!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Edgar tries to jump to side mount.
Shinya Aoki jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edgar
Aoki cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edgar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Aoki is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Edgar is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shinya Aoki, who is barely covering up!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki 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
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frankie Edgar tries a hook to the body
but Aoki manages to dodge it
Edgar misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Edgar with a double overhooks!
Frankie Edgar goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Edgar only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Frankie Edgar goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Edgar only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Edgar in a double underhook!
Edgar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Shinya Aoki pushes Edgar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Shinya Aoki wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frankie Edgar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Frankie Edgar is standing now.
Edgar is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki didn't see that coming. Edgar is in open guard over Aoki now.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
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 Edgar
Frankie Edgar storms over Aoki with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Edgar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Aoki's face with his elbows!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Edgar tries to improve position.
Aoki adjusts and closes his guard.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frankie Edgar cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frankie Edgar throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Aoki's face with those brutal elbows! Aoki needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Frankie Edgar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frankie Edgar pushes Shinya Aoki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Aoki's face!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki 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 Edgar's moves.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frankie Edgar closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Edgar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Aoki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Edgar launches a barrage of elbows over Aoki's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Aoki doesn't fight back!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Edgar moves on the ground
Frankie Edgar moves to side mount
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Frankie Edgar, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Tremendous strikes from Edgar!
Some big punches are landing!
Aoki's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edgar is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aoki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Edgar is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks Frankie Edgar's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Edgar uses his strength to keep Edgar at a disadvantage
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Edgar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shinya Aoki
Solid shots!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Frankie Edgar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Edgar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Left cheek
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Edgar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
Aoki's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Right eye
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Frankie Edgar takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Shinya Aoki shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
Edgar is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
That Americana looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Aoki's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Shinya Aoki breaks that americana attempt!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki
Edgar tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Aoki! Edgar has one hook in and keeps working!
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki with one hook in
Edgar delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aoki is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Aoki's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Mouth
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki with two hooks in
You can see Aoki's blood making stains in the mat.
Edgar is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Aoki, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Edgar moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki with two hooks in
Edgar tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Aoki!
Edgar has one of his arm over Shinya Aoki's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki with two hooks in
Shinya Aoki 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 Edgar's moves.
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki with two hooks in
Edgar is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Aoki, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Edgar moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki with two hooks in
Frankie Edgar storms over Aoki with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Edgar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Aoki's face with his elbows!
Aoki's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Aoki seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki with two hooks in
Edgar tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Aoki!
Aoki adopts the turtle defense and Edgar is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki with two hooks in
Edgar is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Aoki, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Edgar moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki with two hooks in
Shinya Aoki's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aoki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Aoki's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki with two hooks in
Edgar delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aoki is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Aoki's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Right cheek
Shinya Aoki continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edgar tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Aoki!
Edgar has one of his arm over Shinya Aoki's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
You can see Aoki's blood making stains in the mat.
Edgar is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Aoki, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Edgar moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Edgar delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aoki is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Frankie Edgar! Aoki seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Frankie Edgar by TKO (Elbows) at 4:16 Round 3
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 621 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 4/15 (27%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 49/86 (57%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 612 s
If Frankie fights like this every fight, he has a good chance to win it all. A beautiful strategic fight, of draining AOki's stamina in round 1, then his health in round 2, leaving him a shell for round 3. Edgar took some health and stamina damage, but he did more offensively, and looked good, and in control.
Shinya Aoki glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Frankie Edgar raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Aoki steps forward
Edgar feints.
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Shinya Aoki's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edgar blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Edgar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Frankie Edgar tries to open Aoki's guard...
Aoki breaks the lock and covers himself from Edgar's punches
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Aoki
Edgar is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
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.
Shinya Aoki attempts to cut off Edgar with punches
Edgar avoids getting cornered.
Aoki misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
A wicked punch by Frankie Edgar
goes awry.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Edgar moves on the ground
Edgar cannot take advantage in the ground
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Edgar leans back...
Aoki eyes him warily.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Aoki
Edgar delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shinya Aoki blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Edgar spins out, but Shinya Aoki was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Edgar is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frankie Edgar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Edgar ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edgar
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Edgar is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar 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.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Frankie Edgar jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Aoki
Edgar struggles on the ground and tries to break Shinya Aoki's guard...
Aoki doesn't want to free his opponent and Edgar continues in closed guard
Edgar misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Frankie Edgar slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Frankie Edgar slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Frankie Edgar. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki is holding Frankie Edgar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frankie Edgar loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Edgar 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 side mount over Frankie Edgar
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Edgar creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Edgar
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Aoki is in open guard over Edgar... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Edgar rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Frankie Edgar isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Edgar's guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edgar
Aoki steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shinya Aoki hooks Edgar's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Frankie Edgar manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Edgar 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.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edgar
Edgar is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Edgar
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frankie Edgar work his BJJ game.
Frankie Edgar tries to close the guard.
Edgar put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar has seen better days.
Edgar 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.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frankie Edgar holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edgar
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Edgar leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Aoki misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Edgar has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Good movement from Edgar
who is bobbing and weaving.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki leans forwards and tries to grapple with Edgar
Aoki shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Edgar is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Aoki's jaw!
Aoki is holding Frankie Edgar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frankie Edgar loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Crushing shot to Aoki's body! He's holding his side
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to turn into his oponent...
Shinya Aoki tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Edgar scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Edgar seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Edgar sets up a throw
Shinya Aoki flies through the air!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Edgar tries to jump to side mount.
Shinya Aoki jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Edgar
Aoki cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edgar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Aoki is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Edgar is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shinya Aoki, who is barely covering up!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki 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
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frankie Edgar tries a hook to the body
but Aoki manages to dodge it
Edgar misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Edgar with a double overhooks!
Frankie Edgar goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Edgar only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Frankie Edgar goes with a looping right hand while Shinya Aoki jumps back and jabs
Edgar only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Aoki tries to grapple
He puts Edgar in a double underhook!
Edgar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Shinya Aoki pushes Edgar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki tries for a takedown but can't get it. He decides to pull guard instead...
Shinya Aoki wraps him up tight and pulls him into his guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frankie Edgar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Frankie Edgar is standing now.
Edgar is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki didn't see that coming. Edgar is in open guard over Aoki now.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
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 Edgar
Frankie Edgar storms over Aoki with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Edgar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Aoki's face with his elbows!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Edgar tries to improve position.
Aoki adjusts and closes his guard.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Frankie Edgar cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frankie Edgar throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Aoki's face with those brutal elbows! Aoki needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Frankie Edgar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Frankie Edgar pushes Shinya Aoki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Aoki's face!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki 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 Edgar's moves.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frankie Edgar closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Edgar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Aoki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Edgar launches a barrage of elbows over Aoki's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Aoki doesn't fight back!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Aoki
Edgar moves on the ground
Frankie Edgar moves to side mount
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Frankie Edgar, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Tremendous strikes from Edgar!
Some big punches are landing!
Aoki's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edgar is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aoki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Edgar is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks Frankie Edgar's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Edgar uses his strength to keep Edgar at a disadvantage
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Edgar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shinya Aoki
Solid shots!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Frankie Edgar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Edgar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Left cheek
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Edgar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
Aoki's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Right eye
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Frankie Edgar takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Shinya Aoki shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
Edgar is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
That Americana looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Aoki's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Shinya Aoki breaks that americana attempt!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki
Edgar tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Aoki! Edgar has one hook in and keeps working!
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki with one hook in
Edgar delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aoki is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Aoki's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Mouth
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki with two hooks in
You can see Aoki's blood making stains in the mat.
Edgar is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Aoki, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Edgar moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki with two hooks in
Edgar tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Aoki!
Edgar has one of his arm over Shinya Aoki's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki with two hooks in
Shinya Aoki 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 Edgar's moves.
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki with two hooks in
Edgar is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Aoki, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Edgar moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki with two hooks in
Frankie Edgar storms over Aoki with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Edgar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Aoki's face with his elbows!
Aoki's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Aoki seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki with two hooks in
Edgar tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Aoki!
Aoki adopts the turtle defense and Edgar is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki with two hooks in
Edgar is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Aoki, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Edgar moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki with two hooks in
Shinya Aoki's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aoki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Aoki's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Edgar is in rear mount over Aoki with two hooks in
Edgar delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aoki is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Aoki's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Right cheek
Shinya Aoki continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Edgar tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Aoki!
Edgar has one of his arm over Shinya Aoki's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
You can see Aoki's blood making stains in the mat.
Edgar is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Aoki, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Edgar moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Edgar delivers a few accurate elbows!
Aoki is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The ref pulls off Frankie Edgar! Aoki seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Frankie Edgar by TKO (Elbows) at 4:16 Round 3
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 7/12 (58%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/5 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 621 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 4/15 (27%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 49/86 (57%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 612 s
If Frankie fights like this every fight, he has a good chance to win it all. A beautiful strategic fight, of draining AOki's stamina in round 1, then his health in round 2, leaving him a shell for round 3. Edgar took some health and stamina damage, but he did more offensively, and looked good, and in control.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!