Post by The Sandmen on Apr 1, 2013 18:32:43 GMT -5
Shinya Aoki glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Aldo while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Shinya Aoki has fight Jose Aldo 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Jose Aldo comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Shinya Aoki and Jose Aldo touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Shinya Aoki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
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 Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo 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 pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Jose Aldo regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jose Aldo holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Jose Aldo's guard...
Aldo doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
Aldo is trying to counter now!
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo 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 Aldo
Aoki is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Aldo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jose Aldo's punches
Aoki is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aldo.
Shinya Aoki closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Aoki fires low kicks
punishing Aldo's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aldo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aoki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to close the guard.
Aldo put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aldo has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Aldo 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 Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Mouth
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Jose Aldo 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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jose Aldo pushes Shinya Aoki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Jose Aldo in his guard...
Jose Aldo keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Aoki tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jose Aldo 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Jose Aldo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jose Aldo rolls Shinya Aoki to his stomach and takes his back!
Aldo is in rear mount over Aoki
Aldo 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!
Aldo is in rear mount over Aoki
Jose Aldo slides his arm under Shinya Aoki's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Shinya Aoki pulls down on Jose Aldo's hand and staves off danger
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki has Aldo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aldo throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shinya Aoki
Solid shots!
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Jose Aldo looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Aoki
Aldo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jose Aldo tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Jose Aldo manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Jose Aldo in his guard.
Jose Aldo keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aldo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Jose Aldo is in side 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 Aldo's moves.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Aldo launches a furious low kick!
Aoki receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jose Aldo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Aldo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Jose Aldo can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
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
Herb Dean 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Jose Aldo
Great move by Aoki who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki slightly pushes Aldo into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
As the fight continues it seems that Jose Aldo is taking the best of the fight.
Aldo tries to grapple
He puts Aoki in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Jose Aldo down... Aldo stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Aldo's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aldo takes a break to breathe while holding Shinya Aoki.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Jose Aldo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Aldo throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Inside leg kick from Aldo
that lands on Shinya Aoki's leg.
Shinya Aoki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Aldo.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aldo is launching some bone breaking punches to Aoki's ribs while in the clinch.
Aoki blocks.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
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 Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 open guard over Aldo
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aldo is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Jose Aldo tries to take advantage...
Aldo tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
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 Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jose Aldo holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jose Aldo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Jose Aldo a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Aoki uses his forearms to block the impact!
Aldo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jose Aldo doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Jose Aldo tries to open Aoki's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jose Aldo. Aoki is unable to cover himself now!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jose Aldo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jose Aldo tries to better his position on the ground...
Aldo is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Jose Aldo 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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aldo is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shinya Aoki, who is barely covering up!
Aoki has a small cut in his Right eye
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aldo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jose Aldo controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aldo tries to open up Aoki with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Aoki is trying to block them with his hands...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Aldo decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Aldo moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jose Aldo jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Aoki misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aldo 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 is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Aldo doesn't let Aoki get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aldo pushes off of Shinya Aoki and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Aoki holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Jose Aldo brings Shinya Aoki down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Jose Aldo is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Jose Aldo gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Aoki
Aldo breaths deeply while on the ground
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Aoki
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Jose Aldo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jose Aldo tries to free his leg
Jose Aldo uses some of his skill by jumping out of Aoki's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aldo gets a good position on the ground. ..
Aoki holds Jose Aldo arms and counters his opponent punches.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Jose Aldo in his guard.
Jose Aldo keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Aldo uses his strength to keep Aldo at a disadvantage
Jose Aldo is in side 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
Herb Dean 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Some nice shots from Jose Aldo
that stun Aoki.
A left hook from Aldo
grazes the chin of Aoki.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Nice low kick from Aldo
Loud pop!
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jose Aldo jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Aldo is trying to counter now!
A high kick from Jose Aldo
grazes Aoki's head, but he seems okay.
Shinya Aoki and Aldo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jose Aldo is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Aldo throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Shinya Aoki seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jose Aldo!
Aldo looks to be in very good shape.
Jose Aldo tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jose Aldo who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Jose Aldo was tooling Shinya Aoki for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shinya Aoki lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Aldo pushes off of Shinya Aoki and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Aoki stumbles backwards but Jose Aldo chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Aldo is throwing a flurry of punches!
Shinya Aoki just can't get away!
The ref pulls off Jose Aldo! Aoki seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Jose Aldo by TKO (Punches) at 3:30 Round 3
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 447 s
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 14/18 (78%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/21 (38%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 24/39 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 447 s
Aoki needs stand up work. Aldo needs to stop beating up my fighters. Jerk.
Ferocious staredown by Aldo while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Shinya Aoki has fight Jose Aldo 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
Jose Aldo comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Shinya Aoki and Jose Aldo touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Shinya Aoki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
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 Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo 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 pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Jose Aldo regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jose Aldo holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Jose Aldo's guard...
Aldo doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
Aldo is trying to counter now!
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo 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 Aldo
Aoki is taking this opportunity to rest.
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.
Aldo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jose Aldo's punches
Aoki is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aldo.
Shinya Aoki closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Aoki fires low kicks
punishing Aldo's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aldo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Aoki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to close the guard.
Aldo put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aldo has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Aldo 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 Mouth is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Mouth
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Jose Aldo 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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Jose Aldo pushes Shinya Aoki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Jose Aldo in his guard...
Jose Aldo keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Aoki tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jose Aldo 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
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Jose Aldo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jose Aldo rolls Shinya Aoki to his stomach and takes his back!
Aldo is in rear mount over Aoki
Aldo 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!
Aldo is in rear mount over Aoki
Jose Aldo slides his arm under Shinya Aoki's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Shinya Aoki pulls down on Jose Aldo's hand and staves off danger
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki has Aldo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aldo throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shinya Aoki
Solid shots!
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Jose Aldo looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Shinya Aoki sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Aoki
Aldo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jose Aldo tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Jose Aldo manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Jose Aldo in his guard.
Jose Aldo keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aldo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Jose Aldo is in side 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 Aldo's moves.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Aldo launches a furious low kick!
Aoki receives a hard blow on his left leg!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jose Aldo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Aldo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Jose Aldo can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Aldo
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
Herb Dean 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Jose Aldo
Great move by Aoki who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki slightly pushes Aldo into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
As the fight continues it seems that Jose Aldo is taking the best of the fight.
Aldo tries to grapple
He puts Aoki in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Jose Aldo down... Aldo stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Aldo's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aldo takes a break to breathe while holding Shinya Aoki.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Jose Aldo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Aldo throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Inside leg kick from Aldo
that lands on Shinya Aoki's leg.
Shinya Aoki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Aldo.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aldo is launching some bone breaking punches to Aoki's ribs while in the clinch.
Aoki blocks.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
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 Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 open guard over Aldo
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Aldo
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Aldo is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Jose Aldo tries to take advantage...
Aldo tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
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 Aldo
Aldo tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jose Aldo holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Aldo
Aoki is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jose Aldo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Jose Aldo a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Aoki uses his forearms to block the impact!
Aldo misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jose Aldo doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Jose Aldo tries to open Aoki's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jose Aldo. Aoki is unable to cover himself now!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jose Aldo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jose Aldo tries to better his position on the ground...
Aldo is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Jose Aldo 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! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aldo is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Shinya Aoki, who is barely covering up!
Aoki has a small cut in his Right eye
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aldo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jose Aldo controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aldo tries to open up Aoki with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Aoki is trying to block them with his hands...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Aldo decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Aldo moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jose Aldo jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Aoki misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aldo 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 is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Aldo doesn't let Aoki get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aldo pushes off of Shinya Aoki and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Aoki holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Jose Aldo brings Shinya Aoki down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Aoki
Jose Aldo is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Jose Aldo gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Aoki
Aldo breaths deeply while on the ground
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Aoki
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Jose Aldo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jose Aldo tries to free his leg
Jose Aldo uses some of his skill by jumping out of Aoki's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aldo gets a good position on the ground. ..
Aoki holds Jose Aldo arms and counters his opponent punches.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Jose Aldo in his guard.
Jose Aldo keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Aldo uses his strength to keep Aldo at a disadvantage
Jose Aldo is in side 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
Herb Dean 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Some nice shots from Jose Aldo
that stun Aoki.
A left hook from Aldo
grazes the chin of Aoki.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Nice low kick from Aldo
Loud pop!
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jose Aldo jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Aldo is trying to counter now!
A high kick from Jose Aldo
grazes Aoki's head, but he seems okay.
Shinya Aoki and Aldo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jose Aldo is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Aldo throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Shinya Aoki seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jose Aldo!
Aldo looks to be in very good shape.
Jose Aldo tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jose Aldo who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Jose Aldo was tooling Shinya Aoki for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shinya Aoki lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Aldo pushes off of Shinya Aoki and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Aoki stumbles backwards but Jose Aldo chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Aldo is throwing a flurry of punches!
Shinya Aoki just can't get away!
The ref pulls off Jose Aldo! Aoki seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Jose Aldo by TKO (Punches) at 3:30 Round 3
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 447 s
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 14/18 (78%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/21 (38%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 24/39 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 447 s
Aoki needs stand up work. Aldo needs to stop beating up my fighters. Jerk.
lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!