Post by The Sandmen on Apr 26, 2013 18:21:21 GMT -5
Shinya Aoki is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Gray Maynard glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Aoki and Maynard move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gray Maynard didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Aoki shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Aoki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to close the guard.
Maynard put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Maynard launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Aoki's ribs.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Gray Maynard's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Gray Maynard to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maynard is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Maynard waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Gray Maynard is on half guard!
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Gray Maynard tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Gray Maynard positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Gray Maynard is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Aoki's ribs
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Maynard tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gray Maynard controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Gray Maynard in his guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Maynard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shinya Aoki
Solid shots!
Aoki's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Gray Maynard throws a flurry of punches at Aoki...
A lot of them are hitting Aoki's face
Gray Maynard is in open guard over 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brilliant combination from Gray Maynard
that forces Aoki to try and defend better.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gray Maynard didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Shinya Aoki pushes Gray Maynard against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gray Maynard struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Gray Maynard to fight back!
Maynard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki succeeds
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Aoki fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gray Maynard's arm and tries an armbar!
Maynard hold his own hand and breaks Aoki's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Shinya Aoki.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Gray Maynard 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!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Maynard tries to move to full mount!
Aoki won't allow him to take this position easily.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Gray Maynard keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Maynard tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Gray Maynard is cooling the fight on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Shinya Aoki
makes Maynard stumble back!
Gray Maynard jabs at Aoki
to no visible effect.
Gray Maynard 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
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maynard sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Gray Maynard looks to counter!
Maynard wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Maynard moves forward and holds Aoki
Gray Maynard pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Gray Maynard
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Gray Maynard's face!
Aoki is holding Gray Maynard's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard 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 side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Aoki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gray Maynard.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Aoki's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Gray Maynard throws down elbows...
Aoki is not making himself an easy target.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Gray Maynard slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Aoki is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Gray Maynard lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Gray Maynard is running out of time!
Gray Maynard slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki sits up and gets an arm around Maynard's neck!
Maynard pushes Shinya Aoki back to the ground.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Maynard tries to get a side mount...
Aoki wraps his leg around Gray Maynard leg and prevents him from moving.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Gray Maynard keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Maynard pushes Shinya Aoki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gray Maynard tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Aoki jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shinya Aoki pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki struggles and launches a few punches to Maynard's head
Those punches are hitting! Maynard covers his head!
Gray Maynard pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki stumbles backwards and Gray Maynard circles to get the center of the cage
Maynard tries to grapple
He puts Aoki in a double underhook!
Shinya Aoki pushes away Maynard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maynard stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki circles to get the center of the cage
Maynard steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Maynard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aoki struggles... Gray Maynard is unable to take him down
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gray Maynard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Maynard holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Gray Maynard tries to take advantage...
Aoki is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Gray Maynard in his guard...
Shinya Aoki moves to half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Maynard struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Maynard blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Gray Maynard looks to counter!
Maynard tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Aoki leans and gets Gray Maynard's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Aoki
Nice beating Shinya Aoki has received.
Aoki measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maynard blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Gray Maynard to fight back!
Gray Maynard is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mario Yamasaki 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 4:25 in the 2 round
Aoki steps backwards away from Gray Maynard. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gray Maynard circles around Aoki
Maynard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aoki struggles... Gray Maynard is unable to take him down
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shinya Aoki who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Gray Maynard can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Maynard tries to breaks Shinya Aoki's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Maynard doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
The fighters are clinching.
Maynard tries to breaks Shinya Aoki's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Maynard launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Aoki's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gray Maynard shoots and grab one of Shinya Aoki's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Aoki lose his balance and falls to the mat
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maynard is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Aoki is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Gray Maynard in his guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Maynard is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Maynard moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to close his guard around Maynard
He is not able to do it
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Maynard blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Gray Maynard looks to counter!
Gray Maynard aggressively and repeatedly punches Aoki.
Good job by Aoki blocking and slipping the blows.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Maynard struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Gray Maynard tries to take advantage...
Gray Maynard is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Gray Maynard gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Gray Maynard 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!
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maynard blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Aoki is connecting with a few punches
Gray Maynard leans forwards and tries to grapple with Aoki
Maynard shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Maynard is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Gray Maynard down... Maynard stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
Gray Maynard dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Gray Maynard tries to take advantage...
Maynard launches a furious hook!
Aoki ducks under and pushes Gray Maynard creating some space.
Gray Maynard tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard struggles and launches a few punches to Aoki's head
Those punches are hitting! Aoki covers his head!
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki circles out and slips free of Gray Maynard's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Gray Maynard tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Gray Maynard who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki launches a few hard punches to Gray Maynard's ribs!
Gray Maynard's ribs shows the damage! Shinya Aoki is working his opponent ribs!
Gray Maynard pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Gray Maynard
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch to Gray Maynard ribs and the tries to trip him
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Gray Maynard's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Gray Maynard regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki isolates Gray Maynard's right arm looking for an armbar...
Gray Maynard manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Gray Maynard slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Gray Maynard slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Gray Maynard tries to take advantage...
Maynard decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki tries to fight back with his feet and Maynard just needs another plan now.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Maynard struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Maynard
He is not able to do it
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki throws up a triangle attempt!
Gray Maynard postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Gray Maynard looks to counter!
Gray Maynard throws down elbows...
Aoki is not making himself an easy target.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki works on the ground with his fingers over Maynard's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
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 did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Aoki is holding Gray Maynard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Maynard Hyper-extended his left arm
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Gray Maynard manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shinya Aoki who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Gray Maynard pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Gray Maynard
The fighters are clinching.
Gray Maynard tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Shinya Aoki
well done Aoki falls hard on the mat
Maynard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Gray Maynard away.
Gray Maynard takes a kick to the body.
Hard blow to Maynard's mid-section, he seems hurt
Maynard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Maynard opts to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Maynard to try something else.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to hit Gray Maynard with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Maynard steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Maynard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Maynard cartwheels towards Aoki!
Aoki fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Maynard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Gray Maynard's head...
It lands flush with Gray Maynard's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Maynard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Gray Maynard away.
Gray Maynard takes a kick to the body.
Maynard ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Maynard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Gray Maynard's head...
Maynard leans out of the way.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Maynard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Maynard decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki did not see that coming! Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki now.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Maynard 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 Maynard
He succeeds!
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.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Maynard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Aoki.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maynard goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Maynard's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maynard is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Aoki throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gray Maynard
Solid shots!
Maynard has a small cut in his Right eye
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Aoki is in open guard over Maynard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maynard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Gray Maynard tries to take advantage...
Gray Maynard isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Maynard's guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Maynard
Shinya Aoki tries a kimura
Maynard breaks the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki isolates Gray Maynard's right arm looking for an armbar...
Gray Maynard manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Gray Maynard looks to counter!
Maynard launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Aoki catch Gray Maynard's left arm and tries a kimura
Gray Maynard holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Gray Maynard to fight back!
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Aoki pushes Gray Maynard and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Some nice shots from Shinya Aoki
that stun Maynard.
Maynard's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Maynard steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds Maynard
Gray Maynard pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Gray Maynard
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki shoots and grab both of Gray Maynard's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Aoki lifted Maynard's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Shinya Aoki.
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Round 5
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Aoki is holding Gray Maynard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard is cooling the fight on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Maynard creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki decides to launch some tentative punches
Shinya Aoki takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Maynard's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Some nice shots from Gray Maynard
miss their mark.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Solid low kick from Shinya Aoki.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Gray Maynard fakes a punch and launches himself over Aoki!
Nice move by Maynard who clinches and pushes Aoki against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gray Maynard is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Aoki doesn't let Maynard get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki slightly pushes Maynard into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Maynard moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Aoki with a double overhooks!
Solid kick to the leg from Gray Maynard
Aoki checks it.
Maynard misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki attempts to cut off Maynard with punches
Maynard reels from the strikes.
Maynard steps forward
Shinya Aoki catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maynard goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Aoki is in open guard over Maynard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maynard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Gray Maynard is on his feet again.
Maynard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Gray Maynard away.
Gray Maynard takes a kick to the body.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gray Maynard's punches
Maynard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aoki.
Aoki is holding Gray Maynard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Maynard pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Aoki
Maynard tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Aoki leans and gets Gray Maynard's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Maynard misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Maynard blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Gray Maynard hovers above Aoki
Good punches to Aoki's body.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Maynard tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Aoki from the side mount!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Maynard tries to open up Shinya Aoki's defense faking a few punches.
Shinya Aoki wraps his arms around Maynard's arms and counters the punches.
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Maynard blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
Gray Maynard breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Gray Maynard to fight back!
Gray Maynard tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Gray Maynard passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Gray Maynard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
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 Maynard
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maynard is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Gray Maynard's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
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 Maynard
Gray Maynard is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Maynard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Aoki cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Maynard can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Maynard measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Aoki moves on the ground
Shinya Aoki moves to side mount
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Maynard, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 20/24 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/12 (58%)
Takedowns 12/13 (92%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 24/24 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 918 s
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 5/22 (23%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 31/61 (51%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 828 s
A decent fight for Aoki. He was getting beaten upon in the first round, and a close second round, but he came back with takedowns and control in the later rounds, with a shit load of submission attempts doing damage and taking over the fight.
Gray Maynard glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Aoki and Maynard move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gray Maynard didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Aoki shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Aoki tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to close the guard.
Maynard put Shinya Aoki in closed guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Maynard launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Aoki's ribs.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Gray Maynard's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Gray Maynard to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maynard is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Maynard waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Gray Maynard is on half guard!
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Gray Maynard tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Gray Maynard positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Gray Maynard is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Aoki's ribs
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Maynard tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gray Maynard controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Gray Maynard in his guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Maynard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shinya Aoki
Solid shots!
Aoki's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Gray Maynard throws a flurry of punches at Aoki...
A lot of them are hitting Aoki's face
Gray Maynard is in open guard over 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brilliant combination from Gray Maynard
that forces Aoki to try and defend better.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gray Maynard didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Shinya Aoki pushes Gray Maynard against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gray Maynard struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Gray Maynard to fight back!
Maynard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki succeeds
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Aoki fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gray Maynard's arm and tries an armbar!
Maynard hold his own hand and breaks Aoki's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Shinya Aoki.
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Gray Maynard 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!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Maynard tries to move to full mount!
Aoki won't allow him to take this position easily.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Gray Maynard keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Maynard tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Gray Maynard is cooling the fight on the ground
Mario Yamasaki 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Shinya Aoki
makes Maynard stumble back!
Gray Maynard jabs at Aoki
to no visible effect.
Gray Maynard 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
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Maynard sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Gray Maynard looks to counter!
Maynard wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Maynard moves forward and holds Aoki
Gray Maynard pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Gray Maynard
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Gray Maynard's face!
Aoki is holding Gray Maynard's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard 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 side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Aoki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gray Maynard.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Aoki's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Gray Maynard throws down elbows...
Aoki is not making himself an easy target.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Gray Maynard slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Aoki is locking that Triangle to Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Gray Maynard lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Shinya Aoki doesn't break the lock and Gray Maynard is running out of time!
Gray Maynard slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki sits up and gets an arm around Maynard's neck!
Maynard pushes Shinya Aoki back to the ground.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Maynard tries to get a side mount...
Aoki wraps his leg around Gray Maynard leg and prevents him from moving.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Gray Maynard keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Maynard pushes Shinya Aoki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Gray Maynard tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Aoki jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Shinya Aoki pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki struggles and launches a few punches to Maynard's head
Those punches are hitting! Maynard covers his head!
Gray Maynard pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki stumbles backwards and Gray Maynard circles to get the center of the cage
Maynard tries to grapple
He puts Aoki in a double underhook!
Shinya Aoki pushes away Maynard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maynard stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki circles to get the center of the cage
Maynard steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Maynard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aoki struggles... Gray Maynard is unable to take him down
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gray Maynard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Maynard holds Shinya Aoki's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Gray Maynard tries to take advantage...
Aoki is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Gray Maynard in his guard...
Shinya Aoki moves to half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Maynard struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Maynard blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Gray Maynard looks to counter!
Maynard tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Aoki leans and gets Gray Maynard's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Aoki
Nice beating Shinya Aoki has received.
Aoki measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maynard blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Gray Maynard to fight back!
Gray Maynard is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Mario Yamasaki 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 4:25 in the 2 round
Aoki steps backwards away from Gray Maynard. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gray Maynard circles around Aoki
Maynard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aoki struggles... Gray Maynard is unable to take him down
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shinya Aoki who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Gray Maynard can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Maynard tries to breaks Shinya Aoki's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Maynard doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
The fighters are clinching.
Maynard tries to breaks Shinya Aoki's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Maynard launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Aoki's ribs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gray Maynard shoots and grab one of Shinya Aoki's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Aoki lose his balance and falls to the mat
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maynard is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Aoki is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Gray Maynard is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Gray Maynard in his guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Maynard is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Maynard moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to close his guard around Maynard
He is not able to do it
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Maynard blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Gray Maynard looks to counter!
Gray Maynard aggressively and repeatedly punches Aoki.
Good job by Aoki blocking and slipping the blows.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Maynard
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Maynard struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Gray Maynard tries to take advantage...
Gray Maynard is looking to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Gray Maynard gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Gray Maynard 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!
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Maynard blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Aoki's guard.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Aoki is connecting with a few punches
Gray Maynard leans forwards and tries to grapple with Aoki
Maynard shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Maynard is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki tries to take Gray Maynard down... Maynard stumbles backwards and Shinya Aoki launches a few punches...
Gray Maynard dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Gray Maynard tries to take advantage...
Maynard launches a furious hook!
Aoki ducks under and pushes Gray Maynard creating some space.
Gray Maynard tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maynard struggles and launches a few punches to Aoki's head
Those punches are hitting! Aoki covers his head!
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki circles out and slips free of Gray Maynard's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Gray Maynard tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Gray Maynard who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki launches a few hard punches to Gray Maynard's ribs!
Gray Maynard's ribs shows the damage! Shinya Aoki is working his opponent ribs!
Gray Maynard pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Gray Maynard
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch to Gray Maynard ribs and the tries to trip him
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Gray Maynard's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Gray Maynard regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki isolates Gray Maynard's right arm looking for an armbar...
Gray Maynard manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Gray Maynard slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Gray Maynard slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Gray Maynard tries to take advantage...
Maynard decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki tries to fight back with his feet and Maynard just needs another plan now.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Maynard struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Maynard
He is not able to do it
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki throws up a triangle attempt!
Gray Maynard postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Gray Maynard looks to counter!
Gray Maynard throws down elbows...
Aoki is not making himself an easy target.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki works on the ground with his fingers over Maynard's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
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 did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Aoki is holding Gray Maynard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Maynard Hyper-extended his left arm
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Gray Maynard manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shinya Aoki who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Gray Maynard pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Gray Maynard
The fighters are clinching.
Gray Maynard tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Shinya Aoki
well done Aoki falls hard on the mat
Maynard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Gray Maynard away.
Gray Maynard takes a kick to the body.
Hard blow to Maynard's mid-section, he seems hurt
Maynard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Maynard opts to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Maynard to try something else.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to hit Gray Maynard with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Maynard steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Maynard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Maynard cartwheels towards Aoki!
Aoki fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Maynard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Gray Maynard's head...
It lands flush with Gray Maynard's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Maynard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Gray Maynard away.
Gray Maynard takes a kick to the body.
Maynard ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Maynard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki launches an up-kick intended for Gray Maynard's head...
Maynard leans out of the way.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Maynard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Maynard decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki did not see that coming! Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki now.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Maynard 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 Maynard
He succeeds!
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.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Maynard looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Aoki.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maynard goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Maynard's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maynard is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Aoki throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gray Maynard
Solid shots!
Maynard has a small cut in his Right eye
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Aoki is in open guard over Maynard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maynard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Gray Maynard tries to take advantage...
Gray Maynard isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aoki blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Maynard's guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Maynard
Shinya Aoki tries a kimura
Maynard breaks the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki isolates Gray Maynard's right arm looking for an armbar...
Gray Maynard manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Gray Maynard looks to counter!
Maynard launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Aoki catch Gray Maynard's left arm and tries a kimura
Gray Maynard holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Gray Maynard to fight back!
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Shinya Aoki uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Aoki pushes Gray Maynard and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Some nice shots from Shinya Aoki
that stun Maynard.
Maynard's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Maynard steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds Maynard
Gray Maynard pushes away Aoki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aoki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Gray Maynard
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki shoots and grab both of Gray Maynard's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Aoki lifted Maynard's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Shinya Aoki.
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Round 5
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Aoki is holding Gray Maynard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard is cooling the fight on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Maynard creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki decides to launch some tentative punches
Shinya Aoki takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Maynard's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Some nice shots from Gray Maynard
miss their mark.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Solid low kick from Shinya Aoki.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Gray Maynard fakes a punch and launches himself over Aoki!
Nice move by Maynard who clinches and pushes Aoki against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gray Maynard is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Aoki doesn't let Maynard get in on his legs.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki slightly pushes Maynard into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Maynard moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Aoki with a double overhooks!
Solid kick to the leg from Gray Maynard
Aoki checks it.
Maynard misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki attempts to cut off Maynard with punches
Maynard reels from the strikes.
Maynard steps forward
Shinya Aoki catches him with an uppercut to the face!
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Maynard goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Aoki is in open guard over Maynard... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Maynard rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Gray Maynard is on his feet again.
Maynard is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Shinya Aoki kicks his legs trying to keep Gray Maynard away.
Gray Maynard takes a kick to the body.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gray Maynard's punches
Maynard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aoki.
Aoki is holding Gray Maynard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Maynard pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Aoki
Maynard tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Aoki leans and gets Gray Maynard's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Maynard misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Maynard blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Gray Maynard hovers above Aoki
Good punches to Aoki's body.
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Maynard tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Aoki from the side mount!
Gray Maynard is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Maynard tries to open up Shinya Aoki's defense faking a few punches.
Shinya Aoki wraps his arms around Maynard's arms and counters the punches.
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Gray Maynard in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Maynard blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Gray Maynard is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
Gray Maynard breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Gray Maynard to fight back!
Gray Maynard tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Gray Maynard passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains half guard.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Sudbury Community Arena (Sudbury, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Gray Maynard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
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 Maynard
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Maynard is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Gray Maynard's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
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 Maynard
Gray Maynard is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Maynard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Aoki cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Maynard can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Maynard measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Aoki moves on the ground
Shinya Aoki moves to side mount
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Maynard, who walks calmly to his corner.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 20/24 (83%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/12 (58%)
Takedowns 12/13 (92%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 24/24 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 918 s
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 5/22 (23%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/7 (57%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 31/61 (51%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 828 s
A decent fight for Aoki. He was getting beaten upon in the first round, and a close second round, but he came back with takedowns and control in the later rounds, with a shit load of submission attempts doing damage and taking over the fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!