Post by The Sandmen on Jul 17, 2014 17:48:28 GMT -5
Michael Chandler doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Shinya Aoki 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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Chandler and Aoki move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Chandler launches a furious hook!
That hits Aoki's chin like a wrecking ball! Aoki loses balance and goes to the mat.
Chandler is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Chandler opts to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Chandler to try something else.
Chandler is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Chandler cartwheels towards Aoki!
Aoki fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Chandler is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Chandler opts to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki didn't see that coming. Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki now.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
Michael Chandler breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler looks to be in very good shape.
Chandler is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler hooks Aoki's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Shinya Aoki manages to kick Chandler away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Chandler rolls Shinya Aoki to his stomach and takes his back!
Chandler is in rear mount over Aoki
Chandler works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Chandler is in rear mount over Aoki
Aoki has Chandler controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Chandler is unable to move under Aoki control.
Chandler is in rear mount over Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to get his arm under Shinya Aoki's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Shinya Aoki's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Shinya Aoki easily defends the attempt.
Chandler misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki has Chandler controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Chandler is unable to move under Aoki control.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Chandler has found an opening in the defense of Aoki, launching a big uppercut
Shinya Aoki is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Chandler!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes Chandler against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Michael Chandler!
That one almost breaks Aoki's chin! He is knocked down!
Chandler is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Michael Chandler creates space and allows Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Aoki is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Chandler won't allow him to take this position easily.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler tries an armbar from the bottom!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Chandler's guard...
Chandler doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Chandler's guard...
Chandler doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Michael Chandler.
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Round 2
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Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Aoki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Aoki ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to close his guard around Chandler
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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki leads with a punch
Michael Chandler avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Michael Chandler seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Several good body shots
land on Aoki.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chandler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Chandler closed his guard around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Michael Chandler takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki works on the ground with his fingers over Chandler's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Shinya Aoki for eye poke.
Herb Dean allows Chandler time to recover... 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Aoki fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chandler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chandler is able to break the lock.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Chandler throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Aoki's eyes...
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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.
Aoki is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches Shinya Aoki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler breaks the closed guard of Shinya Aoki and moves to half guard
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler is cooling the fight on the ground
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Chandler uses his strength to keep Chandler at a disadvantage
Aoki misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chandler looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Aoki is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Chandler tries to counter Aoki's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Aoki tries to escape from the full mount...
Michael Chandler is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chandler.
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Round 3
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Shinya Aoki moves forward looking for some grappling action
Chandler pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chandler jumps back and jabs
Aoki only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Michael Chandler tries to turn into his oponent...
Shinya Aoki tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Chandler scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Chandler rolls Shinya Aoki to his stomach and takes his back!
Chandler is in rear mount over Aoki
Michael Chandler isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Aoki locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Michael Chandler unil he can pull his arm free! Chandler lost his dominant position.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Aoki is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler 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!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Aoki struggles to free himself
Aoki's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Chandler is locking that armbar...
Chandler is locking that armbar...
Aoki is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Aoki is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Chandler's moves.
Herb Dean 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki hooks Chandler's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Michael Chandler manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Michael Chandler pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chandler jumps and tries to free his leg! Aoki doesn't allow this but Michael Chandler is able to get half guard here.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Michael Chandler realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chandler opts to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki didn't see that coming. Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki now.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Aoki tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Aoki tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler tries to jump to side mount.
Shinya Aoki closed his guard around Michael Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Chandler uses his strength to keep Chandler at a disadvantage
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michael Chandler doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Herb Dean 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Chandler, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Brilliant combination from Michael Chandler
that forces Aoki to try and defend better.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
Aoki shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Chandler knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Shinya Aoki shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Shinya Aoki breaks that americana attempt!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Chandler misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Chandler leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Aoki is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Michael Chandler work his BJJ game.
Michael Chandler sits high on Shinya Aoki's chest and pulls his leg underneath Aoki's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Aoki tries to roll out. He's too quick for Michael Chandler and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Chandler and it cost him top position.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Chandler tries to counter Aoki's moves on the ground.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Aoki is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to escape from the full mount...
Michael Chandler is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to turn away and scramble out. Michael Chandler takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke from Michael Chandler appears to be unbreakable
He can't lock it up. Shinya Aoki spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Chandler throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler 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
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Aoki tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Michael Chandler realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Chandler decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki did not see that coming! Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki now.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Chandler blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aoki
Terrible one sided match... Aoki was not ready to fight a fighter of Michael Chandler caliber.
Michael Chandler hooks Aoki's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Aoki hyper-extended his leg
Aoki struggles to free himself
Shinya Aoki manages to kick Chandler away and scrambles on top!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Michael Chandler has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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A shot seen throughout the arena!
Aoki stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Michael Chandler is coming in again!
Aoki has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Aoki's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Chandler into his guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler tries to escape from the closed guard
Chandler succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aoki
Chandler 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!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aoki
Chandler 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!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aoki
Chandler launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aoki is covering himself! Chandler tries to force the situation and Aoki clumsily gives his back!
Chandler is in rear mount over Aoki
Michael Chandler isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Aoki Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Chandler is locking that Armbar...
Aoki Hyper-extended his arm
Chandler is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Michael Chandler appears to be unbreakable
Aoki locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Michael Chandler unil he can pull his arm free! Chandler lost his dominant position.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler tries an armbar from the bottom!
That armbar from Michael Chandler appears to be unbreakable
Aoki struggles to free himself
That armbar looks tight...
That was incredible! Aoki is tapping out before knowing what happened.
Winner is Michael Chandler by Submission (armbar) at 1:35 Round 5
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 15/17 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/14 (93%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 917 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 956 s
Chandler out-submissions ManMMA's submission Ace. Wow. That is no small feat.
Shinya Aoki 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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Chandler and Aoki move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Chandler launches a furious hook!
That hits Aoki's chin like a wrecking ball! Aoki loses balance and goes to the mat.
Chandler is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Chandler opts to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Chandler to try something else.
Chandler is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Chandler cartwheels towards Aoki!
Aoki fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Chandler is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Chandler opts to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki didn't see that coming. Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki now.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
Michael Chandler breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler looks to be in very good shape.
Chandler is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler hooks Aoki's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Shinya Aoki manages to kick Chandler away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Chandler rolls Shinya Aoki to his stomach and takes his back!
Chandler is in rear mount over Aoki
Chandler works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Chandler is in rear mount over Aoki
Aoki has Chandler controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Chandler is unable to move under Aoki control.
Chandler is in rear mount over Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to get his arm under Shinya Aoki's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Shinya Aoki's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Shinya Aoki easily defends the attempt.
Chandler misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki has Chandler controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Chandler is unable to move under Aoki control.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Michael Chandler has found an opening in the defense of Aoki, launching a big uppercut
Shinya Aoki is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Chandler!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes Chandler against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Michael Chandler!
That one almost breaks Aoki's chin! He is knocked down!
Chandler is standing while Aoki is on the ground on his back
Michael Chandler creates space and allows Shinya Aoki to stand up.
Aoki climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Aoki is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Chandler won't allow him to take this position easily.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler tries an armbar from the bottom!
Shinya Aoki breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Chandler's guard...
Chandler doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Chandler's guard...
Chandler doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Aoki blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Michael Chandler.
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Round 2
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Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Aoki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Aoki ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Aoki tries to close his guard around Chandler
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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki leads with a punch
Michael Chandler avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Michael Chandler seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Several good body shots
land on Aoki.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chandler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Chandler closed his guard around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Michael Chandler takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki works on the ground with his fingers over Chandler's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Shinya Aoki for eye poke.
Herb Dean allows Chandler time to recover... 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Aoki fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chandler didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Aoki pulls his arm out of danger.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Chandler is able to break the lock.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Chandler throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Aoki's eyes...
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Herb Dean 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.
Aoki is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches Shinya Aoki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler breaks the closed guard of Shinya Aoki and moves to half guard
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler is cooling the fight on the ground
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Chandler uses his strength to keep Chandler at a disadvantage
Aoki misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chandler looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Aoki is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Chandler tries to counter Aoki's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Aoki tries to escape from the full mount...
Michael Chandler is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Chandler.
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Round 3
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Shinya Aoki moves forward looking for some grappling action
Chandler pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chandler jumps back and jabs
Aoki only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Michael Chandler tries to turn into his oponent...
Shinya Aoki tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Chandler scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Chandler rolls Shinya Aoki to his stomach and takes his back!
Chandler is in rear mount over Aoki
Michael Chandler isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Aoki locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Michael Chandler unil he can pull his arm free! Chandler lost his dominant position.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Aoki is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler 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!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Aoki struggles to free himself
Aoki's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Chandler is locking that armbar...
Chandler is locking that armbar...
Aoki is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Aoki is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Chandler's moves.
Herb Dean 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki hooks Chandler's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Michael Chandler manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Michael Chandler pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Chandler jumps and tries to free his leg! Aoki doesn't allow this but Michael Chandler is able to get half guard here.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Michael Chandler realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chandler opts to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki didn't see that coming. Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki now.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Aoki tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Aoki tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler tries to jump to side mount.
Shinya Aoki closed his guard around Michael Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Chandler uses his strength to keep Chandler at a disadvantage
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler looks to mount Shinya Aoki...
Michael Chandler slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michael Chandler doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Herb Dean 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 The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Chandler, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Brilliant combination from Michael Chandler
that forces Aoki to try and defend better.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
Aoki shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Chandler knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Shinya Aoki shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Shinya Aoki breaks that americana attempt!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Chandler misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Chandler leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Michael Chandler tries to take advantage...
Aoki is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Michael Chandler work his BJJ game.
Michael Chandler sits high on Shinya Aoki's chest and pulls his leg underneath Aoki's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Aoki tries to roll out. He's too quick for Michael Chandler and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Chandler and it cost him top position.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Chandler tries to counter Aoki's moves on the ground.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Aoki is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to escape from the full mount...
Michael Chandler is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to turn away and scramble out. Michael Chandler takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke from Michael Chandler appears to be unbreakable
He can't lock it up. Shinya Aoki spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Gabba (Woolloongabba, Australia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Chandler throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler 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
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Aoki tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Michael Chandler realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Poorly executed technique. Michael Chandler looks to counter!
Chandler decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki did not see that coming! Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki now.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Chandler blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aoki
Terrible one sided match... Aoki was not ready to fight a fighter of Michael Chandler caliber.
Michael Chandler hooks Aoki's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Aoki hyper-extended his leg
Aoki struggles to free himself
Shinya Aoki manages to kick Chandler away and scrambles on top!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Michael Chandler has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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A shot seen throughout the arena!
Aoki stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Michael Chandler is coming in again!
Aoki has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Aoki's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Chandler into his guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler tries to escape from the closed guard
Chandler succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aoki
Chandler 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!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aoki
Chandler 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!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aoki
Chandler launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aoki is covering himself! Chandler tries to force the situation and Aoki clumsily gives his back!
Chandler is in rear mount over Aoki
Michael Chandler isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Aoki Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Chandler is locking that Armbar...
Aoki Hyper-extended his arm
Chandler is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
That Armbar from Michael Chandler appears to be unbreakable
Aoki locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Michael Chandler unil he can pull his arm free! Chandler lost his dominant position.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler tries an armbar from the bottom!
That armbar from Michael Chandler appears to be unbreakable
Aoki struggles to free himself
That armbar looks tight...
That was incredible! Aoki is tapping out before knowing what happened.
Winner is Michael Chandler by Submission (armbar) at 1:35 Round 5
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 15/17 (88%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/14 (93%)
Submissions 16/16 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 917 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 0/3 (0%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 956 s
Chandler out-submissions ManMMA's submission Ace. Wow. That is no small feat.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!