Post by The Sandmen on Oct 10, 2014 16:47:56 GMT -5
Shinya Aoki looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Gilbert Melendez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Melendez launches a stiff jab!
Aoki ducks that one.
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Gilbert Melendez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Melendez decides to launch some tentative punches
Gilbert Melendez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Aoki's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Melendez is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Shinya Aoki put Melendez in half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aoki
Melendez shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Melendez fires a barrage of punches at Aoki's head!
The punches go wide.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Gilbert Melendez breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Melendez is trying to counter now!
Gilbert Melendez aggressively and repeatedly punches Aoki.
Good job by Aoki blocking and slipping the blows.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki measures the resilience of Melendez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Melendez's side.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
Gilbert Melendez breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki works on the ground with his fingers over Melendez's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Melendez
He is not able to do it
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez throws down elbows...
Aoki is not making himself an easy target.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Melendez
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez fakes some punches
Aoki ties him up.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Pitty-pat punches from Melendez
Shinya Aoki doesn't flinch.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Melendez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Melendez measures the resilience of Aoki's chin with an uppercut while Aoki lands some great crosses.
Melendez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Aoki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Melendez pulls his arm out of danger.
Aoki misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gilbert Melendez throws down elbows...
Aoki is not making himself an easy target.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Melendez
He succeeds!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gilbert Melendez can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Melendez is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gilbert Melendez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Melendez
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Gilbert Melendez to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki succeeds
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki goes for an armbar!
Gilbert Melendez breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Melendez.
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Round 2
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Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gilbert Melendez's punches
Aoki measures the resilience of Melendez's chin with an uppercut while Melendez lands some great crosses.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Melendez is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Melendez ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Melendez is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Melendez tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Melendez tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Aoki is in open guard over Melendez... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Melendez rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Gilbert Melendez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Melendez's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Melendez pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez hovers above Aoki
Shinya Aoki stops him from throwing strikes.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Melendez is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Melendez tries to open up Shinya Aoki's defense faking a few punches.
Shinya Aoki wraps his arms around Melendez's arms and counters the punches.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez fakes some punches
Aoki ties him up.
Melendez misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
That armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Melendez tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow Gilbert Melendez to escape. He is tightening the armbar
Gilbert Melendez breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Gilbert Melendez's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Melendez tries to escape from the closed guard
Gilbert Melendez any adventage in the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Gilbert Melendez and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gilbert Melendez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Melendez pushes Shinya Aoki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Gilbert Melendez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Melendez
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in Melendez open guard now
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Melendez hyper-extended his left leg
Punishing hold!
Melendez is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez closed his guard around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Gilbert Melendez takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Melendez
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Gilbert Melendez to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez closed his guard around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Shinya Aoki isolates Gilbert Melendez's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Melendez's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Melendez struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Melendez's eyes...
That Arm Triangle from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Melendez's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Melendez's eyes...
Gilbert Melendez is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Gilbert Melendez. 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.
Gilbert Melendez has found an opening in the defense of Aoki, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Aoki's ribs.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Gilbert Melendez has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gilbert Melendez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki succeeds
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki goes for an armbar!
Gilbert Melendez breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds Melendez
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch to Gilbert Melendez ribs and the tries to trip him
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Melendez
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Gilbert Melendez regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Melendez
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Gilbert Melendez holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Melendez
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Aoki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Gilbert Melendez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki goes down.
Crushing shot to Aoki's body! He's holding his side
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Gilbert Melendez slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Gilbert Melendez slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Melendez is trying to counter now!
Gilbert Melendez decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Melendez to try something else.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Melendez moves on the ground
Melendez cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Melendez
He succeeds!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Gilbert Melendez's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Gilbert Melendez passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Melendez is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Melendez clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Melendez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aoki sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Solid shot from Gilbert Melendez to the body.
Aoki blocks in time.
Aoki steps backwards away from Gilbert Melendez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Brilliant combination from Gilbert Melendez
Aoki is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Solid shot from Gilbert Melendez to the body.
Aoki blocks in time.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Solid shot from Shinya Aoki to the body.
Melendez blocks in time.
Melendez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki leads with a punch
Gilbert Melendez evades but whiffs with a counter.
Gilbert Melendez closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Melendez is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki shows great balance while pushing away Gilbert Melendez
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gilbert Melendez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Hard blow to Melendez's mid-section, he seems hurt
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Melendez
Aoki is in closed guard... Melendez tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Shinya Aoki.
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Round 4
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Melendez moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Aoki is holding Gilbert Melendez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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.
Melendez misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Melendez won't allow him to take this position easily.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Shinya Aoki isolates Gilbert Melendez's right arm looking for an armbar...
Aoki is locking that armbar...
That armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Melendez Hyper-extended his arm
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Melendez struggles to free himself
Gilbert Melendez manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Melendez
He succeeds!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Melendez is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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 Aoki's moves.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Aoki tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Shinya Aoki hooks Melendez's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Aoki is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Melendez struggles to free himself
That Kneebar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Melendez struggles to free himself
Gilbert Melendez manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Melendez tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
That Triangle Armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Aoki is locking that Triangle Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Melendez's eyes...
Melendez's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
That Triangle Armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
Melendez's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Melendez struggles to free himself
Aoki is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Aoki secures the lock while Gilbert Melendez refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (Triangle Armbar) at 3:16 Round 4
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 749 s
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 9/19 (47%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/51 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 749 s
Aoki is a submission MACHINE. Pretty much every ounce of damage Gilbert sustained here was due to submission attacks from Shinya. There are times when it would be nice if he would soften up his opponent with GnP to get a good sub position in, but I really don't want him to turn into Rousey. I like him being a sub specialist.
Gilbert Melendez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Melendez launches a stiff jab!
Aoki ducks that one.
Not a desiderable position that Aoki is in now. Gilbert Melendez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Melendez decides to launch some tentative punches
Gilbert Melendez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Aoki's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Melendez is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Shinya Aoki put Melendez in half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aoki
Melendez shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Melendez fires a barrage of punches at Aoki's head!
The punches go wide.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Gilbert Melendez breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Melendez is trying to counter now!
Gilbert Melendez aggressively and repeatedly punches Aoki.
Good job by Aoki blocking and slipping the blows.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki measures the resilience of Melendez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Melendez's side.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki tries an armbar from the bottom!
Gilbert Melendez breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki works on the ground with his fingers over Melendez's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Melendez
He is not able to do it
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez throws down elbows...
Aoki is not making himself an easy target.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Melendez
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez fakes some punches
Aoki ties him up.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Pitty-pat punches from Melendez
Shinya Aoki doesn't flinch.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Melendez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Melendez measures the resilience of Aoki's chin with an uppercut while Aoki lands some great crosses.
Melendez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Shinya Aoki didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Melendez pulls his arm out of danger.
Aoki misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gilbert Melendez throws down elbows...
Aoki is not making himself an easy target.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Melendez
He succeeds!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Gilbert Melendez can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Melendez is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gilbert Melendez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Melendez
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Gilbert Melendez to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki succeeds
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki goes for an armbar!
Gilbert Melendez breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Melendez.
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Round 2
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Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gilbert Melendez's punches
Aoki measures the resilience of Melendez's chin with an uppercut while Melendez lands some great crosses.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Melendez is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Melendez ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Melendez is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Melendez tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Melendez tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Aoki is in open guard over Melendez... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Melendez rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Gilbert Melendez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Melendez's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Melendez pushes Shinya Aoki forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez hovers above Aoki
Shinya Aoki stops him from throwing strikes.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Melendez is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Melendez tries to open up Shinya Aoki's defense faking a few punches.
Shinya Aoki wraps his arms around Melendez's arms and counters the punches.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez fakes some punches
Aoki ties him up.
Melendez misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
That armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Melendez tries to break the lock slamming Shinya Aoki against the mat!
Shinya Aoki doesn't allow Gilbert Melendez to escape. He is tightening the armbar
Gilbert Melendez breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Gilbert Melendez's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Melendez tries to escape from the closed guard
Gilbert Melendez any adventage in the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Gilbert Melendez and Aoki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gilbert Melendez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Melendez pushes Shinya Aoki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Gilbert Melendez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Melendez
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in Melendez open guard now
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Melendez hyper-extended his left leg
Punishing hold!
Melendez is able to break the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez closed his guard around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Gilbert Melendez takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Melendez
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Shinya Aoki forces Gilbert Melendez to open his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez closed his guard around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Shinya Aoki isolates Gilbert Melendez's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Melendez's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Melendez struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Melendez's eyes...
That Arm Triangle from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Melendez's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
You can see the pain reflected in Melendez's eyes...
Gilbert Melendez is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Gilbert Melendez. 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.
Gilbert Melendez has found an opening in the defense of Aoki, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Aoki's ribs.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Gilbert Melendez has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gilbert Melendez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki succeeds
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aoki goes for an armbar!
Gilbert Melendez breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds Melendez
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch to Gilbert Melendez ribs and the tries to trip him
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Melendez
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Shinya Aoki passes momentarily but Gilbert Melendez regains full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Melendez
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Gilbert Melendez holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Melendez
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Aoki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Aoki tries to move to full mount
Aoki's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Gilbert Melendez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki goes down.
Crushing shot to Aoki's body! He's holding his side
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Gilbert Melendez slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Gilbert Melendez slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Melendez is trying to counter now!
Gilbert Melendez decides to jump inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki fights back with his feet, forcing Melendez to try something else.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Melendez moves on the ground
Melendez cannot take advantage in the ground
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Melendez
He succeeds!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Gilbert Melendez's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Gilbert Melendez passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Melendez is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Melendez clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Melendez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aoki sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Solid shot from Gilbert Melendez to the body.
Aoki blocks in time.
Aoki steps backwards away from Gilbert Melendez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Brilliant combination from Gilbert Melendez
Aoki is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Solid shot from Gilbert Melendez to the body.
Aoki blocks in time.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Solid shot from Shinya Aoki to the body.
Melendez blocks in time.
Melendez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki leads with a punch
Gilbert Melendez evades but whiffs with a counter.
Gilbert Melendez closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Melendez is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki shows great balance while pushing away Gilbert Melendez
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gilbert Melendez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Hard blow to Melendez's mid-section, he seems hurt
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Melendez
Aoki is in closed guard... Melendez tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Shinya Aoki.
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Round 4
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Melendez moves forward looking for some action
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Aoki is holding Gilbert Melendez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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.
Melendez misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Melendez won't allow him to take this position easily.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Shinya Aoki isolates Gilbert Melendez's right arm looking for an armbar...
Aoki is locking that armbar...
That armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Melendez Hyper-extended his arm
That armbar looks tight...
That armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Melendez struggles to free himself
Gilbert Melendez manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Melendez
He succeeds!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aoki
Melendez is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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 Aoki's moves.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Aoki tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Aoki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Shinya Aoki hooks Melendez's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Aoki is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar looks tight...
Melendez struggles to free himself
That Kneebar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Melendez struggles to free himself
Gilbert Melendez manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Melendez tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
That Triangle Armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Aoki is locking that Triangle Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Melendez's eyes...
Melendez's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
That Triangle Armbar from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
Melendez's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Melendez struggles to free himself
Aoki is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Aoki secures the lock while Gilbert Melendez refuses to tap... Steve Mazzagatti jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (Triangle Armbar) at 3:16 Round 4
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 10/10 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 749 s
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 9/19 (47%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/51 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 749 s
Aoki is a submission MACHINE. Pretty much every ounce of damage Gilbert sustained here was due to submission attacks from Shinya. There are times when it would be nice if he would soften up his opponent with GnP to get a good sub position in, but I really don't want him to turn into Rousey. I like him being a sub specialist.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!