Post by The Sandmen on May 24, 2016 11:45:12 GMT -5
Sean Sherk looks very relaxed.
Shinya Aoki is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Sherk and Aoki move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sherk is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Sherk's mid-section, he seems hurt
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Sean Sherk can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sherk tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Sherk
Sherk launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Sherk
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Sean Sherk's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in Sherk open guard now
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Aoki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Sherk
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Sean Sherk's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Deep breaths from Sean Sherk who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Sean Sherk shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Sean Sherk breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls him over and takes his back!
Aoki is in rear mount over Sherk
Sherk has Aoki controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Aoki is unable to move under Sherk control.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sherk has given his back to Shinya Aoki who is trying to get one hook in!
Shinya Aoki has one hook in!
Josh Rosenthal 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 2:50 in the 1 round
Sherk steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Aoki is holding Sean Sherk's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sean Sherk shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sherk is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Sean Sherk can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sherk 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 Sherk
Sherk tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Sherk
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Sean Sherk holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Sean Sherk to fight back!
Aoki is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Sherk knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Shinya Aoki moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Sherk pulls his arm out of danger.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Sean Sherk tries to take advantage...
Sean Sherk throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Aoki is doing a great job covering himself up.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Sean Sherk tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Sean Sherk's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Aoki is holding Sean Sherk's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sean Sherk loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Shinya Aoki for headbutt.
Josh Rosenthal allows Sherk 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Sean Sherk's punches
Aoki measures the resilience of Sherk's chin with an uppercut while Sherk lands some great crosses.
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Sherk.
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch to Sean Sherk ribs and the tries to trip him
Sean Sherk loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Sherk
Aoki is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Aoki
Sean Sherk tries to pass to half guard...
Shinya Aoki's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki throws up a triangle attempt!
Sean Sherk postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Sean Sherk looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Sean Sherk forces Shinya Aoki to open his guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Aoki
Sherk tries to move to full mount
Sherk's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Sherk clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Sherk use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Shinya Aoki holds Sean Sherk and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Sherk positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Aoki's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Sean Sherk looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Sean Sherk forces Shinya Aoki to open his guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Aoki
Sherk delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shinya Aoki blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lightning fast low kick from Aoki!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Shinya Aoki and Sherk engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shinya Aoki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Sherk is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki shows great balance while pushing away Sean Sherk
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sean Sherk didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk 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.
Sherk clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Sean Sherk closed his guard around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Sean Sherk...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Aoki fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Sean Sherk's arm and tries an armbar!
Sherk hold his own hand and breaks Aoki's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Shinya Aoki.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Sean Sherk's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Aoki showing excellent timing, blasts Sean Sherk with a right hand.
Sherk steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Sean Sherk looks to counter!
Aoki launches a kick
Sherk checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Sherk throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Shinya Aoki
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Sherk has a small cut in his Forehead
Sean Sherk shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shinya Aoki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sherk goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Aoki is in open guard over Sherk... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sherk rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Sean Sherk is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Sherk
Aoki is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Aoki
Sherk tries to improve position.
Aoki adjusts and closes his guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Sean Sherk looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Sean Sherk tries to open Aoki's guard...
Aoki breaks the lock and covers himself from Sherk's punches
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Sherk is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Shinya Aoki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sherk breaks the lock showing some skills...
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Sean Sherk to fight back!
Sherk is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Aoki's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Sean Sherk a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Aoki uses his forearms to block the impact!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Sean Sherk tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Sean Sherk passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Aoki is connecting with a few punches
Sherk's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Sherk steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Sherk!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes Sherk against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sherk grab one of Shinya Aoki's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Aoki done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Bone shattering straight left hand from Sean Sherk!
Aoki ducks under...
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds Sherk
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki slightly pushes Sherk into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Aoki is holding Sean Sherk's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sean Sherk loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Sherk looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Aoki is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sherk.
Sean Sherk throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Shinya Aoki throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Sherk.
Sean Sherk fakes a punch and launches himself over Aoki!
Nice move by Sherk who clinches and pushes Aoki against the cage
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki takes a break to breathe while holding Sean Sherk.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sherk goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk 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.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Sean Sherk can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to turn in and scramble out. Shinya Aoki timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
You can see the pain reflected in Sherk's eyes...
That guillotine from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
That guillotine from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
That guillotine looks tight...
That guillotine looks tight...
Sean Sherk slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
You can see the pain reflected in Sherk's eyes...
Sherk struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Aoki
Sherk tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Shinya Aoki just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sherk may be in trouble!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Aoki launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Sherk's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Sherk steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sean Sherk didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Aoki is in open guard over Sherk... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Sherk rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Sean Sherk jumps back and jabs
Sherk seems staggered and Shinya Aoki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Sean Sherk's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Sherk
Shinya Aoki was tooling Sean Sherk for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Sean Sherk lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Sean Sherk's guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Sherk
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Sean Sherk manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk 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.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
Aoki shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk 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.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Sherk!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes Sherk against the cage
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sherk takes a break to breathe while holding Shinya Aoki.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Sean Sherk tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Shinya Aoki swings and Sherk has to retreat
Sean Sherk paws at Aoki.
Aoki answers with solid punches!
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Sean Sherk jumps back and jabs
Aoki only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Sean Sherk is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Sherk
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki breaks the closed guard of Sean Sherk and moves to half guard
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Sean Sherk...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk 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 Sean Sherk
Terrible one sided match... Sherk was not ready to fight a fighter of Shinya Aoki caliber.
Shinya Aoki sits high on Sean Sherk's chest and pulls his leg underneath Sherk's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Sherk tries to roll out. He's too quick for Shinya Aoki and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Aoki and it cost him top position.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Sean Sherk to fight back!
Sean Sherk launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Aoki goes for an armbar!
Sean Sherk breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Sherk is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki shows great balance while pushing away Sean Sherk
Sherk fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aoki sprawls and remains on his feet.
Aoki leads with a punch
Sean Sherk evades but whiffs with a counter.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Sherk!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes Sherk against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sherk pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Aoki's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Sherk's groin!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Aoki brings Sean Sherk to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Sherk is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Aoki cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sherk can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Sean Sherk 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 Sean Sherk
Deep breaths from Sean Sherk who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Sherk misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Sean Sherk efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk 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 Sean Sherk
Deep breaths from Sean Sherk who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Sherk tries to escape from the full mount...
Shinya Aoki is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Deep breaths from Sean Sherk who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Sherk clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Sean Sherk...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki is holding Sean Sherk's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sean Sherk loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Crippling lock!
Sherk breaks free.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Majority decision
Statistics: Sean Sherk
Punches 14/27 (52%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/66 (15%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 902 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 20/37 (54%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 13/14 (93%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Time on the ground 902 s
Aoki's confidence seemed notably shaken in this fight. Majority decision? I mean, that means one of the judges thought it was a draw. Get your shit together, Aoki. It;s the GP.
Shinya Aoki is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Sherk and Aoki move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sherk is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Sherk's mid-section, he seems hurt
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Sean Sherk can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sherk tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Sherk
Sherk launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Sherk
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Sean Sherk's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in Sherk open guard now
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Aoki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Sherk
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Sean Sherk's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Deep breaths from Sean Sherk who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Aoki tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Sean Sherk shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Sean Sherk breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki rolls him over and takes his back!
Aoki is in rear mount over Sherk
Sherk has Aoki controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Aoki is unable to move under Sherk control.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Sherk has given his back to Shinya Aoki who is trying to get one hook in!
Shinya Aoki has one hook in!
Josh Rosenthal 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 2:50 in the 1 round
Sherk steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Aoki is holding Sean Sherk's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sean Sherk shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Sherk is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Sean Sherk can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Sherk 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 Sherk
Sherk tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Sherk
Aoki use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Sean Sherk holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Sean Sherk to fight back!
Aoki is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Sherk knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Shinya Aoki moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Sherk pulls his arm out of danger.
Shinya Aoki gets sloppy and Sean Sherk tries to take advantage...
Sean Sherk throws a lot of punches
with little effect. Aoki is doing a great job covering himself up.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Sean Sherk tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki holds Sean Sherk's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Aoki is holding Sean Sherk's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sean Sherk loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Aoki is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Josh Rosenthal saw it!
Josh Rosenthal takes away one point from Shinya Aoki for headbutt.
Josh Rosenthal allows Sherk 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Sean Sherk's punches
Aoki measures the resilience of Sherk's chin with an uppercut while Sherk lands some great crosses.
Aoki tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aoki is clinching with Sherk.
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch to Sean Sherk ribs and the tries to trip him
Sean Sherk loses balance and goes to the ground
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Sherk
Aoki is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Aoki
Sean Sherk tries to pass to half guard...
Shinya Aoki's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki throws up a triangle attempt!
Sean Sherk postures up and breaks the triangle.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Sean Sherk looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Sean Sherk forces Shinya Aoki to open his guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Aoki
Sherk tries to move to full mount
Sherk's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Sherk clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Sherk use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Shinya Aoki holds Sean Sherk and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Sherk positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Aoki's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Sean Sherk looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Sean Sherk forces Shinya Aoki to open his guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Aoki
Sherk delivers a few accurate elbows!
Shinya Aoki blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Aoki tries to close his guard around Sherk
He succeeds!
Josh Rosenthal 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Lightning fast low kick from Aoki!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Shinya Aoki and Sherk engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Shinya Aoki is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Sherk is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki shows great balance while pushing away Sean Sherk
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sean Sherk didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk 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.
Sherk clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Sean Sherk closed his guard around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Sean Sherk...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to roll on the ground...
Aoki knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Aoki fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Sean Sherk's arm and tries an armbar!
Sherk hold his own hand and breaks Aoki's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Shinya Aoki.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Sean Sherk's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Aoki showing excellent timing, blasts Sean Sherk with a right hand.
Sherk steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Sean Sherk looks to counter!
Aoki launches a kick
Sherk checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Sherk throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Nice punch by Shinya Aoki
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Sherk has a small cut in his Forehead
Sean Sherk shoots for a double leg takedown!
Shinya Aoki sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sherk goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Aoki is in open guard over Sherk... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Sherk rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Sean Sherk is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Sherk
Aoki is in closed guard... Sherk tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Sean Sherk is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Sean Sherk in his guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Aoki
Sherk tries to improve position.
Aoki adjusts and closes his guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Sean Sherk looks to posture up and open Shinya Aoki's guard...
Shinya Aoki has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Sean Sherk tries to open Aoki's guard...
Aoki breaks the lock and covers himself from Sherk's punches
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki measures the resilience of Sherk's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Sherk's side.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Sherk is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Shinya Aoki throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Sherk breaks the lock showing some skills...
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Sean Sherk to fight back!
Sherk is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Aoki's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Sean Sherk a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Aoki uses his forearms to block the impact!
Sean Sherk is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Sean Sherk tries to pass Shinya Aoki's guard...
Sean Sherk passes momentarily but Shinya Aoki regains full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The two exchange wildly
Aoki is connecting with a few punches
Sherk's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Sherk steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Sherk!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes Sherk against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sherk grab one of Shinya Aoki's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Aoki done well to maintain his balances and avoid going down
Bone shattering straight left hand from Sean Sherk!
Aoki ducks under...
Aoki wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aoki moves forward and holds Sherk
The fighters are clinching.
Shinya Aoki slightly pushes Sherk into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Aoki is holding Sean Sherk's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sean Sherk loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 4
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Sherk looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Shinya Aoki's punches
Aoki is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sherk.
Sean Sherk throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Shinya Aoki throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Sherk.
Sean Sherk fakes a punch and launches himself over Aoki!
Nice move by Sherk who clinches and pushes Aoki against the cage
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
The fighters are clinching.
Aoki takes a break to breathe while holding Sean Sherk.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sherk goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk 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.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Sean Sherk can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk tries to turn in and scramble out. Shinya Aoki timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
You can see the pain reflected in Sherk's eyes...
That guillotine from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
That guillotine from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
That guillotine looks tight...
That guillotine looks tight...
Sean Sherk slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
You can see the pain reflected in Sherk's eyes...
Sherk struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Sean Sherk is in open guard over Aoki
Sherk tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Shinya Aoki just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Sherk may be in trouble!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Aoki launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Sherk's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Josh Rosenthal didn't see the foul!
Sherk steps backwards away from Shinya Aoki. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Aoki fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sean Sherk didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Aoki is in open guard over Sherk... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Sherk rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Sean Sherk jumps back and jabs
Sherk seems staggered and Shinya Aoki runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Sean Sherk's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Sherk
Shinya Aoki was tooling Sean Sherk for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Sean Sherk lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Shinya Aoki is looking to pass Sean Sherk's guard...
Shinya Aoki gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Sherk
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to move to full guard
Sean Sherk manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk 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.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk works on the ground with his fingers over Aoki's face
Aoki shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Sean Sherk 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.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Sherk!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes Sherk against the cage
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sherk takes a break to breathe while holding Shinya Aoki.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Sean Sherk tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Shinya Aoki swings and Sherk has to retreat
Sean Sherk paws at Aoki.
Aoki answers with solid punches!
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Sean Sherk jumps back and jabs
Aoki only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Sean Sherk is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Sherk
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki breaks the closed guard of Sean Sherk and moves to half guard
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk launches a few weak punches
Aoki blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Sean Sherk...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk 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 Sean Sherk
Terrible one sided match... Sherk was not ready to fight a fighter of Shinya Aoki caliber.
Shinya Aoki sits high on Sean Sherk's chest and pulls his leg underneath Sherk's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Sherk tries to roll out. He's too quick for Shinya Aoki and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Aoki and it cost him top position.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Sean Sherk to fight back!
Sean Sherk launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Aoki goes for an armbar!
Sean Sherk breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Sherk is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki shows great balance while pushing away Sean Sherk
Sherk fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aoki sprawls and remains on his feet.
Aoki leads with a punch
Sean Sherk evades but whiffs with a counter.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and launches himself over Sherk!
Nice move by Aoki who clinches and pushes Sherk against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Sherk pushes Shinya Aoki against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Aoki's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Sherk's groin!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aoki is working in the clinch and suddenly tries to pull guard!
Aoki brings Sean Sherk to the ground and quickly closes guard.
Sean Sherk is in closed guard over Aoki
Sherk is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Sean Sherk!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Aoki cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Sherk can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Sean Sherk 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 Sean Sherk
Deep breaths from Sean Sherk who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Sherk misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Sean Sherk efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk 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 Sean Sherk
Deep breaths from Sean Sherk who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Sean Sherk gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Sherk tries to escape from the full mount...
Shinya Aoki is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sherk measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aoki blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Deep breaths from Sean Sherk who tries a hammer punch to Aoki's ribs.
Aoki blocks those punches
Sherk clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Sean Sherk...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aoki is holding Sean Sherk's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Sean Sherk loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Sean Sherk attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Sean Sherk
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Crippling lock!
Sherk breaks free.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Majority decision
Statistics: Sean Sherk
Punches 14/27 (52%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/66 (15%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 902 s
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 20/37 (54%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 13/14 (93%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 5/5 (100%)
Time on the ground 902 s
Aoki's confidence seemed notably shaken in this fight. Majority decision? I mean, that means one of the judges thought it was a draw. Get your shit together, Aoki. It;s the GP.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!