Post by The Sandman on Apr 6, 2021 22:14:00 GMT -5
Chandler enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Shinya Aoki glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Michael Chandler is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Shinya Aoki and Michael Chandler touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches Shinya Aoki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shinya Aoki
Blocked by Aoki.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Michael Chandler slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Michael Chandler slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Michael Chandler. 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.
Michael Chandler fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aoki's chin
Michael Chandler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Aoki and Chandler circle around the center of the cage.
Chandler is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Aoki is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler 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 Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to show some ground skills
Michael Chandler put Aoki in half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aoki is countered by Michael Chandler.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Aoki tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Chandler from the side mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Chandler's guard...
Chandler doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Michael Chandler is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Aoki's ribs
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to open Aoki's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Chandler. Aoki is unable to cover himself now!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aoki struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aoki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Shinya Aoki! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Shinya Aoki doesn't defend himself!
Aoki has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Aoki is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to escape from the full mount...
Michael Chandler is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler launches a flurry of punches
Aoki slips out of danger.
Michael Chandler was tooling Shinya Aoki for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shinya Aoki lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
A solid combination from Michael Chandler
mostly hits air.
Aoki studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Chandler's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in Chandler open guard now
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler attempts a triangle from bottom! Shinya Aoki slips out. Chandler quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Shinya Aoki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Michael Chandler. 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.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nice beating Michael Chandler has received.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Chandler is connecting with a few punches
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 Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chandler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki cartwheels towards Chandler!
Chandler fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki isolates Michael Chandler's right arm looking for an armbar...
Michael Chandler manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Michael Chandler slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Michael Chandler slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Aoki misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chandler decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki tries to fight back with his feet and Chandler just needs another plan now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler succeeds
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler rolls him over and takes his back!
Chandler is in rear mount over Aoki
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aoki struggles and frees his leg!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Michael Chandler tries to roll on the ground...
Dan Miragliotta 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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki steps backwards away from Michael Chandler. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Aoki has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Aoki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler 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 Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Michael Chandler.
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Round 3
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Michael Chandler!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shinya Aoki closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler is cooling the fight on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Aoki's ribs.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to turn away and scramble out. Shinya Aoki takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Michael Chandler spins out and gets back to his feet.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler sits up and gets an arm around Aoki's neck!
Aoki pushes Michael Chandler back to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki hooks Chandler's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Michael Chandler manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aoki
Chandler tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler tries to move to full mount!
Aoki won't allow him to take this position easily.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aoki sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Crisp uppercut by Chandler followed by a hard jab
Aoki deflects the blows.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shinya Aoki who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Chandler is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Chandler doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Shinya Aoki pushes Chandler forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chandler pushes Aoki against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Chandler controls Shinya Aoki in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Aoki is hurt
Aoki's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chandler tries to holds Shinya Aoki in a clinch against the fence
Aoki escapes from the clinch before Michael Chandler could keep him in place
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chandler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Aoki steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Chandler creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler pushes Shinya Aoki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
A solid combination from Michael Chandler
connects with Aoki.
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches Shinya Aoki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler breaks the closed guard of Shinya Aoki and moves to half guard
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler tries a kimura
Aoki breaks the lock.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Shinya Aoki put Chandler in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Aoki studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Aoki steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Aoki tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Chandler knows what was coming and counters the lock.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Chandler throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Aoki is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Michael Chandler 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 side mount over Michael Chandler
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
Aoki is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler has given his back to Shinya Aoki who is trying to get one hook in!
Shinya Aoki has one hook in!
Aoki is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
Shinya Aoki slides his arm under Michael Chandler's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Michael Chandler pulls down on Shinya Aoki's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Aoki is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
Aoki has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chandler.
Chandler uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Aoki is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
Chandler has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Michael Chandler uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Michael Chandler. 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.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Chandler moves backwards and Shinya Aoki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Aoki studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Michael Chandler has seen better days.
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki goes down.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to pass to half guard...
Shinya Aoki can't prevent his opponent from passing. Chandler looks to work from half guard.
Michael Chandler 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 3:25 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Deep breaths from Shinya Aoki who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
Chandler blocks those punches
Aoki misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aoki
Michael Chandler hooks Aoki's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Shinya Aoki manages to kick Chandler away and scrambles on top!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Aoki's ribs.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 to half guard...
Michael Chandler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chandler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki pushes Chandler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Chandler rolls and he's now on half guard over Shinya Aoki. Nice reversal.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Michael Chandler, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Chandler avoids a dangerous strike from Aoki
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Chandler into his guard.
Crushing shot to Aoki's body! He's holding his side
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler tries to escape from the closed guard
Michael Chandler any adventage in the ground.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aoki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Chandler pulls his arm out of danger.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Aoki
Aoki holds Michael Chandler's arms and blocks the punches!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Aoki goes for an armbar!
Michael Chandler breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
A punch from Shinya Aoki
whizzes past Chandler.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chandler is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Aoki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki pushes Michael Chandler against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Michael Chandler struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Aoki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Aoki is in open guard over Chandler... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Chandler rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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 takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Aoki has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Aoki studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Aoki moves backwards and Michael Chandler is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Chandler is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aoki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler tries to improve position.
Aoki adjusts and closes his guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Chandler creates enough space to control Shinya Aoki's leg.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler is moving on the ground...
Aoki tries to counter Chandler's moves on the ground.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Michael Chandler by Split decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1032 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 8/20 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 26/50 (52%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1032 s
The groundplay was REAL in this fight. Damn. More than 17 minutes spent on the ground? Day-um.
Shinya Aoki glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Michael Chandler is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Shinya Aoki and Michael Chandler touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches Shinya Aoki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler throws a few hammer fists to the face of Shinya Aoki
Blocked by Aoki.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Michael Chandler slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Michael Chandler slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Michael Chandler. 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.
Michael Chandler fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aoki's chin
Michael Chandler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Aoki and Chandler circle around the center of the cage.
Chandler is holding Shinya Aoki's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Aoki is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler 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 Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to show some ground skills
Michael Chandler put Aoki in half guard.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Aoki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Aoki is countered by Michael Chandler.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Aoki tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Chandler from the side mount!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Chandler's guard...
Chandler doesn't want to free his opponent and Aoki continues in closed guard
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Michael Chandler is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Aoki's ribs
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to open Aoki's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Michael Chandler. Aoki is unable to cover himself now!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aoki struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aoki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Shinya Aoki! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Shinya Aoki doesn't defend himself!
Aoki has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Aoki is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to escape from the full mount...
Michael Chandler is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta 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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler launches a flurry of punches
Aoki slips out of danger.
Michael Chandler was tooling Shinya Aoki for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Shinya Aoki lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
A solid combination from Michael Chandler
mostly hits air.
Aoki studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Chandler's guard...
Shinya Aoki is in Chandler open guard now
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Chandler attempts a triangle from bottom! Shinya Aoki slips out. Chandler quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Shinya Aoki slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Michael Chandler. 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.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Nice beating Michael Chandler has received.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Chandler is connecting with a few punches
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 Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chandler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aoki cartwheels towards Chandler!
Chandler fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki isolates Michael Chandler's right arm looking for an armbar...
Michael Chandler manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki attempts a triangle from bottom! Michael Chandler slips out. Aoki quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Michael Chandler slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Aoki misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chandler decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Aoki's guard.
Aoki tries to fight back with his feet and Chandler just needs another plan now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler succeeds
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler rolls him over and takes his back!
Chandler is in rear mount over Aoki
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Crushing shot to Chandler's body! He's holding his side
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aoki struggles and frees his leg!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Chandler
He succeeds!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Michael Chandler tries to roll on the ground...
Dan Miragliotta 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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Aoki steps backwards away from Michael Chandler. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Aoki has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Michael Chandler's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Aoki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler 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 Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Michael Chandler.
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Round 3
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Bone shattering straight left hand from Michael Chandler!
Aoki is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Shinya Aoki closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler is cooling the fight on the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Aoki's ribs.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler tries to close his guard around Aoki
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Chandler
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to turn away and scramble out. Shinya Aoki takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Michael Chandler spins out and gets back to his feet.
Aoki clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler sits up and gets an arm around Aoki's neck!
Aoki pushes Michael Chandler back to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki hooks Chandler's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Michael Chandler manages to kick Aoki away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aoki
Chandler tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Chandler tries to move to full mount!
Aoki won't allow him to take this position easily.
Aoki is trying to counter now!
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Shinya Aoki manages to switch to half guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Chandler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aoki sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Crisp uppercut by Chandler followed by a hard jab
Aoki deflects the blows.
Aoki tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Shinya Aoki tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Shinya Aoki who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Chandler is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Chandler doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Shinya Aoki embrace and tries to move away...
Shinya Aoki pushes Chandler forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chandler pushes Aoki against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Chandler controls Shinya Aoki in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Aoki is hurt
Aoki's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Chin
The fighters are clinching.
Michael Chandler tries to holds Shinya Aoki in a clinch against the fence
Aoki escapes from the clinch before Michael Chandler could keep him in place
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Chandler goes down.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chandler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Aoki steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Chandler creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
Chandler pushes Shinya Aoki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
A solid combination from Michael Chandler
connects with Aoki.
Michael Chandler attempts a sweep single...
Michael Chandler catches Shinya Aoki's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Chandler.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Michael Chandler uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Michael Chandler tries to better his position on the ground...
Chandler breaks the closed guard of Shinya Aoki and moves to half guard
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Michael Chandler tries a kimura
Aoki breaks the lock.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Michael Chandler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Shinya Aoki
Aoki tries to show some ground skills
Shinya Aoki put Chandler in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Aoki studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Aoki steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Aoki tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Chandler knows what was coming and counters the lock.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Chandler throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Aoki is holding Michael Chandler's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Michael Chandler 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 side mount over Michael Chandler
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 Chandler
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
Aoki is in rear mount over Chandler
Chandler has given his back to Shinya Aoki who is trying to get one hook in!
Shinya Aoki has one hook in!
Aoki is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
Shinya Aoki slides his arm under Michael Chandler's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Michael Chandler pulls down on Shinya Aoki's hand and staves off danger
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Aoki is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
Aoki has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chandler.
Chandler uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Aoki is in rear mount over Chandler with one hook in
Chandler has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Michael Chandler uses his ground skills to free one of his legs while working on the ground.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Michael Chandler. 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.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Chandler moves backwards and Shinya Aoki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Aoki studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Michael Chandler has seen better days.
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aoki goes down.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Michael Chandler tries to pass to half guard...
Shinya Aoki can't prevent his opponent from passing. Chandler looks to work from half guard.
Michael Chandler 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 3:25 in the 4 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Deep breaths from Shinya Aoki who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
Chandler blocks those punches
Aoki misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Aoki's being punished here!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to close his guard around Chandler
He is not able to do it
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Aoki
Michael Chandler hooks Aoki's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Shinya Aoki manages to kick Chandler away and scrambles on top!
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Aoki's ribs.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 to half guard...
Michael Chandler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Michael Chandler can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki pushes Chandler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Chandler rolls and he's now on half guard over Shinya Aoki. Nice reversal.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Michael Chandler, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Chandler avoids a dangerous strike from Aoki
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Michael Chandler shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Shinya Aoki is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Chandler into his guard.
Crushing shot to Aoki's body! He's holding his side
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler tries to escape from the closed guard
Michael Chandler any adventage in the ground.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aoki's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Shinya Aoki overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Chandler pulls his arm out of danger.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Aoki is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:15 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Aoki
Aoki holds Michael Chandler's arms and blocks the punches!
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Aoki goes for an armbar!
Michael Chandler breaks the lock and pushes away Shinya Aoki, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta 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 Coliseo Amauta (Lima, Peru) are cheering for the fighters.
A punch from Shinya Aoki
whizzes past Chandler.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Chandler is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Aoki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler measures the resilience of Aoki's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aoki's side.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Chandler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki pushes Michael Chandler against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Michael Chandler struggles not allowing Shinya Aoki improve his position.
Chandler is trying to counter now!
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Aoki's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aoki tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Aoki moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Chandler
Aoki is in open guard over Chandler... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Chandler rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Dan Miragliotta 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 takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:10 in the 5 round
Aoki has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Aoki studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Aoki moves backwards and Michael Chandler is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Chandler is holding Shinya Aoki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Shinya Aoki shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aoki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Aoki
Chandler tries to improve position.
Aoki adjusts and closes his guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Aoki
Chandler is in closed guard... Aoki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Michael Chandler creates enough space to control Shinya Aoki's leg.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler is moving on the ground...
Aoki tries to counter Chandler's moves on the ground.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Michael Chandler's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Michael Chandler by Split decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/1 (0%)
Submissions 10/10 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1032 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 8/20 (40%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/7 (43%)
Takedowns 5/8 (62%)
GnP strikes 26/50 (52%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1032 s
The groundplay was REAL in this fight. Damn. More than 17 minutes spent on the ground? Day-um.
