Post by The Sandman on Feb 13, 2024 1:22:50 GMT -5
Shinya Aoki looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Tony Ferguson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Shinya Aoki has fight Tony Ferguson 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Shinya Aoki comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mark Smith.
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Round 1
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Shinra Corporation and Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shinra Corporation grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson struggles... Shinya Aoki is unable to take him down
0:34 Round 1 and Shinra Corporation is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Tony Ferguson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Tony Ferguson is measuring Shinra Corporation with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Deep breaths from Tony Ferguson who tries a hammer punch to Shinra Corporation's ribs.
That hit Shinra Corporation who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson sits up and gets an arm around Shinra Corporation's neck!
Shinra Corporation pushes Tony Ferguson back to the ground.
Tony Ferguson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinra Corporation tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation is in closed guard... Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinra Corporation is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Tony Ferguson pushes Shinya Aoki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony Ferguson tries to better his position on the ground...
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinra Corporation succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation moves on the ground
Shinra Corporation cannot take advantage in the ground
Mark Smith has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinra Corporation is holding Tony Ferguson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki circles around Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation 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 Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mark Smith 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 Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki and Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tony Ferguson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tony Ferguson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shinra Corporation into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation is in closed guard... Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson 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
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tony Ferguson controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mark Smith has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Shinra Corporation is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Shinra Corporation and Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson circle around the center of the cage.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shinra Corporation is holding Tony Ferguson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Shinra Corporation tries to move to full mount!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson won't allow him to take this position easily.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shinya Aoki work his BJJ game.
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson breaks free.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Shinra Corporation slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tony Ferguson.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Shinra Corporation catch Tony Ferguson's left arm and tries a kimura
Tony Ferguson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Shinra Corporation misses a step and Tony Ferguson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tony Ferguson tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Tony Ferguson moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinya Aoki was tooling Tony Ferguson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Tony Ferguson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Shinra Corporation tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shinra Corporation pulls his arm out of danger.
Shinra Corporation is trying to counter now!
Shinra Corporation use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Tony Ferguson holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation is in closed guard... Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mark Smith 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.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Shinra Corporation's jaw!
Shinra Corporation 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 Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Tony Ferguson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Shinra Corporation blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shinra Corporation pulls his arm out of danger.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Shinra Corporation blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to move to full guard
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson attempts a triangle from bottom! Shinya Aoki slips out. Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson 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.
Mark Smith halts the fight to stand up Tony Ferguson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brilliant combination from Tony Ferguson
that forces Shinra Corporation to try and defend better.
Tony Ferguson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Shinra Corporation's chin
Tony Ferguson swings...
hard impact to Shinra Corporation's face!
A right hand from Tony Ferguson
surprises Shinra Corporation!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Chin
Shinra Corporation moves backwards and Tony Ferguson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Shinra Corporation studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shinra Corporation is holding Tony Ferguson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to show some ground skills
Tony Ferguson put Shinra Corporation in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tony Ferguson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shinra Corporation into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinra Corporation succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
As the fight continues it seems that Tony Ferguson is taking the best of the fight.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to close his guard around Shinra Corporation
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to move to full guard
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Deep breaths from Tony Ferguson who tries a hammer punch to Shinra Corporation's ribs.
That hit Shinra Corporation who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to close his guard around Shinra Corporation
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Tony Ferguson's guard...
Tony Ferguson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation is in closed guard... Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Shinra Corporation hold his own hand and breaks Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Tony Ferguson.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Shinra Corporation is holding Tony Ferguson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson Hyper-extended his arm
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to turn in and scramble out. Shinya Aoki timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Tony Ferguson slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Shinra Corporation
Shinra Corporation tries to close his guard around Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
He is not able to do it
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Shinra Corporation
Stand up! This is what Shinra Corporation's cornermen are shouting. Tony Ferguson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Shinra Corporation
Tony Ferguson isolates Shinya Aoki's left arm looking for an armbar...
Shinya Aoki manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Tony Ferguson lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinra Corporation tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Tony Ferguson 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinra Corporation is holding Tony Ferguson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Tony Ferguson chases Shinra Corporation and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Shinra Corporation steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson moves backwards and Shinya Aoki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tony Ferguson fakes a punch and launches himself over Shinra Corporation!
Nice move by Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson who clinches and pushes Shinra Corporation against the cage
Shinya Aoki pushes away Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shinya Aoki
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinra Corporation gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Tony Ferguson doesn't let Shinya Aoki get in on his legs.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Shinya Aoki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Good movement from Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson goes to the body...
He punishes Shinra Corporation's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Tony Ferguson and Shinra Corporation engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tony Ferguson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mark Smith separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Tony Ferguson, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Shinra Corporation studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation moves on the ground
Shinra Corporation cannot take advantage in the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's eyes...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Tony Ferguson is on his feet again.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is standing while Shinra Corporation is on the ground on his back
Shinra Corporation tries to stand up!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson doesn't allow him!
Mark Smith halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tony Ferguson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shinra Corporation into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation is in closed guard... Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony Ferguson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Shinya Aoki shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Shinya Aoki breaks that americana attempt!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony Ferguson throws a flurry of punches at Shinra Corporation...
Shinra Corporation is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Mark Smith 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 2:05 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tony Ferguson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson goes to the body...
his punches graze Shinra Corporation's arm.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation tries to improve position.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson adjusts and closes his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation struggles on the ground and tries to break Tony Ferguson's guard...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson doesn't want to free his opponent and Shinra Corporation continues in closed guard
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Tony Ferguson's guard...
Tony Ferguson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation is in closed guard... Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinra Corporation sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tony Ferguson rolls Shinya Aoki to his stomach and takes his back!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is in rear mount over Shinra Corporation
Shinra Corporation has Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is unable to move under Shinra Corporation control.
Mark Smith 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 Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Every time Tony Ferguson attempts to get inside
Shinra Corporation misses with a low kick.
Poorly executed technique. Tony Ferguson looks to counter!
Tony Ferguson has found an opening in the defense of Shinra Corporation, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Shinra Corporation is wobbling!
Shinra Corporation is holding Tony Ferguson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Tony Ferguson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Tony Ferguson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Shinra Corporation doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tony Ferguson embrace and tries to move away...
Tony Ferguson pushes Shinra Corporation forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tony Ferguson pushes Shinra Corporation against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson controls Shinya Aoki in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Shinra Corporation is hurt
Shinya Aoki pushes away Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shinya Aoki
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tony Ferguson is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Shinra Corporation is eating those punches!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson doesn't let Shinra Corporation get in on his legs.
Mark Smith sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Shinra Corporation.
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Round 5
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Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tony Ferguson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shinra Corporation into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation struggles on the ground and tries to break Tony Ferguson's guard...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson doesn't want to free his opponent and Shinra Corporation continues in closed guard
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation struggles on the ground and tries to break Tony Ferguson's guard...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson doesn't want to free his opponent and Shinra Corporation continues in closed guard
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is trying to counter now!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mark Smith 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 Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinra Corporation is holding Tony Ferguson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Stand up! This is what Shinra Corporation's cornermen are shouting. Tony Ferguson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Shinra Corporation's ribs.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation is in closed guard... Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony Ferguson launches a few punches to Shinra Corporation
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Shinra Corporation's Forehead is beginning to swell
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony Ferguson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shinra Corporation breaks the lock showing some skills...
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony Ferguson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shinra Corporation breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony Ferguson tries to better his position on the ground...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Body shots by Tony Ferguson
Solid blows to Shinra Corporation's abdomen.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony Ferguson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shinra Corporation breaks the lock showing some skills...
Shinra Corporation is trying to counter now!
Shinra Corporation is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Tony Ferguson pushes Shinya Aoki down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Shinra Corporation hold his own hand and breaks Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Tony Ferguson.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Shinya Aoki hooks Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tony Ferguson manages to kick Shinra Corporation away and scrambles on top!
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Shinra Corporation
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is in open guard over Shinra Corporation... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shinra Corporation rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mark Smith halts the fight to stand up Tony Ferguson. 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 Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shinra Corporation decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Shinra Corporation moves back and takes a deep breath.
Tony Ferguson tries a hook to the body
and hits Shinra Corporation's ribs hard
Tony Ferguson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Brilliant combination from Tony Ferguson
that forces Shinra Corporation to try and defend better.
Shinra Corporation is holding Tony Ferguson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation tries to escape from closed guard...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Tony Ferguson is on half guard!
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Shinra Corporation
Shinra Corporation is moving on the ground...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to counter Shinra Corporation's moves on the ground.
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Shinra Corporation
Shinra Corporation reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Shinra Corporation
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Shinra Corporation
Tony Ferguson is cooling the fight on the ground
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Shinra Corporation
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Split decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 2/9 (22%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 14/21 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 515,58
Time on the ground 909 s
Statistics: Tony Ferguson
Punches 32/41 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/16 (50%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 1425,63
Time on the ground 897 s
UUUUMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......Damage tho? Don't get me wrong, I dislike Tony. But integrity, no?
Tony Ferguson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Shinya Aoki has fight Tony Ferguson 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Shinya Aoki comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mark Smith.
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Round 1
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Shinra Corporation and Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Shinra Corporation grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson struggles... Shinya Aoki is unable to take him down
0:34 Round 1 and Shinra Corporation is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Shinya Aoki goes with a looping right hand while Tony Ferguson jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Tony Ferguson is measuring Shinra Corporation with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Deep breaths from Tony Ferguson who tries a hammer punch to Shinra Corporation's ribs.
That hit Shinra Corporation who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson sits up and gets an arm around Shinra Corporation's neck!
Shinra Corporation pushes Tony Ferguson back to the ground.
Tony Ferguson gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinra Corporation tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation is in closed guard... Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinra Corporation is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Tony Ferguson pushes Shinya Aoki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony Ferguson tries to better his position on the ground...
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinra Corporation succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation moves on the ground
Shinra Corporation cannot take advantage in the ground
Mark Smith has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinra Corporation is holding Tony Ferguson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki circles around Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation 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 Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mark Smith 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 Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinya Aoki and Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tony Ferguson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tony Ferguson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shinra Corporation into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation is in closed guard... Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson 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
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Tony Ferguson controls the situation despite Shinya Aoki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll on the ground...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mark Smith has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Shinra Corporation is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Shinra Corporation and Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson circle around the center of the cage.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shinra Corporation is holding Tony Ferguson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Shinra Corporation tries to move to full mount!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson won't allow him to take this position easily.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Shinya Aoki work his BJJ game.
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson breaks free.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Shinra Corporation slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Tony Ferguson.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Tony Ferguson
Shinra Corporation catch Tony Ferguson's left arm and tries a kimura
Tony Ferguson holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Shinra Corporation misses a step and Tony Ferguson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tony Ferguson tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Tony Ferguson moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinya Aoki was tooling Tony Ferguson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Tony Ferguson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Shinra Corporation tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shinra Corporation pulls his arm out of danger.
Shinra Corporation is trying to counter now!
Shinra Corporation use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Tony Ferguson holds Shinya Aoki and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation is in closed guard... Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mark Smith 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.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Shinra Corporation's jaw!
Shinra Corporation 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 Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Tony Ferguson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Shinra Corporation blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Shinra Corporation pulls his arm out of danger.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Shinra Corporation blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to move to full guard
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson attempts a triangle from bottom! Shinya Aoki slips out. Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson 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.
Mark Smith halts the fight to stand up Tony Ferguson. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brilliant combination from Tony Ferguson
that forces Shinra Corporation to try and defend better.
Tony Ferguson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Shinra Corporation's chin
Tony Ferguson swings...
hard impact to Shinra Corporation's face!
A right hand from Tony Ferguson
surprises Shinra Corporation!
There is a small laceration on Shinya Aoki's Chin
Shinra Corporation moves backwards and Tony Ferguson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Shinra Corporation studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shinra Corporation is holding Tony Ferguson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to show some ground skills
Tony Ferguson put Shinra Corporation in half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tony Ferguson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shinra Corporation into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinra Corporation succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
As the fight continues it seems that Tony Ferguson is taking the best of the fight.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to close his guard around Shinra Corporation
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation tries to escape from the closed guard
Shinya Aoki any adventage in the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Tony Ferguson's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to move to full guard
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Deep breaths from Tony Ferguson who tries a hammer punch to Shinra Corporation's ribs.
That hit Shinra Corporation who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to close his guard around Shinra Corporation
He succeeds!
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Tony Ferguson's guard...
Tony Ferguson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation is in closed guard... Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Shinra Corporation hold his own hand and breaks Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Tony Ferguson.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Shinra Corporation is holding Tony Ferguson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson Hyper-extended his arm
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson tries to turn in and scramble out. Shinya Aoki timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Tony Ferguson slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Shinra Corporation
Shinra Corporation tries to close his guard around Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
He is not able to do it
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Shinra Corporation
Stand up! This is what Shinra Corporation's cornermen are shouting. Tony Ferguson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Shinra Corporation
Tony Ferguson isolates Shinya Aoki's left arm looking for an armbar...
Shinya Aoki manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Tony Ferguson lost his dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinra Corporation tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Tony Ferguson 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 have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinra Corporation is holding Tony Ferguson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Tony Ferguson chases Shinra Corporation and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Shinra Corporation steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson moves backwards and Shinya Aoki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Tony Ferguson fakes a punch and launches himself over Shinra Corporation!
Nice move by Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson who clinches and pushes Shinra Corporation against the cage
Shinya Aoki pushes away Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shinya Aoki
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinra Corporation gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Tony Ferguson doesn't let Shinya Aoki get in on his legs.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Shinya Aoki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Good movement from Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson goes to the body...
He punishes Shinra Corporation's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Tony Ferguson and Shinra Corporation engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Tony Ferguson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Mark Smith separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Tony Ferguson, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Shinra Corporation studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation moves on the ground
Shinra Corporation cannot take advantage in the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's eyes...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Tony Ferguson is on his feet again.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is standing while Shinra Corporation is on the ground on his back
Shinra Corporation tries to stand up!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson doesn't allow him!
Mark Smith halts the fight to stand up Shinya Aoki. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Shinya Aoki is standing now.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tony Ferguson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shinra Corporation into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson leans and gets Shinya Aoki's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation is in closed guard... Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony Ferguson takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Shinya Aoki shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Shinya Aoki breaks that americana attempt!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson clumsily fails here and it's time for Shinya Aoki to fight back!
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony Ferguson throws a flurry of punches at Shinra Corporation...
Shinra Corporation is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Mark Smith 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 2:05 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Tony Ferguson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson goes to the body...
his punches graze Shinra Corporation's arm.
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Shinya Aoki tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson goes down.
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinya Aoki tries to finish with a leg lock!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is able to break the lock.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation tries to improve position.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson adjusts and closes his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation struggles on the ground and tries to break Tony Ferguson's guard...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson doesn't want to free his opponent and Shinra Corporation continues in closed guard
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinya Aoki looks to posture up and open Tony Ferguson's guard...
Tony Ferguson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation is in closed guard... Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinra Corporation sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Tony Ferguson rolls Shinya Aoki to his stomach and takes his back!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is in rear mount over Shinra Corporation
Shinra Corporation has Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is unable to move under Shinra Corporation control.
Mark Smith 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 Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Shinya Aoki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Every time Tony Ferguson attempts to get inside
Shinra Corporation misses with a low kick.
Poorly executed technique. Tony Ferguson looks to counter!
Tony Ferguson has found an opening in the defense of Shinra Corporation, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Shinra Corporation is wobbling!
Shinra Corporation is holding Tony Ferguson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson shows great balance while pushing away Shinya Aoki
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Tony Ferguson tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Tony Ferguson who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Shinra Corporation doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Tony Ferguson embrace and tries to move away...
Tony Ferguson pushes Shinra Corporation forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tony Ferguson pushes Shinra Corporation against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson controls Shinya Aoki in the clinch and deliver a few uppercuts, nice shots Shinra Corporation is hurt
Shinya Aoki pushes away Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Shinya Aoki
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tony Ferguson is grappling and launching some wild punches...
I don't know how Shinra Corporation is eating those punches!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Shinya Aoki is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson doesn't let Shinra Corporation get in on his legs.
Mark Smith sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Shinra Corporation.
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Round 5
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Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tony Ferguson is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Shinra Corporation into his guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation struggles on the ground and tries to break Tony Ferguson's guard...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson doesn't want to free his opponent and Shinra Corporation continues in closed guard
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation struggles on the ground and tries to break Tony Ferguson's guard...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson doesn't want to free his opponent and Shinra Corporation continues in closed guard
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is trying to counter now!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Shinya Aoki realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mark Smith 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 Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
Shinra Corporation is holding Tony Ferguson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Stand up! This is what Shinra Corporation's cornermen are shouting. Tony Ferguson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Shinra Corporation's ribs.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation is in closed guard... Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Shinya Aoki!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Shinya Aoki is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Shinya Aoki tries to roll to his side and trap Tony Ferguson in his guard...
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony Ferguson launches a few punches to Shinra Corporation
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Shinra Corporation's Forehead is beginning to swell
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony Ferguson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shinra Corporation breaks the lock showing some skills...
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony Ferguson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shinra Corporation breaks the lock showing some skills...
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony Ferguson tries to better his position on the ground...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Body shots by Tony Ferguson
Solid blows to Shinra Corporation's abdomen.
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony Ferguson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Shinra Corporation breaks the lock showing some skills...
Shinra Corporation is trying to counter now!
Shinra Corporation is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Tony Ferguson pushes Shinya Aoki down and prevents his attempts to escape
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Tony Ferguson is in full mount over Shinya Aoki
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Shinya Aoki's arm and tries an armbar!
Shinra Corporation hold his own hand and breaks Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Tony Ferguson.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Shinya Aoki hooks Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Tony Ferguson manages to kick Shinra Corporation away and scrambles on top!
Tony Ferguson is in open guard over Shinra Corporation
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is in open guard over Shinra Corporation... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Shinra Corporation rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Mark Smith halts the fight to stand up Tony Ferguson. 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 Sapporo Dome (Sapporo, Japan) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shinra Corporation decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Shinra Corporation moves back and takes a deep breath.
Tony Ferguson tries a hook to the body
and hits Shinra Corporation's ribs hard
Tony Ferguson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Brilliant combination from Tony Ferguson
that forces Shinra Corporation to try and defend better.
Shinra Corporation is holding Tony Ferguson's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tony Ferguson loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 5 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Tony Ferguson manages to switch to full guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson
Shinra Corporation tries to escape from closed guard...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Shinya Aoki! He is reversed and nor Tony Ferguson is on half guard!
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Shinra Corporation
Shinra Corporation is moving on the ground...
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson tries to counter Shinra Corporation's moves on the ground.
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Shinra Corporation
Shinra Corporation reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Shinra Corporation
Shinya Aoki attempts to move to full guard
Tony Ferguson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Shinra Corporation
Tony Ferguson is cooling the fight on the ground
Tony Ferguson is in half guard over Shinra Corporation
Tony "What's a Cucuy?" Ferguson is taking this opportunity to rest.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Split decision
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 2/9 (22%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 14/21 (67%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 515,58
Time on the ground 909 s
Statistics: Tony Ferguson
Punches 32/41 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/16 (50%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 1425,63
Time on the ground 897 s
UUUUMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......Damage tho? Don't get me wrong, I dislike Tony. But integrity, no?
