Post by The Sandman on Aug 13, 2021 19:17:01 GMT -5
Maynard enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Shinya Aoki shifts back and forth nervously.
Gray Maynard looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Shinya Aoki comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Gray Maynard comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Shinya Aoki and Gray Maynard touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard leans forwards and tries to grapple with Aoki
Maynard shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki circles out and slips free of Gray Maynard's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Gray Maynard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Maynard is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Aoki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Aoki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Maynard
Aoki tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Aoki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gray Maynard.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard 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 Maynard
Maynard has Aoki controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Aoki is unable to move under Maynard control.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Maynard
Shinya Aoki tries a kimura
Maynard breaks the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki is cooling the fight 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.
Aoki steps backwards away from Gray Maynard. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Gray Maynard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Aoki is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maynard misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki breaks the closed guard of Gray Maynard and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Aoki catch Gray Maynard's left arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Maynard's eyes...
Maynard struggles to free himself
Maynard struggles to free himself
Gray Maynard holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Gray Maynard shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
That Americana looks tight...
Gray Maynard breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Gray Maynard. 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Shinya Aoki swings and Maynard has to retreat
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gray Maynard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Aoki doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Maynard and Aoki circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gray Maynard's punches
Maynard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aoki.
Maynard's Nose is beginning to swell
Maynard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aoki sprawls and remains on his feet.
Low kick by Gray Maynard to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Some counter punches against Gray Maynard
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Aoki and Maynard circle around the center of the cage.
Maynard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aoki struggles... Gray Maynard is unable to take him down
Gray Maynard is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gray Maynard fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Aoki moves backwards and Gray Maynard is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Aoki and Maynard circle around the center of the cage.
Maynard pushes Shinya Aoki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Aoki is holding Gray Maynard's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes Gray Maynard down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Gray Maynard shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Gray Maynard breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Gray Maynard efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Gray Maynard attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maynard is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Shinya Aoki has seen better days.
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Gray Maynard can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Gray Maynard's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Aoki.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Aoki is holding Gray Maynard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Maynard breaks free.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to turn in and scramble out. Shinya Aoki timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Gray Maynard slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Aoki misses a step and Gray Maynard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maynard tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki isolates Gray Maynard's left arm looking for an armbar...
Gray Maynard manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Maynard tries to move to full mount
Maynard's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Good movement from Maynard
who is bobbing and weaving.
Shinya Aoki jabs at Maynard
hitting his chest.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maynard is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Gray Maynard closed his guard around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Aoki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gray Maynard.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Aoki catch Gray Maynard's left arm and tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
That kimura looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Maynard's eyes...
That kimura from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Aoki secures the lock while Gray Maynard refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (kimura) at 2:57 Round 3
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 9/10 (90%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 453 s
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 453 s
AOki didn't do that much wearing and tearing down here. Just kinda kept going for 'em until he got 'em. (in a submission...)
Shinya Aoki shifts back and forth nervously.
Gray Maynard looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Shinya Aoki comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Gray Maynard comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Shinya Aoki and Gray Maynard touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard leans forwards and tries to grapple with Aoki
Maynard shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Shinya Aoki tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aoki circles out and slips free of Gray Maynard's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Gray Maynard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Maynard is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Aoki tries to escape from the closed guard
Aoki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Aoki moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Maynard
Aoki tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Aoki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gray Maynard.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard 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 Maynard
Maynard has Aoki controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Aoki is unable to move under Maynard control.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Aoki tries to escape from closed guard...
Aoki struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Maynard
Shinya Aoki tries a kimura
Maynard breaks the lock.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki is cooling the fight 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.
Aoki steps backwards away from Gray Maynard. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Shinya Aoki attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki catches Gray Maynard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Aoki is in closed guard... Maynard tries to roll on the ground!
Shinya Aoki uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Maynard misses a step and Shinya Aoki sees an opportunity to counter him!
Shinya Aoki tries to better his position on the ground...
Aoki breaks the closed guard of Gray Maynard and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Aoki catch Gray Maynard's left arm and tries a kimura
You can see the pain reflected in Maynard's eyes...
Maynard struggles to free himself
Maynard struggles to free himself
Gray Maynard holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Gray Maynard shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
That Americana looks tight...
Gray Maynard breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Gray Maynard. 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Shinya Aoki swings and Maynard has to retreat
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Shinya Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gray Maynard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aoki into his guard.
Shinya Aoki is in closed guard over Maynard
Aoki doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Shinya Aoki has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Maynard and Aoki circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Aoki looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gray Maynard's punches
Maynard is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aoki.
Maynard's Nose is beginning to swell
Maynard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aoki sprawls and remains on his feet.
Low kick by Gray Maynard to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Some counter punches against Gray Maynard
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Aoki and Maynard circle around the center of the cage.
Maynard grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aoki struggles... Gray Maynard is unable to take him down
Gray Maynard is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gray Maynard fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Aoki moves backwards and Gray Maynard is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Aoki and Maynard circle around the center of the cage.
Maynard pushes Shinya Aoki and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Aoki is holding Gray Maynard's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki looks to mount Gray Maynard...
Shinya Aoki slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Shinya Aoki pushes Gray Maynard down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Shinya Aoki looks to counter!
Shinya Aoki takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Gray Maynard shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Gray Maynard breaks that americana attempt!
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Aoki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Shinya Aoki controls the situation despite Gray Maynard efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Gray Maynard attempts a sweep single...
Shinya Aoki was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maynard is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Maynard tries to close his guard around Aoki
He is not able to do it
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Shinya Aoki has seen better days.
Shinya Aoki tries to pass to half guard...
Gray Maynard can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aoki looks to work from half guard.
Shinya Aoki is in half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gray Maynard gets sloppy and Shinya Aoki tries to take advantage...
Shinya Aoki tries to pass Gray Maynard's guard...
Shinya Aoki manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to show some ground skills
Aoki uses his strength to keep Aoki at a disadvantage
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Aoki.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Aoki is holding Gray Maynard's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gray Maynard loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki goes for an americana!
Maynard breaks free.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Shinya Aoki in his guard.
Shinya Aoki keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to turn in and scramble out. Shinya Aoki timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Gray Maynard slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Aoki misses a step and Gray Maynard sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maynard tries to stand up!
Aoki doesn't allow him!
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki isolates Gray Maynard's left arm looking for an armbar...
Gray Maynard manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Shinya Aoki lost his dominant position.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Aoki
Maynard tries to move to full mount
Maynard's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
John McCarthy 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Good movement from Maynard
who is bobbing and weaving.
Shinya Aoki jabs at Maynard
hitting his chest.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Shinya Aoki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maynard is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Shinya Aoki is in open guard over Maynard
Aoki tries to jump to side mount.
Gray Maynard closed his guard around Shinya Aoki.
Shinya Aoki is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Shinya Aoki looks to pass to mount...
Aoki slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gray Maynard.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shinya Aoki doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard tries to roll to his side and trap Shinya Aoki in his guard...
Shinya Aoki keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Shinya Aoki is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Aoki catch Gray Maynard's left arm and tries a kimura
Punishing hold!
That kimura looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Maynard's eyes...
That kimura from Shinya Aoki appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Aoki secures the lock while Gray Maynard refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Shinya Aoki by Submission (kimura) at 2:57 Round 3
Statistics: Shinya Aoki
Punches 9/10 (90%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 453 s
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 3/7 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 453 s
AOki didn't do that much wearing and tearing down here. Just kinda kept going for 'em until he got 'em. (in a submission...)
