PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Fuller Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Fuller Jnr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aldo
vs
Fuller Jnr

180 cm
24
153 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

180 cm
21
155 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Fuller Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller Jnr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aldo dives in and grabs Fuller Jnr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fuller Jnr pushes down on Aldo's head and hops out.
Fuller Jnr throws a lazy right hand but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Fuller Jnr pushes Aldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuller Jnr stalling in the clinch.
Aldo is working for takedown but Fuller Jnr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fuller Jnr presses Aldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fuller Jnr prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fuller Jnr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aldo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fuller Jnr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fuller Jnr scores with a hook to the body.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Fuller Jnr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fuller Jnr slowing the pace effectively.
Fuller Jnr is leaning against Aldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fuller Jnr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fuller Jnr lands an elbow inside that Aldo shrugs off.
Fuller Jnr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aldo up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Fuller Jnr.
Aldo takes a shot to the head.
Fuller Jnr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Aldo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fuller Jnr is leaning against Aldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fuller Jnr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller Jnr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fuller Jnr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fuller Jnr lands a shoulder strike.
Aldo fails to pull guard.
Fuller Jnr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aldo.
Fuller Jnr cracks Aldo with a nice body shot.
Fuller Jnr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fuller Jnr just leaning against Aldo, taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuller Jnr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fuller Jnr stalling.
Fuller Jnr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fuller Jnr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fuller Jnr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldos head.
Aldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fuller Jnr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuller Jnr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aldo being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fuller Jnr - that landed with a thud.
Fuller Jnr digs a right hand into Aldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aldo's gas tank.
Fuller Jnr digs a right hand into Aldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aldo's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fuller Jnr.
A shot in the inside from Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr lands a nice uppercut.
Fuller Jnr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuller Jnr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fuller Jnr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice left hand lands by Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aldo's defenses.
Fuller Jnr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fuller Jnr lands a knee to the body.
Fuller Jnr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aldo tries to score a body lock takedown but Fuller Jnr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fuller Jnr scores with a hook to the body.
Fuller Jnr pushes Aldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuller Jnr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fuller Jnr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Fuller Jnr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Fuller Jnr.
A right handed body shot lands from Fuller Jnr.
Aldo takes a shot to the head.
Fuller Jnr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aldo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fuller Jnr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Fuller Jnr.
Aldo looking for a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fuller Jnr.
A short body shot lands from Fuller Jnr as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller Jnr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Fuller Jnr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aldo being controlled against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fuller Jnr lands with a short shot to the head.
Fuller Jnr scores with a hook to the body.
Fuller Jnr pushes Aldo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fuller Jnr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fuller Jnr lands a left hand.
Fuller Jnr is pushing Aldo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hook to the body lands for Fuller Jnr.
Good body shot from Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fuller Jnr stalls.
A hook to the body from Fuller Jnr.
A right handed body shot lands from Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr is pushing Aldo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller Jnr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fuller Jnr lands an uppercut.
Fuller Jnr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fuller Jnr lands with a light punch inside.
Aldo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fuller Jnr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fuller Jnr taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr lands an uppercut.
Fuller Jnr lands a right hand.
Fuller Jnr is struggling to control the position.
Fuller Jnr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldos head.
Aldo takes a shot to the head.

Aldo has picked Fuller Jnr up - he's going for a ride! Aldo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fuller Jnr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aldo.

Fuller Jnr is defending against the submission attempts here by Aldo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fuller Jnr is positioning himself well to prevent Aldo advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Fuller Jnr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Aldo walks into a stiff left hand from Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr misses with an uppercut. Aldo saw that one coming.
Aldo throws an overhand right that lands on Fuller Jnr's shoulder, as Fuller Jnr tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt.
Fuller Jnr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fuller Jnr blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Fuller Jnr moves out of range.
Mac Fuller Jnr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuller Jnr throws a looping overhand right but Aldo ducks down to avoid it.
Aldo keeps the fight on the outside.

Fuller Jnr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fuller Jnr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aldo looking for a takedown.
Fuller Jnr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuller Jnr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fuller Jnr prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuller Jnr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aldo can't get the takedown.
Fuller Jnr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fuller Jnr.
A body shot lands from Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr has Aldo pushed against the cage.
Mac Fuller Jnr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fuller Jnr lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Fuller Jnr - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fuller Jnr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller Jnr lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Fuller Jnr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fuller Jnr lands a hook that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Fuller Jnr slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Fuller Jnr.
A body shot lands from Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Fuller Jnr gets through Aldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fuller Jnr lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aldo takes a shot to the head.
Fuller Jnr stalling.
Fuller Jnr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Fuller Jnr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fuller Jnr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Fuller Jnr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fuller Jnr lands with a left to the head.
Fuller Jnr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fuller Jnr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fuller Jnr lands a right hand.
Fuller Jnr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
A short body shot lands from Fuller Jnr as the two fighters clinch.
Aldo being controlled against the cage.
Fuller Jnr lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller Jnr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fuller Jnr pushes Aldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Fuller Jnr - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr cracks Aldo with a nice body shot.
Fuller Jnr leaning against his opponent.
Fuller Jnr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short body shot lands from Fuller Jnr as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuller Jnr.
Aldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fuller Jnr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aldo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fuller Jnr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fuller Jnr lands a left hand.
Aldo jumps guard but Fuller Jnr stands there with Aldo around his waist. Aldo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr lands a body shot.
Fuller Jnr lands with a short shot to the head.
Fuller Jnr lands a nice knee to the body.
Aldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fuller Jnr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aldo as Fuller Jnr tries to tie him up.
Aldo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fuller Jnr is working Aldo over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo wants a takedown.
Fuller Jnr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fuller Jnr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aldo is working for takedown but Fuller Jnr is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aldo up against the cage.
Aldo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fuller Jnr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fuller Jnr misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller Jnr tries to clinch up but Aldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Fuller Jnr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Fuller Jnr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fuller Jnr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aldo.
Fuller Jnr scores with a hook.
Aldo slips a straight right by Fuller Jnr.
Aldo throws a head kick but Fuller Jnr moves out of range.
Fuller Jnr lands a jab to Aldo's midsection.
Aldo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fuller Jnr with a jab.
Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller Jnr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Aldo is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fuller Jnr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oh Aldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuller Jnr misses with a double jab
and Aldo counters with a left and a right that stings Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo seems to have got his legs back now.

Fuller Jnr has Aldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuller Jnr scores with a hook to the body.
Fuller Jnr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fuller Jnr has Aldo pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Fuller Jnr's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Aldo goes for a takedown attempt but Fuller Jnr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller Jnr lands a nice looking body shot.
Aldo throws a combination that misses
and Fuller Jnr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fuller Jnr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mac Fuller Jnr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuller Jnr.
Fuller Jnr moves in looking to clinch but Aldo pushes him off.
Fuller Jnr tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller Jnr is looking to clinch but Aldo is avoiding it.
Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Antonio Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fuller Jnr as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fuller Jnr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fuller Jnr counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Fuller Jnr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Fuller Jnr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Antonio Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuller Jnr prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Fuller Jnr as the two fighters clinch.
Fuller Jnr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Fuller Jnr.
Aldo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fuller Jnr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fuller Jnr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Aldo goes for a takedown attempt but Fuller Jnr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Fuller Jnr pushes Aldo up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Fuller Jnr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fuller Jnr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 24:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Fuller Jnr!