PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Springs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aldo
vs
Springs

184 cm
31
168 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

180 cm
28
169 lbs
14 - 14 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Aldo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nate Springs!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo lands with a slapping head kick.
Aldo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aldo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aldo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Springs defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand.
Aldo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Springs has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Springs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aldo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Springs lands a jab to Aldo 's midsection.
Good exchange - Springs coming out on top.
Springs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Springs takes a swing at Aldo 's ribcage but misses.
Aldo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A combination from Aldo does no damage.
Aldo thuds his shin into the meat of Springs's side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloppy strikes from Aldo . Those never looked like landing.
Springs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Springs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aldo is trying to defend but Springs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Springs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Springs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aldo is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs wants to pass the guard but Aldo is defending well.
Springs controlling the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nate Springs was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Springs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs looks to throw the jab but Aldo is out of range.

Springs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aldo on his heels. He'll look to pass Aldo 's guard now, I'm sure.
Springs wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
Springs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nate Springs was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Springs digs a good body shot into Aldo 's ribs.
Springs swinging wildly here.
Aldo throws a combination that misses
and Springs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Springs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aldo delivers a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs connects with the punch.
Aldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aldo walks into a left hand.
Springs is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aldo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Aldo .
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!
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Springs circles away quickly and effectively.
Springs fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Springs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aldo can pounce on him.
Springs moves away from the strike by Aldo .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Springs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Springs blocks a head kick by Aldo .
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Springs dominated that round.
That's time! Aldo 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Aldo misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Aldo does no damage.
Springs swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Springs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Springs lands with an overhand left.
Springs avoids the head kick by Aldo .
Nice shot lands for Springs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Springs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aldo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aldo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aldo .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Springs scores with a shot to the body.
Springs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs avoids a kick to the body.
Springs scores with a shot to the body.

Springs clinches.
Springs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Springs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aldo has Springs pressed against the cage, preventing Springs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Springs.
Springs can't break the clinch.

Springs breaks from the clinch.
Aldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Springs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aldo walks into a left hand.
Springs looks to land a combination. Aldo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Springs scores with a jab. Aldo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aldo misses with a hook.
Nate Springs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Springs.
Springs's corner calls for a 1-2. Springs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aldo drops his hands momentarily and Springs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Springs avoids a kick to the body.
Springs lands a nice shot that snaps Aldo 's head back.
Springs moves out of range of the body kick from Aldo .
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Springs.
Aldo misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo throws a right hand that misses
and Springs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Springs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Springs looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Springs lands an overhand right.
Aldo throws a wild body kick that Springs sees coming a mile off.
Aldo throws a sloppy body shot
and Springs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Aldo throws a wild body kick that Springs sees coming a mile off.
Springs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Springs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aldo throws a good cross that connects.
Springs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aldo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo . Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Springs checks a leg kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Springs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice shot by Springs.
Springs avoids the head kick by Aldo .
Springs throws a jab when Aldo was well out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aldo .
Aldo misses the jab.
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters circling a little - Aldo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Springs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aldo . Aldo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Springs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A good leg kick by Aldo .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Springs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Springs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Springs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aldo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Springs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Springs stands and throws Aldo 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Springs taking a breather here.
Springs tries to move to full mount but Aldo actually manages to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Springs is looking to take a break and control but Aldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Springs is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Springs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nate Springs was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Springs moves forwards but Aldo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Springs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Springs blocks a head kick by Aldo .
Aldo throws a series of punches but Springs moves out of range.
Springs throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Springs throws out a loose jab but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Springs misses.
Nate Springs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs cracks Aldo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Springs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aldo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Springs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aldo throws an off balance right hand

and Springs counters with a single leg into guard. Aldo didn't expect that.
Springs wants to pass the guard but Aldo is keeping the position.
Springs sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nate Springs hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Aldo misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo keeps Springs at a distance using the push kick.
Jose Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab by Springs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Springs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Springs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Springs!