PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Rzasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Aldo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tomasz Rzasa's chin.

Aldo
vs
Rzasa

185 cm
25
156 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

155 cm
19
152 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomasz Rzasa!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo cracks Rzasa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aldo scores with a body shot.

Rzasa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aldo sprawls well initially but Rzasa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Aldo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rzasa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Aldo lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rzasa gets a double leg takedown into Aldo's guard.
Rzasa wants to pass the guard but Aldo is keeping the position.
Rzasa is standing up over Aldo. Aldo looks to escape but Rzasa dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldo is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rzasa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rzasa prevents Aldo from escaping the position.
Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rzasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aldo keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aldo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Aldo is looking to get back to his feet here but Rzasa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Aldo's back.
Rzasa is punishing Aldo with some ground and pound.
Rzasa misses with punches from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Aldo prevents Rzasa from getting a body triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo wants to get back to his feet.
Rzasa controlling the position well here. Aldo rolled but Rzasa kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Aldo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Aldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rzasa on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Rzasa has got one arm under Aldo's chin. This could be trouble... Aldo trying to control the other hand but Rzasa gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Aldo has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tomasz Rzasa!