PBP Commentary

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

Aldo
vs
Slice

180 cm
22
154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 1 - 1 - 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bimbo Slice !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slice shoots in and bounces Aldo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Aldo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Aldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aldo wants to stand but Slice is controlling the position.
Slice wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice is pushing down on Aldo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aldo is fighting to maintain full guard but Slice has managed to sneak the leg through.
Slice moves into full mount! Aldo won't be happy about that!
Slice looking to control but Aldo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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

Slice is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Aldo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Aldo!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aldo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slice is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aldo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slice 's guard.

Aldo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slice is just riding it out for now. Aldo eventually gives up the hold.
Slice wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slice is trying to maintain the position but Aldo is very close to passing his half guard.
Slice gets back to full guard.
Slice has a closed guard, preventing Aldo from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slice looking for a sweep. Not yet Slice , not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Aldo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Slice misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo tries a low kick but Slice avoids it.
Aldo thuds a left hand into Slice 's body.
Slice closes the distance and clinches up with Aldo, looking for a takedown. Slice pushes Aldo against the cage but Aldo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aldo lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Slice .
Nice shot lands for Aldo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo is looking to chop away at Slice 's legs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Aldo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aldo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slice 's head.
Aldo throws a front kick that sends Slice stumbling back into the cage.
Slice blocks a low kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Good work by Slice as he checks the leg kick.
Antonio Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but Slice moves his leg out of the way.
Antonio Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but Slice moves his leg out of the way.
Slice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
A leg kick checked by Slice .
Slice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aldo pinned against the cage. Aldo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Antonio Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bimbo Slice .
Aldo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldo swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice takedown defense from Aldo. No joy for Slice on that attempt.
Slice blocks a head kick by Aldo.
Slice shoots in and drives through. Aldo sprawls well.
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo thuds a left hand into Slice 's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Aldo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Slice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldo swivels and escapes.
Nice uppercut there from Aldo.
Nice uppercut lands for Aldo. That snapped Slice 's head back.
Slice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A left lands for Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Antonio Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bimbo Slice .
Slice fails with a takedown attempt.
Aldo scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slice keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aldo is looking to chop away at Slice 's legs.

Slice gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldo manages to get back to half guard.
Aldo keeping control of the position.
Slice is stalling here. Aldo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Slice seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aldo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Slice manages to get to full guard.
Aldo passes Slice 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Antonio Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aldo slips a nice elbow through Slice 's hands, connecting with Slice 's forehead.
Aldo prevents Slice from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slice manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aldo is one step ahead there.
Bimbo Slice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Slice throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aldo escapes and throws Slice 's legs to the side, diving into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aldo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Aldo!