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Event: PFC 79 Ortega vs Yamaguchi     
Date:   Dec 15, 2018
#R1#
Ubunthur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Aldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ubunthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aldo.
Ubunthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Aldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ubunthur! But no joy.
Aldo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ubunthur's hands.
Ubunthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
A big right from Ubunthur misses.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ubunthur.
Ubunthur misses with an uppercut.
Ubunthur tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo scores with a shot to the body.
Ubunthur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ubunthur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ubunthur throws a leg kick
and Aldo counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ubunthur throws a jab when Aldo was well out of range.#T1#
Ubunthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ubunthur is looking to score with low kicks.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Ubunthur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ubunthur blocks a head kick by Aldo.
Ubunthur looks to land a right hand but Aldo moved out of range.
Ubunthur lands with a kick to the temple. Aldo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Aldo misses.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Ubunthur.
Ubunthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aldo.
Ubunthur is looking to chop away at Aldo's legs.
A slow jab from Aldo misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Ubunthur misses the target.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Ubunthur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ubunthur blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Aldo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Aldo.
Aldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ubunthur.
Aldo looks to throw the jab but Ubunthur is out of range.
Aldo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ubunthur tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo misses with the combination.
Ubunthur looks to throw the jab but Aldo is out of range.
Ubunthur throws a leg kick
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ubunthur manages to avoid it.
Ubunthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Ubunthur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ubunthur tries to bum rush Aldo with a series of wild strikes but Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ubunthur lands a nice shot to the body.
Aldo slips under a jab.
Ubunthur tries a low kick but Aldo avoids it.#T3#
Ubunthur gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ubunthur lands a jab to Aldo's midsection.
Ubunthur misses with a kick to the body.
Ubunthur doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.
Ubunthur throws a right hand that misses
and Ubunthur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Aldo.
Aldo throws a jab when Ubunthur was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ubunthur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ubunthur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aldo's hands.
Ubunthur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ubunthur.
Aldo throws a hook but Ubunthur blocks it.
Aldo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ubunthur.
Ubunthur throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Aldo moves out of range of the body kick from Ubunthur.
Aldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Aldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Aldo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ubunthur takes one to the chin there.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Ubunthur moves out of range easily.
Ubunthur throws a lazy right hand but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ubunthur lands a front kick.
Aldo misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Ubunthur moves into the clinch.
Aldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Aldo prevents a body shot from Ubunthur.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ubunthur throws an elbow but misses.
Ubunthur working aggressively here.
Ubunthur pushes off an throws an elbow but Aldo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ubunthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ubunthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Ubunthur has double underhooks.
A short right from Ubunthur on the inside.
Ubunthur trying to land knees to the body.
Ubunthur throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kemal Ubunthur will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Aldo misses
and Ubunthur counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Aldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ubunthur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ubunthur.
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Aldo - just one landing.
Ubunthur blocks a jab.
Ubunthur stuns Aldo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ubunthur tries to clinch up.
Ubunthur throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
A slow jab from Aldo misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo connects with a body shot.
Aldo throws a big shot that misses.
Ubunthur avoids the head kick by Aldo.
Ubunthur throws a counter combo.
Aldo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ubunthur throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Ubunthur wants to slow Aldo down by chopping away at his legs.
Ubunthur misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.
Ubunthur catches Aldo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Ubunthur moves out of range easily.
Aldo throws a good cross that connects.
Ubunthur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Aldo misses.
A little jabbing left from Ubunthur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ubunthur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ubunthur misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Ubunthur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ubunthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ubunthur lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ubunthur misses with a straight left.
Ubunthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Aldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ubunthur.
Ubunthur throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
Ubunthur throws the left hand but Aldo avoids the punch easily.
Ubunthur connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Aldo. That's going to slow Ubunthur down.
Ubunthur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Ubunthur sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Ubunthur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Ubunthur moves into the clinch successfully.
Aldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ubunthur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ubunthur.
Aldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ubunthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo misses with the head strike.
Aldo misses with the head strike. #T3#
Ubunthur tries to land knees in the clinch but Aldo avoids the damage to the body.
Aldo tries a body shot but Ubunthur blocks it.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ubunthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ubunthur throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldo.
Ubunthur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ubunthur misses with some punches.
Kemal Ubunthur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Aldo.
Aldo gets through Ubunthur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ubunthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aldo.
Kemal Ubunthur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Ubunthur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ubunthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aldo.
Ubunthur tries a quick counter leg kick but Aldo is wise to it.
Aldo lands a jab.#T4#
Ubunthur connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ubunthur scores with a hook.
Ubunthur missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ubunthur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Ubunthur is looking to score with low kicks.
Ubunthur lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aldo avoids the body shot from Ubunthur.
Ubunthur throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ubunthur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aldo.
Ubunthur tries a head kick but it misses.
Ubunthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aldo.
Aldo checks a leg kick.
Ubunthur slips a jab from Aldo.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Ubunthur moves out of range easily.
Ubunthur lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kemal Ubunthur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Aldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Aldo lands with a shot to the body.
Ubunthur tries to score with a low kick but Aldo moves his leg out of the way.
Aldo throws a hook but Ubunthur blocks it.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldo throws out a leg kick but Ubunthur moves out of range and Aldo only half commits.
Aldo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ubunthur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ubunthur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aldo finds it's way round the side to connect with Ubunthur's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ubunthur stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ubunthur missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ubunthur throws a wild body kick that Aldo sees coming a mile off.
Ubunthur misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely. #T1#
No joy there for Aldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aldo misses the jab.
Aldo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ubunthur.
Ubunthur lands with a right hand.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Ubunthur.
Aldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but Ubunthur moves his leg out of the way.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donk. Aldo catches Ubunthur right on the button with a cross.
Aldo throws a looping overhand right but Ubunthur ducks down to avoid it.
Ubunthur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ubunthur tries a low kick but Aldo avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Aldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ubunthur misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.
Aldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ubunthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aldo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ubunthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aldo throws out the jab.
Aldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ubunthur throws a head kick that misses
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ubunthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aldo throws out the jab.
Ubunthur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ubunthur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aldo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Ubunthur.
Ubunthur lands with a slapping head kick.
A big right from Aldo misses.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
Aldo loads up on a big right hand but Ubunthur slips the punch.
Aldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Ubunthur connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ubunthur wants to clinch.
Aldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ubunthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Aldo.
Ubunthur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aldo in his tracks.
Ubunthur checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ubunthur jabs Aldo right on the nose. Aldo blinks but takes it well.
Aldo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ubunthur. That one must have hurt.
A jab lands there for Ubunthur.
A combination from Ubunthur does no damage.
Ubunthur uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Ubunthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
The crowd cheers as Aldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ubunthur doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Ubunthur scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aldo throws a low kick but Ubunthur avoids it.
Aldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ubunthur is out of range and Aldo settles back down.
Aldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ubunthur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.
Ubunthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ubunthur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ubunthur!
Ubunthur throws a sloppy head kick
letting Aldo counter with a right hand.
Ubunthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Ubunthur misses its intended target.
Ubunthur throws a front kick aimed at Aldo's knee but Aldo avoids it well.
Ubunthur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aldo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anderson Aldo.
Well Ubunthur 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kemal Ubunthur!

 

Event: PFC 74 Sullivan vs Payne     
Date:   Nov 17, 2018
#R1#
Ubunthur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ubunthur.
Aldo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ubunthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aldo.
Aldo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aldo moves away from the strike by Ubunthur.
Aldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ubunthur manages to avoid it.
Aldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo thumps Ubunthur with a low kick.
Ubunthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Aldo blocks the leg kick.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ubunthur scores with a jab. Aldo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ubunthur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aldo takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ubunthur.
Ubunthur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aldo blocks a jab.#T1#
Ubunthur misses with a kick to the body.
Aldo throws a big shot that misses.
Ubunthur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aldo throws a hook but Ubunthur avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ubunthur! But no joy.
Aldo walks into a stiff left hand from Ubunthur.
Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aldo misses the shot to the body.
Ubunthur cracks Aldo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ubunthur.
Ubunthur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aldo.
Ubunthur ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.
A big left from Aldo misses.
Ubunthur has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ubunthur takes one on the button.
Ubunthur lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Aldo misses. #T2#
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ubunthur throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Ubunthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aldo.
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ubunthur.
Aldo misses with a straight left.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo lands a slapping body shot.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ubunthur moves away.
Ubunthur wants to counter with a clinch but Aldo pushes him away.
Aldo throws the left hand but Ubunthur avoids the punch easily.
Ubunthur lands with a nice combination. Aldo backs away looking to recover.
Aldo misses the shot to the body.
Aldo defending well as Ubunthur loads up on a big left hand.
Ubunthur blocks a head kick by Aldo.
Aldo throws a big shot that misses.
Ubunthur misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Ubunthur lands with an overhand left.
Aldo moves out of range of the body kick from Ubunthur.
Ubunthur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aldo in his tracks.
Aldo missing with a left hand there. Ubunthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aldo wants to slow Ubunthur down by chopping away at his legs.
Ubunthur is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Aldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ubunthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ubunthur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aldo's head backwards.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ubunthur darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aldo jabs Ubunthur right on the nose. Ubunthur blinks but takes it well.
Ubunthur takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ubunthur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ubunthur misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Aldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Aldo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo tests Ubunthur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aldo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ubunthur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Aldo tries a low kick but Ubunthur avoids it.
Ubunthur lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ubunthur.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ubunthur! But no joy.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo blocks a jab.
Ubunthur 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 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ubunthur momentarily.
Aldo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aldo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ubunthur's head backwards.
Ubunthur checks a low kick from Aldo.
Ubunthur lands a nice shot that snaps Aldo's head back.
A big right from Aldo misses.
Aldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ubunthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Aldo.
Aldo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ubunthur shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ubunthur misses with a body kick.
Ubunthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aldo clobbers Ubunthur with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Ubunthur.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kemal Ubunthur will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ubunthur misses with an uppercut.
Ubunthur throws a jab when Aldo was well out of range.
Ubunthur lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aldo defending well as Ubunthur loads up on a big left hand.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Aldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ubunthur wants to clinch up but Aldo keeps it at a distance.
Ubunthur throws a low kick but Aldo avoids it.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ubunthur.
Aldo lands with a slapping head kick.
Ubunthur throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubunthur takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aldo scores with a shot to the body.
Ubunthur throws a lazy right hand but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ubunthur throws a head kick that misses.
Ubunthur swings widly with a right hand
and Aldo counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Aldo blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Ubunthur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aldo doesn't seem phased though.
Ubunthur on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aldo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ubunthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aldo.
Aldo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aldo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ubunthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Aldo.
Aldo lands a jab to the head.
Aldo lands with a good body shot.
Nice cross by Ubunthur.
Good work by Aldo as he checks the leg kick.
Aldo lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo throws a low kick but Ubunthur moves out of range easily.
Ubunthur defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Aldo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ubunthur slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a looping left.
Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ubunthur.
Anderson Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldo throws the left hand but Ubunthur avoids the punch easily.
Ubunthur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ubunthur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aldo.
Aldo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good leg kick by Ubunthur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aldo misses with a hook. Ubunthur ducked under it nicely.
Ubunthur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo misses with a straight left.
Ubunthur loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.
Aldo scores with a spinning back kick!
Aldo slips under a jab.
Ubunthur connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aldo. Aldo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Aldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Aldo coming out on top.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ubunthur throws out the jab.
Ubunthur works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aldo throws a looping overhand right but Ubunthur ducks down to avoid it.
Ubunthur throws a push kick but Aldo slaps the foot to one side.
Ubunthur slips under a jab.
Ubunthur moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ubunthur throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo throwing a counter right hand but Ubunthur manages to avoid it.
Ubunthur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ubunthur.
Ubunthur misses with a leg kick.
Aldo misses the jab.#T4#
Ubunthur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ubunthur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ubunthur takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aldo misses with an uppercut. Ubunthur saw that one coming.
Aldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
letting Ubunthur counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ubunthur checks a leg kick.
And Ubunthur responds with a good body kick, but Aldo manages to step out the way in time.
Ubunthur on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ubunthur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo is looking to counter punch.
Ubunthur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aldo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ubunthur keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ubunthur is looking to score with low kicks.
Ubunthur throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab by Aldo.
Aldo connects with a looping right hand.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ubunthur is just out of range.
Ubunthur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aldo in his tracks.
Aldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aldo looks to land a left hand but Ubunthur moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Ubunthur.
Aldo connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubunthur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aldo in his tracks.
Aldo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ubunthur moves away from the strike by Aldo.
Aldo checks a low kick from Ubunthur.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ubunthur checks a leg kick. #T1#
Aldo throws a leg kick which misses Ubunthur's front leg but catches the back leg as Ubunthur tries to avoid it.
Aldo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Aldo misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Aldo misses its intended target.
Aldo takes a kick to the side of the head.
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.
A swing and a miss from Aldo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ubunthur! But no joy.
Aldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ubunthur looks to land a left hand but Aldo moved out of range nicely.
Ubunthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ubunthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ubunthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aldo.
Ubunthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Ubunthur is looking for the big counter here.
Ubunthur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Ubunthur slips under a jab.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ubunthur looks for the body kick but Aldo saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ubunthur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ubunthur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aldo misses with a left hand
and Ubunthur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ubunthur misses with a hook.
Ubunthur lands a jab to the nose.
Aldo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aldo misses the jab.
Aldo avoids the head kick by Ubunthur.
Ubunthur moves away from the strike by Aldo.
Ubunthur misses with a looping right.
Ubunthur swinging wildly here. #T3#
Ubunthur throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Aldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Aldo throws out a leg kick but Ubunthur moves out of range and Aldo only half commits.
Aldo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ubunthur under the eye.
Aldo blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Aldo misses.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Ubunthur.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ubunthur blocks a jab.
Ubunthur looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Aldo throws a nice looking combination but Ubunthur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ubunthur throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo connects with a high kick.
Ubunthur tried to score with a low kick but Aldo checks it.#T4#
Aldo avoids the head kick by Ubunthur.
Aldo slips under a jab.
Ubunthur lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ubunthur.
Ubunthur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aldo is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo scores with a jab to the head.
Aldo throws a leg kick
and Ubunthur counters with a left and a right that stings Aldo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ubunthur!
Aldo throws a head kick but Ubunthur moves out of range.
Ubunthur throws a shot from downtown. Aldo moves away and avoids it.
Aldo lands a head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Aldo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ubunthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ubunthur throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kemal Ubunthur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ubunthur has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: PFC 68 Karimov vs Pate     
Date:   Oct 13, 2018
#R1#
Ho cracks Aldo with an open hand slap.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Ho moves out of range easily.
Aldo works Ho 's body with a nice hook.
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho .
Ho throws a lazy right hand but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aldo throws a body punch but Ho moves out of range.
Aldo misses with a straight left.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
Ho is looking to clinch.
Aldo throws a wild body kick that Ho sees coming a mile off.
Ho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Ho misses its intended target.
Aldo throws a low kick, looking for Ho 's leg but Ho calmly moves out of range.
Ho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Aldo looks to land a left hand but Ho moved out of range nicely.
Aldo tried to score with a low kick but Ho checks it.#T1#
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Ho .
Ho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut lands for Ho . That snapped Aldo's head back.
Aldo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aldo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ho in his tracks.
Aldo misses with a wild combination.
Ho throws a hook but Aldo blocks it.
Ho missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aldo has time to react.
A leg kick checked by Ho .
Aldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ho .
Aldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho .
Aldo swings widly with a right hand
and Ho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ho throws a jab when Aldo was well out of range.#T2#
Ho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aldo misses with a left hand
and Ho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Ho blocks the leg kick.
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Ho misses its intended target.
Aldo misses with a straight right.
Ho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aldo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ho looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ho moves out of range of the strikes.
Aldo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ho missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.
Aldo catches Ho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#
It looks like Nam Ho has been cut.
Ho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aldo.#T3#
Ho checks a leg kick nicely.
Aldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ho takes one on the button.
Ho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ho misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Aldo tries to keep at a distance but Ho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ho lands with a light punch inside.
Aldo lands with a right to the head.
Aldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldo controls his hands.
Ho tries to throw a body punch but Aldo avoids it by throwing Ho back against the cage.
Ho blocking some punches.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho misses with a punch on the inside.
Ho scores with a shot to the side of Aldo's head. #T4#
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 misses with the head strike.
Ho swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Ho blocks a body shot from Aldo.
Aldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ho or not.
Ho misses with the head strike.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aldo prevents a body shot from Ho .
Ho lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aldo or not.
Ho goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ho breaks from the clinch.
Aldo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Ho rushes Aldo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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 Anderson Aldo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nam Ho 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Ho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo cracks the inside of Ho 's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Aldo.
Aldo throws a hook to the side of Ho 's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ho scores with a sloppy right hand. Aldo should have avoided that one.
Aldo looks to throw the jab but Ho is out of range.
Ho tests Aldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ho loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.
Ho might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ho misses with a right hand
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo throws a leg kick
and Ho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Ho blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Ho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ho misses with a straight left.
Ho is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Aldo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Ho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aldo in his tracks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ho checks a leg kick.
Ho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aldo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aldo works Ho 's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Aldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aldo backing away here, and Ho unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aldo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ho tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ho misses with a straight right.
Ho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aldo misses with a body punch
and Ho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho throws a looping overhand right but Aldo ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Aldo.#T2#
Aldo throws a lazy right hand but Ho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aldo.
Aldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho .
Aldo lands a nice hook to Ho 's body. Ho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ho lands a body shot.
Ho missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aldo.
Ho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Aldo misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ho ! But no joy.
Ho moves out of range as Aldo strikes.
Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aldo checks a low kick from Ho .
Aldo defending well as Ho loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Ho slips a straight right by Aldo.
Aldo takes one to the side of the head.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Ho moved away.
Aldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Ho moves into the clinch successfully.
Aldo can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action.
Ho is trying to push Aldo away but Aldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow.
Aldo scores with a shot to the side of Ho 's head.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho .
Ho looking to stall.
Aldo lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Ho 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aldo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho .#T4#
Aldo connects with a body shot that sends Ho 's belly button to the back.
Ho tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aldo throws a shot from downtown. Ho moves away and avoids it.
Ho throws a hook to the side of Aldo's head but Aldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho slips under a jab from Aldo.
Ho throws a hook but Aldo blocks it.
Ho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Ho .
Ho staying out of range there.
Aldo feints and then cracks Ho 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ho down.
Ho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ho slips a jab from Aldo.
Aldo throws a big shot that misses.
Ho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anderson Aldo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nam Ho 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aldo throws a body punch but Ho moves out of range.
Ho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aldo at a distance.
Aldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ho scores with a nice strike.
Aldo throws a jab when Ho was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Ho as he connects with a hook.
Ho misses with a shot to the body
and Aldo counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldo moves forwards but Ho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick from Aldo misses
and Ho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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.
Ho misses with a body shot
and Aldo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Ho moves out of range easily.
Aldo throws a hook but Ho avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aldo tries to move into range but Ho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ho throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aldo takes a swing at Ho 's ribcage but misses.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.
Nice defenses there by Aldo.
Aldo slips a straight right by Ho .
Ho slips under a jab.
Aldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Aldo as he connects with a hook.
Aldo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ho slips a jab from Aldo.
Ho looks to land a right hand but Aldo moved out of range.
Aldo takes one to the side of the head.
Nam Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aldo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ho 's hands.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Ho .
Aldo moves away from the strike by Ho .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aldo throws a looping overhand right but Ho ducks down to avoid it.
Ho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ho misses with a low kick.
Ho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho .
Aldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ho defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand.
Ho throws a jab when Aldo was well out of range.
Aldo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Ho counter with a right hand.
Ho looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.#T3#
Ho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.
Ho misses with a left hand
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aldo looks to land a left hand but Ho moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ho ! But no joy.
Ho walks into a left hand.
Aldo throws a low kick but Ho moves out of range easily.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aldo back to the cage. Ho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Aldo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ho takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aldo, as that shot connected.
Ho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aldo counters with a thumping low kick.
Aldo throws a right hand that Ho ducks under and follows up with a left that Ho also avoids with ease.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Ho .
Ho misses with a looping left.
Aldo throws a head kick but Ho moves out of range.
A big right from Ho misses.
Aldo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Ho does no damage.
Ho blocks a head kick by Aldo.
Aldo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ho drops his hands momentarily and Aldo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ho slips a straight right by Aldo.
Ho throws a hook to the side of Aldo's head but Aldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ho misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anderson Aldo.
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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

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

An out of breath and clearly excited Anderson Aldo thanked Dauntless for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: PFC 45 Antonio vs Crank     
Date:   Jun 09, 2018
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Paunovic - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters circling a little - Paunovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paunovic.
Aldo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Paunovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paunovic misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.
Aldo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aldo tried to counter with a leg kick but Paunovic avoided it.
Paunovic misses with a body shot
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paunovic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Zoran Paunovic has been cut.
Paunovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Aldo.
Aldo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zoran Paunovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paunovic delivers a nice body kick.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Paunovic.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paunovic blocks a jab.
Paunovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldo slips a jab and a cross from Paunovic.
Paunovic misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Aldo misses its target.
Aldo wants to land a leg kick but Paunovic is out of range. #T1#
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Paunovic is just out of range.
Aldo blocks the body kick.
Paunovic blocks a jab.
Paunovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aldo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paunovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paunovic looks for the body kick but Aldo saw that one coming.
Paunovic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Paunovic looks to land a body kick but Aldo moved away.
Paunovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Aldo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Paunovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paunovic misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Paunovic.
Paunovic tries to land a leg kick but Aldo saw it coming and moves away.
Paunovic tries to land a front kick but Aldo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Paunovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paunovic moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Paunovic blocks a head kick by Aldo.
Aldo lands a slapping body shot.
Paunovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Paunovic.
Paunovic misses with a left hand
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paunovic moves away.
Paunovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Paunovic.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aldo lands a jab to Paunovic's midsection.
Aldo connects with a body shot that sends Paunovic's belly button to the back.
Aldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paunovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Aldo.
Aldo checks a leg kick.
Paunovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Paunovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paunovic throws a lazy body kick
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Paunovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Paunovic. Aldo shrugs it off though.
Paunovic throws the left hand but Aldo avoids the punch easily.
Paunovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Aldo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Aldo.
Paunovic avoids the head kick by Aldo.
Paunovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Paunovic looks to land a body kick but Aldo moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Aldo misses its target.
Paunovic is looking to land body kicks.
Aldo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paunovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Aldo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paunovic.#T4#
Aldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paunovic manages to avoid it.
Paunovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Paunovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paunovic scores with a spinning back kick!
Aldo lands a head kick!
Paunovic throws a hook to the side of Aldo's head but Aldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paunovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paunovic throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Aldo lands with a hook. Paunovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo moves out of range of the body kick from Paunovic.
Paunovic is looking to land body kicks.
Paunovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Paunovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoran Paunovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aldo lands a right hook to the body.
Paunovic connects with a high kick.
Paunovic misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paunovic.
Paunovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paunovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Aldo.
Decent striking displayed by Aldo there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Paunovic.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aldo misses with an uppercut. Paunovic saw that one coming.
Aldo is looking to wear down Paunovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paunovic keeps Aldo at a distance using the push kick.
Aldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Aldo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Paunovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paunovic throws a front kick that sends Aldo stumbling back into the cage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aldo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paunovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Zoran Paunovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Paunovic.
Paunovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Paunovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paunovic misses with a hook
and Aldo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aldo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Aldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aldo moves away from the strike by Paunovic.
Aldo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Paunovic just manages to avoid it.
A cross from Paunovic lands.
Paunovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aldo moves out of range of the body kick.
Paunovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paunovic throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo blocks the body kick.
Paunovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Paunovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paunovic lands a leg kick that knocks Aldo off balance momentarily.
Paunovic connects with a body shot.
Paunovic misses with a low kick.
Aldo throws a big counter combination but Paunovic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aldo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paunovic can pounce on him.
Aldo misses the jab.
Paunovic moves out of range as Aldo strikes.
Paunovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Paunovic misses with a body kick.
Aldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paunovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aldo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Aldo - just one landing.
Paunovic connects with a body shot that sends Aldo's belly button to the back.
Paunovic looks to throw a body kick
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paunovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Paunovic lands with a kick to the ribs. #T3#
Paunovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Paunovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Paunovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paunovic cracks Aldo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paunovic thuds a left hand into Aldo's body.
Paunovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paunovic misses with an uppercut.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. Paunovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aldo thuds his right hand into Paunovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jab, jab by Paunovic - just one landing.
Paunovic misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paunovic.
Paunovic slips a straight right by Aldo.#T4#
Aldo avoids a kick to the body.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paunovic misses with the combination.
Paunovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aldos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Paunovic looks to throw a body kick
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Aldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paunovic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Paunovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paunovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Aldo in the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Paunovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paunovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paunovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoran Paunovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zoran Paunovic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Paunovic looks to throw the jab but Aldo is out of range.
Aldo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aldo slips under a jab.
Paunovic misses with a kick to the body.
Paunovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paunovic loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.
Paunovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Aldo misses its target.
Nice body punch from Paunovic.
Aldo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Paunovic.
Paunovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Paunovic.
Paunovic throws a leg kick but Aldo moved away.
Paunovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Aldo - just one landing. #T1#
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Paunovic misses with a looping right.
Aldo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice body kick there by Paunovic.
Aldo checks the leg kick.
Paunovic throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Paunovic looks to throw the jab but Aldo is out of range.
Paunovic lands a jab-cross combination.
Paunovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aldo walks into a stiff left hand from Paunovic.
Aldo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paunovic can pounce on him.
Aldo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paunovic tries to land a body kick
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zoran Paunovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paunovic throws the kick towards the body but Aldo avoids it.
That kick from Paunovic tenderised Aldo's leg. Aldo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paunovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Aldo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paunovic.
Aldo swings for the body but Paunovic moves out of range.
Aldo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aldo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Paunovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Paunovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aldo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Paunovic.
Aldo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paunovic can pounce on him.
Paunovic thuds his shin into the meat of Aldo's side.
Aldo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paunovic throws a wild body kick that Aldo sees coming a mile off.
Paunovic lands a head kick. Aldo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Paunovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo. #T3#
Paunovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Aldo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aldo.
Paunovic dips to his left and cracks Aldo with an uppercut!
Paunovic throws a wild body kick that Aldo sees coming a mile off.
Aldo walks into a jab.
Aldo is looking to land body kicks.
Good exchange - Paunovic coming out on top.
Paunovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
Aldo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paunovic can pounce on him.
Paunovic scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Paunovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paunovic misses with a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Paunovic.#T4#
Aldo scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Aldo.
A slow jab from Paunovic misses its intended target.
Aldo feints and then cracks Paunovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Paunovic down.
Paunovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Paunovic misses with a kick to the body.
Aldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paunovic.
Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paunovic digs a good body shot into Aldo's ribs.
Aldo throws a wild body kick that Paunovic sees coming a mile off.
Aldo moves out of range of the body kick from Paunovic.
Aldo lands a lovely overhand right.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Paunovic.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zoran Paunovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paunovic 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoran Paunovic!

Zoran Paunovic spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: PFC 37 Chavez vs Penn     
Date:   May 04, 2018
#R1#
Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Aldo's head.
Aldo misses with a body kick.
Sanchez throws a right hand that misses
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Aldo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aldo tried to counter with a leg kick but Sanchez avoided it.
Aldo swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Aldo avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldo lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Aldo is looking to counter punch.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Aldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aldo walks into a jab.
Aldo throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Aldo.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aldo.
Sanchez wants to counter with a clinch but Aldo pushes him away.#T1#
Aldo throws a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
Aldo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanchez. Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aldo misses with a looping right.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sanchez. Aldo shrugs it off though.
Sanchez connects with the punch.
Aldo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yes Man Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Aldo misses with a leg kick
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combo that has Aldo backing up. Aldo nods at Sanchez to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Aldo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Sanchez misses with a shot to the body
and Aldo counters with a two punch combo.
Aldo throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Aldo checks a leg kick.
Aldo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanchez misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Aldo takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Aldo is out of range.
Aldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Aldo.
Sanchez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aldo checks it well. #CL2#
Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldo controls his hands.
Sanchez cracks Aldo with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Sanchez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aldo blocks a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Aldo avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the cage.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Sanchez tries to stall but Aldo uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez misses with a right hand
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Aldo moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Aldo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Aldo blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Aldo sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yes Man Sanchez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sanchez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aldo on the side of the head.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a looping right.
Aldo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanchez moves away.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aldo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanchez stuns Aldo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Sanchez scores with a nice head shot.
Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aldo.
As Sanchez backs away, Aldo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Aldo is predictable there
and Sanchez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Aldo really felt that one!
Aldo cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Aldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Sanchez - that landed with a thud.
Sanchez digs a right hand underneath Aldo's ribcage. Aldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aldo prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanchez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aldo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanchez can turn it around.
Sanchez tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanchez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Aldo back against the cage. #BC2#
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Sanchez checks it.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.
Sanchez is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Aldo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Sanchez has managed to clinch.
Aldo taking a breather.
Aldo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo lands a nice uppercut.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Aldo. #T4#
A short right from Aldo.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo misses with some punches.
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aldo scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Sanchez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yes Man Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez thuds his shin into the meat of Aldo's side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sanchez.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Aldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez connects with a jab.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to counter with a clinch but Aldo shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Aldo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses
and Aldo counters with a right hand to the body.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Sanchez rushes Aldo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Aldo works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Aldo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanchez misses with a leg kick
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldo scores with a hook.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.
Aldo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sanchez just manages to avoid it.
Aldo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Aldo.
Sanchez works Aldo's body with a nice hook.
Aldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aldo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Anderson Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Aldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanchez.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aldo. Aldo obviously looking to wear him down.
Aldo scores with a nice head shot.
Aldo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aldo throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab by Aldo.
Sanchez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sanchez duly obliges.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. Aldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
Yes Man Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Sanchez dodges the punch combination from Aldo.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez tries a body shot but Aldo blocks it. #T4#
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Aldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanchezs head.
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Aldo throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Sanchez on the inside.
Sanchez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Aldo.
Aldo working aggressively here.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Aldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanchez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yes Man Sanchez!

Our winner, Yes Man Sanchez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: *PPV: EVOLUTION     
Date:   Mar 31, 2018
#R1#
Aldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Browne manages to avoid it.
Browne lands with a right hand.
Liam Browne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo thuds a left hand into Browne's body.
Browne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Browne was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aldo punishes Browne's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Aldo misses the target.
Browne swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aldo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Browne.
Browne throws a leg kick
and Aldo counters with a left to the body.
Browne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aldo under the eye.
Aldo lands a leg kick that knocks Browne off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo misses with a body shot
and Browne counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Browne tenderised Aldo's leg. Aldo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Browne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Browne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Browne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aldo lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Browne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aldo checks a leg kick nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Browne.
Browne throws a good cross that connects.
Donk. Browne catches Aldo right on the button with a cross.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aldo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Browne - the referee stops the clock and Aldo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Browne. Aldo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Browne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Aldo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Browne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Aldo misses the body punch
and Browne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Browne.#T2#
Browne connects with a looping right hand.
Browne takes one to the chin there.
Browne throws a leg kick but Aldo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Browne misses with a looping left.
Browne throws a leg kick but Aldo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Browne.
Aldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Browne just misses with a punch to the body.
Browne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Browne misses with a looping right.
Browne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Browne swings widly with a right hand
and Aldo counters with a leg kick.
Aldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Browne misses with an uppercut. Aldo saw that one coming.
Browne is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Browne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good work by Browne as he checks the leg kick.
Browne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Browne tests Aldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aldo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Browne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Browne fakes the leg kick and cracks Aldo in the body.
Browne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aldo. Aldo obviously looking to wear him down.
Aldo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Browne. Browne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Browne blocks a jab.
Browne throws an off balance right hand
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Browne throws the left hand but Aldo avoids the punch easily.
Aldo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Browne thuds his shin into the meat of Aldo's side.
Aldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Browne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Browne.
Aldo jabs Browne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aldo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Browne rather than just go for the knockout.
Browne looks to land a left hand but Aldo moved out of range nicely.
Aldo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Browne at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo lands with a good body shot.
Browne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Browne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Browne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Browne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aldo's hands.
Aldo throws a low kick, looking for Browne's leg but Browne calmly moves out of range.
Browne misses with a wild body shot.
Aldo connects with an inside leg kick.
Aldo jabs Browne to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Browne misses with a looping left.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Aldo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Browne has got the better of the exchanges.
Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Browne.
It looks like Browne has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Browne slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Browne. Aldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo pushes Browne away with a front kick.
Browne throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Browne misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Browne moved away.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Browne checks it.
Browne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Browne lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aldo misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Aldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aldo tries to clinch but Browne is having none of it.
Browne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Browne. Aldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Browne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Browne throws out the jab. #T2#
Browne lands a nice hook to Aldo's body. Aldo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Liam Browne is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Browne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Browne misses with a lunging right hand
and Aldo counters with a straight right hand.
Aldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo misses with a hook. Browne ducked under it nicely.
Browne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Aldo misses.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Aldo staying out of range there.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Browne.
Browne is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Browne throws a lazy right hand but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Aldo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Aldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aldo throws a body punch but Browne moves out of range.
Aldo throws a body punch but Browne moves out of range.
Aldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Browne scores with a jab. Aldo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Browne moved away.
Aldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Browne lands a leg kick that knocks Aldo off balance momentarily.
Browne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That kick from Aldo tenderised Browne's leg. Browne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Browne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Browne lands with a right hand.
Browne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Browne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Aldo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch 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!
Browne looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Browne.
Aldo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Browne throws a low kick but Aldo avoids it.
Browne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Browne misses
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Browne. Browne obviously looking to wear him down.
Aldo cracks the inside of Browne's front leg.
Aldo scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Liam Browne will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Aldo swings for the body but Browne moves out of range.
Browne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aldo throws a low kick, looking for Browne's leg but Browne calmly moves out of range.
Aldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Browne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aldo is out of range and Browne settles back down.
Browne connects with a single shot there.
Aldo's corner calls for a 1-2. Aldo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Browne misses with a hook.
Aldo cracks Browne with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Browne.
Aldo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aldo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo moves out of range as Browne throws a body kick. #T1#
Good leg kick by Browne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Browne.
Aldo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aldo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aldo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brownes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Browne swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo throws a hook to the side of Browne's head but Browne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Browne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Browne is looking to score with low kicks.
Aldo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Browne scores with a four punch combination!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Browne.
Aldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne looks for the body kick but Aldo saw that one coming.
Browne has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.
Browne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Browne misses with a low kick.
Browne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aldo takes a step back to recover.
Browne misses the shot to the body.
Aldo tries a quick counter leg kick but Browne is wise to it.
Aldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Browne.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Aldo blocks a leg kick.
Browne throws a hook but Aldo blocks it.
Aldo's corner calls for a 1-2. Aldo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Browne looks to land a left hand but Aldo moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aldo! But no joy.#T3#
Aldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Browne counters by moving into the clinch.
Browne swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo stalling.
Browne misses with some punches.
Aldo looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
Browne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Browne breaks from the clinch.
Aldo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T4#
Browne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Aldo misses.
Aldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Aldo lands with a good body shot.
Browne tries to land a leg kick but Aldo saw it coming and moves away.
Aldo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Browne misses with a kick to the body
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne misses the jab.
Aldo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Browne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
Browne backing away here, and Aldo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Browne misses with an uppercut
and Browne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Browne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Browne fires out a quick counter leg kick but Aldo just manages to avoid it.
Browne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aldo's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Anderson Aldo just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Aldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Aldo blocks a jab.
Browne backing away here, and Aldo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Browne is predictable there
and Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Browne misses with a left hand
and Aldo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Browne moves out of range of the leg kick from Aldo.
Browne misses with a jab to the body
and Browne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Browne throws out the jab.
Browne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aldo counters with a low kick, right behind Browne 's knee.
Browne misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Browne.
Browne takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Browne misses with a looping left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Browne. #CL2#
Aldo rushes Browne and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Browne.
Browne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Browne misses with some punches.
Browne misses with a body punch.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Browne breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Browne misses
and Aldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Browne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aldo throws a leg kick which misses Browne's front leg but catches the back leg as Browne tries to avoid it.
Browne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Browne throws a leg kick but Aldo sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Browne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aldo throws out the jab.
Browne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
Aldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Browne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Browne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Aldo misses.
Browne tries a low kick but Aldo avoids it.
Aldo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aldo misses with a body punch
and Browne counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo blocks a jab.
Aldo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Browne finds it's way round the side to connect with Aldo's head.
Aldo lands a jab to Browne's midsection.
Browne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Browne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Browne is just out of range.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Browne ducks right into an uppercut from Aldo.
A cross from Aldo lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Browne checks a leg kick.
Browne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Browne throws a wild body kick that Aldo sees coming a mile off.
Browne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aldo on the side of the head.
Browne lands with a nice body punch.
Browne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Browne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Aldo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.
Browne wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aldo takes a swing at Browne's ribcage but misses.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Browne moves away.
Aldo blocks a leg kick.
Aldo moves out of range as Browne strikes.
Browne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Browne's sensitive parts.
Aldo scores with the left hand. Browne knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Browne.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Browne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aldo - the referee stops the clock and Browne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aldo. Browne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Anderson Aldo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Browne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Browne misses the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Browne, right into the meat.
Browne just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo lands a really nice looking cross but Browne seems unphased.
A jab from Aldo misses.
Browne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Browne's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Browne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Browne misses with a body punch
and Aldo counters with an inside leg kick.
Jab by Browne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browne misses with a looping left.
Aldo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Browne.
Browne just misses with a punch to the body.
Browne takes a swing at Aldo's ribcage but misses.
Aldo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Browne momentarily. #T1#
Browne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Browne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aldo.
Browne misses with a left hand
and Browne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Browne does it's job there.
Aldo misses with a jab to the body
and Browne counters with a nice uppercut.
Browne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aldo. That did some damage!
Aldo lands a really nice looking cross but Browne seems unphased.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Browne lands a nice looking body shot.
Browne looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Aldo is looking to slow Browne down with leg kicks. #T2#
Browne defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand.
Browne just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Browne swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo throws out a counter right but Browne avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Aldo finds it's way through Browne's defenses.
Aldo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Browne can pounce on him.
Browne throws a front kick aimed at Aldo's knee but Aldo avoids it well.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
Browne misses with a low kick.
Browne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Browne looks for the body kick but Aldo saw that one coming.
Aldo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Aldo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Browne.
Aldo throws a lazy uppercut
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aldo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Browne with a body shot.
Browne lands the left hand.
Aldo connects with a nice looking jab.
Aldo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Browne throws out a loose jab but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Browne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aldo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheers as Browne lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aldo doesn't seem phased though.
Aldo lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Browne misses with a body kick.
Aldo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Browne moves forwards but Aldo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Browne throws a leg kick
and Aldo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Browne misses with a kick to the body.
Browne throws a leg kick but Aldo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aldo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Browne misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
Browne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Browne blocks a jab.
Browne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aldo at a distance.
Aldo takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Liam Browne.
I think Browne has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Liam Browne!

Liam Browne retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Liam Browne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PFC 19 Neil vs Aldo     
Date:   Feb 23, 2018
#R1#
Neil on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aldo's corner calls for a 1-2. Aldo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aldo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Neil is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Neil swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Neil. Beautiful body shot.
Neil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neil misses with a jab to the body
and Neil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Neil misses with a looping right.
Neil connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aldo. Aldo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Neil.
Neil has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nemesis Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Aldo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neil throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aldo.
Aldo works Neil's body with a nice hook.
Aldo with a jab.#T1#
Neil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Neil connects with the punch.#TD#
Neil shoots in and bounces Aldo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Aldo wriggles free and stands up.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldo feints and then cracks Neil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Neil down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neil lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aldo at a distance.
Aldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Neil misses with a hook.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aldo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Neil decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aldo's guard.
Neil postures up.
Neil landing with the ground and pound.
Aldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neil.
Neil has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aldo looking to control.
Neil throws an elbow that misses. Aldo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Neil's guard. Nice move by Aldo!#REVB#
Neil wants to sweep here but Aldo controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Neil keeping full guard, as Aldo tries to pass. #SUB#
Neil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aldo defends well.
Neil wants to hit a switch here but Aldo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Neil there!
Aldo prevents Neil from getting the reversal.
Neil is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Neil manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aldo in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neil flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Neil tries to get to full guard but Aldo has control of the leg.
Aldo trying to control the action but Neil is working from the bottom.
Neil tries to roll over but Aldo keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anderson Aldo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Neil swings widly with a right hand
letting Aldo counter with a right hand.
Aldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Neil throws a quick inside leg kick.
Neil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neil.
Aldo jabs Neil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aldo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Neil misses with a lunging right hand
and Aldo counters with a good low kick that Neil was not able to check.
Neil keeps the fight on the outside.
Neil is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. Neil looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Neil throws a body kick that misses
and Aldo counters with a low kick, right behind Neil 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Neil.#T1#
Aldo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Neil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neil misses with a straight right.
Aldo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aldo digs a good body shot into Neil's ribs.
Aldo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Neil misses its intended target.
Aldo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aldo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Neil's calf.
Aldo lands with a shot to the body.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anderson Aldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neil misses with a left hand
and Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Neil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Neil.
Aldo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Neil.
Neil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Neil throws a poor cross that misses
and Aldo counters with a nice leg kick.
Aldo jabs at Neil's body.
A jab from Aldo does it's job there.
Neil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.
Aldo misses with an uppercut. Neil saw that one coming.
Aldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Neil throws a body shot but no joy.
Neil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neil stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Neil blocks a jab.#T3#
Neil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aldo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neil is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aldo.
Neil shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aldo sprawls well. Aldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Neil gets slowly back to his feet.
Aldo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Neil with a body shot.
Neil lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Aldo clinches up with Neil and pushes him back against the cage.
Neil is trying to pull guard but Aldo has him pressed against the cage.
Neil working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Neil. #T4##BC#
Neil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Neil lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aldo at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Neil. That's going to slow Aldo down.
Neil throws an off balance right hand
and Aldo counters with an outside leg kick.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Aldo.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Neil sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Neil scores with a punch to the head.
A cross from Aldo lands.
Aldo lands with a good body shot.
Neil misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Neil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
#R3#
Neil looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Neil throws an off balance right hand
and Aldo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Neil's knee momentarily.
Aldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Neil manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Neil misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Aldo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Neil misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
Aldo lands with a hook. Neil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Neil swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Neil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil misses with a hook to the body
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Aldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Neil. That did some damage!
Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Neil misses the jab.#T1#
Aldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aldo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Neil has time to react.
Neil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neil misses with a hook
and Aldo counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
Neil moves out of range of the strikes.
Neil tries to counter with a takedown but Aldo is quick to defend against it.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neil.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Neil tried to score with a low kick but Aldo checks it.
Neil moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Neil shoots and misses
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
James Neil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neil throws a right hand that misses
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Neil is rocked!
Neil throws an off balance right hand
and Aldo counters with a huge left! Neil is in big trouble! He's backing up but Aldo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Neil from any more damage. A dominating finish by Aldo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Aldo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Anderson Aldo made sure he mentioned Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
James Neil spoke after the fight, saying 'No comment.'.

 

Event: PFC 9 Cranial vs Monsoon     
Date:   Jan 13, 2018
#R1#
Aldo throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aldo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aldo looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Tszyu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Aldo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aldo scores with a nice right hand.
Tszyu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aldo.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Aldo misses with a hook.
Tszyu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tszyu misses with a looping right.
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 bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aldo is looking for a counter combo.
Tszyu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aldo misses with a left hand
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Tszyu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
A good leg kick by Tszyu.
Aldo misses with a looping right.
Aldo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Tszyu blocks the leg kick.
Aldo throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
Tszyu swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
Tszyu takes a swing at Aldo's ribcage but misses.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Aldo.
Good work by Tszyu as he checks the leg kick.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Aldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tszyu throws a leg kick
and Aldo counters with a left and a right that stings Tszyu.
Aldo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tszyu's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aldos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tszyu throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
It looked like Aldo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tszyu.#T2#
Tszyu misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tszyu misses the target.
Aldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu throws a leg kick that misses.
Aldo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tszyu just manages to avoid it.
Aldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tszyu misses the shot to the body.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Tszyu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aldo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Aldo.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Aldo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tszyu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aldo.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tszyu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Tszyu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tszyu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Tszyu takes one to the side of the head.
Aldo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aldo misses with a jab to the body
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aldo throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
Tszyu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Aldo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aldo misses the jab.
A big left from Tszyu misses.
Aldo scores with a hook to the body. Tszyu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tszyu misses the jab.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from Tszyu. #T4#
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aldo.
Aldo throws a hook but Tszyu avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Aldo.
Tszyu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aldo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo misses the shot to the body.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldo motions for Tszyu to come forward. Aldo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aldo momentarily.
Tszyu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aldo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Aldo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tszyu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aldo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tszyu tries to move into range but Aldo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Anderson Aldo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tszyu scores with a decent looking hook.
Aldo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aldo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tszyu at a distance.
Tszyu looks to land a left hand but Aldo moved out of range nicely.
Tszyu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Aldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tszyu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Aldo.
Aldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo blocks a jab.
Tszyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aldo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Aldo throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
Aldo lands a head shot.#T1#
Tszyu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tszyu is looking to land body kicks.
Aldo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tszyu doesn't seem bothered though.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Aldo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tszyu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tszyu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu lands a right hook to the body.
Tszyu throws a front kick aimed at Aldo's knee but Aldo avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo lands a body shot.
A low kick from Tszyu is predictable there
and Aldo counters with a nice leg kick.
Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu. #T2#
Tszyu throws a big shot that misses.
Tszyu avoids the head kick by Aldo.
Aldo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tszyu checks it well.
Tszyu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Tszyu walks into a left hand.
Aldo throws a nice looking combination but Tszyu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo misses with a hook.
Tszyu feints a counter leg kick.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tszyu scores with a leg kick.
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
Aldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tszyu misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Tszyu feints and then cracks Aldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aldo down.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo checks a low kick from Tszyu.
The crowd cheers as Tszyu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aldo doesn't seem phased though.
Tszyu throws a head kick that half lands.
Aldo cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Tszyu. That snapped Aldo's head back.
Aldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu scores with a decent looking hook.
Tszyu misses with a lunging right hand
and Aldo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tszyu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aldo throws a big shot that misses.
As Aldo backs off Tszyu throws a huge counter combo but Aldo manages to avoid it all.
Aldo takes one on the button.#T4#
Tszyu swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tszyu just manages to avoid it.
Aldo misses the body punch
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Aldo is predictable there
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tszyu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aldo.
A slow jab from Tszyu misses its intended target.
Aldo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
Tszyu lands with a straight right. Aldo didn't see that one coming.
Tszyu feints and then cracks Aldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aldo down.
Aldo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aldo.
Aldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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.
Aldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Aldo connects with a leg kick. Tszyu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tszyu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Aldo. That one must have hurt.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu throws a lazy head kick
and Aldo counters with a thumping low kick.
Tszyu swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
Tszyu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tszyu. Tszyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Tszyu slips under a jab from Aldo.
Aldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo throws a hook to the side of Tszyu's head but Tszyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tszyu cracks a nice hook into Aldo's ribs.
Aldo swings for the body but Tszyu moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aldo. #T1#
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aldo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Tszyu.
Tszyu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aldo tries to land a front kick but Tszyu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aldo takes one to the chin there.
Aldo moves out of range of the body kick from Tszyu.
Tszyu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tszyu lands a leg kick that knocks Aldo off balance momentarily.
Tszyu scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldo scores with a leg kick.
Aldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tszyu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aldo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tszyu scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo misses with a body shot. #T2#
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but Tszyu saw it coming and moves away.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tszyu.
Aldo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Tszyu.
Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
Aldo throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu with a hook.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu tried to score with a low kick but Aldo checks it.
Aldo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aldo.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aldo checks a leg kick.
It looked like Aldo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tszyu.
Aldo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tszyu under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Tszyu misses the target.
Aldo throws a wild body kick that Tszyu sees coming a mile off.
Tszyu throws a poor cross that misses
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Tszyu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tszyu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aldo throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a push kick but Aldo slaps the foot to one side.
Aldo throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tszyu's calf.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aldo loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Aldo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tszyu. Tszyu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tszyu thuds a left hand into Aldo's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aldo, right into the meat.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tszyu.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a one two combo.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Aldo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Aldo cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aldo catches Tszyu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tszyu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tszyu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aldo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

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

Anderson Aldo very nearly forgot to thank Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: PFC 2- Benign Beginnings     
Date:   Dec 09, 2017
#R1#
Ryan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ryan is out of range and Aldo settles back down.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Ryan's head coaches at Scouse House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aldo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ryan has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Gerry Ryan has been cut.
Ryan scores with a spinning back kick!
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ryan. Ryan obviously looking to wear him down.
Aldo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ryan checks it well.
Ryan misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aldo checks a leg kick.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Aldo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aldo thows a leg kick but Ryan checks it
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.
Aldo throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan is looking to clinch.
Ryan throws a wild body kick that Aldo sees coming a mile off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ryan.
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 crowd cheers as Aldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ryan doesn't seem phased though.
Aldo misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Ryan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aldo.
A big left from Aldo misses.
Aldo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ryan throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
Aldo looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Nice cross by Ryan.
Aldo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Aldo as he connects with a hook.
Aldo misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Ryan misses the target.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Aldo wants to slow Ryan down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Aldo misses.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aldo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ryan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ryan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aldo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aldo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ryan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aldo can pounce on him.
Aldo throws a nice looking combination but Ryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
Aldo lands a really nice looking cross but Ryan seems unphased. #CL#
Ryan drives through and clinches with Aldo against the cage.
Ryan tries a body shot but Aldo blocks it.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Aldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldo controls his hands.
Aldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aldo lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Aldo connects with a solid leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aldo.
Ryan tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.#T4#
Aldo works over Ryan's head and body with a nice combination.
Ryan slips under a jab.
Ryan connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aldo misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Ryan counters by moving into the clinch.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan digs a right hand underneath Aldo's ribcage. Aldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ryan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldos head.
Aldo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ryan blocks it with crossed arms.
Ryan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anderson Aldo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gerry Ryan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Aldo checks a low kick from Ryan.
Aldo connects with a nice looking jab.
Aldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Aldo.
Ryan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aldo thows a leg kick but Ryan checks it
and Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aldo thinking.
Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
Ryan misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Aldo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aldo keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ryan. That's going to slow Aldo down.
Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aldo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aldo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aldo duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1##CL#
Ryan moves into range and clinches up with Aldo.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Ryan avoids the damage to the body.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Aldo leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Ryan scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Aldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan lands with a hook. Aldo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Aldo scores with a three punch combo!
Aldo lands a lovely overhand right.
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 takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aldo has time to react.
Ryan defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan slips a straight right by Aldo.
Ryan scores with the left hand. Aldo knows he should have avoided that one.
Ryan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aldo misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Ryan looks to land a left hand but Aldo moved out of range nicely.
Aldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.#CL2#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Aldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Aldo. That snapped Ryan's head back. #T3##CL2#
Aldo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aldo tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan pushes Aldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Ryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldo.
Aldo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Ryan tries a body shot but Aldo blocks it.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Aldo wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryan won't allow it.
Aldo is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryan gets an underhook and turns Aldo into the cage.
Aldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo misses with some punches.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anderson Aldo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gerry Ryan's cut.
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.
#R3##CL#
Ryan closes the distance and clinches.
Ryan lands with a short shot to the head.
Ryan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryan.
Aldo blocking some punches.
A short left from Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo connects with a knee to the head.
Aldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldo.
Gerry Ryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ryan blocking some punches. #T1#
Ryan blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Ryan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aldo or not.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aldo misses with a body punch.
Aldo is trying to push Ryan away but Ryan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan digs a right hand underneath Aldo's ribcage. Aldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Ryan tries a body shot but Aldo blocks it.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo trying to stall but Ryan improves his position.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldo.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldo controls his hands.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Ryan lands a nice uppercut.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan lands an uppercut.#T3#
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aldo misses with some punches.
Ryan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Aldo misses with some punches.
Aldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ryan throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldo.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aldo tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Aldo throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo stalls.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aldo is leaning against Ryan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ryan has Aldo pressed against the cage, preventing Aldo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Aldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerry Ryan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gerry Ryan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
Ryan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aldo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aldo checks a leg kick.
Aldo misses with a right hand
and Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aldo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryan.
Ryan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Aldo.
Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Aldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aldo misses with a left hand
and Ryan counters with an outside leg kick.
Aldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Ryan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Aldo just manages to avoid it.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Ryan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aldo will feel that in the morning.
Aldo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1##CL#
Ryan rushes Aldo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aldo misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan has Aldo pressed against the cage, preventing Aldo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan misses with some punches.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aldo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aldo blocking some punches. #T2#
Aldo misses with some punches.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aldo working aggressively here.
Aldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Aldo tries a body shot but Ryan blocks it.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Ryan lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Aldo misses with the head strike.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan tries to throw a body punch but Aldo avoids it by throwing Ryan back against the cage.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Ryan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Ryan avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Ryan working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
A short left from Ryan.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aldo.#T4#
Aldo working aggressively here.
Ryan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo looking to stall.
Aldo misses with some punches.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ryan misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ryan.
A telegraphed right hand from Aldo misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerry Ryan had his way with Anderson Aldo in that round.
The cut man is working on Gerry Ryan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ryan throws a leg kick that misses.
Aldo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Ryan clinches.
Ryan lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Aldo blocking some punches.
Aldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Ryan has double underhooks.
Ryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldo.
Ryan working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryan.
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
A shot in the inside from Aldo.
A shot in the inside from Ryan.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ryan takes a shot to the head.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryan.
Ryan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ryan presses Aldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Aldo slows down the pace here.
Good body shot from Aldo.
Aldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ryan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aldo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aldo lands a left hand.
Ryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Ryan.
Ryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryan misses with some punches.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Aldo misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ryan fails to land.
Aldo is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryan gets an underhook and turns Aldo into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ryan.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Ryan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike.
Ryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aldo taking a breather.
Ryan scores with a shoulder strike.
Aldo misses with a body punch.
Aldo working aggressively here.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerry Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerry Ryan!

Gerry Ryan retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Gerry Ryan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Pulse 99     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aldo defends well and Santos ends up having to push Aldo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Santos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body kick from Santos.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Santos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Santos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aldo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aldo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo pushes Santos off looking to stand but Santos dives back in and keeps control.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Santos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Aldo trying to control but Santos postures up.
Santos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Santos wants to free his trapped foot but Aldo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aldo trying to control but Santos postures up.
Aldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santos.
Santos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santos controlling the pace.
Santos throwing shots but Aldo is blocking nicely. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Santos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aldo!
Santos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Santos throwing strikes here but Aldo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Santos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Santos thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo tries to lock up and control but Santos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Santos throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Santos lands with some strikes.
Aldo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Santos.
Santos punching from mount but Aldo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Aldo is looking to improve his position but Santos isn't that keen on the idea.
Santos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Aldo wants to control but Santos is having none of it.
Santos lands a heavy elbow.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Santos 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! #T4#
Aldo postures up.
Santos wants to sweep here but Aldo controlling him for the moment.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santos is pulling down on Aldo's head. It's preventing any offense from Aldo, at least for the moment.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldo won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Santos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Aldo lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Santos.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos throws the left hand but Aldo avoids the punch easily.
Aldo throws a big counter combination but Santos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Santos throws the left hand but Aldo avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Santos drives through with a takedown into Aldo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Aldo looking for a sweep. Not yet Aldo, not yet. #SUB2#
Santos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aldo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Santos, into his guard. #REVR#
Aldo sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is trying to keep Aldo in close. #T1#
Aldo trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aldo's guard. #REVB#
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aldo trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos distracts Aldo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Santos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santos trying to control but Aldo is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Aldo wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santos scores with a head kick.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Aldo counters with a good low kick that Santos was not able to check.
Santos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santos throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos misses with a low kick.
Aldo lands a nice hook to Santos's body. Santos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aldo misses the shot to the body.
Anderson Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldo circles away.
It looked like Aldo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aldo lunges at Santos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Santos's hand.
Santos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Santos misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos lands a nice hook to Aldo's body. Aldo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aldo throws a shot to the body.
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos lands a front kick.
Jab from Aldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Santos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aldo's waist but Aldo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
Santos throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aldo defends it well.
Aldo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.
Aldo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo moves out of range of the leg kick from Santos.
It looked like Aldo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aldo.
Santos swinging wildly here. #T1#
Santos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Santos lands with a nice body kick.
Santos misses with a combination
and Aldo counters with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Santos coming out on top.
Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.
Jorge Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos throws a chopping leg kick but Aldo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santos lands with a hook. Aldo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anderson Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Santos lands with a cross.
Santos misses with a hook
and Aldo counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aldos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Santos tries to move into range but Aldo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Aldo is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Aldo misses its target.
Jorge Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
A slow jab from Santos misses its intended target.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aldo scores with a counter punch that sends Santos to the canvas! Aldo smells blood - he's punishing Santos with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Santos has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Aldo!
Anderson Aldo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Pulse 96 - Aldo vs Svensson     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Aldo throws a hook but Svensson avoids it easily.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aldo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aldo throws a right hand that Svensson ducks under and follows up with a left that Svensson also avoids with ease.
Aldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svensson.
Aldo swinging wildly here.
Svensson moves out of range as Aldo strikes.
Svensson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Aldo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svensson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aldo.
Aldo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Svensson closes the distance but Aldo moves to the side
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Aldo misses with a lunging right hand
and Svensson counters with an outside leg kick.
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Svensson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Svensson. That did some damage!
Aldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svensson.
A big left from Aldo misses.
Aldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Svensson feints and then cracks Aldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aldo down.
A nice combination there by Aldo.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Svensson feints a counter leg kick.
Aldo scores with a shot to the body.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Aldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Svensson throws the left hand but Aldo avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Svensson.
Aldo throws a hook but Svensson avoids it easily.
Aldo misses the shot to the body.
Svensson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Svensson tries to move into range but Aldo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aldo thows a leg kick but Svensson checks it
and Svensson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aldo misses with a shot to the body
and Svensson counters with a nice leg kick.
Aldo throws a jab when Svensson was well out of range.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Svensson is just out of range.
Svensson dodges the punch combination from Aldo. #T3#
Aldo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Svensson misses the jab.
Aldo scores with a shot to the body.
Svensson walks into a straight right hand from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a leg kick
and Svensson counters with a straight right hand.
Svensson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aldo tried to score with a low kick but Svensson checks it.
Svensson slips under a jab.#CL2#
Svensson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aldo, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
Svensson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson prevents a body shot from Aldo.
Svensson lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo trying to control the position but instead, Svensson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aldo into the cage.
Aldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Aldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Svensson.
Aldo swings widly with a right hand
and Svensson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aldo thumps Svensson with a low kick.
Svensson defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand.
Aldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Svensson counter with a right hand.
Aldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo works the jab nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aldo, right into the meat.
A left and a right from Aldo both land. Nice combination.
Aldo tries to land a front kick but Svensson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Aldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svensson.
A counter left hand to the body from Aldo misses its target.
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but Svensson saw it coming and moves away.
Svensson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svensson swings widly with a right hand
and Svensson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo misses with a left hand
and Svensson counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Svensson tenderised Aldo's leg. Aldo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aldo cracks Svensson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aldo swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aldo doesn't seem bothered though.
Aldo scores with a nice head shot.
Aldo missing with a left hand there. Svensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Aldo with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo loads up on a big right hand but Svensson slips the punch.
Aldo connects with a jab.
Aldo scores with a nice right hand.
Svensson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aldo. That did some damage!
Svensson throws a leg kick which misses Aldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Aldo tries to avoid it.
Svensson ducks right into an uppercut from Aldo.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Aldo misses with a leg kick
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Svensson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svensson can do to turn this around?
Aldo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Svenssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Aldo throws the left hand but Svensson avoids the punch easily.
Svensson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aldo.
Svensson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aldo falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Svensson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Aldo slips under a jab from Svensson.
Nice shot by Aldo.
Svensson throws a shot from downtown. Aldo moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Aldo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Svensson slips under a jab.
Aldo misses with a left hand
and Svensson counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Aldo misses.
Aldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Aldo.
Svensson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo swings widly with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aldo misses the jab.
A big left from Aldo misses.
Svensson moves out of range as Aldo strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Svensson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aldo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aldo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aldo misses with a looping right.
Aldo swings widly with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a straight right hand.
Svensson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svensson.
Donk. Svensson catches Aldo right on the button with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Aldo.
Aldo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aldo feints a jab promting Svensson to slip. Aldo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Svensson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Svensson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Svensson checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aldo throws a shot from downtown. Svensson moves away and avoids it.
Svensson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Svensson throws an off balance right hand
and Aldo counters with a right hand to the body.
Aldo throws a big shot that misses.
Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Aldo scores with a jab. Svensson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Svensson thuds his right hand into Aldo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Svensson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svensson! But no joy.
Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Aldo throws a right hand that Svensson ducks under and follows up with a left that Svensson also avoids with ease.
Svensson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Svensson.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sven Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svensson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Svensson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aldo lands with a hook. Svensson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Svensson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svensson! But no joy.
Aldo throws a looping overhand right but Svensson ducks down to avoid it.
Aldo throws out a loose jab but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Svensson works Aldo's body with a nice hook.
Aldo throws an off balance right hand
and Svensson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aldo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo throws a lazy right hand but Svensson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Svensson counters with a thumping low kick.
Aldo misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Svensson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Svensson controls his hands.
Svensson blocks a body shot from Aldo.
Aldo lands a shot to the body.
Svensson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aldo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Svensson can turn it around.
Svensson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Svensson misses with a punch to the body.
Svensson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo prevents a body shot from Svensson. #T4#
Svensson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Aldo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Svensson swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Svensson fails to land.
Aldo blocks a body shot from Svensson.
Svensson working aggressively here.
Svensson scores with a nice hook to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Anderson Aldo.
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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

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

Anderson Aldo made sure to mention his sponsor, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Pulse 91 - Aldo vs Malone     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
A big left from Aldo misses.
Malone moves out of range as Aldo strikes.
Malone throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Aldo has managed to clinch.
Malone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aldo works on Malone's body with a couple of short punches.
Malone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Aldo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aldo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malone up against the cage.
Malone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Aldo. #BC2#
Malone breaks from the clinch.
Malone throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Aldo takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Malone tries to throw a body punch but Aldo avoids it by throwing Malone back against the cage.
Aldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malone backwards. #BC2#
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo backing away here, and Malone unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Malone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aldo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aldo avoids the head kick by Malone.
Aldo throws a right hand that misses
and Malone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aldo slips a jab from Malone.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
Malone misses with a straight left.
Aldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo sizes up Malone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aldo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malone in his tracks.
Malone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.
Aldo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Aldo lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Mad Dog Malone has been cut.
Malone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aldo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That kick from Aldo tenderised Malone's leg. Malone is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aldo - the referee stops the clock and Malone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aldo. Malone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aldo staying out of range there.
Malone checks a low kick from Aldo.
Aldo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malone.
A little feinted left hand from Aldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aldo is looking to slow Malone down with leg kicks. #T3#
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Malone swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo moves out of range of the leg kick from Malone.
Aldo lands with a hook. Malone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Malone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aldo looks to land a right hand but Malone moved out of range.
Malone throws a low kick but Aldo moves out of range easily.
Aldo throws a nice looking combination but Malone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malone.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
Aldo looks to land a left hand but Malone moved out of range nicely.
Aldo misses with a lunging right hand
and Malone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. Malone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malone misses with a looping left.
Aldo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aldo moves out of range as Malone strikes.
Aldo misses with a hook. Malone ducked under it nicely.
Malone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Malone throws a push kick but Aldo slaps the foot to one side.
Aldo misses with a straight left.
Malone throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malone.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Malone throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malone throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Anderson Aldo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mad Dog Malone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malone.
Malone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Aldo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Malone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Malone.
Malone scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aldo checks a leg kick.
Aldo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Malone on the side of the head. #ROC#
Malone is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Aldo gets a clinch.
Malone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Aldo pushes Malone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aldo gets through Malone's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Aldo finish him?
Aldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Malone ducks into an uppercut from Aldo and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anderson Aldo!
Anderson Aldo made sure to mention his sponsor, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Pulse 88 - Tszyu vs Kruglov II     
Date:   Aug 26, 2017
#R1#
Santos throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.
Santos has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aldo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Aldo slips under a jab from Santos.
Jorge Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Santos. That snapped Aldo's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Santos. That snapped Aldo's head back. #TD2#
Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aldo sprawls well initially but Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Santos slips a nice elbow through Aldo's hands, connecting with Aldo's forehead.
Santos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aldo defending well though.
Santos is stalling here. Aldo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Santos 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.
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!
Santos tries to buck Aldo off but Aldo is having none of it.
Aldo wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Aldo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Santos's shoulder. That is not cool.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aldo's best efforts.
Aldo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aldo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Santos controls his leg.
Santos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Santos tries to roll over but Aldo keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Santos keeping hold of Aldo's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Aldo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Aldo prevents Santos from improving his position.
Santos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Santos wants to control but Aldo is keeping busy. #T3#
Santos keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aldo misses with a looping right.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldo is looking to counter punch.
Santos dips to his left and cracks Aldo with an uppercut!
A big left from Santos misses.
Santos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aldo on the side of the head.
Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aldo.
Santos lands a really nice looking cross but Aldo seems unphased. #T4#
Santos cracks Aldo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anderson Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Aldo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aldo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Aldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Aldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Santos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aldo eats them both and turns towards Santos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt
and Aldo counters with a good low kick that Santos was not able to check.
Aldo tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aldo is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Aldo circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Anderson Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Santos.
Aldo blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aldo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.#T1#
Good leg kick by Santos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Aldo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Santos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aldo doesn't seem phased though.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos misses with a kick to the body
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aldo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santos misses with a body punch
and Santos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santos throws a shot from downtown. Aldo moves away and avoids it.
Santos misses with a looping left.
Aldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aldo. Aldo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aldo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santos can pounce on him. #T2#
Santos misses with a straight right.
Aldo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Santos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Santos throws a right hand that misses
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
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 on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aldo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aldo blocks a jab.
Aldo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aldo blocks a jab.
Santos is looking to chop away at Aldo's legs.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Aldo is out of range.
Santos tries to bum rush Aldo with a series of wild strikes but Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aldo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santos's head backwards.
Santos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Aldo as Santos shoots in.
Aldo appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big left from Santos misses.
Santos misses with a right hand
and Aldo counters with a nice body shot.
Aldo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Aldo lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
Santos misses the jab.
A clash of legs there as Aldo blocks the low kick.
Aldo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Aldo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aldo but Aldo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A quick step to the side and Aldo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Aldo checks a leg kick nicely.
Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aldos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Santos 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Aldo slips a straight right by Santos.
Aldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aldo!
Aldo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Aldo is controlling Santos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Santos thows a huge punch but Aldo dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo is not content to let Santos control the position.
Santos drops an elbow to the side of Aldo's head.
Aldo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Aldo is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aldo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santos.
Aldo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santos looking to pass the guard.
Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santos won't allow Aldo to sweep him here.
Santos slips nicely into half guard.
Anderson Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aldo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aldo is not content to let Santos control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos is thwarting Aldo's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Santos feints and then cracks Aldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aldo down.
Aldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3##TD2#
Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Aldo sneaks out the side door and pushes Santos away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Aldo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Santos misses with a leg kick.
Aldo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aldo slips a jab from Santos.
Aldo slips a jab from Santos.
Aldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Santos scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Aldo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santos misses with a straight left.
Good work by Aldo as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Aldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos lands with a straight right. Aldo didn't see that one coming.
Santos misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.
Aldo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santos just manages to avoid it.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aldo defends well and Santos ends up having to push Aldo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Santos 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Santos!

After winning the bout, Jorge Santos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Pulse 84 - Tszyu vs Aldo III     
Date:   Jul 22, 2017
#R1#
Tszyu misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tszyu looks to land a left hand but Aldo moved out of range nicely.
Tszyu misses the shot to the body.
Aldo throwing a counter right hand but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tszyu lunges at Aldo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aldo's hand.
Aldo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tszyu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aldo.
Tszyu throws a jab but it's blocked by Aldo.
Aldo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tszyu slips a jab from Aldo.
Aldo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tszyu lands with a nice body punch.
Aldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Tszyu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aldo throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tszyu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Aldo delivers a nice body kick.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Aldo misses with a double jab
and Tszyu counters with a series of strikes. Aldo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aldo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tszyu.
Aldo looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Aldo throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Tszyu jabs Aldo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tszyu throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo swings widly with a right hand
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tszyu throws a jab when Aldo was well out of range.
Tszyu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aldo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tszyu misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Aldo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Tszyu connects with an inside leg kick.
Tszyu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tszyu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aldo counters with a nice leg kick.
Aldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tszyu throws a fast counter high kick but Aldo manages to duck under it in time.
Aldo throws a one two combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aldo, as that shot connected.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Tszyu throws a lazy head kick
and Aldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tszyu misses with a double jab
and Aldo counters with an outside leg kick.
Aldo misses with an uppercut.
Tszyu thinks about the counter body kick.
Aldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aldo looks to land a right hand but Tszyu moved out of range.
Tszyu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.#T3#
Aldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tszyu.
Tszyu feints a jab promting Aldo to slip. Tszyu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aldo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tszyu counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo lands with a cross.
A low kick from Tszyu is predictable there
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Aldo!
Tszyu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aldo.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tszyu, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Tszyu slips a jab from Aldo.
Aldo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aldo fails to land with a series of punches.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tszyu lands with a shot to the body.
Aldo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Aldo thumps Tszyu with a low kick.
Tszyu slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
Aldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tszyu lands a nice hook to Aldo's body. Aldo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tszyu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tszyu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aldo on the side of the head.
Aldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tszyu tests Aldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Aldo clinches up against the cage.
Aldo takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
Tszyu is trying to break the clinch but Aldo has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tszyu's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Aldo lands with an overhand left.
Tszyu throws a good cross that connects.
Tszyu throws a body kick that misses.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tszyu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Aldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
Tszyu takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Tszyu.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Aldo tenderised Tszyu's leg. Tszyu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but Tszyu moves his leg out of the way.
A countering left hand to the body from Tszyu misses.
Tszyu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu moves out of range of the strikes.
Aldo throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Aldo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aldo misses with a looping left.
Aldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tszyu clobbers Aldo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Aldo misses.
Tszyu works Aldo's body with a nice hook.
Tszyu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tszyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu misses with a straight left.
Tszyu throws a lazy right hand but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aldo lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Aldo misses.
A slow jab from Tszyu misses its intended target.
Aldo throws a right hand that misses
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Tszyu misses.
Aldo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tszyu scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Tszyu misses.
Tszyu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aldo thumps Tszyu with a low kick.
Tszyu lands with a shot to the body.
Aldo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tszyu.
A right-left combo lands from Aldo. #T3#
Aldo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tszyu takes one to the chin there.
Tszyu throws the left hand but Aldo avoids the punch easily.
Aldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Aldo counter with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Tszyu. Beautiful body shot.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo is looking to counter punch.
Tszyu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aldo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tszyu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Aldo. #T4#
Aldo throws a hook but Tszyu avoids it easily.
Aldo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tszyu.
Aldo loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
Aldo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tszyu cracks Aldo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Tszyu misses.
Aldo scores with a sloppy right hand. Tszyu should have avoided that one.
Tszyu misses with a right hand
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tszyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aldo throws a leg kick
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tszyu cracks the inside of Aldo's front leg.
Aldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tszyu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Aldo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tszyu connects with a body shot.
Tszyu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Aldo blocks a leg kick.
Tszyu connects with a nice looking jab.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Aldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tszyu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tszyu walks into a straight right hand from Aldo.
Aldo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Tszyu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aldo misses the body punch
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo walks into a left hand.
Aldo throws out a loose jab but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Aldo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tszyu counters with an outside leg kick.
Tszyu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tszyu throws a lazy uppercut
and Aldo counters with a leg kick.
Tszyu staying out of range there.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Aldo misses with a body punch
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tszyu to score with a decent uppercut.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Aldo misses with a double jab
and Tszyu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tszyu is just out of range.
Aldo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tszyu finds it's way round the side to connect with Aldo's head.
Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tszyu. #T2#
Aldo lands a right hook 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!
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aldo.
Tszyu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aldo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tszyu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aldo misses the jab.
Tszyu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aldo under the eye.
Tszyu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tszyu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tszyu slips under a jab from Aldo.#CL#
Aldo gets a clinch. #BC2#
Tszyu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tszyu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Aldo defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Tszyu lands a jab.#T3#
Aldo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tszyu finds it's way round the side to connect with Aldo's head.
Aldo loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
Aldo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tszyus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tszyu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aldo misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Aldo. That snapped Tszyu's head back.
Tszyu jabs at Aldo's body.
Tszyu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tszyu duly obliges.
Tszyu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aldo.
Aldo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Aldo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo scores with a sloppy right hand. Tszyu should have avoided that one.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T4#
A big left from Tszyu misses.
Tszyu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aldo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Aldo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu with a nice cross.
Tszyu wants to land a leg kick but Aldo is out of range.
Aldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Aldo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aldo scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Aldo.
Aldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu throws a shot from downtown. Aldo moves away and avoids it.
Aldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo ducks right into an uppercut from Tszyu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kostya Tszyu just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Aldo misses with an uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aldo thinking.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tszyu misses with a combination
and Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tszyu punishes Aldo's body with a nice straight punch.
Aldo throws a hook but Tszyu blocks it.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tszyu misses with a hook
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aldo cracks Tszyu with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aldo checks it well.
Tszyu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tszyu works the jab nicely.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.
Tszyu slips a straight right by Aldo.
Tszyu misses with a double jab
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo dips to his left and cracks Tszyu with an uppercut!
Tszyu lands with a good body shot.
Tszyu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Tszyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aldo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tszyu tried to score with a low kick but Aldo checks it.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aldo lands the left hand.
Aldo misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Aldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aldo.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
Aldo scores with a one two! Tszyu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#
Tszyu is rocked!
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Tszyu is still on wobbly legs! Can Aldo finish him?
Aldo misses with a hook.
Tszyu seems to have recovered his senses.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tszyu throws a shot from downtown. Aldo moves away and avoids it.
Aldo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aldo throws out a loose jab but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem.
Tszyu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aldo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo slips a jab from Tszyu.#T3#
Aldo staying out of range there.
Aldo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range.
Aldo moves out of range as Tszyu strikes.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Aldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tszyu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tszyu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tszyu connects with a single shot there.
Tszyu throws a hook but Aldo avoids it easily.
Tszyu throws a lazy uppercut
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aldo blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aldo on the side of the head.
Tszyu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Tszyu lands a nice looking body shot.
Aldo misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo tries to bum rush Tszyu with a series of wild strikes but Tszyu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tszyu looks to land a combination but Aldo avoids it well.
Tszyu lands with a good body shot.
Aldo misses with a hook. Tszyu ducked under it nicely.
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
Aldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Aldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tszyu lands a glancing blow to the side of Aldo's head.
Tszyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostya Tszyu dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Aldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range and Aldo settles back down.
Aldo lands a right hook to the body.
Aldo looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Aldo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tszyu can pounce on him.
Aldo misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Tszyu.
Aldo is looking to counter punch.
Tszyu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tszyu is looking to slow Aldo down with leg kicks.
Tszyu lands a head kick!
Tszyu defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tszyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aldo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tszyu takes one on the button.
Tszyu scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Tszyu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aldo throws a hook to the side of Tszyu's head but Tszyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo tests Tszyu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
Tszyu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aldo throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aldo misses the jab.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Anderson Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo misses with a leg kick.
A big right from Aldo misses.
Aldo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tszyu scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tszyu lands a body shot.
Tszyu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tszyu drops his hands momentarily and Aldo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Aldo lands with an uppercut that bounces Tszyu off the cage and back into range.
Aldo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tszyu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tszyu looks to throw the jab but Aldo is out of range.
Aldo misses with a body shot. #KD#
Aldo drops Tszyu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tszyu looks back up at him and smiles so Aldo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Aldo slips a jab from Tszyu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Tszyu tests Aldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aldo misses with a straight left.
Tszyu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tszyu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aldo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Tszyu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tszyu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aldo misses with an uppercut.
Aldo moves out of range as Tszyu strikes.
Aldo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tszyu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aldo.
Tszyu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo wants to slow Tszyu down by chopping away at his legs.
Aldo is looking to chop away at Tszyu's legs.
Tszyu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tszyu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Aldo takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kostya Tszyu.
I think Tszyu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostya Tszyu!
Kostya Tszyu retains his middleweight title!
Kostya Tszyu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Pulse 82 - Dog vs James     
Date:   Jul 08, 2017
#R1#
Hooj tests Aldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aldo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Aldo.
Hooj misses with a jab to the body
and Aldo counters with a straight right hand.
Hooj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aldo.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hooj throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hooj catches Aldo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A combination from Aldo does no damage.
It seemed like Hooj was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hooj misses with a left hand
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hooj has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Hooj lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aldo doesn't seem phased though.
Aldo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hooj lands with an overhand left.
Aldo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hooj momentarily. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hooj lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aldo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aldo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hooj throws a shot from downtown. Aldo moves away and avoids it.
Aldo misses with a looping left.
Aldo misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Hooj.
Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hooj throws a shot from downtown. Aldo moves away and avoids it.
Hooj throws a combination that misses
and Hooj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hooj circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aldo feints a jab promting Hooj to slip. Aldo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hooj slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Hooj circles away and keeps his distance.
Hooj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aldo counters with a left and a right that stings Hooj. #ROC#
Hooj is rocked!
Aldo moves forwards but Hooj connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Hooj's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aldo under the eye.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Hooj as he connects with a hook.
Aldo misses with a straight left.
Aldo misses with an uppercut.
Hooj throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem.
Anderson Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Aldo drops Hooj with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hooj looks back up at him and smiles so Aldo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hooj is still on wobbly legs! Can Aldo finish him?
Aldo shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Hooj takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Aldo sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Hooj bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anderson Aldo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Anderson Aldo waved his t-shirt featuring Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)'s logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: Pulse 77 - Joney vs Badass     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Aldo lands with a nice body punch.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aldo counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aldo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
Aldo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lee misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Aldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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 scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Aldo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Lee misses with a double jab
and Aldo counters with a crisp right that sends Lee to the canvas! Aldo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Aldo!
Anderson Aldo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$), into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Bruce Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger than ever!'.

 

Event: Pulse 72 - Tszyu vs Chonan     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
Killa lands with a cross.
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Aldo misses with a straight right.
As Aldo backs off Killa throws a huge counter combo but Aldo manages to avoid it all.
Aldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Killa.
Killa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Aldo moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
Aldo digs a right hand into Killa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Killa's gas tank.
Killa tries to score a body lock takedown but Aldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aldo pushes Killa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aldo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Killa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aldo is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa letting Aldo take a breather here.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Aldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aldo scores with a shot to the side of Killa's head.
Aldo lands a left hand.
Aldo lands a right hand.
Aldo lands a left hand.
Aldo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Aldo stalling against the cage.
Killa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aldo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Da Wrestler Killa.
Aldo effectively controlling the action here.
Aldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Killa backwards.
Aldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Killa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aldo's head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Aldo misses.
Killa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Aldo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Killa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice straight punches there by Aldo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aldo.
Killa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aldo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Killa is rocked!
Aldo ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Killa out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anderson Aldo!
Anderson Aldo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Pulse 67: Aldo vs Tszyu II     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1#
Tszyu checks a leg kick.
Tszyu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been informed that Tszyu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tszyu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldo tries a low kick but Tszyu avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Aldo.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Tszyu.
Aldo cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tszyu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aldo under the eye.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from Aldo.
Aldo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aldo throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Aldo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tszyu lands with a kick to the temple. Aldo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo slips a jab and a cross from Tszyu. #T1#
Aldo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aldo keeps Tszyu at a distance using the push kick.
Aldo thows a leg kick but Tszyu checks it
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tszyu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aldo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tszyu scrambles back to his feet.
Tszyu works over Aldo's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Aldo pushes Tszyu up against the cage in a clinch.
Tszyu misses with the head strike.
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Aldo is trying to maintain a safe position but Tszyu gets an underhook and turns Aldo into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tszyu.
Aldo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Tszyu lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Aldo.
Tszyu cracks Aldo with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Tszyu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo scores with a nice strike.
Aldo looks to land a right hand but Tszyu moved out of range.
Aldo digs a good hook to Tszyu's body.
Tszyu misses with a few strikes there.
Tszyu throws a hook to the side of Aldo's head but Aldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tszyu thumps Aldo with a low kick.
Tszyu connects with a solid leg kick.
Tszyu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tszyu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tszyu checks a low kick from Aldo.#T3#
Tszyu misses with a looping left.
Tszyu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Tszyu scores with a head kick.
Aldo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tszyu circles away quickly and effectively.
Tszyu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tszyu moves away from the strike by Aldo.
Tszyu keeps the fight on the outside.
Tszyu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aldo scores with a jab. Tszyu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aldo throws an off balance right hand
and Tszyu counters with a left and a right that stings Aldo.
Aldo throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aldo thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
It seemed like Tszyu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Aldo throws a head kick that half lands. #T4#
Aldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Aldo throws a lazy uppercut
and Tszyu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tszyu swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Tszyu feints a counter leg kick.
Aldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tszyu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu staying out of range there.
Tszyu throws a fast counter high kick but Aldo manages to duck under it in time.
Aldo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Aldo missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
Tszyu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tszyu circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Aldo scores with a hook.
Tszyu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tszyu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Aldo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tszyu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aldo.
Tszyu is looking for the big counter here.
Tszyu throws a shot from downtown. Aldo moves away and avoids it.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
Tszyu throws a hook but Aldo blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Aldo clinches.
Aldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Tszyu controls his hands.
Aldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aldo lands a right hand. #T1#
Tszyu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Aldo.
Aldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo lands with a light punch inside.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldo. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks from the clinch.
Aldo misses with an uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a left and a right that stings Aldo.
Aldo lands with an uppercut that bounces Tszyu off the cage and back into range.
Aldo throws a front kick aimed at Tszyu's knee but Tszyu avoids it well.
Aldo misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
Aldo jabs at Tszyu's body.
Tszyu throws an off balance right hand
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tszyu slips a jab from Aldo.
Tszyu throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Aldo lands with a cross.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aldo, right into the meat.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aldo throws an off balance right hand
and Tszyu counters with a three punch combo that has Aldo backing up. Aldo nods at Tszyu to acknowledge the strikes.
No joy there for Tszyu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tszyu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Aldo misses its target.
Aldo wants to clinch
and Tszyu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Tszyu pushes him off.
Aldo throws a big shot that misses.
Aldo looks to clinch
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.#T3#
Aldo slips a jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu takes one to the chin there.
Aldo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aldo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aldo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Aldo misses with a wild combination.
Aldo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Aldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aldo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Aldo misses with a hook.
Aldo misses with an uppercut.
Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tszyu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tszyu.
Aldo missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aldo tries to clinch there but Tszyu circles away.
Tszyu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aldo throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aldo throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Aldo misses.
Aldo throws out a leg kick but Tszyu moves out of range and Aldo only half commits.
Aldo throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo dominated that second round.
That's time! Aldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Tszyu throws a big shot that misses.
Tszyu digs a good body shot into Aldo's ribs.#CL#
Aldo moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tszyu tries to break free but Aldo pushes him back against the cage.
Tszyu lands a hook that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Aldo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tszyu's elbow.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Tszyu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks the clinch.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo misses with a left hand
and Tszyu counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo throws a right hand that Tszyu ducks under and follows up with a left that Tszyu also avoids with ease.
Aldo lands a nice looking body kick.
Aldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tszyu.#T1#
Aldo stuns Tszyu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tszyu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tszyu throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Tszyu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aldo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aldo misses with a body shot
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tszyu needs to keep his hands up - Aldo had a free shot at his head there.
Tszyu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Aldo. That's going to slow Tszyu down.
Aldo misses with a hook. Tszyu ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
Tszyu misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Good work by Tszyu as he checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Aldo.
Aldo lands a really nice looking cross but Tszyu seems unphased.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Tszyu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tszyu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aldo throws a lazy right hand but Tszyu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tszyu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Tszyu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tszyu throws a looping overhand right but Aldo ducks down to avoid it.
Aldo lands a really nice looking cross but Tszyu seems unphased. #T3#
Tszyu cracks Aldo with a good jab.
Tszyu walks into a left hand.
Tszyu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.
Aldo loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
Aldo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tszyu in his tracks.
Aldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tszyu. That did some damage!
Aldo's corner calls for a 1-2. Aldo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Aldo is looking to counter punch.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Aldo does no damage.
Tszyu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
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!
Tszyu loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.
Tszyu lands with a nice combination. Aldo backs away looking to recover.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tszyu misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.
Tszyu misses with a left hand
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Aldo jabs Tszyu right on the nose. Tszyu blinks but takes it well.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut. Aldo saw that one coming.
Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aldo.
Aldo misses with an uppercut.
Tszyu slips a jab from Aldo.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Aldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range and Aldo settles back down.
Aldo staying out of range there.
Aldo lands a glancing blow to the side of Tszyu's head.
Aldo throws a leg kick
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aldo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aldo throws a right hand that misses
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Aldo throws a hook to the side of Tszyu's head but Tszyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aldo scores with a jab. Tszyu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Tszyu avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Tszyu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tszyu misses with a body kick.#KD2#
Tszyu lands a left and a right that send Aldo crashing to the mat, dazed. Tszyu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Aldo is rocked!
Aldo misses with a low kick as Tszyu jumps back.
Oh Aldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu checks the leg kick.
Tszyu lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Aldo drops his hands momentarily. Tszyu doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Aldo staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Aldo doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kostya Tszyu! Kostya Tszyu retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Kostya Tszyu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Pulse 63 - Aldo vs Tszyu     
Date:   Feb 25, 2017
#R1#
Aldo scores with a head kick.
We've been informed that Tszyu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Aldo tries to land a front kick but Tszyu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aldo throws a low kick but Tszyu avoids it.
We've been told by Aldo's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Aldo has closed the distance and engaged Tszyu in a clinch.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldos head.
Tszyu managing to block the knees to the body from Aldo.
Aldo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tszyu tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aldo obliges.
Aldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Aldo - that landed with a thud.
Tszyu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
A short left from Aldo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo scores with a shoulder strike.
Tszyu wants to get back to striking at distance but Aldo won't allow it.
Tszyu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aldo takes a shot to the head.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo presses Tszyu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1##BC2#
Tszyu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tszyu counters with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu lands an overhand right.
Tszyu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aldo moves out of range of the body kick from Tszyu.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aldo throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Aldo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aldo connects with a solid leg kick.
Tszyu fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu misses with a jab to the body
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Tszyu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo throws a hook but Tszyu blocks it.#T2#
Tszyu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tszyu moves forwards but Aldo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Tszyu circles away.
Tszyu digs a good hook to Aldo's body.
Aldo is looking to clinch but Tszyu is avoiding it.
Tszyu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aldo. Aldo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tszyu blocks a low kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Aldo. Those never looked like landing.
Tszyu slips under a jab from Aldo.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tszyu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aldo.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tszyu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tszyu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aldo with a body shot.
Tszyu lands a body shot. #T3#
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Tszyu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tszyu catches Aldo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tszyu checks a leg kick.
Aldo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tszyu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aldo throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Tszyu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aldo is able to avoid easily.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aldo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tszyu has time to react.
Aldo swings for the body but Tszyu moves out of range.
Aldo backing away here, and Tszyu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu misses the body punch
and Tszyu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Aldo throws a jab when Tszyu was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Tszyu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Aldo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Tszyu.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.
A left and a right from Tszyu both land. Nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Aldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo misses with a left hand
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
Aldo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aldo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aldo misses with a looping left.
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 Anderson Aldo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Tszyu. That snapped Aldo's head back.
Aldo moves away from the strike by Tszyu.
Aldo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aldo avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Tszyu misses the jab.
Tszyu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aldo misses with an uppercut.
Aldo swings widly with a right hand
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
Aldo throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu misses with a looping left.
It looked like Aldo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tszyu looks to land a right hand but Aldo moved out of range.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the body
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Aldo staying out of range there.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tszyu defending well as Aldo loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tszyu swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Aldo wants to clinch up but Tszyu keeps it at a distance.
Tszyu misses with a straight left.
Tszyu throws a body shot but no joy.
Tszyu thuds a left hand into Aldo's body.
Aldo avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu walks into a straight right hand from Aldo.
Tszyu throws the kick towards the body but Aldo avoids it.
Aldo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tszyu connects with a body shot.
Tszyu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Aldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Tszyu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tszyu staying out of range there.
Aldo checks a leg kick.
Aldo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tszyu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tszyu needs to keep his hands up - Aldo had a free shot at his head there.
Aldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldo throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Aldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tszyu counters with a straight right hand.
Tszyu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aldo misses with a hook
and Tszyu counters with a nice body kick.
Tszyu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Aldo missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tszyu punishes Aldo's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tszyu cracks a nice hook into Aldo's ribs.
Tszyu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tszyu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aldo misses with a looping right.
Aldo digs a good hook to Tszyu's body.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tszyu lands a glancing blow to the side of Aldo's head.
Aldo misses with a hook.
Aldo misses the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Tszyu blocks the leg kick.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tszyu's sensitive parts. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tszyu wants to slow Aldo down by chopping away at his legs.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tszyu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tszyu throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
Aldo slips a straight right by Tszyu.
Tszyu lands with a right hand.
Tszyu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aldo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD#
Aldo lands a left and a right that send Tszyu crashing to the mat, dazed. Aldo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Tszyu is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kostya Tszyu has been cut.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tszyu circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.
It looked like Aldo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aldo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tszyu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kostya Tszyu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Tszyu moves away from the strike by Aldo.
A punch lands to the side of Tszyu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
And Tszyu responds with a good body kick, but Aldo manages to step out the way in time.
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aldo throws out the jab.
Tszyu takes one to the chin there.
A right-left combo lands from Tszyu. #CL#
Aldo has closed the distance and engaged Tszyu in a clinch.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Tszyu.
Tszyu swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aldo misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Aldo's head.
Tszyu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aldo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Anderson Aldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo misses with some punches.
Tszyu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tszyu breaks the clinch.
Aldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aldo throws out a powerful jab.
Tszyu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Tszyu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tszyu misses with a body kick.
Aldo avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.
Tszyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aldo defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo lands an overhand right.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
The fighters circling - Aldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.#T2#
Tszyu throws the left hand but Aldo avoids the punch easily.
Aldo moves out of range of the body kick from Tszyu.
A combination from Aldo does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tszyu scores with a shot to the body.
Tszyu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aldo on the side of the head.
Aldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tszyu misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Tszyu coming out on top.
Aldo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tszyu's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo throws a right hand that Tszyu ducks under and follows up with a left that Tszyu also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Tszyu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tszyu counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Aldo.#T3#
Aldo misses with a jab to the body
and Tszyu counters with a left to the body.
Aldo fails to land with a series of punches.
Tszyu lands a nice hook to Aldo's body. Aldo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tszyu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Tszyu takes one to the side of the head.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aldo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tszyu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Aldo misses its intended target.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Aldo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tszyu lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu misses with an uppercut.
Aldo lands a nice hook to Tszyu's body. Tszyu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
A lazy left from Aldo finds it's target.
Aldo misses with a lunging right hand
and Tszyu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tszyu jabs Aldo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tszyu misses with a body kick.
Aldo slips a straight right by Tszyu.
Aldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tszyu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aldo defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the body.
Aldo scores with a jab. Tszyu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aldo misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Aldo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tszyu, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Anderson Aldo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kostya Tszyu's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Tszyu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aldo.
Tszyu misses with a leg kick.
Aldo throwing a counter right hand but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Tszyu circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Aldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Aldo throws a big shot that misses.
Aldo looks to throw the jab but Tszyu is out of range.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo jabs Tszyu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Tszyu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aldo tries to clinch but Tszyu moves out of range. #T1#
Tszyu lands a slapping body shot.
Tszyu is looking to score with low kicks.
Aldo throws a hook but Tszyu avoids it easily.
Tszyu throws the kick towards the body but Aldo avoids it.
A cross from Aldo lands.
Tszyu motions for Aldo to come forward. Tszyu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.
Aldo throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Tszyu to counter with a crisp jab.
Tszyu throws a looping overhand right but Aldo ducks down to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Tszyu blocks the leg kick.
Tszyu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tszyu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.
Tszyu lands with a nice body punch.
Tszyu dodges the punch combination from Aldo. #T2#
Nice cross by Tszyu.
Aldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Aldo throwing a counter right hand but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Tszyu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aldo counters with a three punch combo that has Tszyu backing up. Tszyu nods at Aldo to acknowledge the strikes.
Tszyu misses with a body kick.
Aldo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tszyu moves away.
Tszyu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tszyu! But no joy.
Aldo cracks Tszyu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Aldo throwing a counter right hand but Tszyu manages to avoid it.#T3#
Aldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Aldo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Tszyu throws a leg kick which misses Aldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Aldo tries to avoid it.
Tszyu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aldos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aldo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aldo throws a hook to the side of Tszyu's head but Tszyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tszyu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tszyu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aldo sizes up Tszyu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aldo misses with an uppercut
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo throws the left hand but Tszyu avoids the punch easily.
Tszyu loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.#CL#
Aldo darts in and clinches Tszyu up against the cage.
Aldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu working hard to break the clinch.
Tszyu tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldo.
Tszyu misses with some punches. #BC2#
Tszyu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.
Aldo feints and then cracks Tszyu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tszyu down.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tszyu connects with the punch.
Aldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tszyu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aldo misses with a looping left.
Tszyu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
Aldo defending well as Tszyu loads up on a big left hand.
Aldo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tszyus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kostya Tszyu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Aldo tries to clinch but Tszyu is having none of it.
Tszyu throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo lands with an overhand left.
Aldo tries to clinch but Tszyu is having none of it.
Tszyu lands a glancing blow to the side of Aldo's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Aldo misses the target.
Tszyu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Some wild striking there from Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tszyu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aldo misses the jab.
Aldo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aldo throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1##CL#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches.
Aldo has Tszyu pressed against the cage.
Aldo is struggling to control the position.
Aldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Good body shot from Tszyu.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tszyu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aldo stalling in the clinch but Tszyu improves position. #BC2#
Tszyu manages to break the clinch.
Aldo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aldo avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Jab, jab by Tszyu - just one landing.
Tszyu lands a body shot.
Tszyu takes a swing at Aldo's ribcage but misses.
Kostya Tszyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tszyu misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Aldo counter with a right hand. #CL#
Aldo takes the fight into the clinch.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Tszyu.
Aldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aldo is trying to maintain a safe position but Tszyu gets an underhook and turns Aldo into the cage.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the head but Tszyu blocks with his arms.
Tszyu tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Aldo's head.
Tszyu throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tszyu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Tszyu blocking some punches.
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tszyu.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aldo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tszyu takes a shot to the head.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tszyu.
Anderson Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tszyu tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tszyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tszyu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tszyu scores with a shot to the side of Aldo's head. #T4#
Tszyu can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu.
Tszyu tries to land knees in the clinch but Aldo avoids the damage to the body.
Tszyu misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Tszyu.
Aldo lands with a left to the head.
Aldo managing to block the knees to the body from Tszyu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tszyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tszyu lands an uppercut.
Tszyu misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kostya Tszyu.
Well Aldo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kostya Tszyu!

Kostya Tszyu is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Kostya Tszyu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Pulse 58 - Aldo vs Mostert     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1#
Mostert fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aldo is out of range.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mostert looks to land a combination but Aldo avoids it well.
Aldo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab lands there for Aldo.
Decent striking displayed by Aldo there.
Mostert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.
Mostert takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've been informed that Mostert has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostert on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mostert.#T1#
Aldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mostert misses with a takedown
and Aldo counters with a huge left! Mostert is in big trouble! He's backing up but Aldo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mostert from any more damage. A dominating finish by Aldo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Aldo!
Anderson Aldo retains his middleweight title!
Anderson Aldo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Pulse 52 - Aldo vs Chonan III     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Aldo jabs at Chonan's body.
Aldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aldo misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Chonan moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chonan.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chonan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aldo up against the cage.
Aldo landing knees to the body.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Chonan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonan misses with some punches.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chonan letting Aldo take a breather here.
Aldo throws a head punch that misses.
Chonan prevents Aldo from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Chonan gets through Aldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aldo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
Chonan 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 lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Piranha Chonan has been cut.
Aldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Aldo.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo misses with the head strike.
Chonan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chonan 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.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Chonan. #T2#
Chonan lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
Chonan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aldo tries a body shot but Chonan blocks it.
Aldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chonan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aldo up against the cage.
Chonan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aldo leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chonan fails to land.
Chonan stalling the fight.
Chonan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chonan avoids it.#T3#
Chonan is stalling here.
Aldo misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chonan lands a shoulder strike.
Aldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chonan blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Aldo on the inside. #BC#
Aldo manages to break the clinch.
Aldo throws a low kick but Chonan avoids it.
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chonan looks to clinch
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Aldo's head coaches at Hellfire Antechamber that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aldo keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Chonan has closed the distance and engaged Aldo in a clinch.
A short right from Aldo.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Aldo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aldo misses with the head strike.
A short left from Aldo.
Chonan can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Chonan has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Chonan.
Aldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Chonan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow.
Chonan 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 misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chonan.
Aldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Chonan controls his hands.
Chonan blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piranha Chonan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Aldo takes a swing at Chonan's ribcage but misses.
Chonan wants to counter the offense by Aldo and move into the clinch position.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Chonan is just out of range.
Aldo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chonan tries to clinch up but Aldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Chonan.
Aldo is looking to counter punch.
Aldo looks to land a left hand but Chonan moved out of range nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chonan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chonan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo throws an overhand right that lands on Chonan's shoulder, as Chonan tries to avoid the shot.
Chonan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aldo.
Aldo lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aldo.
Aldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aldo lands with a cross. #T1#
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Chonan tries to clinch up.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Chonan wants to counter with a clinch but Aldo pushes him away.
Chonan takes one on the button.#CL2#
Chonan instigates a clinch.
Aldo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Chonan darts in trying to clinch
and Aldo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chonan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chonan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Chonan.
A little feinted left hand from Aldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Chonan.
Chonan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aldo scores with a leg kick.
Chonan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo throws a front kick aimed at Chonan's knee but Chonan avoids it well.
Chonan takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Aldo. Beautiful body shot.
Chonan wants to clinch but Aldo slips to the side
and Aldo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chonan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chonan tries to clinch there but Aldo circles away.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Chonan moves out of range easily.
Chonan moves in looking to clinch but Aldo pushes him off.
Chonan wants to clinch
and Aldo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chonan wants to clinch up but Aldo keeps it at a distance.
Chonan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aldo throws a one two combo.
Chonan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo with a hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Piranha Chonan's cut even more.
Chonan avoids the body shot from Aldo.
Aldo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aldo throws a front kick aimed at Chonan's knee but Chonan avoids it well.
Chonan wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Aldo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Aldo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chonan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aldo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chonan on the side of the head. #CUT#
The cut above Piranha Chonan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Aldo there.
Aldo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chonan tries to clinch up but Aldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Aldo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chonan on the side of the head.
Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chonan can do to turn this around?
Chonan tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chonan doesn't seem bothered though.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Chonan is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Piranha Chonan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Aldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Chonan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Chonan has Aldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Chonan struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldo controls his hands.
Chonan controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Aldo.
Chonan controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Chonan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Chonan.
A short right from Aldo on the inside.
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Aldo.
Chonan has Aldo pressed against the cage.
Aldo trying to stall but Chonan improves his position.
Chonan is struggling to control the position.
A short left from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldo. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Aldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chonan working aggressively here.
Aldo misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Aldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chonan tries to clinch up.
Chonan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chonan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Chonan has Aldo up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
A short right from Aldo on the inside.
Aldo stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldo.
Chonan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Aldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chonan stalls.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chonan blocking some punches.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chonan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chonan prevents Aldo from breaking the clinch.
Aldo prevents a body shot from Chonan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aldo.
Aldo stalling against the cage. #T4#
Aldo lands a shoulder strike.
Chonan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aldo tries to break the clinch but Chonan is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Chonan fails to land.
Aldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
Chonan swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Chonan to work.
Aldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Chonan pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Piranha Chonan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chonan moves forwards but Aldo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Aldo misses the target.
Piranha Chonan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Chonan closes the distance and pushes Aldo back into the cage.
Chonan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldos head.
Chonan leaning against his opponent.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chonan.
Chonan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chonan as Aldo tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Chonan.
Aldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chonan's elbow.
Chonan can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Chonan is trying to maintain a safe position but Aldo gets an underhook and turns Chonan into the cage.#T1#
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aldo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chonan wants to stall.
Chonan throws a head punch that misses.
Anderson Aldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chonan takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Aldo.
Aldo leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Chonan.
The referee calls for Chonan to work.
Chonan presses Aldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Chonan fails to land.
Aldo lands an uppercut.#T2#
Chonan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aldo cracks Chonan with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Aldo pushes Chonan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aldo trying to control the position but instead, Chonan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aldo into the cage.
Chonan lands with a light punch inside.
Chonan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chonan prevents a body shot from Aldo.
Aldo digs a right hand underneath Chonan's ribcage. Chonan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chonan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Aldo lands an uppercut.#CUT#
Piranha Chonan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T3#
Aldo blocking some punches.
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Chonan.
Aldo scores with a hook to the body.
Chonan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Aldo breaks from the clinch.
Chonan doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
Chonan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chonan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aldo counters with a straight right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Piranha Chonan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anderson Aldo!
Anderson Aldo retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Anderson Aldo thanked Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Pulse 51     
Date:   Nov 19, 2016
#R1#
Aldo misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Lee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aldo cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Aldo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches.
Aldo gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aldo lands a left hand.
Aldo works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from 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 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aldo lands a good knee to the midsection. Lee won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aldo. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo just leaning against Lee, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldo.
Lee misses with some punches.
Aldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aldo lands a right hand.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aldo scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee misses with some punches.
Aldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Lee is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aldo.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Aldo finish him?
A short uppercut from Aldo.
Aldo pushes Lee back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD#
Aldo drops Lee onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lee is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aldo is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aldo has his back to the ropes.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo lands with a left to the head.
Aldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Aldo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee. #T3#
Aldo blocking some punches.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Aldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee misses with some punches.
Aldo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Aldo - that landed with a thud.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aldo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo lands a nice shot to the body.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo lands with a right to the head. #T4#
A hook to the body from Aldo.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldo lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee working aggressively here.
Aldo lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Aldo as the two fighters clinch.
Aldo slowing the pace effectively.#KD#
Aldo drops Lee onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lee is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Aldo pushes Lee against the ropes. Aldo is working some dirty boxing. Aldo pushes off with a quick right hook! Lee goes down! Lee tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Aldo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Aldo!
Anderson Aldo retains his middleweight title!
Anderson Aldo made sure to mention his sponsor, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Bruce Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger than ever!'.

 

Event: Pulse 46     
Date:   Oct 15, 2016
#R1#
Aldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seterra. Seterra obviously looking to wear him down.
Seterra feints and then cracks Aldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aldo down.
Aldo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Seterra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Seterra's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Seterra circles away.
Seterra misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aldo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Seterra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aldo misses with the combination.
Seterra appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seterra slips under a jab from Aldo.
A good leg kick by Seterra.
Aldo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aldo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo takes a swing at Seterra's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Seterra as he checks the leg kick.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seterra is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Seterra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo is looking to counter punch.
Seterra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Seterra is looking for the big counter here.
Seterra keeps Aldo at a distance using the push kick.
Seterra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Seterra throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Seterra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aldo is looking to counter punch.
Aldo throws the left hand but Seterra avoids the punch easily.
Aldo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
Seterra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aldo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seterra scrambles back to his feet.
Aldo misses with a looping right.
Aldo scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Aldo misses.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aldo misses with a body shot.
Seterra throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aldo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Roderick Seterra has been cut.
Seterra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Seterra throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.
Seterra lands a high kick! #T3##CL#
Aldo has Seterra up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC2#
Seterra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Seterra. #CL#
Aldo moves into range and clinches up with Seterra.#BC2#
Seterra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seterra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seterra swinging wildly here.
Aldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seterra. Seterra obviously looking to wear him down.
Aldo missing with a left hand there. Seterra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seterra misses with a low kick as Aldo jumps back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seterra. #T4#
Aldo misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Aldo forces Seterra back against the ropes and clinches.
Seterra wants to break free but Aldo has control.
Aldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seterra's efforts to push away.
Aldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Seterra avoids the damage to the body.
Aldo leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Seterra.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seterra.
Aldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seterra or not.
A hook to the body from Aldo.
Seterra is trying to push Aldo away but Aldo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
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 Anderson Aldo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roderick Seterra's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good leg kick by Seterra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Seterra throws a leg kick which misses Aldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Aldo tries to avoid it.
Seterra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aldo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aldo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aldo lands the left hand.
Roderick Seterra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo lands with a good body shot.
Seterra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aldo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Seterra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aldo cracks a nice hook into Seterra's ribs.
Aldo with a nice cross.
Anderson Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seterra scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aldo lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Aldo lands a right hook to the body.
Aldo with a hook.
A jab from Aldo misses.
Seterra slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
An inside leg kick from Seterra misses.
Seterra misses with a double jab
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Seterra slips a jab from Aldo.
Aldo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seterra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aldo.
Seterra lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Seterra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aldo.#T2#
Aldo avoids a kick to the body.
Seterra connects with a solid leg kick.
Seterra throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Seterra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo throws a head kick but Seterra moves out of range.
Seterra changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Seterra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Seterra.
Seterra lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aldo will feel that in the morning.
Aldo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Seterra on the side of the head.
and Aldo counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Seterra! He's just covering up as Aldo starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Aldo!
Anderson Aldo retains his middleweight title!

 

Event: Pulse 43     
Date:   Sep 24, 2016
#R1#
Aldo lands with a shot to the body.
Ostereguy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ostereguy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aldo throws a low kick but Ostereguy avoids it.
Aldo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Sebastien Ostereguy has been cut.
Sebastien Ostereguy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ostereguy.
Aldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ostereguy works over Aldo's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Ostereguy rushes Aldo and presses him up against the ropes.
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 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ostereguy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Ostereguy breaks from the clinch.
Ostereguy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aldo throws out the jab.
Ostereguy works over Aldo's head and body with a nice combination.
Ostereguy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ostereguy.
Ostereguy tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Aldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ostereguy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Ostereguy backs away, Aldo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aldo takes a swing at Ostereguy's ribcage but misses.
Aldo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ostereguy's head backwards.#ROC#
Ostereguy is rocked!
Aldo is stalking Ostereguy. Ostereguy circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Aldo, and it's lights out! Ostereguy really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anderson Aldo!
Anderson Aldo retains his middleweight title!

 

Event: Pulse 39     
Date:   Aug 27, 2016
#R1#
A left lands for Aldo.#CL2#
Aldo tries to keep at a distance but Chonan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chonan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chonan stalling.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chonan is defending well for now.
Chonan blocking some punches.
Chonan can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Aldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#CUT#
It looks like Piranha Chonan has been cut.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo wants to stall.
Aldo presses Chonan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chonan lands with a left to the head.
Aldo digs a right hand into Chonan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chonan's gas tank. #BC#
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Aldo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Chonan darts in and clinches Aldo up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chonan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Aldo stalling in the clinch but Chonan improves position.
Aldo looking to slow down the pace here.
Aldo seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Chonan is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Aldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been informed that Chonan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Aldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chonan lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Aldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Chonan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Chonan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aldo misses with some punches. #T2#
Aldo pushes Chonan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chonan avoiding damage.
Chonan lands a body shot.
Aldo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chonan looking to slow down the pace here.
Chonan has a couple of punches blocked 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!
Chonan is struggling to control the position.
Chonan can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Chonan looking to stall.
Aldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chonan's elbow.
Chonan prevents a body shot from Aldo. #T3#
Aldo lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Aldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chonan.
Chonan wants to stall.
Chonan looking to stall. #BC#
Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chonan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Aldo misses its target.
Aldo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chonan tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.
Chonan is looking to clinch.
Chonan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo scores with a punch to the head.
Chonan takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
That has opened up Piranha Chonan's cut even more.
Chonan takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Chonan ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chonan tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
A jab from Aldo does it's job there.
Aldo lands a jab.#CUT#
The cut above Piranha Chonan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Aldo throws a big shot that misses.
Aldo misses with a low kick as Chonan jumps back.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Chonan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aldo.
Chonan tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.
As Chonan backs away, Aldo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aldo dips to his left and cracks Chonan with an uppercut!
Aldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aldo lands a nice hook to Chonan's body. Chonan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chonan wants to clinch up but Aldo keeps it at a distance.
Aldo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chonan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piranha Chonan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Chonan.
Aldo swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Chonan counters by clinching up.
Chonan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chonan swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chonan can do to turn this around?
Chonan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aldo looking to slow down the pace here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chonan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Aldo can't find room to land a body shot as Chonan controls the action.
Aldo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chonan trying to stall but Aldo improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chonan has him pressed against the ropes.
Aldo looking to slow down the pace here.
Chonan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chonan is looking to control Aldo's arms but Aldo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chonan has his back to the ropes.
Chonan blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo blocks a body shot from Chonan.
Chonan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chonan is trying to stall.
Chonan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chonan has him pressed against the ropes.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Chonan. #BC#
Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldo misses with the combination.
Aldo cracks Chonan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aldo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chonan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chonan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Aldo lands a jab to Chonan's midsection.
Chonan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chonan wants to clinch but Aldo slips to the side
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Piranha Chonan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo throws a shot to the body.
Anderson Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldo scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chonan needs to keep his hands up - Aldo had a free shot at his head there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chonan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Chonan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aldo. #T3#
Aldo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
Piranha Chonan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Piranha Chonan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anderson Aldo!
Anderson Aldo retains his middleweight title!

 

Event: Pulse 36     
Date:   Aug 06, 2016
#R1#
Aldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aldo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOstereguy.
Ostereguy needs to keep his hands up - Aldo had a free shot at his head there.
Aldo cracks Ostereguy with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Aldo clinches up with Ostereguy and pushes him back against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aldo.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ostereguy.
Aldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ostereguy misses with a punch on the inside.
Ostereguy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Ostereguy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Ostereguy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
Ostereguy blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
Ostereguy seems to have got his legs back now.
Aldo takes a shot to the head.
Aldo lands a nice uppercut.
Ostereguy can't break the clinch.
Ostereguy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ostereguy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ostereguy. #BC#
Ostereguy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
A jab from Aldo misses.
Some wild striking there from Ostereguy.
Sebastien Ostereguy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aldo throws an overhand right that drops Ostereguy like a sack of potatoes! Aldo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Aldo!
Anderson Aldo is the new middleweight champion!

 

Event: Pulse 32     
Date:   Jul 09, 2016
#R1#
Chonan tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.
Chonan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aldo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chonan momentarily. #CUT2#
It looks like Piranha Chonan has been cut.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Chonan.
Chonan is looking to clinch.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Chonan counters by moving into the clinch.
Chonan scores with a shot to the side of Aldo's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chonan looking to stall.
Aldo tries to break free but Chonan pushes him back against the ropes.
We've been informed that Aldo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chonan avoids a wild elbow strike from Aldo.#T1#
Chonan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chonan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chonan throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chonan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chonan wants to clinch up but Aldo keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Chonan rushes Aldo and presses him up against the ropes.
Aldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chonan backwards.
Chonan can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Chonan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chonan has him pressed against the ropes.#T2#
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Chonan has double underhooks.
Aldo can't find room to land a body shot as Chonan controls the action. #BC2#
Aldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chonan fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Chonan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aldo throws a body kick that misses.
Aldo misses with a left hand #CL#
and Chonan moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chonan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chonan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chonan is trying to maintain a safe position but Aldo gets an underhook and turns Chonan into the ropes.
Chonan tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Chonan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Aldo throws a head punch that misses.
Chonan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chonan stalling against the ropes.
Chonan misses with the head strike.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Chonan. #BC2#
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Chonan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Chonan wants to clinch
and Aldo counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Chonan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chonan wants to clinch up but Aldo keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aldo! But no joy.#CL#
Chonan moves into the clinch.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chonan avoids it.
Chonan gets through Aldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chonan digs a right hand into Aldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aldo's gas tank.
Aldo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aldo lands with a left to the head.
Chonan misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Aldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chonan fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piranha Chonan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Chonan is looking to clinch but Aldo is avoiding it.
Aldo cracks Chonan with an open hand slap.
Aldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chonan.
Chonan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aldo manages to circle out of the way.
Chonan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Aldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chonan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
Piranha Chonan's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Chonan moves out of range easily.
Chonan tries to clinch but Aldo moves away
and Aldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aldo misses with a left hand #CL#
and Chonan counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Chonan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chonan keeps control of Aldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldo feints a jab promting Chonan to slip. Aldo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chonan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chonan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Aldo keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo misses with a hook #CL#
and Chonan counters by moving into the clinch.
Chonan pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Chonan - that landed with a thud.
Chonan takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Piranha Chonan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Aldo looking to stall.
Chonan leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Aldo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chonan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Chonan on the inside. #BC2#
Aldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chonan moves to clinch but Aldo breaks away
letting Aldo counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
Jeez, Piranha Chonan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Chonan wants to clinch up but Aldo keeps it at a distance.
Aldo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chonan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Chonan tries to close the distance and clinch but Aldo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aldo jabs Chonan right on the nose. Chonan blinks but takes it well.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Piranha Chonan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anderson Aldo!

 

Event: Pulse 29     
Date:   Jun 18, 2016
#R1##CL#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches.
Ostereguy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aldo or not.
Aldo lands a nice knee to the body.
Aldo prevents a body shot from Ostereguy.
Ostereguy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ostereguy.
A head punch on the inside from Ostereguy fails to land.
Ostereguy lands with a right to the head.
Ostereguy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ostereguy lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ostereguy fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ostereguy.
Aldo throws an elbow that misses.
Ostereguy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldos head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ostereguy working aggressively here.
Ostereguy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldos head.
Aldo stalling against the ropes.
Aldo scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ostereguy.
Aldo keeps control of Ostereguy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Aldo slows down the pace here.
Ostereguy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ostereguy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aldo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ostereguy can turn it around.
Ostereguy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Ostereguy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Aldo.
Ostereguy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Ostereguy. #BC2#
Ostereguy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Aldo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ostereguy can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Ostereguy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Aldo lands an elbow inside that Ostereguy shrugs off.
Nice body punch from Ostereguy - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Ostereguy - that landed with a thud.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ostereguy lands a shot to the body.
Ostereguy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ostereguy pushes Aldo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Ostereguy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ostereguy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Ostereguy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ostereguy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ostereguy lands with a light punch inside.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ostereguy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ostereguy tries to circle away but Aldo has him pinned against the ropes.
Ostereguy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Aldo.
Ostereguy prevents a body shot from Aldo.
Ostereguy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ostereguy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ostereguy can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Ostereguy.
Ostereguy is trying to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling him.#T3#
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ostereguy.
Ostereguy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ostereguy misses with some punches.
Ostereguy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ostereguy avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Aldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ostereguy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ostereguy presses Aldo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ostereguy.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ostereguy working aggressively here.
Aldo scores with a hook to the body.
Ostereguy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aldo misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Aldo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aldo lands a knee to the body.
Ostereguy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ostereguy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ostereguy as Aldo tries to tie him up. #T4#
Ostereguy lands a right hand. #BC2#
Ostereguy manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Aldo rushes Ostereguy and presses him up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ostereguy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ostereguy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ostereguy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ostereguy fails to land.
Ostereguy managing to block the knees to the body from Aldo.
Ostereguy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ostereguy.
Ostereguy struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldo controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ostereguy fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ostereguy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aldo scores with a shoulder strike.
Aldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC2#
Ostereguy breaks from the clinch.
Aldo scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastien Ostereguy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ostereguy moves into the clinch successfully.
Ostereguy misses with the head strike.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ostereguy backwards.
Ostereguy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ostereguy scores with a shot to the side of Aldo's head.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Ostereguy avoids the damage to the body.
Ostereguy swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ostereguy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldos head.
Aldo blocking some punches.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ostereguy.
Aldo can't find room to land a body shot as Ostereguy controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Ostereguy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ostereguy.
Ostereguy managing to block the knees to the body from Aldo.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
Aldo trying to land knees to the body.
Aldo controlling the action here for a moment.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Ostereguy avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Aldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ostereguy throws a head punch that misses.
Ostereguy lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Ostereguy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ostereguy throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range. #CL2#
Aldo gets tackled into the ropes by Ostereguy. Ostereguy maintains the clinch.
Aldo misses with some punches.
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ostereguy misses with the head strike.
Ostereguy tries to throw a body punch but Aldo avoids it by throwing Ostereguy back against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Ostereguy.
Ostereguy swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ostereguy scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Ostereguy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Ostereguy throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Ostereguy.
Ostereguy throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Ostereguy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ostereguy.
Ostereguy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ostereguy is leaning against Aldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ostereguy misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ostereguy. #BC2#
Ostereguy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ostereguy throws a leg kick which misses Aldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Aldo tries to avoid it.
Ostereguy misses with a kick to the body.
Ostereguy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldo throws a front kick aimed at Ostereguy's knee but Ostereguy avoids it well.
Sebastien Ostereguy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Ostereguy.
Ostereguy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ostereguy.#T3#
Ostereguy fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Aldo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Ostereguy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ostereguy misses with a head kick. #CL#
Ostereguy gets tackled into the ropes by Aldo. Aldo maintains the clinch.
Ostereguy lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Aldo.
Ostereguy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo prevents a body shot from Ostereguy.
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldo.
Ostereguy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Ostereguy as the two fighters clinch.
Sebastien Ostereguy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ostereguy throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldo. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Ostereguy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ostereguy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ostereguy.
Aldo controlling the action here for a moment.
Ostereguy swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ostereguy throws a head punch that misses.
Ostereguy misses with some punches.
A short right from Ostereguy on the inside.
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ostereguy.
Aldo blocking some punches.
Ostereguy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ostereguy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastien Ostereguy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ostereguy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ostereguy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ostereguy scores with a push kick.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ostereguy throws out the jab.
Ostereguy tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Ostereguy misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ostereguy. That's going to slow Aldo down.
Ostereguy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ostereguy.#CL2#
Ostereguy forces Aldo back against the ropes and clinches.
Ostereguy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
A short right from Aldo. #T1#
Ostereguy misses with a punch on the inside.
Ostereguy lands with a light punch inside.
Ostereguy can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Aldo tries to stall but Ostereguy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ostereguy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ostereguy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ostereguy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ostereguy is keeping busy.
Ostereguy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Ostereguy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aldo lands a nice uppercut.
Aldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aldo working aggressively here.
Ostereguy misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ostereguy avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Anderson Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aldo working aggressively here.
Ostereguy throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Ostereguy.
Aldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldo.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ostereguy is defending well for now.
Ostereguy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldos head.
Aldo scores with a shot to the side of Ostereguy's head.
A short left from Ostereguy.
Aldo looking to throw knees to the head but Ostereguy is blocking nicely.
Ostereguy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ostereguy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Aldo is rocked!
Ostereguy cracks Aldo with a nice body shot.
Sebastien Ostereguy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Aldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Ostereguy fails to land.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ostereguy avoids it.
Aldo seems to have got his legs back now.
Ostereguy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ostereguy avoids it.
Ostereguy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ostereguy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ostereguy throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldo.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ostereguy is defending well for now.
Aldo misses with some punches.
Ostereguy lands a nice uppercut.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ostereguy.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Aldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ostereguy takes a shot to the head.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Ostereguy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Ostereguy.
Aldo throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo misses with the head strike.
Ostereguy is trying to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling him.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ostereguy.
Ostereguy managing to block the knees to the body from Aldo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ostereguy is defending well for now.
Aldo looking to stall.
Aldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastien Ostereguy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ostereguy 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastien Ostereguy!

 

Event: Pulse FC 25     
Date:   May 21, 2016
#R1#
Seterra throws a shot from downtown. Aldo moves away and avoids it.
Seterra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aldo is able to avoid easily.
Seterra scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Aldo clinches with his opponent.
Seterra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seterra's efforts to push away.
Aldo missing with knees to the body.
Seterra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldo.
Seterra lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Aldo breaks from the clinch.
Seterra tried to score with a low kick but Aldo checks it.
Aldo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Seterra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seterra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aldo counters with a good low kick that Seterra was not able to check.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Seterra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aldo feints a counter leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Seterra.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Seterra moved away.
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Seterra appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aldo feints and then cracks Seterra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seterra down.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aldo connects with a body shot that sends Seterra's belly button to the back.
Seterra connects with a high kick.
Aldo scores with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Seterra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Aldo digs a good body shot into Seterra's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo thuds his right hand into Seterra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aldo, right into the meat.
Seterra tries to score with a low kick but Aldo moves his leg out of the way.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Seterra sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Seterra.
Seterra fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aldo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seterra clobbers Aldo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches.
Seterra wants to get back to striking at distance but Aldo won't allow it.
Seterra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seterras head.
Aldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Seterra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Aldo breaks from the clinch.
Aldo misses with a hook. Seterra ducked under it nicely.
Aldo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aldo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aldo digs a good body shot into Seterra's ribs.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Seterra misses with a wild combination.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Seterra moves out of range of the leg kick from Aldo.
Aldo throws a hook but Seterra avoids it easily.#T4#
Aldo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seterra moves away.
Aldo cracks Seterra with a good jab.
Seterra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seterra manages to avoid it.
Seterra went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Seterra lands a front kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Seterra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aldo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aldo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aldo scores with the left hand. Seterra knows he should have avoided that one.
Aldo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aldo with a nice cross.
Aldo digs a good body shot into Seterra's ribs.
Seterra walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Seterra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aldo finds it's way round the side to connect with Seterra's head.
Aldo throws a low kick, looking for Seterra's leg but Seterra calmly moves out of range.
Aldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson Aldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seterra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Seterra is just out of range.
Aldo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Aldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Seterra fails to land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Seterra. #CL2#
Aldo clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aldo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aldo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Aldo lands a leg kick that knocks Seterra off balance momentarily.
Seterra throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
Seterra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aldo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Seterra rather than just go for the knockout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Seterra!
Aldo looks to throw the jab but Seterra is out of range.
Seterra throws a big counter combination but Aldo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aldo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aldo thows a leg kick but Seterra checks it
and Seterra counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aldo looks to throw the jab but Seterra is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seterra.
Good leg kick by Seterra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aldo with a hook.
Aldo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Aldo misses with a straight left.
Seterra misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Seterra.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Aldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seterra.
Aldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seterra.
Aldo flicks out a counter leg kick but Seterra steps away.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aldo tries to clinch but Seterra moves out of range.
Seterra throws a quick counter head kick but Aldo was just out of range.
Aldo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aldo is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Seterra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Seterra throws a big counter combination but Aldo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aldo lands with a good body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aldo checks a leg kick.
Aldo feints a counter leg kick.
Aldo tries a low kick but Seterra avoids it.
Seterra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aldo. Aldo obviously looking to wear him down.
Seterra moves away from the strike by Aldo.
Aldo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Seterra.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Aldo cracks Seterra with a right hand to the side of the head.
Seterra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo tries to land a front kick but Seterra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Seterra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aldo throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Seterra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Seterra tries to land a leg kick but Aldo saw it coming and moves away.
Aldo misses with a right hand
and Seterra counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo looks to throw the jab but Seterra is out of range.
It looked like Seterra was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aldo.
Aldo checks a low kick from Seterra.
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aldo scores with a jab. Seterra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aldo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Seterra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo misses with a hook
and Seterra counters with a two punch combo.
Aldo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seterra is able to avoid easily.
Seterra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anderson Aldo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Seterra shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seterra is out of range and Aldo settles back down.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice uppercut lands for Seterra. That snapped Aldo's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seterra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldo misses with a low kick. #T1#
Aldo misses with a right hand
and Seterra counters with a thumping low kick.
That kick from Seterra tenderised Aldo's leg. Aldo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Seterra is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot to the liver by Seterra. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Seterra. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Aldo rushes Seterra and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Seterra working aggressively here.
Seterra is trying to break the clinch but Aldo has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Seterra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seterra looks to throw a body kick
and Aldo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Seterra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aldo missing with a left hand there. Seterra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Aldo tries to work over Seterra's front leg with a kick but Seterra checks it.
Seterra misses with a head kick.
Seterra slips a straight right by Aldo.
Aldo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seterra at a distance.
Aldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seterra manages to avoid it.
Seterra moves out of range of the leg kick from Aldo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Seterra checks it.
An inside leg kick from Aldo misses.
Seterra throws a big counter combination but Aldo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aldo tries a low kick but Seterra avoids it.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Seterra.
Roderick Seterra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo blocks the body kick. #T3#
Seterra blocks a leg kick.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seterra misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Aldo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Seterra counters with a three punch combo that has Aldo backing up. Aldo nods at Seterra to acknowledge the strikes.
Aldo misses with an uppercut
and Seterra counters with an outside leg kick.
Seterra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson Aldo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick by Seterra misses
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seterra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice uppercut lands for Aldo. That snapped Seterra's head back.
Seterra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aldo can pounce on him.
Seterra swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aldo throws a hook but Seterra blocks it.#T4#
Good leg kick by Aldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aldo misses the body punch
and Seterra counters with a series of strikes. Aldo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seterra.
Seterra sizes up Aldo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seterra.
Seterra on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick by Aldo misses
and Seterra counters with a three punch combo that has Aldo backing up. Aldo nods at Seterra to acknowledge the strikes.
Seterra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roderick Seterra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seterra moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roderick Seterra.
Well Aldo 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30

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

 

Event: Pulse 21     
Date:   Apr 23, 2016
#R1#
Aldo lands a really nice looking cross but Sergei seems unphased.
Sergei doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aldo counters with a thumping low kick.
Aldo connects with a body shot that sends Sergei's belly button to the back.
Sergei tries to clinch but Aldo moves away
and Aldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aldo scores with a hook to the body. Sergei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shaggy Sergei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sergei misses with a series of wild punches.
Sergei with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Sergei looks winded!
Aldo lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Sergei crumples to the floor! Aldo milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anderson Aldo!

 

Event: Pulse 18: Elite     
Date:   Apr 02, 2016
#R1#
Aldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abarai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Aldo misses.
Aldo feints and then cracks Abarai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Abarai down.
Abarai shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense.
Aldo scores with a nice strike.
Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Aldo misses.
Aldo with a hook.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abarai is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aldo sprawls well. Aldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abarai gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Aldo tried to score with a low kick but Abarai checks it.#CL2#
Aldo closes the distance and pushes Abarai back into the ropes.
Aldo lands an elbow that stopped Abarai in his tracks for a moment.
Aldo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abarai.
Abarai tries to pull guard but Aldo forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renji Abarai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abarai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aldo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abarai takes a shot to the head.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Abarai avoids the damage to the body.
Aldo digs a right hand into Abarai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abarai's gas tank.
Abarai creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Abarai tries to pull guard but Aldo holds him up against the ropes and eventually Abarai drops back down to his feet.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abarai is defending well for now.
Aldo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aldo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Renji Abarai has been cut.
Aldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the head but Abarai blocks with his arms.
Aldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Abarai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo throws a jab when Abarai was well out of range.
Abarai checks a leg kick.#T3#
Aldo is looking to chop away at Abarai's legs.
Abarai slips under a jab.
Aldo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Aldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aldo misses with a leg kick.
Abarai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aldo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aldo scores with a leg kick.
Abarai moves out of range of the strikes.
Aldo throws a chopping leg kick but Abarai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Abarai throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Aldo misses with a looping right.
Abarai tries to bum rush Aldo with a series of wild strikes but Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but Abarai saw it coming and moves away.
Abarai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aldo scores with a jab.
Aldo throws a hook to the side of Abarai's head but Abarai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abarai is looking to counter the offense by Aldo and move into the clinch.
Aldo stuffs the takedown.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but Abarai moves his leg out of the way.
Abarai walks into a stiff left hand from 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 scores with a nice right hand.
Aldo swings for the body but Abarai moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renji Abarai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aldo tries to land a front kick but Abarai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aldo wants it to stay on the feet.
Abarai slips a jab from Aldo.
Aldo lands a nice shot to the body.
Abarai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Renji Abarai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Aldo.
Aldo throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Abarai counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Abarai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abarai passes Aldo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aldo wants to control but Abarai is keeping busy.
Aldo keeping hold of Abarai's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Abarai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aldo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SU#
Abarai decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Aldo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abarai's head.
Abarai shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense.
Aldo leaves Abarai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abarai backing away here, and Aldo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renji Abarai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abarai throws out the jab.
Aldo throws out a counter right but Abarai avoids it with no problem.
Aldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Aldo there.
A swing and a miss from Aldo.
Anderson Aldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Abarai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aldo sprawls and moves away.
Abarai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abarai somewhat.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Abarai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Abarai blocks a jab.
Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Abarai has his takedown stuffed
and Aldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abarai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aldo defends well and Abarai ends up having to push Aldo into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abarai slips a jab from Aldo.
Abarai staying out of range there.
Abarai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aldo as he jumps to the side.
Aldo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abarai's head backwards.#T4#
Abarai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aldo is fending him off so far but Abarai persists. Nope, Aldo circles away and we're back to standing.
Aldo thuds his right hand into Abarai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#
Abarai is rocked!
A punch combination from Aldo misses.
Abarai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good leg kick by Aldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abarai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Abarai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo tries to work over Abarai's front leg with a kick but Abarai checks it.
Abarai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Abarai tries to clinch up
and Aldo counters with a big right hand! Oh Abarai is in trouble here! Aldo follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Aldo!

 


 

 
 
 
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