PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Nogueira Aldo (ranked 3934 p4p, 7071 weight class) and Hajimaro Fujinuma (ranked 180 p4p, 228 weight class). Fujinuma has chosen Yooooooooo as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nogueira Aldo
vs
Fujinuma

172 cm
23
143
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
140
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Nogueira Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hajimaro Fujinuma!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira Aldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fujinuma's sensitive parts.
A nice combination there by Nogueira Aldo.
Fujinuma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nogueira Aldo.
Fujinuma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nogueira Aldo defends well and Fujinuma ends up having to push Nogueira Aldo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nogueira Aldo lands a right hook to the body.
We've been told by Nogueira Aldo's head coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fujinuma fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira Aldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nogueira Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fujinuma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nogueira Aldo gets tackled into the cage by Fujinuma. Fujinuma maintains the clinch.
Fujinuma can't get the takedown.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hajimaro Fujinuma.
Fujinuma wants a takedown.
Nogueira Aldo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fujinuma drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fujinuma wants to take the fight to the mat but Nogueira Aldo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fujinuma tries for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujinuma works on Nogueira Aldo's body with a couple of short punches.
Nogueira Aldo looking to throw knees to the head but Fujinuma is blocking nicely.
Nogueira Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Nogueira Aldo lands a knee to the body.
Fujinuma wants a takedown but no success here.
Fujinuma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nogueira Aldo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fujinuma goes for a takedown attempt but Nogueira Aldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Fujinuma shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fujinuma looks winded!
Nogueira Aldo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fujinuma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fujinuma's back!

Nogueira Aldo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogueira Aldo doesn't have the hooks in and Fujinuma manages to turn into his guard.
Nogueira Aldo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fujinuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira Aldo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fujinuma has gone for a leg lock! Nogueira Aldo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fujinuma's guard.

Fujinuma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nogueira Aldo defends well.

Fujinuma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nogueira Aldo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Fujinuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nogueira Aldo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Nogueira Aldo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fujinuma, up you get!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Aldo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nogueira Aldo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fujinuma's head.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujinuma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nogueira Aldo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nogueira Aldo lands a jab.
Nogueira Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fujinuma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nogueira Aldo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fujinuma.
Nogueira Aldo with a nice calf kick.
Fujinuma throws a hook to the side of Nogueira Aldo's head but Nogueira Aldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fujinuma fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Aldo looks to land a body kick but Fujinuma moved away.
Nogueira Aldo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujinuma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nogueira Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Nogueira Aldo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nogueira Aldo.

Nogueira Aldo gets caught napping as Fujinuma dives in and scores a takedown. Nogueira Aldo manages to retain guard.
Nogueira Aldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nogueira Aldo keeping full guard, as Fujinuma tries to pass.

Fujinuma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nogueira Aldo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nogueira Aldo has escaped and now he's on top!

Nogueira Aldo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fujinuma's head.

Fujinuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Nogueira Aldo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fujinuma tries to clinch up but Nogueira Aldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Fujinuma with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nogueira Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fujinuma shoots in but no luck this time.
Fujinuma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fujinuma connects with a right hand. Nogueira Aldo shakes it off.
Nogueira Aldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fujinuma shoots in looking for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fujinuma's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nogueira Aldo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fujinuma manages to circle out of the way.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hajimaro Fujinuma.
Nogueira Aldo throws a one two combo.
Fujinuma dives in and grabs Nogueira Aldo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nogueira Aldo pushes down on Fujinuma's head and hops out.
Nogueira Aldo fakes the leg kick and cracks Fujinuma in the body.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that Fujinuma semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujinuma blocks a head kick by Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a one two! Fujinuma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Fujinuma is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Nogueira Aldo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Fujinuma is breathing heavily.
Nogueira Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Fujinuma wants to clinch up but Nogueira Aldo keeps it at a distance.
Nogueira Aldo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira Aldo lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Nogueira Aldo.

Nogueira Aldo clinches.
Nogueira Aldo stops a takedown attempt from Fujinuma.
Fujinuma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nogueira Aldo prevents it.
Fujinuma drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nogueira Aldo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nogueira Aldo jabs Fujinuma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fujinuma shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nogueira Aldo sprawls well. Nogueira Aldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fujinuma gets slowly back to his feet.
Nogueira Aldo lands a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nogueira Aldo!
Nogueira Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fujinuma.
Nogueira Aldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Nogueira Aldo. No joy for Fujinuma on that attempt.
Fujinuma darts in looking for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo gets double underhooks and turns Fujinuma into the cage.
Fujinuma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fujinuma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy body kick from Nogueira Aldo

and Fujinuma counters with a takedown into side control.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Fujinuma goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nogueira Aldo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fujinuma but great work by Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo controlling the position from side mount.

Nogueira Aldo is trying to get an arm triangle but Fujinuma is defending well.
Fujinuma seems a little lost for a moment, as Nogueira Aldo dominates the positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujinuma is trying to improve his position.
Nogueira Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fujinuma can do to turn this around?
Fujinuma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nogueira Aldo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Fujinuma looking for submissions off his back.

Fujinuma actively working from the bottom here.
Nogueira Aldo controlling the pace.
Nogueira Aldo is trying to control. Fujinuma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fujinuma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira Aldo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Nogueira Aldo stands up from half guard.
Fujinuma tries for a takedown but Nogueira Aldo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A cross from Nogueira Aldo lands.

Nogueira Aldo gets a clinch.
Nogueira Aldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nogueira Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fujinuma is defending well for now.
Nogueira Aldo gets underhooks to prevent Fujinuma's takedown attempt.

Fujinuma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Nogueira Aldo. No joy for Fujinuma on that attempt.
Nogueira Aldo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nogueira Aldo cracks Fujinuma with a good jab.
Nogueira Aldo throws a series of strikes that have Fujinuma backpedaling.
Nogueira Aldo delivers a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Nogueira Aldo.
Fujinuma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Nogueira Aldo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fujinuma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nogueira Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fujinuma shoots and misses
and Nogueira Aldo counters with an outside leg kick.
Nogueira Aldo throws a head kick but Fujinuma moves out of range.
Nogueira Aldo lands a nice hook to Fujinuma's body. Fujinuma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fujinuma.

Nogueira Aldo gets a clinch.
Fujinuma can't get the takedown.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hajimaro Fujinuma.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fujinuma has Nogueira Aldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nogueira Aldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujinuma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nogueira Aldo is looking to control Fujinuma's arms but Fujinuma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nogueira Aldo has his back to the cage.

Nogueira Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fujinuma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nogueira Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujinuma walks into a jab.
Fujinuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nogueira Aldo lands with a kick to the temple. Fujinuma shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fujinuma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nogueira Aldo as he jumps to the side.
Nogueira Aldo throws a combination. Fujinuma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fujinuma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a punch to the head.
Fujinuma is still on wobbly legs! Can Nogueira Aldo finish him?
Nogueira Aldo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nogueira Aldo scores with a jab to the body.
Nogueira Aldo cracks Fujinuma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Fujinuma gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nogueira Aldo makes his way to full guard, as Fujinuma worked for a kimura.

Nogueira Aldo is looking for a triangle but Fujinuma pushes his legs off easily.
Fujinuma seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fujinuma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nogueira Aldo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nogueira Aldo has escaped and now he's on top!

Nogueira Aldo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fujinuma, up you get!
Fujinuma has a takedown stuffed.
Fujinuma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nogueira Aldo.
Nogueira Aldo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nogueira Aldo clobbers Fujinuma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fujinuma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Fujinuma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nogueira Aldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujinuma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nogueira Aldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nogueira Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fujinuma has him pressed against the cage.

Fujinuma turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nogueira Aldo can't do much from the bottom here.
Nogueira Aldo wants to get back to his feet.

Fujinuma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Fujinuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anderson Nogueira Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nogueira Aldo manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nogueira Aldo is defending against the submission attempts here by Fujinuma.

Nogueira Aldo has one foot on Fujinuma's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nogueira Aldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nogueira Aldo cracks Fujinuma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hajimaro Fujinuma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nogueira Aldo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fujinuma is trying to break free.
Nogueira Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fujinuma.
Fujinuma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nogueira Aldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nogueira Aldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Nogueira Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nogueira 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Nogueira Aldo!
After winning the bout, Anderson Nogueira Aldo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.