PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Fabiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Aldo had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Luis Fabiano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Aldo
vs
Fabiano

171 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Fabiano!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fabiano gets a takedown into half guard.
Aldo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Fabiano lands with a punch from half guard.
Fabiano lands strikes from half guard.
Fabiano lands with a punch from half guard.
Aldo has hold of Fabiano's hands but Fabiano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aldo taking some punishment here, with Fabiano in his half guard.
Fabiano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fabiano lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fabiano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fabiano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fabiano wants to control but Aldo is keeping him busy.
Fabiano working Aldo over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabiano working over Aldo with some ground and pound. Aldo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fabiano working Aldo over with strikes.
Fabiano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fabiano drops an elbow to the side of Aldo's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fabiano lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fabiano lands with a punch from half guard.
Aldo taking some punishment here, with Fabiano in his half guard.
Fabiano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aldo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fabiano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fabiano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aldo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fabiano winds up and cracks Aldo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fabiano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aldo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fabiano.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fabiano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fabiano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fabiano connects with a nice short shot to Aldo's temple.

Fabiano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fabiano working over Aldo with some ground and pound. Aldo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Fabiano there.
Fabiano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano winds up and cracks Aldo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fabiano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Fabiano.
Fabiano working the head and body with strikes.
Aldo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fabiano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fabiano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aldo taking some punishment here, with Fabiano in his half guard.
Fabiano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fabiano connects with a nice short shot to Aldo's temple.

Fabiano decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Fabiano drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fabiano postures up and lands a big shot to Aldo's brow.
Fabiano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fabiano lands a couple of digs.
Fabiano makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Aldo working for submissions but it's allowed Fabiano to get to half guard.
Fabiano working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fabiano lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Fabiano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fabiano feints and as Aldo raises his hands in defense, Fabiano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fabiano lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fabiano scoring with some ground and pound.
Fabiano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fabiano chips away with some ground and pound.
Fabiano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fabiano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fabiano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fabiano postures up and lands a big shot to Aldo's brow.
Fabiano is working Aldo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Fabiano gets to his feet. Aldo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Fabiano closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aldo did well to prevent Fabiano getting side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabiano slips a nice elbow through Aldo's hands, connecting with Aldo's forehead.

Fabiano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aldo is just riding it out for now. Fabiano eventually gives up the hold.
Ground and pound from Fabiano.
Aldo wants to get back to his feet.
Luis Fabiano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fabiano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aldo is looking for a sweep. Fabiano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fabiano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fabiano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano drops an elbow to the side of Aldo's head.
Fabiano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fabiano lands strikes from half guard.
Fabiano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aldo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fabiano is thwarting Aldo's attempts to control the position.
Fabiano working over Aldo with some ground and pound. Aldo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Aldo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aldo has hold of Fabiano's hands but Fabiano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fabiano lands a nice short elbow.
Aldo is staying active underneath Fabiano, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aldo taking some punishment here, with Fabiano in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo taking some punishment here, with Fabiano in his half guard.
Aldo taking some punishment here, with Fabiano in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Fabiano there.
Fabiano slips a nice elbow through Aldo's hands, connecting with Aldo's forehead.
Aldo has hold of Fabiano's hands but Fabiano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fabiano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aldo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fabiano slips a nice elbow through Aldo's hands, connecting with Aldo's forehead.
Fabiano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aldo tries to roll over but Fabiano keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Fabiano there.
Fabiano lands strikes from half guard.
Fabiano working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fabiano is looking for a kimura but Aldo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fabiano to get the leverage.
Fabiano lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Fabiano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fabiano is looking to take a break and control but Aldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aldo has hold of Fabiano's hands but Fabiano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fabiano winds up and cracks Aldo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fabiano winds up and cracks Aldo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Fabiano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Aldo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fabiano.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fabiano is defended easily by Aldo.

Fabiano feints and as Aldo raises his hands in defense, Fabiano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aldo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabiano landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fabiano working some strikes from top position.
Fabiano working some strikes from top position.
Fabiano advances to half guard.
Fabiano lands with a punch from half guard.
Fabiano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fabiano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fabiano lands a nice short elbow.
Fabiano lands with a punch from half guard.
Fabiano seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo has hold of Fabiano's hands but Fabiano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fabiano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aldo keeps working.
Fabiano scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fabiano drops an elbow to the side of Aldo's head.
Fabiano is controlling the pace.
Fabiano drops an elbow to the side of Aldo's head.
Fabiano winds up and cracks Aldo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aldo has hold of Fabiano's hands but Fabiano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fabiano working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano is nestled in close to Aldo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aldo taking some punishment here, with Fabiano in his half guard.
Aldo taking some punishment here, with Fabiano in his half guard.
Aldo is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fabiano lands a nice short elbow.
Aldo taking some punishment here, with Fabiano in his half guard.
Aldo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Fabiano there.
Fabiano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aldo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fabiano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aldo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fabiano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano is looking to take a break and control but Aldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aldo wants to improve his position but Fabiano is controlling well.
Fabiano is nestled in close to Aldo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aldo is not content to let Fabiano control the position.
Aldo tries to get to full guard but Fabiano has control of the leg.
Fabiano lands strikes from half guard.
Fabiano winds up and cracks Aldo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fabiano slips a nice elbow through Aldo's hands, connecting with Aldo's forehead.
Jose Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luis Fabiano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aldo wants to improve his position but Fabiano is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Fabiano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fabiano 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 25:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Fabiano!