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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mashrafe Mortaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mashrafe Mortaza is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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27
150 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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170 cm
28
155 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimi Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mashrafe Mortaza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo shoots in looking for a takedown. Mortaza tries to sprawl out of it but Aldo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mortaza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mortaza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Aldo's guard.
Aldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aldo looking for a sweep. Not yet Aldo, not yet.
Aldo keeping full guard, as Mortaza tries to pass.
Aldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mortaza is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mortaza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aldo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo seems to be working for a kimura but Mortaza defends the submission attempt.
Mortaza looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo moves nicely into side control.
Aldo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mortaza, who protects the arm well.
Aldo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mortaza rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aldo's guard! Nice work there by Mortaza!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aldo is on top in guard.
Mortaza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aldo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aldo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mortaza dives on top into guard.
Aldo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aldo looking for a sweep. Not yet Aldo, not yet.
Mortaza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mortaza preventing the sweep.
Aldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mortaza is aware though and is defending well.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Mortaza postures up in Aldo's guard and throws a big left but Aldo blocks it.
Aldo can't keep his opponent in guard - Mortaza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aldo wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo is defending against the submission attempts here by Mortaza.
Aldo tries to get to full guard but Mortaza has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortaza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aldo defending well though.
Aldo is looking to improve his position.
Mortaza wants to pass to mount but Aldo is defending the position.
Mortaza wants to work for an arm triangle but Aldo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mortaza is working for a submission of some sort.
Aldo wants to improve his position but Mortaza is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aldo is working hard here to advance position.
Aldo gets back to full guard.
Mortaza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mortaza postures up in Aldo's guard and throws a big left but Aldo blocks it.
Aldo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mortaza tries to free his leg and advance position but Aldo is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mortaza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mashrafe Mortaza dominated that round.
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.
Aldo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mortaza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mortaza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aldo to the mat! Aldo manages to get full guard.
Aldo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aldo is on top in guard.
Mortaza keeping full guard, as Aldo tries to pass.
Mortaza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aldo is looking to pass into half guard but Mortaza pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mortaza is in guard.
Mortaza looking to pass the guard.
Mortaza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortaza stays in close to Aldo's body and controls the position.
Aldo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mortaza stays in close to Aldo's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortaza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mortaza is breathing heavily.
Aldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mortaza defends it easily.
Mortaza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mortaza has managed to get both his arms back between Aldo's legs - danger averted.
Aldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mortaza wants to pass the guard but Aldo is keeping the position.
Mortaza trying to control but Aldo is working from the bottom.
Aldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mortaza.
Mortaza cracks Aldo with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mortaza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mortaza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aldo is keeping the position for now.
Aldo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Aldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mortaza is retaining full guard.
Aldo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mortaza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mortaza has escaped and now he's on top!
Aldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mortaza throwing strikes but missing.
Mashrafe Mortaza has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aldo is on top in guard.
Mortaza pulls Aldo in to control the position.
Aldo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mortaza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aldo, into his guard.
Mortaza looking to pass the guard.
Mortaza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aldo's guard.
Aldo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aldo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mortaza's guard.
Aldo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mortaza manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aldo has Mortaza in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo can't keep his opponent in guard - Mortaza advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mortaza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aldo sees it coming and defends easily.
Aldo tries to get to full guard but Mortaza has control of the leg.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mortaza 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldo actively working from the bottom here.
Aldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mortaza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mashrafe Mortaza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mortaza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aldo gets a takedown into half guard.
Aldo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mortaza is just riding it out for now. Aldo eventually gives up the hold.
Aldo prevents Mortaza from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo wants to work for an arm triangle but Mortaza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aldo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mortaza defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo is working for a kimura but Mortaza is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mortaza regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aldo postures up.
Mortaza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mortaza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mortaza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aldo is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aldo wants to stand but Mortaza has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Aldo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mortaza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Aldo, into his guard.
Aldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Mortaza from controlling successfully.
Mortaza is pushing down on Aldo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aldo is fighting to maintain full guard but Mortaza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aldo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortaza 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 Mortaza.
Mortaza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mortaza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aldo has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aldo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mortaza wants to pass the guard but Aldo is keeping the position.
Mashrafe Mortaza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mortaza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mortaza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mortaza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aldo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Jimi Aldo.
Well Mortaza 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mashrafe Mortaza!
Jimi Aldo was interviewed post fight and said 'Props to him for winning, I just couldn't do what I set out to do.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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