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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Michael Jackson and Too Many DJs - Rock with you kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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157 lbs
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149 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Aldo misses.
Jackson moves out of range as Aldo strikes.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson misses with a head shot. Aldo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Aldo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a strike but Aldo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jackson wants to control but Aldo passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aldo is working away from the top position though.
Aldo wants to stand but Jackson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Aldo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson pushes Aldo off and gets back to his feet.
Aldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Aldo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jackson.
Aldo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Donk. Aldo catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Aldo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Michael Jackson has been cut.
Aldo throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Aldo scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aldo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Aldo sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A lazy left from Aldo finds it's target.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Aldo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aldo lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aldo throws a big shot that misses.
Aldo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aldo scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Aldo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aldo is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Aldo circles away and we're back to standing.
Danga de danga de dang - Aldo scores with a four punch combination!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jackson.
Aldo tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Aldo finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Aldo scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aldo.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Aldo digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Aldo. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Aldo thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Aldo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldo swivels and escapes.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aldo.
Aldo misses with an uppercut.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aldo tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aldo to the ground. Aldo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aldo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Aldo scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Aldo which made him look bad.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aldo tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aldo to the ground. Aldo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aldo, as that shot connected.
Aldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jose Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aldo as he avoids it easily.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jose Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldo thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldo circles away.
Aldo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldo swivels and escapes.
Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aldo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aldo dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Jackson slips under a jab from Aldo.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Aldo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Aldo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Aldo.
Aldo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Aldo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Aldo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Aldo denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Aldo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Jackson'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. This is the final round!
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Aldo, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Aldo against the cage but Aldo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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.
Jackson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Aldo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Jackson.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aldo as he jumps to the side.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Aldo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Aldo sprawls well.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Jackson walks into a straight right hand from Aldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aldo keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Aldo wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aldo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aldo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aldo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Aldo pulls his head out easily.
Aldo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aldo wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Michael Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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 with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jose Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Aldo is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aldo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Aldo!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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