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Event:
UGD 22:Gallagher Vs Olofson
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Bullar 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.#CL#
Bullar forces Aldo back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Aldo has hold of one of Bullar's legs. Bullar is fighting the takedown attempt but Aldo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Aldo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aldo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldo trying to control but Bullar is working from the bottom.
Bullar is looking to stand up but Aldo isn't so interested in that idea.
Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Aldo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo trying to control but Bullar is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Aldo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aldo has his takedown stuffed
and Bullar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Aldo has a takedown stuffed.
Bullar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aldo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Bullar gets a clinch.
Bullar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bullar lands an uppercut.
Bullar throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldo.
Aldo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bullar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Patrick Bullar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Aldo.#CL#
Bullar clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bullar.
Bullar gets underhooks to prevent Aldo's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Bullar jumps guard.
Aldo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aldo throws a big elbow that misses.
Bullar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bullar tries to get out of the position.
Bullar keeping full guard, as Aldo tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Aldo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Aldo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bullar screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Aldo! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jimi Aldo!
A relieved looking Jimi Aldo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
UGD 16:Poole Vs Angelo
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDougal is defended easily by Aldo.
Aldo fails with the takedown.#CL#
Aldo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Aldo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Aldo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Aldo wants to sweep but no luck.
Aldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDougal stopping the sweep attempt from Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Aldo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McDougal is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aldo.
Aldo gets back to half guard.#T1#
Aldo trying to control but McDougal postures up.
McDougal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aldo's head.
Aldo is looking to improve his position.
McDougal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aldo gets back to full guard.
Aldo is controlling McDougal's posture.#SUB#
Aldo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDougal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aldo controls McDougal momentarily but McDougal frees himself. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDougal landing with the ground and pound.
McDougal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aldo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McDougal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aldo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McDougal puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Aldo wants to control but McDougal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
McDougal stands up out of the half guard.
McDougal attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Aldo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but McDougal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aldo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Aldo throws an elbow that misses. McDougal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aldo's guard. Nice move by McDougal!#REVB#
Aldo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aldo is working hard here to advance position.
Aldo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Aldo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
Aldo pushes McDougal off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
McDougal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Aldo has his feet on McDougal's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDougal circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Aldo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDougal to the ground. Aldo is now in McDougal's guard.
Aldo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
McDougal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aldo throws an elbow that misses. McDougal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aldo's guard. Nice move by McDougal!#REVB##T4#
Aldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDougal is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Aldo looking for a guillotine here but McDougal defends easily.
McDougal told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
McDougal preventing the sweep.
Aldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDougal wants to get up but he can't break Aldo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Aldo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Aldo dives in and grabs McDougal's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDougal pushes down on Aldo's head and hops out.
Jimi Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
McDougal looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aldo!#ES#
Aldo throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Aldo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Horrible takedown attempt by Aldo or perhaps it was just good defense by McDougal, which made it look bad.
McDougal misses with a takedown attempt - Aldo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jimi Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Aldo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDougal's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aldo wants to free his trapped foot but McDougal is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
McDougal is refusing to be controlled, as Aldo sits in half guard.
Aldo looks to land a strike but McDougal avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McDougal trying to keep a closed guard but Aldo is proving a slippery customer.
Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but McDougal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Aldo drops back, looking for a kneebar! McDougal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McDougal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McDougal! #REVB##SUB2#
McDougal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Aldo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
McDougal wants to control but Aldo is keeping him busy.
McDougal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SU2#
McDougal has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Aldo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Aldo looking for a submission but McDougal manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T3##SUB2#
McDougal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Aldo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDougal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aldo has McDougal in his guard.#REVB#
Aldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDougal won't allow Aldo to sweep him here.
Aldo keeping full guard, as McDougal tries to pass. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDougal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDougal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aldo's guard.
Aldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDougal. #SUB#
Aldo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aldo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McDougal lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Aldo is looking for a triangle but McDougal pushes his legs off easily.
McDougal preventing the sweep.
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. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but William McDougal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
McDougal wants to clinch up but Aldo keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Aldo with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
McDougal pushes Aldo up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Aldo breaks from the clinch.
McDougal shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense.
Aldo stuffs the takedown.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aldo is defended easily by McDougal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimi Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDougal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aldo somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aldo shoots in and drives through. McDougal sprawls well.
A nice side step and McDougal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aldo enables McDougal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aldo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Aldo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Aldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown but McDougal shows good takedown defense.
McDougal misses the shot to the body.
McDougal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Aldo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McDougal on his heels. He'll look to pass McDougal's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
McDougal has his feet on Aldo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Aldo leaves McDougal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aldo is defended easily by McDougal.
McDougal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aldo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Aldo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2##BC#
Aldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDougal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aldo as he jumps to the side.
McDougal misses with a wild combination.
Aldo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McDougal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDougal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McDougal throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Aldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Aldo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McDougal's half guard.#SUB#
Aldo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDougal is staying active underneath Aldo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
McDougal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDougal.
Jimi Aldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDougal wants to sweep here but Aldo controlling him for the moment.
Aldo postures up in McDougal's guard and throws a big left but McDougal blocks it. #SUB#
Aldo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McDougal dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Aldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDougal is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Aldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDougal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
McDougal wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
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.#SUB#
Aldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Aldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDougal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDougal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
McDougal gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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.
I think Aldo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... William McDougal!
Jimi Aldo spoke after the fight, saying 'Props to him for winning, I just couldn't do what I set out to do.'.
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Event:
Prestige FC 63:
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Aldo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
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.
Aldo is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Aldo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jones passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Aldo is working hard here to advance position.
Aldo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aldo wants to get back to full guard.
Aldo is looking to get back to full guard here but Jones has managed to pass to side control instead.
Aldo tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones works to advance to full mount. Aldo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Aldo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones keeps control of the position as Aldo tries to break free.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Aldo manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Aldo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aldo has Jones in his guard.#REVB#
Aldo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Aldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.#T3#
Aldo is looking to sweep but instead, Jones has passed into half guard.
Aldo is trying to get back to full guard.
Aldo manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Aldo has an active guard here but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Aldo is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Jones has latched onto it... Big trouble! Jones pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Aldo is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Jones!
An out of breath Jack Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jimi Aldo had this to say: 'Props to him for winning, I just couldn't do what I set out to do.'.
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Event:
Prestige FC 62: Kalil - Dren 2
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Aldo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.#SUB#
Aldo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aldo is keeping the position for now.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Aldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Aldo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lee should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Aldo has tightened it up now! Lee should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimi Aldo!
A victorious Jimi Aldo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Prestige FC 57: Duff vs Molito
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Neves Jr 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.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt
and Neves Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Aldo.
Both fighters circling a little - Neves Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aldo fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aldo.
Julio Cesar Neves Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Aldo.
Aldo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Neves Jr swivels and escapes.
Neves Jr tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aldo has his takedown stuffed
and Neves Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Neves Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aldo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Neves Jr pinned against the ropes. Neves Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves Jr tries to clinch up but Aldo circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aldo. #TD2#
Aldo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aldo looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neves Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neves Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Aldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Neves Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Aldo drops back looking for a leg! Neves Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Neves Jr manages to kick Aldo off! Aldo jumps back into Neves Jr's guard. #SUB2#
Aldo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aldo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Neves Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aldo defends well.#SUB2#
Aldo 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. #SUB#
Neves Jr looking for a guillotine here but Aldo defends easily.
#SUB#
Neves Jr working for a triangle but Aldo defends it easily.
#T2##SUB#
Neves Jr working for a triangle but Aldo defends it easily.
#SUB#
Neves Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Aldo stacks Neves Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Aldo!#SUB2#
Aldo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Neves Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Neves Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Aldo is looking for a kimura but Neves Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aldo to get the leverage.
Neves Jr tries to roll over but Aldo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Neves Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Aldo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Neves Jr has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Neves Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Neves Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Aldo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Aldo is trying to work for a kimura but Neves Jr is defending well.
#SUB2#
Aldo is looking for a kimura but Neves Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aldo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Aldo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Aldo seems to be working for a kimura but Neves Jr defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4##SUB2#
Aldo wants to work for an arm triangle but Neves Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Neves Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Aldo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Body Pain_14elite_650$+VM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Aldo wants to work for an arm triangle but Neves Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Aldo is looking for a kimura here.
Aldo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Neves Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Aldo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Neves Jr defends it well. #SUB#
Neves Jr actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimi Aldo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Neves Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Aldo. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
Neves Jr leaves Aldo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Neves Jr tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo throws out a counter right but Neves Jr avoids it with no problem.
Aldo shoots and misses
and Neves Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Julio Cesar Neves Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Aldo.#CL#
Neves Jr clinches with his opponent.
Neves Jr is trying to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling him.
Neves Jr missing with knees to the body.
Neves Jr has had enough of the clinch but Aldo keeps him there for the moment.
Aldo wants to take the fight to the mat but Neves Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aldo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Neves Jr is defending well.
Aldo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Neves Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves Jr gets underhooks to prevent Aldo's takedown attempt.
Neves Jr tries a body shot but Aldo blocks it.
Aldo is working for takedown but Neves Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Aldo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Neves Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Neves Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Neves Jr misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Neves Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Neves Jr tries to avoid it but Aldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Neves Jr to the ground. Neves Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Neves Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Aldo tries to keep at a distance but Neves Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aldo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Neves Jr is defending well.
Neves Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo avoiding damage as Neves Jr throws knees to the body.
Aldo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Neves Jr's efforts to push away.
Neves Jr can't break the clinch.
Neves Jr misses with a knee strike.
Neves Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Neves Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aldo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Neves Jr prevents it.
Neves Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo wants a takedown.
Neves Jr gets underhooks to prevent Aldo's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Aldo can't get the takedown.
Aldo is trying to drag Neves Jr to the mat but Neves Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A hook to the body from Neves Jr.
Neves Jr lands a body shot.
Neves Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Neves Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Aldo tries for a takedown but Neves Jr manages to get underhooks.
Neves Jr lands with a left to the head.
Aldo can't get the takedown.
Aldo prevents a body shot from Neves Jr.
Neves Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aldo can do to turn this around?
Neves Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow.
Neves Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow.
Aldo is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Neves Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Neves Jr is trying to force a seperation but Aldo has the dominant position.
Neves Jr tries to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling the position. #BC#
Neves Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neves Jr as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neves Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Julio Cesar Neves Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neves Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neves Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neves Jr tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Neves Jr.
Aldo throws out a counter right but Neves Jr avoids it with no problem.
Neves Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jimi Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aldo.
Aldo shoots and misses
and Neves Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aldo shoots for a double leg takedown but Neves Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Aldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Neves Jr tries to clinch there but Aldo circles away.
It seemed like Aldo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neves Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Neves Jr tries to land a front kick but Aldo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Neves Jr keeps Aldo at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Aldo dives in for a single leg takedown but Neves Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neves Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neves Jr scores with a hook.
Julio Cesar Neves Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Neves Jr can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neves Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo shoots in but Neves Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Neves Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neves Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neves Jr defends it nicely.
Neves Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Aldo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aldo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Aldo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cesar Neves Jr dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good work by Aldo as he checks the leg kick.
Neves Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Aldo shoots for a double leg takedown but Neves Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Aldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Aldo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neves Jr is looking to clinch but Aldo is avoiding it.
Neves Jr tries to clinch there but Aldo circles away.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neves Jr as he jumps to the side.
Aldo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Julio Cesar Neves Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Aldo.#CL#
Neves Jr closes the distance and pushes Aldo back into the ropes.
Aldo prevents Neves Jr from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neves Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aldo has him pressed against the ropes.
Aldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Neves Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Aldo won't allow it.
Aldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neves Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aldo is defending well for now.
Neves Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aldo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Neves Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aldo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Neves Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Aldo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Neves Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Neves Jr tries to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling the position.
Neves Jr missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Neves Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Julio Cesar Neves Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aldo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Neves Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aldo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Neves Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Neves Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neves Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Aldo prevents Neves Jr from breaking the clinch.
Aldo is looking for a takedown.
Neves Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Aldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neves Jr throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Neves Jr is looking to clinch.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt
and Neves Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aldo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Neves Jr tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Neves Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Neves Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Neves Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
#CL#
Neves Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Neves Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Aldo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Neves Jr to the mat. Neves Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Neves Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aldo defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Aldo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Neves Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Neves Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Aldo 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. #SUB#
Neves Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aldo defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Neves Jr has his foot on Aldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aldo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Neves Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aldo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Neves Jr's guard. #SUB2#
Aldo is working for a kimura but Neves Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Aldo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neves Jr wants to sweep but Aldo has passed to side control!
Neves Jr tries to bench press Aldo off him but Aldo keeps the position. #T4##SUB2#
Aldo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Neves Jr, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Aldo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Aldo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Neves Jr manages to get back to half guard.
Neves Jr is looking for a sweep. Aldo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Aldo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Neves Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldo pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Cesar Neves Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Neves Jr 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cesar Neves Jr!
Julio Cesar Neves Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Jimi Aldo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Props to him for winning, I just couldn't do what I set out to do.'.
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