Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2018

#R1#
McRae scores with a body shot.
McRae lands a slapping body shot.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - McRae circles away.
McRae scores with a hook to the body. Aldo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aldo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McRae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McRae.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae moves away
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
McRae scores with a leg kick.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo is looking to clinch but McRae is avoiding it.
McRae flicks out a counter leg kick but Aldo steps away.
McRae swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
McRae cracks Aldo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McRae throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aldo wants to clinch but McRae slips to the side
and McRae makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and McRae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aldo ducks right into an uppercut from McRae.
Aldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McRae manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Jab by McRae.
McRae cracks the inside of Aldo's front leg.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae is having none of it.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
McRae wants to counter the offense by Aldo and move into the clinch position.
Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aldo is looking to clinch but McRae is avoiding it.
Good exchange - McRae coming out on top.
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and McRae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McRae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aldo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McRae circles away from the clinch attempt
and McRae counters with a thumping low kick.
McRae has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McRae is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aldo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Aldo wants to clinch up but McRae keeps it at a distance.
McRae swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Nice straight punches there by McRae. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McRae.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae moves out of range.
Aldo wants to clinch up but McRae keeps it at a distance.
McRae feints a counter leg kick.
McRae cracks a nice hook into Aldo's ribs.
Aldo tries to clinch there but McRae circles away.
A little jabbing left from McRae on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McRae fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but McRae pushes him off.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but McRae pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for McRae.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
McRae circles away from the clinch attempt.
McRae tests Aldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aldo tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
McRae clinches up against the cage.
McRae avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McRae avoids it.
McRae lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McRae avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McRae.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McRae avoids it.
Aldo takes a shot to the head. #T3#
McRae blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but McRae avoids the damage to the body.
McRae lands a body shot in the clinch.
McRae lands with a light punch inside.
McRae working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McRae.
A short right from McRae.
McRae lands a hook that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
McRae lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from McRae. #BC2#
McRae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Aldo backs off McRae throws a huge counter combo but Aldo manages to avoid it all.
McRae with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McRae is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McRae ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRae bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McRae digs a good body shot into Aldo's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McRae.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McRae paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae moves out of range.
McRae throws a leg kick which misses Aldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Aldo tries to avoid it.
McRae lands a nice shot to the body.
McRae lands a head kick!
Aldo wants to clinch but McRae slips to the side
and McRae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McRae lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McRae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aldo looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McRae stalks Aldo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aldo's face. Aldo staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Aldo is rocked!
Aldo tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.
McRae looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Aldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McRae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McRae looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aldo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae scores with a jab to the jaw.
McRae jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam McRae dominated that round.
That's time! Aldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo seems to have got his legs back now.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - McRae circles away.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae moves out of range.
Good leg kick by McRae there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aldo takes a kick to the side of the head.
McRae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae is having none of it.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McRae now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae is having none of it.
Aldo needs to keep his hands up - McRae had a free shot at his head there.
McRae lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Aldo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aldo there as he acknowledges the shot.
McRae throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae lands the left hand.
Aldo tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McRae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McRae lands with a good body shot.
Aldo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Aldo wants to clinch but McRae slips to the side
and McRae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McRae lands a high kick!
McRae moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but McRae pushes him off.
Aldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McRae manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McRae fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McRae lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anderson Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Aldo tries to move into range but McRae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as McRae lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aldo doesn't seem phased though.
McRae with a jab.
A head kick from McRae lands but Aldo takes it in his stride.
Aldo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aldo wants to clinch up but McRae keeps it at a distance.
McRae let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
McRae scores with a head kick.
Aldo tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.
McRae looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aldo tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Aldo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aldo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McRae counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McRae lands a leg kick that knocks Aldo off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by McRae there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aldo closes the distance looking to clinch
and McRae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McRae was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice body punch from McRae.
Aldo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae moves away
and McRae counters with a low kick, right behind Aldo 's knee.
Aldo is looking to clinch but McRae is avoiding it.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aldo is looking to clinch but McRae is avoiding it.
Aldo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Aldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McRae manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McRae.
McRae lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aldo's sensitive parts.
McRae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - McRae circles away.
McRae lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but McRae swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McRae looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McRae lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aldo tries to clinch there but McRae circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by McRae. That's going to slow Aldo down.
McRae thumps Aldo with a low kick.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae is having none of it.
Aldo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae moves out of range.
McRae throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by McRae.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McRae lands a leg kick that knocks Aldo off balance momentarily.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo closes the distance but McRae moves to the side
letting McRae counter with a right hand. #T4#
McRae misses with a head kick.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McRae counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McRae throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aldo's head.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo is looking to clinch but McRae is avoiding it.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Aldo wants to clinch.
Aldo tries to clinch there but McRae circles away.
McRae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but McRae pushes him off.
McRae looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and McRae counters with a nice leg kick.
Liam McRae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldo wants to clinch
and McRae counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam McRae 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and McRae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McRae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McRae can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo closes the distance looking to clinch
and McRae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
McRae throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Aldo tries to clinch there but McRae circles away. #T1#
McRae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McRae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for McRae.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McRae scores with a nice strike.
Aldo tries to clinch
and McRae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McRae throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aldo on the side of the head.
McRae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McRae keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae moves out of range.
McRae is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McRae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McRae fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aldo.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from McRae misses.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McRae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McRae, right into the meat. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
McRae closes the distance and clinches.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McRae avoids it.
McRae works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McRae lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McRae creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McRae avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McRae is defending well for now.
Aldo takes a shot to the head.
McRae lands an uppercut.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McRae is defending well for now.
McRae lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McRae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McRae lands a big right hand that drops Aldo! The killer instinct kicks in and McRae finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McRae!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam McRae!
An out of breath Liam McRae thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Romo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Romo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aldo trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Romo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romo lands a nice looking body shot.
Romo is looking to chop away at Aldo's legs.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Romo moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Romo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aldo's head backwards.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Romo wants to counter the offense by Aldo and move into the clinch position.
Romo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but Romo moves his leg out of the way.
Romo scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Romo, right into the meat.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Romo pushes him off.
Romo keeps the fight on the outside.
Romo tried to score with a low kick but Aldo checks it.
Romo checks a leg kick.
Romo throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Romo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aldo, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Romo scores a nice knee to the body.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romo is defending well for now.#BC2#
Romo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romo keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo connects with a solid leg kick.
Aldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aldo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Romo.#KD2#
Romo lands a big head kick that sends Aldo tumbling to the mat! Romo takes a step backwards and waves Aldo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Aldo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo throws a leg kick but Romo checks it.
Oh Aldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romo throws a shot to the body.
Romo checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Romo.
Romo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aldo seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Romo cracks Aldo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Romo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Aldo to stand back up!#T2#
Romo feints a jab and as Aldo dips his head, Romo unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Aldo right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Aldo falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Romo smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Kyle Romo!
John Kyle Romo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2018

#R1#
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McRae.
McRae has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McRae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aldo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McRae dodges the punch combination from Aldo.
Aldo wants to clinch up but McRae keeps it at a distance.
A leg kick checked by McRae.
Aldo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McRae checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McRae swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
McRae lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRae checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aldo throws a big counter combination but McRae scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McRae swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
McRae throws a wild body kick that Aldo sees coming a mile off.
McRae avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
McRae throws a nice outside leg kick.
McRae scores with a hook.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McRae scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McRae punishes Aldo's body with a nice straight punch.
McRae throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aldo appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McRae misses the jab.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but McRae swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McRae circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McRae scores with the left hand. Aldo knows he should have avoided that one.
Aldo tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.
McRae swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McRae misses with an uppercut. Aldo saw that one coming.
McRae swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
A looping hook to the body misses from McRae. Aldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo is looking for a counter combo.
McRae tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Aldo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
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 is looking to clinch but McRae is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from McRae.
McRae misses with a wild body shot.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
McRae swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo tries a low kick but McRae avoids it.
Aldo throws a low kick but McRae moves out of range easily.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but McRae moves his leg out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by McRae. That's going to slow Aldo down.
An inside leg kick from McRae misses.
Aldo blocks a head kick by McRae.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae moves out of range.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McRae throws out a loose jab but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Aldo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McRae swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Aldo avoids the head kick by McRae. #CL2#
McRae darts in and clinches Aldo up against the cage.
McRae lands with a right to the head. #T3##BC2#
McRae escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McRae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McRae throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo throws a leg kick but McRae sees it coming and moves out of range.
McRae bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McRae scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McRae lands with a nice body punch.
Aldo is looking to clinch but McRae is avoiding it.
McRae connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aldo. Aldo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
McRae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McRae throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem.
Aldo misses with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
McRae throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as McRae checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McRae is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aldo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Aldo is looking to clinch.
McRae checks a low kick from Aldo.
McRae keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo slips a straight right by McRae.
McRae connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aldo's hands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
A low kick from Aldo is predictable there
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and McRae counters with a low kick, right behind Aldo 's knee.
McRae scores with a hook.
Aldo throws a leg kick
and McRae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldo moves to clinch but McRae breaks away
and McRae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aldo throws a series of punches but McRae moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McRae! But no joy.
McRae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from McRae.
McRae lands with an uppercut that bounces Aldo off the cage and back into range.
Aldo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam McRae dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Aldo motions for McRae to come forward. Aldo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
McRae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McRae tests Aldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
McRae looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aldo throws a low kick but McRae avoids it.
McRae thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aldo if he has to take too many more of those.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae is having none of it.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae is having none of it.
McRae shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McRae looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McRae lands a body shot.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
McRae lands with a shot to the body.
Aldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but McRae is out of range and Aldo settles back down.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae moves out of range.
Aldo tries a low kick but McRae avoids it.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
McRae throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by McRae. That's going to slow Aldo down. #T1#
McRae fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aldo.
Aldo tries to work over McRae's front leg with a kick but McRae checks it.
McRae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aldo.
Aldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liam McRae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McRae looks to land a right hand but Aldo moved out of range.
McRae avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aldo throws a leg kick but McRae sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anderson Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McRae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McRae looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Aldo misses with a leg kick
and McRae counters with a nice leg kick.
McRae checks a low kick from Aldo.
Aldo tries to clinch but McRae moves out of range.
McRae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aldo can pounce on him.
McRae checks a low kick from Aldo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McRae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McRae lands a nice looking body kick.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
McRae throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from McRae. Aldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
McRae keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McRae manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aldo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and McRae counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McRae checks a leg kick.
Aldo throws a low kick but McRae moves out of range easily.
Aldo thows a leg kick but McRae checks it
and McRae counters with a nice body shot.
McRae slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aldo tried to score with a low kick but McRae checks it.
McRae misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McRae.
McRae clobbers Aldo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Aldo wants to slow McRae down by chopping away at his legs.
McRae avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Aldo misses with a low kick as McRae jumps back.
Aldo walks into a left hand.
McRae's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aldo closes the distance but McRae moves to the side
and McRae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McRae just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo moves to clinch but McRae breaks away
enabling McRae to counter with a crisp jab.
Aldo throws a nice looking combination but McRae bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo wants to clinch
and McRae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from McRae misses.
Aldo moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from McRae misses.
McRae checks a leg kick.
McRae loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.
McRae checks a leg kick nicely.
McRae checks a leg kick.
McRae appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Aldo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McRae.#T4#
McRae scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo is looking to slow McRae down with leg kicks.
A shot to the liver by McRae. Beautiful body shot.
Aldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aldo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aldo throws a chopping leg kick but McRae manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aldo checks a leg kick.
Aldo throws a big counter combination but McRae scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McRae manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McRae motions for Aldo to come forward. McRae throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McRae circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aldo throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and McRae holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McRae gets through Aldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McRae lands with a right to the head.
McRae pushes Aldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McRae lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo missing with knees to the body.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but McRae avoids the damage to the body.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McRae.
Aldo takes a shot to the head.
Aldo trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam McRae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aldo throws out a leg kick but McRae moves out of range and Aldo only half commits.
McRae swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
McRae flicks out a counter leg kick but Aldo steps away.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McRae circles away from the clinch attempt.
McRae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aldo.
Aldo tries to clinch up but McRae circles away and keeps his distance.
McRae doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aldo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aldo wants to slow McRae down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from McRae on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aldo wants to clinch.
Aldo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Aldo misses
and McRae counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aldo thinking.
McRae throws a nice inside leg kick.
McRae's corner calls for a 1-2. McRae obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aldo thumps McRae with a low kick.
Aldo thows a leg kick but McRae checks it
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Good leg kick by McRae there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but McRae swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McRae moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good work by McRae as he checks the leg kick.
McRae scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McRae circles away from the clinch attempt
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McRae checks a leg kick.
McRae tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McRae throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McRae has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McRae attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo moves to clinch but McRae breaks away
and McRae counters with a right hand to the body.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McRae fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Aldo throws out a leg kick but McRae moves out of range and Aldo only half commits.
McRae appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - McRae circles away.
Aldo closes the distance but McRae moves to the side
and McRae counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by McRae.
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Aldo walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McRae paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McRae throws a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Aldo.
A nice inside leg kick there by McRae. That's going to slow Aldo down.
McRae throws a hook to the side of Aldo's head but Aldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aldo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McRae counters with a left to the body.
McRae bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aldo's head.
McRae misses with a low kick as Aldo jumps back.
McRae looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.#T3#
McRae paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McRae lands a front kick.
Aldo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Aldo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McRae's corner calls for a 1-2. McRae obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McRae pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aldo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McRae throws a low kick, looking for Aldo's leg but Aldo calmly moves out of range.
Aldo throws a left and a right that both miss
and McRae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aldo wants to clinch.#T4#
Aldo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McRae blocks a leg kick.
McRae throws a leg kick but Aldo sees it coming and moves out of range.
McRae throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo takes one on the button.
McRae lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McRae attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McRae misses with a few strikes there.
Aldo wants to clinch.
McRae misses with a few strikes there.
Aldo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McRae can pounce on him.
McRae swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Anderson Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McRae jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Liam McRae comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McRae 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam McRae!
Liam McRae seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2018

#R1#
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
letting Willems counter with a right hand. #CL#
Willems moves into the clinch successfully.
Willems lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aldo or not.
Willems blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Willems. #BC#
Willems breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Aldo. #CL#
Aldo gets tackled into the cage by Willems. Willems maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Willems. #BC#
Willems pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Willems swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Willems rushes Aldo and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Willems.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willems avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Willems blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Willems. #BC#
Willems manages to break the clinch.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Willems pushes him off.#CL#
Willems moves into the clinch.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Willems avoids it.
Willems lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards. #BC#
Willems escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Aldo misses with a wild combination.
Aldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Willems tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Willems circles away. #CL#
Willems moves into range and clinches up with Aldo.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Willems is defending well for now.
Willems works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Willems blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Willems.
Willems lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Willems scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Willems as the two fighters clinch.
Aldo looks winded!
Willems lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Willems.
Willems scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Willems.
Willems is working Aldo over against the cage.
Willems lands a hook to the side of the head.
Willems stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Willems.
Willems working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2##BC#
Willems's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Willems gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Willems lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Willems. #ROC#
Aldo is rocked!
Willems digs a right hand into Aldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aldo's gas tank.
Aldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Willems finish him?
Willems gets through Aldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Willems's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Willems gets a clinch.
Willems lands a shot to the body.
Aldo seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Willems.
Willems pushes Aldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Willems presses Aldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Willems.
Willems works on Aldo's body with a couple of short punches.
Willems lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Willems creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Aldo with a big uppercut! Aldo tries to clinch up but Willems pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Aldo to the mat! Aldo covers up and Willems unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sven Willems!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2018

#R1#
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bates half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Bates moves into the clinch successfully.
Bates avoiding damage.
The referee calls for Bates to work.
Bates gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#TD#
Bates has clasped his hands together around Aldo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bates landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates taking a breather here.
Bates seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aldo for as long as he can get away with.
Bates cracks Aldo with a big right hand but Aldo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bates in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bates creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Aldo wants to control but Bates postures up.
Bates working the ground and pound.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Aldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bates working the ground and pound from side control.
Bates is chipping away with strikes.
Bates working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aldo keeps working.
Bates connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Aldo some visible discomfort.
Bates trying to control the action but Aldo is working from the bottom.
Bates taking a breather here.
Bates definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bates creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
Bates working the ground and pound but Aldo is defending the strikes.
Bates working away.
Aldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bates is putting a hurting on Aldo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bates working the ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Bates are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bates trying to control the position but Aldo is working away.
Aldo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bates is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Aldo?
Bates connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bates pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bates breaks from Aldo's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Aldo is rocked!
Bates unloading with bombs!
Aldo is still in real trouble! Can Bates finish him?
Bates lands a couple of good shots and Aldo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Aldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bates. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bates scores with strikes from the back. #T3#
Bates is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Aldo is in bad spot here.
Aldo seems to have recovered his senses.
Bates trying to control.
Bates connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Aldo to escape the position.
Bates lands a shot to the body.
Can Aldo hold on?! Bates is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Bates tries to get the hooks in deep but Aldo pushed the leg off.
Aldo is trapped and Bates is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Bates lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Aldo hold on?!
Bates loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Aldo hold on?
Bates scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Aldo is looking for a way out.
Bates lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bates has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bates scores with punches to the body.
Aldo is keeping busy.
Bates has Aldo flattened out and is raining down punches.
Aldo is covering up but some of the strikes from Bates are getting through and doing damage.
Bates keeps control of the position easily here as Aldo tries to buck him off.
Bates loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Aldo hold on?
Bates lands strikes from the back and Aldo isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micheal Bates!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2018

#R1#
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aldo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Aldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aldo.
Aldo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cox throws a right and a left that Aldo avoids nicely.
Aldo tries to clinch but Cox moves out of range.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Aldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cox throws a lazy right hand but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Cox backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Cox manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cox lands an overhand right.
Cox lands a jab to the nose.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Cox closes the distance and pushes Aldo back into the cage.
Cox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Cox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Cox forces Aldo back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Cox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cox darts in and clinches Aldo up against the cage.
Cox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aldo trying to land knees to the body.
Aldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aldo missing with knees to the body.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Cox avoids the damage to the body.
Cox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cox avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Cox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Cox avoids the damage to the body.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Cox avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Cox manages to break the clinch.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cox clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Cox breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Cox closes the distance and pushes Aldo back into the cage.#T2##BC#
Cox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aldo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Cox pushes Aldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Aldo missing with knees to the body.
Cox stalls.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cox.
Cox is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Cox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Cox clinches up with Aldo and pushes him back against the cage.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cox is defending well for now.#BC#
Cox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cox throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Cox closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Cox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Cox manages to break the clinch.
Cox keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo throws a one two combo.
Cox fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cox scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Cox closes the distance and clinches.
Cox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cox avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Cox avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Cox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Cox breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.#CL#
Cox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cox avoids it.
Cox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cox.
Cox avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Cox lands a nice shot to the body.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Aldo. #BC#
Cox manages to break the clinch.
Aldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aldo is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Aldo instigates a clinch.
Cox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aldo takes a shot to the head.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cox is defending well for now.
Cox pushes Aldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo letting Cox take a breather here.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cox.
Cox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Cox breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Cox will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Aldo wants to clinch.
Aldo connects with an inside leg kick.
Aldo wants to clinch up but Cox keeps it at a distance.
That kick from Aldo tenderised Cox's leg. Cox is trying to keep his angry face on.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
Aldo blocks a jab.
Aldo scores with a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson Aldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo scores with a leg kick.
Aldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
John Cox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cox has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Cox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Cox breaks the clinch. #T1#
Aldo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cox. That did some damage!#CL#
Cox moves into the clinch.
Cox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Aldo.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Cox avoids the damage to the body.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cox. #BC#
Cox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cox moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aldo tries to clinch but Cox is having none of it.
Cox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cox misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL#
Cox closes the distance and pushes Aldo back into the cage.
Cox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John Cox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Cox breaks from the clinch.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cox is looking to clinch.
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Cox bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cox tries to land a leg kick but Aldo saw it coming and moves away.
Cox misses with a head kick.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Cox pushes him off.
Cox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aldo throws a leg kick which misses Cox's front leg but catches the back leg as Cox tries to avoid it.
Aldo wants to clinch up but Cox keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Cox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.#T3#
Aldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aldo is looking to clinch but Cox is avoiding it.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cox's sensitive parts.
Cox circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cox counters with a three punch combo that has Aldo backing up. Aldo nods at Cox to acknowledge the strikes.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. Cox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aldo feints and then cracks Cox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cox down. #CL#
Cox takes the fight into the clinch.
Cox lands with a short shot to the head.
Cox avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Aldo trying to land knees to the body.
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!
Cox lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aldo crunches a lovely knee into Cox's ribcage.
Cox avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body. #T4#
Cox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cox avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cox. #BC#
Cox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo. #CL#
Cox clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Cox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Cox pushes him off.
Aldo feints and then cracks Cox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cox down.
Cox keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Cox closes the distance and clinches.
Cox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cox is defending well for now.#BC#
Cox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cox misses with a few strikes there.
Aldo is looking to slow Cox down with leg kicks. #CL#
Cox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cox is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anderson Aldo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
#R3#
Cox tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cox.
Cox swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Cox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cox doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
Aldo throws a leg kick which misses Cox's front leg but catches the back leg as Cox tries to avoid it.
Aldo tries to clinch but Cox moves out of range.
Cox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aldo tries to clinch but Cox is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo is looking to clinch but Cox is avoiding it.
Cox misses with an uppercut. Aldo saw that one coming.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
Cox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1##CL#
Cox darts in and clinches Aldo up against the cage.
Aldo avoiding damage as Cox throws knees to the body.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cox is defending well for now.
Cox misses with a punch on the inside.
Cox lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cox.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Aldo. #BC#
Cox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Cox has closed the distance and engaged Aldo in a clinch.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Cox avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Cox breaks the clinch.
Aldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Cox clinches up against the cage.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cox avoids it.#BC#
Cox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cox throws a big counter combination but Aldo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Aldo tries to keep at a distance but Cox has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cox avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body. #T2#
Cox struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldo controls his hands. #BC#
Cox breaks the clinch.
Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aldo is looking to slow Cox down with leg kicks.
Cox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Cox pushes him off.#CL#
Cox has managed to clinch. #BC#
Cox breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Cox has managed to clinch. #BC#
Cox breaks from the clinch.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aldo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aldo is looking to slow Cox down with leg kicks. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aldo, right into the meat.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Cox circles away.
Cox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Aldo.
Cox is looking to clinch.
Aldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cox quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Cox circles away.
It appears Cox was looking to counter with a kick there.
Aldo feints and then cracks Cox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cox down.
Cox keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Aldo. #CL#
Cox takes the fight into the clinch.
Aldo missing with knees to the body.
Aldo trying to land knees to the body.
Cox avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Cox scores with a hook to the body.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cox is defending well for now.#BC#
Cox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL#
Aldo tries to keep at a distance but Cox has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Aldo.
Aldo missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Cox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Aldo.
Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cox's sensitive parts.
Aldo wants to slow Cox down by chopping away at his legs.
Aldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo wants to clinch up but Cox keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Aldo misses.
Cox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aldo tries to clinch but Cox is having none of it.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cox paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Cox clinches up with Aldo and pushes him back against the cage.
Cox managing to block the knees to the body from Aldo.
A nice left hand lands by Cox.
Cox scores with a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anderson Aldo.
I think Aldo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: PFC 14 Guy vs Abdallah
Date: Feb 02, 2018

#R1#
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Stalin circles away.
Aldo feints and then cracks Stalin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stalin down.
We've been hearing reports that Stalin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Stalin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Stalin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stalin moves out of range of the leg kick from Aldo.
Aldo throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Stalin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stalin is standing up over Aldo. Aldo looks to escape but Stalin dives into side control. #REVB#
Aldo seems a little lost for a moment, as Stalin dominates the positioning.
Aldo is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalin works to advance to full mount. Aldo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Stalin avoids the attempt from Aldo to control.
Stalin landing shots from mount. #T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stalin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stalin landing strikes from the mount.
Stalin lands a couple of good shots and Aldo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#
Aldo is rocked!#SUB#
Stalin is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Aldo taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Stalin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Broseph Stalin!

Event: PFC 3 Tournament showcase
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Aldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aldo wants to clinch but Kong slips to the side
and Kong counters with a low kick, right behind Aldo 's knee.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Kong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick from Aldo misses.
Kong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but Kong saw it coming and moves away.
Kong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Kong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kong throws a big counter combination but Aldo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aldo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Aldo moves away and avoids it.
Kong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kong misses with a kick to the body.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo tries to clinch but Kong moves out of range.
Aldo misses with a combination
and Kong counters with a nice leg kick.
Aldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kong lands a body shot.
Kong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Kong throws a leg kick but Aldo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aldo moves to clinch but Kong breaks away
and Kong counters with a two punch combo.
Kong misses with a double jab.
Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Kong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aldo throws out a leg kick but Kong moves out of range and Aldo only half commits.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aldo is looking to chop away at Kong's legs. #T2#
Kong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aldo throws a low kick but Kong avoids it.
Aldo tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Kong moves out of range of the leg kick from Aldo.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kong is looking for a counter combo.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kong.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.
A clash of legs there as Kong blocks the low kick.
Aldo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kong counters with a good low kick that Aldo was not able to check. #T3#
Some wild striking there from Aldo.
Aldo throws a low kick, looking for Kong's leg but Kong calmly moves out of range.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
It appears Kong was looking to counter with a kick there.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Kong drives through and clinches with Aldo against the cage. #BC#
Kong breaks the clinch.
Aldo thows a leg kick but Kong checks it
and Kong counters with a nice kick to the body.
Aldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kong tried to counter with a leg kick but Aldo avoided it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kong misses the target.
Aldo looks to clinch
and Kong counters with a one-two to the body.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
Kong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kong is looking to wear down Aldo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Kong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Aldo misses
and Kong counters with a leg kick.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo wants to clinch.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Kong moved away.
Aldo misses with the combination.
Kong moves out of range of the leg kick from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kong tried to counter with a leg kick but Aldo avoided it.
Aldo misses with a low kick as Kong jumps back.
Aldo misses with a leg kick
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Aldo misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krom Kong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kong.
Krom Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo wants to land a leg kick but Kong is out of range.
Kong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kong counters with a low kick, right behind Aldo 's knee.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Aldo looks to move away, Kong throws a big counter combo but Aldo just gets out of the way.
Aldo throws a nice looking combination but Kong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo moves to clinch but Kong breaks away
and Kong counters with a nice kick to the body.
Aldo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Kong moved away.
Kong throws a big counter combination but Aldo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Aldo misses with a combination
and Kong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo tries to clinch but Kong moves away
and Kong counters with a three punch combo that has Aldo backing up. Aldo nods at Kong to acknowledge the strikes.
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and Kong counters with a three punch combo that has Aldo backing up. Aldo nods at Kong to acknowledge the strikes.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Aldo.
Aldo throws a solid leg kick but Kong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aldo.
A counter left hand to the body from Kong misses its target.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Kong avoids them all with ease.
Kong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aldo tries to clinch but Kong moves out of range.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Aldo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Kong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Aldo throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kong.
Kong tries to work over Aldo's front leg with a kick but Aldo checks it.
Aldo tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
Nice uppercut there from Kong.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Kong checks it.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aldo wants to clinch but Kong slips to the side
and Kong counters with a left and a right that stings Aldo.
Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kong is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Aldo is predictable there
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Kong is looking to counter punch.
Aldo feints and then cracks Kong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kong down.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Aldo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aldo thows a leg kick but Kong checks it
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Aldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kong.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kong tried to counter with a leg kick but Aldo avoided it.
Kong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kong.
Aldo throws a right and a left that Kong avoids nicely.
Kong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Kong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kong duly obliges.
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 is looking to clinch. #CL#
Kong clinches. #BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aldo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kong counters with a one-two to the body.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kong is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kong.
Aldo wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Kong misses the target.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aldo can do to turn this around?
Kong blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krom Kong dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aldo looks to clinch
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
Krom Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldo throws out a leg kick but Kong moves out of range and Aldo only half commits.
Kong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from Kong misses its target.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kong.
Nice jab there from Kong.
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aldo.
Aldo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo throws a front kick aimed at Kong's knee but Kong avoids it well.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aldo thows a leg kick but Kong checks it
and Kong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Aldo is predictable there
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kong blocks a leg kick.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kong.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kong counters with a leg kick.
Kong throws a solid leg kick but Aldo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kong.
Kong misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
A low kick from Aldo misses
and Kong counters with a three punch combo that has Aldo backing up. Aldo nods at Kong to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Aldo moves away and avoids it.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kong slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
A jab from Kong does it's job there.
Aldo thows a leg kick but Kong checks it
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo closes the distance but Kong moves to the side
and Kong counters with a leg kick.
Kong blocks a leg kick.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Aldo tries to clinch but Kong moves away
and Kong counters with a nice body shot.
Aldo wants to clinch.#T3#
Aldo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aldo is looking for the big counter here.
Kong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Aldo.
Kong throws a jab but it's blocked by Aldo.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Kong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong throws a combination. Aldo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldo misses with a combination
and Kong counters with a good low kick that Aldo was not able to check.
Kong connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aldo tries to work over Kong's front leg with a kick but Kong checks it.
A combination from Aldo does no damage.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kong checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Aldo tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Aldo wants to clinch but Kong slips to the side
and Kong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Aldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aldo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kong darts in looking for a takedown but Aldo gets double underhooks and turns Kong into the cage. #CL#
Kong has managed to clinch. #BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krom Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krom Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kong 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krom Kong!
Krom Kong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Pulse 96 - Aldo vs Svensson
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Budimon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo is looking to chop away at Budimon's legs.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Budimon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Aldo.
Budimon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Budimon.
Budimon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Budimon throws a hook but Aldo avoids it easily.
Budimon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Budimon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Budimon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Budimon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Budimon throws a monster overhand right that drops Aldo! Budimon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Budimon!
Our winner, Simon Budimon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFN 9 - Chosen One
Date: Oct 04, 2017

#R1#
Aldo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aldo connects with an inside leg kick.
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McBarz misses with a double jab.
McBarz looks to land a combination but Aldo avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Aldo.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McBarz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
A combination from McBarz does no damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
Aldo lands a leg kick that knocks McBarz off balance momentarily.
McBarz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 throws a quick inside leg kick.
McBarz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McBarz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
McBarz checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from McBarz misses.
McBarz throws a hook to the side of Aldo's head but Aldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McBarz misses with the combination.
That kick from Aldo tenderised McBarz's leg. McBarz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBarz. Aldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBarz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. McBarz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Aldo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McBarz checks the leg kick nicely there.
McBarz throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McBarz checks a leg kick.
Aldo is looking to chop away at McBarz's legs.
McBarz with a hook.
Aldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A bone on bone clash there as McBarz blocks the leg kick.
That kick from Aldo tenderised McBarz's leg. McBarz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McBarz throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
McBarz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
McBarz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
That kick from Aldo tenderised McBarz's leg. McBarz is trying to keep his angry face on.
McBarz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBarz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.
McBarz checks a leg kick.
McBarz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aldo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aldo. That's going to slow McBarz down. #T2#
McBarz throws a body shot but no joy.
McBarz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aldo throws a low kick but McBarz avoids it.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McBarz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McBarz checks a leg kick.
McBarz thuds a left hand into Aldo's body.
McBarz checks a low kick from Aldo.
McBarz throws a series of strikes that have Aldo backpedaling.
McBarz misses with a body shot.
McBarz misses with a two punch combination.
McBarz checks a low kick from Aldo.
McBarz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aldo slips a jab and a cross from McBarz.
McBarz looks winded!
Aldo connects with a solid leg kick.
Aldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBarz.
Aldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
McBarz scores with a hook to the body. Aldo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McBarz checks a leg kick.
Aldo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McBarz is out of range.
McBarz throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem.
Aldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McBarz. That did some damage!#T3#
Aldo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McBarz checks it well.
McBarz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Aldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aldo.
Aldo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McBarz is out of range.
McBarz looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
McBarz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aldo tried to score with a low kick but McBarz checks it.
Aldo slips under a jab.
Aldo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aldo throws a leg kick but McBarz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aldo connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as McBarz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McBarz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
McBarz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McBarz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aldo rather than just go for the knockout.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aldo lands a leg kick that knocks McBarz off balance momentarily.
McBarz throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
McBarz misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McBarz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aldo. Aldo obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as McBarz blocks the leg kick.
Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
McBarz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aldo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McBarz misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by McBarz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McBarz.
Aldo throws a chopping leg kick but McBarz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some bone on bone action there as McBarz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That kick from Aldo tenderised McBarz's leg. McBarz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McBarz throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by McBarz.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McBarz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
McBarz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aldo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aldo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McBarz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McBarz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Aldo throws a leg kick but McBarz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aldo throws a chopping leg kick but McBarz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Some wild striking there from McBarz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Anderson Aldo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McBarz blocks a low kick nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but McBarz saw it coming and moves away.
McBarz checks the leg kick.
Aldo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McBarz checks it well.
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but McBarz saw it coming and moves away.
Anderson Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aldo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McBarz is able to avoid easily.
McBarz misses the shot to the body.
Aldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
McBarz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - McBarz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but McBarz saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from McBarz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
McBarz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.
Anderson Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McBarz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aldo. Aldo obviously looking to wear him down. #KD2#
McBarz lands a left and a right that send Aldo crashing to the mat, dazed. McBarz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Aldo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oh Aldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McBarz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo seems to have got his legs back now.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like McBarz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
McBarz blocks a low kick nicely.
McBarz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from McBarz.
McBarz is breathing heavily.
Aldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo throws a front kick aimed at McBarz's knee but McBarz avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by McBarz.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
McBarz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aldo throws a chopping leg kick but McBarz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aldo wants to slow McBarz down by chopping away at his legs.
McBarz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McBarz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from McBarz.
Aldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McBarz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses McBarz's sensitive parts. #T2#
Jab by McBarz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBarz.
McBarz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Aldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aldo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McBarz's calf.
Aldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McBarz.
Aldo blocks a jab.
A leg kick checked by McBarz.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McBarz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
McBarz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from McBarz.
Aldo throws a big counter combination but McBarz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from McBarz does no damage.
Aldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McBarz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A bone on bone clash there as McBarz blocks the leg kick.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Aldo misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
McBarz digs a good body shot into Aldo's ribs.#T3#
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but McBarz moves his leg out of the way.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McBarz.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McBarz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aldo is looking to slow McBarz down with leg kicks.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but McBarz moves his leg out of the way.
McBarz blocks a leg kick.
McBarz unleashes a big counter combination but Aldo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aldo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McBarz is able to avoid easily.
Aldo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McBarz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McBarz misses with a wild combination.
Aldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aldo, right into the meat.
McBarz throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McBarz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McBarz looks to land a combination but Aldo avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo lands a leg kick that knocks McBarz off balance momentarily.#T4#
McBarz checks a low kick from Aldo.
McBarz looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Aldo is looking to score with low kicks.
McBarz fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo is looking for a counter combo.
McBarz misses with a few strikes there.
McBarz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McBarz checks a leg kick.
McBarz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aldo lands a leg kick that knocks McBarz off balance momentarily.
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McBarz. That did some damage!
McBarz blocks a leg kick.
McBarz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aldo. Aldo obviously looking to wear him down.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aldo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses McBarz's sensitive parts.
Aldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McBarz.
Aldo feints and then cracks McBarz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McBarz down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anderson Aldo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A leg kick checked by McBarz.
Aldo thumps McBarz with a low kick.
McBarz takes a swing at Aldo's ribcage but misses.
McBarz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
McBarz checks a low kick from Aldo.
McBarz checks a leg kick.
Aldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by McBarz.
Aldo is looking to chop away at McBarz's legs.
Aldo scores with a leg kick.
McBarz misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Aldo.
Aldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McBarz. That did some damage!
McBarz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as McBarz blocks the low kick.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
McBarz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McBarz connects with the punch.
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but McBarz saw it coming and moves away.
McBarz throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBarz misses the shot to the body.
Aldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McBarz.#T1#
McBarz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aldo thumps McBarz with a low kick.
Aldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Aldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but McBarz is out of range and Aldo settles back down.
McBarz swinging wildly here.
Aldo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aldo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Aldo tenderised McBarz's leg. McBarz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldo wants to land a leg kick but McBarz is out of range.
McBarz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aldo with a body shot.
McBarz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aldo.
Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aldo tries to work over McBarz's front leg with a kick but McBarz checks it.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldo throws a leg kick but McBarz moved away.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo is looking to slow McBarz down with leg kicks.
McBarz checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by McBarz.
McBarz throws a lazy right hand but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McBarz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aldo can pounce on him.
McBarz looks to land a left hand but Aldo moved out of range nicely.
McBarz throws a hook but Aldo avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aldo.
Some wild striking there from McBarz.
Aldo throws a leg kick but McBarz checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
Aldo thumps McBarz with a low kick.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aldo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McBarz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McBarz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Despite the aggression on McBarz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A good leg kick by Aldo.
McBarz checks a leg kick nicely.
McBarz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aldo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McBarz is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Aldo.
Aldo staying out of range there.#T3#
McBarz works the jab nicely.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Aldo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McBarz throws a counter combo.
Aldo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McBarz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo appears to be looking for a big counter.
You can see that McBarz has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Aldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Bobby McBarz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aldo wants to land a leg kick but McBarz is out of range.
Aldo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McBarz is out of range.
McBarz misses with a series of wild punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
McBarz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but McBarz moves his leg out of the way.
Aldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McBarz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aldo connects with an inside leg kick.
Aldo misses with a low kick as McBarz jumps back.
McBarz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
An inside leg kick from Aldo misses.
Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by McBarz.#T4#
McBarz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McBarz throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo throws a chopping leg kick but McBarz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McBarz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from McBarz. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBarz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aldo. Aldo obviously looking to wear him down.
Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aldo feints and then cracks McBarz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McBarz down.
Aldo blocks a jab.
McBarz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from McBarz.
McBarz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.
McBarz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aldo misses with a low kick as McBarz jumps back.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
McBarz checks a leg kick.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
McBarz throws a right and a left that Aldo avoids nicely.
McBarz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Anderson Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That kick from Aldo tenderised McBarz's leg. McBarz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Some bone on bone action there as McBarz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Aldo!

Event: PFN - 8 - Heart
Date: Aug 30, 2017

#R1#
Budimon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aldo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Budimon tests Aldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Budimon misses with a straight left.
Aldo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Budimon is able to avoid easily.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Aldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Budimon.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
Budimon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Budimon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Aldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budimon.
Aldo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Budimon looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Budimon with a hook.
Aldo staying out of range there.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budimon throws out the jab.
Aldo throws a solid leg kick but Budimon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aldo.
Budimon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Aldo blocks it well.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but Budimon moves his leg out of the way.
Aldo throws a low kick but Budimon avoids it.
Aldo tried to score with a low kick but Budimon checks it.
Budimon checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Budimon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Budimon finds it's way through Aldo's defenses.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Aldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Budimon.
Aldo staying out of range there.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Budimon is out of range.
Budimon throws a hook but Aldo avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
Budimon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
Aldo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Budimon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Budimon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aldo, right into the meat.
Aldo tries to land a leg kick but Budimon saw it coming and moves away.
Budimon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Budimon scores with a sloppy right hand. Aldo should have avoided that one.
Aldo misses with a low kick as Budimon jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a low kick as Budimon jumps back.
Aldo defending well as Budimon loads up on a big left hand.
Budimon checks a leg kick.
Budimon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aldo. #T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Budimon blocks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo throws a leg kick
and Budimon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Budimon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aldo, right into the meat.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Budimon checks it.
Budimon swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Budimon moves out of range of the leg kick from Aldo.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Budimon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Budimon tries to bum rush Aldo with a series of wild strikes but Aldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Budimon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budimon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Budimon. That's going to slow Aldo down.
Aldo wants to land a leg kick but Budimon is out of range.
Aldo staying out of range there.
Aldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Budimon misses.
A lazy left from Budimon finds it's target.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Budimon checks it. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
Budimon lands a slapping body shot.
A clash of legs there as Budimon blocks the low kick.
Budimon loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.
Budimon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Aldo misses #KD2#
and Budimon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Aldo! Budimon lets Aldo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Aldo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo motions for Budimon to come forward. Aldo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Aldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldo staying out of range there.
Budimon moves out of range of the leg kick from Aldo.
Budimon misses with a looping left.
Budimon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aldo misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Budimon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aldo throws out a leg kick but Budimon moves out of range and Aldo only half commits.
Aldo throws a leg kick
and Budimon counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Budimon!
A very excited looking Simon Budimon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Pulse 85 - Taranin vs Shojo
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Lester fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aldo avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Lester shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aldo is trying to defend but Lester finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU2#
Lester decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lester closes the distance and clinches up with Aldo, looking for a takedown. Lester pushes Aldo against the cage but Aldo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aldo sprawls well. Aldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lester gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Lester.
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
Aldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lester's sensitive parts.
Lester has a takedown stuffed.
Lester fails to land the takedown.#T1##TD2#
Lester drives through with a takedown into Aldo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lester looks winded!
Lester would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Aldo is working an open guard so Lester takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Aldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aldo thumps Lester with a low kick.
Aldo throws a leg kick which misses Lester's front leg but catches the back leg as Lester tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aldo, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Aldo.
Lester misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aldo scores with a leg kick.
Aldo leaves Lester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lester looks for a takedown but Aldo sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lester.#T2#
Aldo cracks the inside of Lester's front leg.
Lester shoots for a takedown but Aldo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aldo throws a leg kick which misses Lester's front leg but catches the back leg as Lester tries to avoid it.
Anderson Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aldo can pounce on him.
Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lester dives in and grabs Aldo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aldo pushes down on Lester's head and hops out.
Aldo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aldo scores with a leg kick.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aldo feints and then cracks Lester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lester down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aldo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
Aldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lester.
Good leg kick by Aldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aldo thumps Lester with a low kick.#TD2#
Lester shoots in and gets a takedown into Aldo's guard.
Aldo working a defensive guard here.
Lester preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Lester decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Aldo, up you get! #T3#
Aldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good work by Lester as he checks the leg kick.
Aldo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lester.
It looked like Aldo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lester fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lester decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lester on the ground.
Lester tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Aldo is looking for a sweep. Lester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lester wants to stand up but Aldo has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SU2#
Lester stands up out of the half guard.
Aldo slaps away a takedown attempt from Lester, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Lester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aldo.
Aldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD2#
Lester fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aldo to the ground. Lester is now in Aldo's guard.#SU2#
Lester gets to his feet. Aldo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aldo connects with a solid leg kick.
Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Lester shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lester tries to stand and escape but Aldo is controlling the position.
Aldo is looking to control Lester's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aldo avoid being mounted?
Aldo wants to get back to full guard.
Aldo looks like he's trying to stand up. #SU2#
Lester decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Lester closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aldo did well to prevent Lester getting side control.#SU2#
Lester stands up and beckons Aldo to join him on the feet.
Lester shoots in but Aldo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aldo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lester. Lester gets slowly back to his feet.
Lester throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aldo's waist but Aldo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lester off to one side.
Anderson Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Lester.
Aldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lester on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Aldo.
Aldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Aldo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Aldo gets caught napping as Lester dives in and scores a takedown. Aldo manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lester has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aldo is proving hard to escape from.
Lester is breathing heavily.#T1#
Aldo is trying to keep Lester in close.
Aldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lester is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Lester decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Aldo, up you get!
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lester shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense.
Aldo tries to work over Lester's front leg with a kick but Lester checks it.
Aldo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lester checks it well.
Aldo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aldo scores with a leg kick.
Aldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lester can do to turn this around?
Aldo throws a solid leg kick but Lester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aldo.
Aldo scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Aldo.
Anderson Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Aldo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lester checks it well. #TD2#
Aldo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aldo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lester is controlling him. #SU2#
Lester stands up and waves to Aldo to follow him.
Lester looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aldo is fending him off so far but Lester persists. Nope, Aldo circles away and we're back to standing.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lester on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lester tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldo swivels and escapes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aldo, right into the meat.
Lester tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldo swivels and escapes.
Aldo is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks.
That kick from Aldo tenderised Lester's leg. Lester is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldo connects with a solid leg kick.
Lester shoots in looking for a takedown. Aldo tries to sprawl out of it but Lester keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Aldo cracks the inside of Lester's front leg.
Lester on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aldo leaves Lester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aldo lands a leg kick that knocks Lester off balance momentarily.
Lester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.
Good leg kick by Aldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A bone on bone clash there as Lester blocks the leg kick.
Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aldo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And Lester tries to counter it with a takedown but Aldo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Aldo. No joy for Lester on that attempt.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lester.
Lester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aldo.
Aldo is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Aldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lester. That did some damage!
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!
Lester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD2#
Lester shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lester was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Lester stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Aldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aldo wants it to stay on the feet.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Aldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo cracks the inside of Lester's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
Lester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #TD2#
Lester closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aldo did well to prevent Lester getting side control.
Lester tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Aldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Aldo. No joy for Lester on that attempt.
Aldo connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lester.
Lester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Lester sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Aldo.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Lester moved away.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aldo misses with a leg kick.
Aldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lester is out of range and Aldo settles back down.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Lester checks it.
Lester with the counter takedown but Aldo avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester tries for a takedown but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Lester.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lester fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. Lester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aldo stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Aldo is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks.
Aldo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aldo. That's going to slow Lester down.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldo is looking to score with low kicks.
Lester tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aldo. That's going to slow Lester down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aldo.
Lester shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aldo as he jumps to the side.
A leg kick checked by Lester.
Aldo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lester misses with a takedown attempt - Aldo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Lester drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Lester decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Aldo, up you get! #T2#
Aldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lester checks a leg kick nicely.
Lester is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Lester shoots in and bounces Aldo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Lester stands up and waves to Aldo to follow him.
Aldo is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks.
Lester closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldo circles away.
Aldo throws a big counter combination but Lester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aldo connects with a solid leg kick.
Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lester.
Lester looks for a takedown but Aldo sprawls well.
Aldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lester's sensitive parts. #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Lester checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lester shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aldo defends it nicely.
Jack Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.
Lester shoots in looking for a takedown but Aldo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lester's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lester takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aldo cracks the inside of Lester's front leg.
Aldo tries to score with a low kick but Lester moves his leg out of the way.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lester shoots in but no luck this time.
Aldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aldo, right into the meat.
Lester closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldo circles away.
Lester darts in looking for a takedown but Aldo gets double underhooks and turns Lester into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Aldo. #T4#
Aldo thumps Lester with a low kick.
Lester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lester on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aldo throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
Aldo connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Aldo tenderised Lester's leg. Lester is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Lester closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lester not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Lester 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 Lester.
Aldo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Aldo!

Event: PFN - 4 - Rolling Thunder
Date: Jul 05, 2017

#R1#
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Tzovalzeck feinted with a counter takedown.
Aldo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Tzovalzeck moves into the clinch successfully.
Aldo stops a takedown attempt from Tzovalzeck.
Tzovalzeck landing some nice looking knees to the body. #BC#
Tzovalzeck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aldo looks to land a combination but Tzovalzeck avoids it well.
As Aldo looks to move away, Tzovalzeck throws a big counter combo but Aldo just gets out of the way.
Tzovalzeck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Tzovalzeck clinches up with Aldo and pushes him back against the cage.
Aldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzovalzeck is trying to drag Aldo to the mat but Aldo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aldo wants to get back to striking at distance but Tzovalzeck won't allow it. #T1##BC#
Tzovalzeck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Tzovalzeck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tzovalzeck 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.#SUB#
Tzovalzeck is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aldo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Tzovalzeck is working for a kimura but Aldo is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Tzovalzeck maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Aldo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tzovalzeck has cracked it and Aldo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tzovalzeck!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Balzac Tzovalzeck!
Balzac Tzovalzeck gave a mention to Venom Combat Sports in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: PFN - 2 - The Second Round
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
Aldo throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aldo with a body shot.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. Thompson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A punch combination from Aldo misses.
Aldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thompson's sensitive parts.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
Thompson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aldo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aldo misses with a combination
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Aldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Thompson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thompson.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Aldo misses.
A lazy body kick from Aldo
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Aldo throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick by Aldo misses
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Aldo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thompson's calf.
Aldo looks for the body kick but Thompson saw that one coming.
A head kick by Aldo misses
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Aldo misses with a low kick as Thompson jumps back.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
As Aldo backs off Thompson throws a huge counter combo but Aldo manages to avoid it all.
Aldo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily. #T2#
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Aldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thompson cracks Aldo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aldo throws a low kick, looking for Thompson's leg but Thompson calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like Thompson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aldo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Aldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Aldo misses with a combination
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thompson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aldo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aldo lands with a kick to the temple. Thompson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Aldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aldo throws a body kick that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice body shot.
Aldo swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aldo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Thompson misses.
Aldo defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.
Aldo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson throws a counter combo.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Thompson checks a leg kick nicely.
Thompson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Aldo throws a lazy head kick
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Thompson checks a leg kick.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aldo with a body shot.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Thompson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aldo throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Aldo ducks down to avoid it.
Aldo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Thompson checks the leg kick.
Thompson jabs Aldo right on the nose. Aldo blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Klay Thompson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Aldo staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Aldo. Those never looked like landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aldo.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aldo.
Aldo tries to land a front kick but Thompson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Thompson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Thompson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body kick from Aldo.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Aldo thows a leg kick but Thompson checks it #TD2#
and Thompson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aldo's guard.
Thompson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thompson stands and throws Aldo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The referee asks Thompson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Thompson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thompson controlling the position.
Thompson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Aldo dodges the ground and pound from Thompson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thompson works to advance to full mount. Aldo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Thompson cracks Aldo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Thompson lands a big shot there that rocks Aldo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thompson controlling the pace for now.
Thompson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aldo hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#
Aldo is rocked!
Thompson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Aldo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
Thompson misses with a head shot.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson controlling the pace for now.
Thompson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T3#
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aldo seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice elbow there by Thompson.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Thompson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Thompson extends the arm and Aldo is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Klay Thompson!
Klay Thompson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Pulse 73 - Marx vs Joney
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aldo sprawls and moves away.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Thompson is looking for a counter combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
A good leg kick by Aldo.
Aldo throws a lazy head kick
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Aldo swinging wildly here.
Aldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Aldo.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Aldo.
Aldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aldo lands a head kick!
Thompson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Thompson blocks a head kick by Aldo.
It looked like Thompson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sloppy strikes from Aldo. Those never looked like landing.
Aldo misses with a body kick.
Thompson tries to counter with a takedown but Aldo is quick to defend against it.
Aldo swinging wildly here.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldo throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Aldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Aldo throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
It looked like Thompson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aldo.#T3#
Thompson works Aldo's body with a nice hook.
Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from Aldo tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thompson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aldo looks winded!
Aldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aldo misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aldo lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Thompson finds it's target.
Aldo throws a leg kick
and Aldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson throws a hook but Aldo blocks it.#T4#
Thompson avoids the head kick by Aldo.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thompson is out of range and Aldo settles back down.
Aldo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Aldo falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aldo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo dominated that 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.
#R2#
Aldo lands a head kick!
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
A combination from Aldo does no damage.
Anderson Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Thompson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aldo throws a lazy head kick
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson Aldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldo swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thompson's sensitive parts.
Thompson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Aldo. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aldo throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range. #T1#
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo needs to keep his hands up - Thompson had a free shot at his head there.
Aldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Aldo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Aldo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Aldo.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo slips a jab from Thompson.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aldo is looking to slow Thompson down with leg kicks.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Aldo.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Thompson digs a good body shot into Aldo's ribs.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Thompson avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Aldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aldo misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aldo.
Thompson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aldo. Aldo obviously looking to wear him down.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Aldo throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thompson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Aldo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aldo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Thompson working away.
Aldo is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Aldo's face as Thompson controls the position.
Thompson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Thompson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson landing strikes.
Aldo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Thompson.
Thompson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Aldo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Aldo dodges the ground and pound from Thompson.
Thompson scoring with punches and elbows.
An elbow from Thompson crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Klay Thompson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
A head kick from Aldo lands but Thompson takes it in his stride.
Aldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aldo misses with a combination
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Aldo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thompson is out of range.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
Aldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo misses with a combination
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aldo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thompson if he has to take too many more of those.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Aldo. #T1#
Thompson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aldo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aldo tries to land a front kick but Thompson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aldo fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo throws a combination that misses
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Aldo throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thompson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aldo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thompson checks it well.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thompson checks the leg kick.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Thompson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aldo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Aldo misses.
Aldo slips a jab from Thompson.
Aldo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aldo.
Aldo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Aldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aldo throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson avoids a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Aldo
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aldo.
Aldo tries a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Aldo. Those never looked like landing.
Aldo misses with a wild combination.
Aldo tries to work over Thompson's front leg with a kick but Thompson checks it.
Thompson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aldo misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson darts in looking for a takedown but Aldo gets double underhooks and turns Thompson into the cage.
Thompson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aldo fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Thompson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Thompson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aldo.
Thompson slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
Thompson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thompson takes a swing at Aldo's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Aldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aldo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Aldo!

Event: Pulse 71 - Driver vs Sclounce
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aldo sprawls well. Aldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Aldo scores with a head kick. Diaz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
No joy there for Aldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Aldo tenderised Diaz's leg. Diaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aldo is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Aldo circles away and we're back to standing.
Aldo lands a head kick!
Aldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aldo wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Diaz clinches.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diaz wants a takedown.
Aldo wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aldo prevents the takedown attempt.
Aldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Aldo manages to get underhooks. #T1#
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Diaz controlling the action here for a moment.
Diaz is trying to drag Aldo to the mat but Aldo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Aldo tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Aldo manages to get underhooks.
Aldo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Aldo is trying to push Diaz away but Diaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
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.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Diaz prevents Aldo from breaking the clinch.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Aldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Aldo throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
Diaz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Diaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aldo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aldo defending against the ground and pound.
Diaz controls the position from side control.
Aldo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Diaz. #T3#
Aldo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diaz takes a little break here. Aldo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Aldo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diaz has control of an arm but Aldo manages to advance to Diaz's back!
Diaz breaks Aldo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Aldo being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Aldo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diaz controls the pace.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz working some strikes from top position.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Aldo is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Aldo tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aldo scores with a head kick.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aldo pinned against the cage. Aldo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anderson Aldo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Aldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diaz showed some decent athleticism there.
Aldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aldo defending well though.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Aldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aldo is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Aldo looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aldo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diaz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Diaz there.
Diaz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aldo is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aldo avoid being mounted?
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aldo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Diaz scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aldo is trying to get back to full guard.
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. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Aldo's temple.
Still in half guard, Diaz seems content to control.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Aldo dodges it nicely.
Pedro Diaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
Aldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Aldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Aldo is looking to escape.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aldo's head. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Diaz lands a nice short elbow.
Diaz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aldo is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Diaz 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.
Diaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aldo defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diaz lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Diaz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aldo sprawls well. Aldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diaz is defended easily by Aldo.
A punch combination from Aldo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo lands a nice looking body kick.
Aldo leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sloppy strikes from Aldo. Those never looked like landing.
Aldo connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Aldo lands a head kick!
Anderson Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aldo wants it to stay on the feet.
Aldo misses with a few strikes there.
Aldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aldo lands with a kick to the temple. Diaz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Pedro Diaz has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Aldo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
Aldo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aldo throws a head kick that half lands. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo has had enough of the clinch but Diaz keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Diaz pulls Aldo into guard.
Aldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.
Aldo trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #T2#
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Aldo is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Aldo from controlling successfully.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diaz pulls Aldo in to control the position.
Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Aldo stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Aldo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aldo swinging wildly here.
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aldo wants it to stay on the feet.
Aldo connects with an inside leg kick.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aldo sprawls and moves away.
Aldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Aldo pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Aldo. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aldo. Diaz shrugs it off though.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
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 misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aldo lands with a kick to the temple. Diaz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aldo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diaz will feel that in the morning.
Pedro Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Sloppy strikes from Aldo. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diaz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo lands a head kick. Diaz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Aldo delivers a nice body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Aldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aldo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Aldo!

Event: Pulse 68 - Brixton vs Dier
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Henderson clinches up against the cage.
Henderson lands with a light punch inside.
Henderson lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henderson .
Henderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Henderson lands with a light punch inside.
Henderson gets through Aldo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Henderson .
A hook to the body from Henderson .
Good body shot from Henderson .
Henderson is leaning against Aldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Henderson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henderson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Henderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Henderson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Aldo tries to circle away but Henderson has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Henderson .
Henderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Aldo is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Henderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Aldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aldo working hard to break the clinch.
Henderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aldo.
Aldo seems to have got his legs back now.
Henderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Henderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Henderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Henderson digs a right hand into Aldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aldo's gas tank.
Henderson pushes Aldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Henderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Henderson pushes Aldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Henderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Henderson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Henderson .
A hook to the body from Henderson .
Henderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Henderson lands a right hand.
Henderson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Aldo to his knees! Henderson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Henderson !
After winning the bout, Benson Henderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2017

#R1#
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Lobov counters by clinching up.
Lobov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aldo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Lobov avoids them all with ease.
Lobov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Lobov avoids them all with ease.
Lobov misses with a low kick.
Aldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for Lobov with that takedown attempt.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Lobov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lobov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Lobov has him pressed against the cage.
Lobov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Lobov.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Lobov has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo is trying to break free.#T1#
Lobov misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Lobov successfully pulls guard.
Aldo is looking to stand up but Lobov won't let him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lobov can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Lobov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lobov has Aldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aldo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lobov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aldo smiles and moves away.
No joy there for Aldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Lobov moves into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Lobov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Aldo misses.
No joy there for Aldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lobov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Lobov moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lobov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Lobov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aldo uses from the top position.
Aldo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Lobov working for a triangle but Aldo defends it easily. #T3#
Lobov keeping moving, preventing Aldo from controlling successfully.
Aldo being controlled here momentarily.
Lobov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lobov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aldo throws a right and a left that Lobov avoids nicely.
Aldo throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Lobov moves into the clinch.
Lobov keeps control of Aldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aldo can't break the clinch.
Aldo prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Lobov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aldo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lobov.
Lobov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aldo pinned against the cage. Aldo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lenny Lobov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lobov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
Aldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Lobov has managed to clinch.
Lobov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aldo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No joy there for Aldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aldo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lobov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aldo. That's going to slow Lobov down.
Anderson Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobov shoots for a takedown but Aldo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aldo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aldo throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Aldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aldo misses with the combination.
Lobov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Anderson Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Lobov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.
Aldo scores with a leg kick.
Anderson Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Lobov avoids them all with ease.
Aldo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lobov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aldo slaps away a takedown attempt from Lobov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Lobov.
Aldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lobov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lobov checks a leg kick nicely.
Aldo falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Lobov counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Lobov breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Aldo as Lobov shoots in.
Aldo throws a right and a left that Lobov avoids nicely.
Aldo throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Lobov counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Aldo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aldo wants to get back to striking at distance but Lobov won't allow it.
Lobov tries to pull guard but Aldo won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lobov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aldo fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Lobov rushes Aldo and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Lobov breaks the clinch.
Aldo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lobov's head.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
Lobov tries for a takedown but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Aldo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aldo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Lobov moves out of range easily.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Lobov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aldo wants it to stay on the feet.
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lobov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lobov fails with a takedown attempt.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Lobov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lobov has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo is trying to push Lobov away but Lobov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lobov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aldo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lenny Lobov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Aldo wants to get back to striking at distance but Lobov won't allow it.
Lobov tries to pull guard but Aldo won't allow it.
Aldo tries to circle away but Lobov has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Lobov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Aldo uses from the top position.
Lobov wants to stand but Aldo is controlling the position. #ES2#
Lobov wriggles free and stands up.
Some wild striking there from Aldo.
Aldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Lobov forces Aldo back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Aldo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lobov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aldo. Aldo obviously looking to wear him down.
Aldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. Lobov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aldo throws a head kick that Lobov semi-blocks.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Lobov avoids them all with ease.
Lobov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aldo throws a leg kick but Lobov moved away.
Aldo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lobov can do to turn this around?
Lobov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Lobov moves out of range.
Lobov misses with a takedown attempt - Aldo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Lobov.
Aldo keeps Lobov at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Lobov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lobov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Aldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aldo.
Lobov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aldo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLobov.
Lobov shoots in looking for a takedown but Aldo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lobov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aldo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aldo stalks Lobov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lobov's face. Lobov staggers backwards, shaken.
Lobov closes the distance and clinches up with Aldo, looking for a takedown. Lobov pushes Aldo against the cage but Aldo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lobov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lobov moves out of range as Aldo throws a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Lobov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Aldo connects with a leg kick. Lobov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Lobov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aldo avoids it really well and circles away.
Aldo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aldo fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo lands a front kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Lobov avoids them all with ease.
Aldo misses with a leg kick.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Lobov moves out of range easily.
Lobov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aldo scores with a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Lobov.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice side step and Lobov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3##CL2#
Lobov darts in and clinches Aldo up against the cage.#BC2#
Lobov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Lobov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lobov is stalling here. #BC2#
Lobov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aldo throws a head kick that half lands. #T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lobov.
Aldo keeps Lobov at a distance using the push kick.
Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lobov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aldo.
Aldo throws a nice looking combination but Lobov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Aldo does no damage.
Lobov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Lobov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Lobov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Aldo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2017

#R1#
Basov shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Basov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aldo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Basov is in Aldo's guard.
Aldo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Basov prevents Aldo from getting back to his feet.
Basov connects with a couple of short punches.
Basov with a nice head shot there.
Basov chips away with some ground and pound.
Basov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Basov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Basov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Basov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Basov connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Basov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Basov on the ground.
Basov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Basov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aldo's head.
Basov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Basov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Basov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aldo's head.
Basov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Basov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Aldo is looking for a triangle but Basov pushes his legs off easily.
Aldo has momentary wrist control but Basov slips an elbow through the middle.
Basov cracks Aldo with a solid left hand.
Basov content to stall in guard here.
Basov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aldo's head.#ROC2#
Aldo is rocked!
Basov won't allow Aldo to get back to his feet.
Basov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basov scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Basov cracks Aldo with a big elbow.
Oh Aldo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldo trying to remain calm as Basov controls from the top position.
It looks like Basov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Aldo seems to have got his legs back now.
Basov cracks Aldo with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Basov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Aldo is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Basov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeke Basov!

Event: OFC 240: Ravager
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Rashford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
Rashford lands with an uppercut that bounces Aldo off the cage and back into range.
Rashford shoots in but no luck this time.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
A punch combination from Rashford misses.
Aldo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No luck for Rashford with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Rashford. 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 avoids the head kick by Rashford.
Rashford misses with a two punch combination.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
Rashford shoots for a takedown but Aldo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Rashford misses. #T1#
Rashford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldo swivels and escapes.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aldo defending well as Rashford loads up on a big left hand.
Aldo is looking for the big counter here.
Rashford misses with a few strikes there.
Rashford misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rashford throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aldo counters with a series of strikes. Rashford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rashford misses with a few strikes there.
Rashford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aldo throws a counter combo.
Rashford throws a lazy right hand but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aldo throws a counter combo.
Rashford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldo swivels and escapes.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
Rashford is breathing heavily.
Rashford tries to clinch up but Aldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Rashford dives in and grabs Aldo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aldo pushes down on Rashford's head and hops out.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anderson Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rashford. #T2#
Rashford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aldo leaves Rashford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aldo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rashford tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
Rashford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rashford misses with a double jab
and Aldo counters with a three punch combo that has Rashford backing up. Rashford nods at Aldo to acknowledge the strikes.
Marcus Rashford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rashford fails with the takedown.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Rashford dives in for a single leg takedown but Aldo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rashford throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
Rashford throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.
Rashford wants to clinch.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rashford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldo.
Aldo is looking for the big counter here.
Rashford misses with a few strikes there.
Rashford misses with a series of wild punches.
Rashford missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aldo throws a counter combo.
Rashford fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Rashford throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from Rashford.
Aldo throws a counter combo.
Rashford tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Rashford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Rashford misses.
Aldo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rashford is defended easily by Aldo.
Rashford misses with a combination
and Aldo counters with a two punch combo.
Rashford misses with a two punch combination.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Rashford 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#
Rashford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rashford tries to clinch up.
Rashford tries a head kick but it misses.
Rashford throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.#CL#
Rashford forces Aldo back against the cage and clinches.
Rashford wants to get back to striking at distance but Aldo won't allow it. #BC#
Rashford manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rashford tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Rashford misses with the combination.
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Rashford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rashford 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.#T1#
Rashford throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
Aldo is looking for the big counter here.
Aldo moves away from the strike by Rashford.
Rashford tries to clinch there but Aldo circles away.
Rashford throws a looping overhand right but Aldo ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Rashford.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Rashford.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rashford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aldo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Rashford.
Rashford throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Rashford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rashford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aldo can do to turn this around?
Aldo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aldo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Rashford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aldo but Aldo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Rashford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rashford wants to clinch up but Aldo keeps it at a distance.
Rashford throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
Rashford misses with a double jab
and Aldo counters with a one-two to the body.
Aldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rashford misses with a double jab.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
Rashford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rashford misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Rashford clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rashford keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aldo's efforts to push away.
Aldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Rashford has double underhooks. #T3#
Aldo managing to block the knees to the body from Rashford. #BC#
Rashford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rashford shoots in for a double leg but Aldo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Rashford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rashford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rashford.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
Rashford wants to clinch.
Rashford tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Rashford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rashford.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marcus Rashford is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Rashford tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Rashford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Rashford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rashford misses with the combination.
Rashford tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Rashford misses.
Aldo throws a counter combo.
Marcus Rashford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rashford throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Rashford tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aldo is looking for the big counter here.
Rashford misses with a double jab
and Aldo counters with a three punch combo that has Rashford backing up. Rashford nods at Aldo to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rashford looks for a takedown but Aldo sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Rashford dominated that second round.
That's time! Rashford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rashford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rashford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rashford throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
Rashford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aldo counters with a three punch combo that has Rashford backing up. Rashford nods at Aldo to acknowledge the strikes.
Rashford has a takedown stuffed.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rashford tries to clinch up.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
Rashford misses with a right hand
and Aldo counters with a series of strikes. Rashford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rashford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Rashford throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rashford fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo is looking for the big counter here.
Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rashford misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rashford throws out the jab.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rashford is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Aldo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rashford just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Rashford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rashford throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rashford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
Aldo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rashford misses with a few strikes there.
Rashford closes the distance but Aldo moves to the side
and Aldo counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Rashford fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rashford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rashford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Rashford.
The fighters circling - Rashford throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aldo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Rashford fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Rashford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rashford wants to clinch up but Aldo keeps it at a distance.#T3##CL#
Rashford clinches up with Aldo and pushes him back against the cage.
Aldo is trying to push Rashford away but Rashford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rashford is trying to push Aldo away but Aldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Rashford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rashford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rashford fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Rashford clinches up against the cage.#BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rashford breaks from the clinch.
Rashford fails to land with a series of punches.
Rashford throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Aldo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rashford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Rashford.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
Rashford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aldo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rashford missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aldo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rashford throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily.
As Rashford backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from Rashford.
Rashford shoots for a double leg takedown but Aldo sprawls well. He's pushed Rashford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Rashford bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Rashford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rashford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Rashford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rashford throws a head kick that misses.

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 Marcus Rashford.
Well Rashford 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Rashford!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rehab fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rehab misses with a low kick.
Aldo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Aldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Rehab gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rehab fails to land.
Aldo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rehab.
Rehab lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aldo.
A shot in the inside from Rehab.
Rehab pushes Aldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Rehab. #T1#
Rehab scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rehab lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rehab lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aldo wants to get back to striking at distance but Rehab won't allow it. #TD#
Rehab pulls guard successfully.
Rehab lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Rehab thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rehab drops back looking for a leg! Aldo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aldo manages to kick Rehab off! Rehab jumps back into Aldo's guard.
Aldo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rehab throwing strikes but missing.
Aldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rehab. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Rehab thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rehab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rehab trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rehab landing some decent shots from guard.
Rehab landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rehab lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rehab postures up and lands a big shot to Aldo's brow.
Rehab has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rehab landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC#
Aldo is rocked!
Rehab connects with a couple of short punches.
Aldo is still in real trouble! Can Rehab finish him?
Rehab content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Rehab distracts Aldo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rehab passes Aldo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rehab passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aldo!
Aldo seems to have recovered his senses.
Rehab raining down shots from the mount!
A big strike lands for Rehab! That's really hurt Aldo and he's turned his back - Rehab keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Rehab jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rab Rehab!
Our winner, Rab Rehab, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2016

#R1#
Aldo dodges the punch combination from Garcius.
Aldo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garcius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aldo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garcius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Aldo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Garcius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Aldo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Garcius swinging wildly here.
Aldo is looking for a counter combo.
Aldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Garcius misses with a head kick.
Aldo throws a big counter combination but Garcius scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Garcius moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Garcius has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Aldo is trying to keep an underhook but Garcius manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Garcius is thwarting Aldo's attempts to control the position.
Aldo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Aldo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Garcius jumps into side control!
Aldo is looking to regain half guard here but Garcius keeps moving and retains side control.
Garcius cracks Aldo with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Aldo's face as Garcius controls the position.
Garcius's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aldo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Garcius is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Aldo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Garcius has control of an arm but Aldo manages to advance to Garcius's back!
Aldo gets his hands free as Garcius looks to control.
Aldo doesn't have the hooks in and Garcius manages to turn into his guard.
Garcius's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Garcius is in close to Aldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garcius lands a couple of digs.
Garcius stays in close to Aldo's body and controls the position.
Garcius postures up.
Garcius passes into half guard.
Garcius looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
More stalling from Garcius.#SU2#
Garcius stands up out of the half guard.
Garcius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Garcius swinging wildly here.
Aldo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garcius misses with the combination.
Garcius lands a jab-cross combination.
Garcius throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Garcius clinches.
Garcius lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcius scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaius Garcius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaius Garcius's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Garcius misses with a double jab.
Garcius has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Aldo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Garcius.
Garcius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garcius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aldo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garcius throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Garcius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
Aldo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from Garcius.
As Garcius looks to move away, Aldo throws a big counter combo but Garcius just gets out of the way.
Garcius throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcius fails to land the takedown.
As Garcius looks to move away, Aldo throws a big counter combo but Garcius just gets out of the way.#T1#
Aldo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garcius misses with a double jab.
It looked like Aldo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Garcius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Garcius looks to move away, Aldo throws a big counter combo but Garcius just gets out of the way.
Aldo avoids a kick to the body.
Garcius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcius is breathing heavily.
Garcius moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jaius Garcius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Garcius pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aldo is out of range and Garcius settles back down.
Garcius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garcius shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense.
Aldo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcius misses with a hook.
It looked like Aldo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Garcius throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Garcius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jaius Garcius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Garcius. Those never looked like landing.
Aldo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Garcius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aldo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Garcius throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.
As Garcius looks to move away, Aldo throws a big counter combo but Garcius just gets out of the way.
Garcius misses with a wild combination.
Aldo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garcius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aldo throws a big counter combination but Garcius scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Garcius misses with a double jab.
Garcius wants to clinch.
Anderson Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Garcius has closed the distance and engaged Aldo in a clinch. #T4#
Aldo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aldo gets underhooks to prevent Garcius's takedown attempt.
Anderson Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaius Garcius.
Garcius lands a left hand.
Garcius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcius misses with a knee to the head.
Garcius can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Garcius is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcius tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garcius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garcius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aldo prevents it.
Garcius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Garcius is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaius Garcius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaius Garcius's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Garcius shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aldo sprawls well. Aldo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcius gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Aldo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Garcius misses.
Aldo is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Garcius looking to score a takedown here. Aldo is defending well but Garcius drives through and ends up in Aldo's guard.
Aldo wants to get back to his feet but Garcius passes into half guard. #REVR#
Aldo is trying to maintain the position but Garcius is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcius prevents Aldo from improving his position.
Garcius passes into side control, despite Aldo's attempt to control the position. #T1#
Aldo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Garcius controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcius is putting a hurting on Aldo here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
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.
Garcius is staying tight to Aldo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Aldo trying to control but Garcius flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Garcius has good solid back control here.
Aldo wants to get back to his feet.
Garcius controls the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Aldo as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Garcius! #T3#
Aldo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Garcius lands strikes to the head.
Aldo is covering up but some of the strikes from Garcius are getting through and doing damage.
Garcius has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Aldo's body.
Garcius scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #T4#
Garcius trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Aldo doesn't escape.
Aldo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Aldo tries to break free.
Garcius lands shots from the back.
Aldo tries to roll but Garcius sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcius lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Aldo hold on?!
Anderson Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcius is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaius Garcius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garcius 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaius Garcius!
Jaius Garcius decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2016

#R1#
Aldo wants to clinch but Jurri slips to the side#TD#
and Jurri counters with a shoot takedown. Aldo fights it but they end up in guard.
Aldo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jurri manages to pass to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVB#
Jurri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jurri frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jurri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jurri controlling from the full mount.
Jurri has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jurri.
Jurri is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Aldo is in real trouble.
Aldo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jurri.
Aldo trying to get back to his feet but Jurri is in full control for now. #T3##SUB#
Aldo won't enjoy being in this position. Jurri looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Aldo is tapping - it's over boys! Jurri picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kari Jurri!
After winning the bout, Kari Jurri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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