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Event:
DFC 39: Dog Vs Canoe 2
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Jordan misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Aldo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jordan, pushing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Aldo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jordan looking for a takedown.
Aldo digs a right hand into Jordan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jordan's gas tank.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Jordan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aldo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan tries to pull guard but Aldo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jordan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan blocking some punches.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Aldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aldo pushes Jordan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
A short right from Aldo on the inside.
Aldo pushes Jordan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jordan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aldo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jordan takes a shot to the head.
Aldo scores with a hook to the body.
Aldo lands a left hand.
Aldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aldo lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
A short uppercut from Aldo.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Aldo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jordan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
Aldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Aldo.
Aldo lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Aldo. #ROC#
Jordan is rocked!
Aldo lands with a left to the head.
Jordan is still on wobbly legs! Can Aldo finish him?
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aldo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Aldo has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
Aldo throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan can't get the takedown.
Jordan tries to score a body lock takedown but Aldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan seems to have recovered his senses.
Aldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Aldo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jordan tries to pull guard but Aldo won't allow it.
#T3#
Aldo digs a right hand into Jordan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jordan's gas tank.
Jordan is working for takedown but Aldo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jordan is looking for a takedown.
Aldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike.
Aldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aldo misses with the head strike.
Aldo stops a takedown attempt from Jordan.
Aldo has Jordan pressed against the cage, preventing Jordan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aldo lands with a light punch inside.
Jordan is looking to break free of the clinch but Aldo has double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aldo.
Aldo pushes Jordan against the cage. Aldo is working some dirty boxing. Aldo pushes off with a quick right hook! Jordan goes down! Jordan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Aldo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Aldo!
After the fight, Jose Aldo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Revolution XC 18
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Aldo rushes Swaber and presses him up against the cage.
Swaber looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Swaber throws an elbow but misses.
Swaber has had enough of the clinch but Aldo keeps him there for the moment.
Aldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aldo lands with a left to the head.
Aldo lands an uppercut.
Swaber is working for takedown but Aldo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Swaber can't get the takedown.
Aldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aldo lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aldo.
Aldo lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Aldo.
A nice left hand lands by Aldo.
#KD#
Aldo lands an uppercut that drops Swaber ! Aldo follows him to the canvas looking to finish. #ROC#
Swaber is rocked!
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.
Aldo tries to stand but Swaber is controlling his head.
Swaber is still in real trouble! Can Aldo finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
Aldo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Swaber to his feet. #CL#
Aldo gets a clinch.
I was talking to Aldo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Swaber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo dips a shoulder and cracks Swaber with a mighty uppercut! Swaber falls back against the cage and Aldo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Swaber is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Aldo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 11
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Miles keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Miles circles away.
Aldo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Miles circles away.
#CL#
Aldo clinches with his opponent.
Miles lands a left hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jose Aldo has been cut.
Miles told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miles .
Miles has Aldo pressed against the cage.
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Miles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles lands a body shot.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldo.
Miles lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Aldo is rocked!#T1#
Miles lands a big right hand that drops Aldo! The killer instinct kicks in and Miles finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Miles !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Miles !
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Event:
Revolution XC 13
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tromp shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tromp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aldo defends well and Tromp ends up having to push Aldo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tromp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Tromp.
Aldo tries to clinch there but Tromp circles away.
#CL#
Aldo rushes Tromp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Tromp blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo tries a body shot but Tromp blocks it.
Tromp wants to get back to striking at distance but Aldo won't allow it.
Tromp is trying to break the clinch but Aldo has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Aldo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Tromp manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Tromp fails to land with a series of punches.
Tromp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aldo as he avoids it easily.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Tromp pushes him off.#CL#
Aldo moves into the clinch.
Aldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tromp blocking some punches.
Aldo prevents Tromp from breaking the clinch.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Tromp.
Tromp prevents a body shot from Aldo.
Tromp takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Aldo on the inside.
Tromp looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tromp is trying to break the clinch but Aldo has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Aldo misses with the head strike.
Tromp blocks a body shot from Aldo. #BC2#
Tromp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tromp or perhaps it was just good defense by Aldo, which made it look bad.
Tromp closes the distance and clinches up with Aldo, looking for a takedown. Tromp pushes Aldo against the cage but Aldo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tromp circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo misses with some punches.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Tromp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Tromp circles away and keeps his distance.
Tromp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tromp paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches.
Tromp is trying to force a seperation but Aldo has the dominant position.
Aldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tromp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Tromp blocks a body shot from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Tromp has had enough of the clinch but Aldo keeps him there for the moment.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Tromp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tromp is looking to break free of the clinch but Aldo has double underhooks.
Aldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldo. #T4#
Aldo prevents Tromp from breaking the clinch.
Tromp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Tromp controls his hands.
Aldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Tromp backwards.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Tromp.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldo.
A frustrated look appears on Tromp's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tromp has had enough of the clinch but Aldo keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tromp.
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tromp.
Tromp is trying to push Aldo away but Aldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Aldo tries to clinch up but Tromp circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Aldo clinches with his opponent.
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tromp's elbow.
Tromp blocks an uppercut.
Jose Aldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Tromp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aldo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tromp.
Tromp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tromp somewhat.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Aldo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Tromp.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Tromp circles away and keeps his distance.
Tromp swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.#T1##CL#
Aldo clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Aldo.
Tromp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Tromp manages to break the clinch.
Tromp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Aldo drives through and clinches with Tromp against the cage.
#TD2#
Tromp successfully pulls guard.
Aldo wants to stand but Tromp has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T2##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aldo tries to clinch but Tromp is having none of it.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tromp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aldo defends well and Tromp ends up having to push Aldo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tromp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tromp fails with a takedown attempt.
Aldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tromp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Aldo clinches.
Aldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Tromp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tromp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aldo lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Aldo.
Aldo working aggressively here.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Tromp.
Aldo tries a body shot but Tromp blocks it.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Tromp.
#BC2#
Tromp breaks the clinch.
Aldo takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Tromp keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Tromp with that takedown attempt.
Tromp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tromp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Aldo as Tromp shoots in.
Aldo tries to clinch but Tromp moves out of range.
As Aldo backs off Tromp throws a huge counter combo but Aldo manages to avoid it all.
Gunnar Tromp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tromp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldo swivels and escapes.
Tromp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldo circles away.
Tromp is breathing heavily.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldo tries to clinch but Tromp is having none of it.
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 tries to clinch but Tromp moves out of range.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tromp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tromp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose 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#
Tromp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aldo defends well and Tromp ends up having to push Aldo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aldo is looking to counter the offense by Tromp and move into the clinch.
Aldo tries to clinch but Tromp is having none of it.
Aldo is looking to clinch but Tromp is avoiding it.
Tromp with the counter takedown but Aldo avoids it easily.
Tromp fails with a takedown attempt.
Tromp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tromp swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Aldo wants to clinch.
Tromp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Tromp pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tromp tries to counter by closing the distance.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tromp throws a counter combo.
Aldo wants to clinch up but Tromp keeps it at a distance.
Tromp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aldo defends it nicely.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Tromp.#T1#
Aldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from Tromp.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Tromp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aldo tries to clinch but Tromp is having none of it.
Jose Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Tromp drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Aldo wriggles free and stands up.
Tromp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tromp fails with a takedown attempt.
Aldo is looking to counter the offense by Tromp and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Tromp gets a double leg takedown into Aldo's guard.
Tromp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tromp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aldo is looking to stand up but Tromp isn't so interested in that idea.
Aldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Tromp is in close to Aldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aldo wants to stand up but Tromp is controlling him.
Tromp trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tromp looking to sit in guard and control but Aldo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Aldo is looking to stand up but Tromp won't let him. #T3#
Tromp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aldo wants to stand and escape but instead Tromp has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Aldo wants to stand and escape but Tromp is having none of it.
Jose Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tromp throws a big right hand that misses.
Aldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tromp on the ground.
Aldo wants to stand but Tromp is controlling the position.
Tromp with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tromp prevents Aldo from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Tromp drops back looking for a leg! Aldo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aldo manages to kick Tromp off! Tromp jumps back into Aldo's guard.
Aldo wants to stand up but Tromp is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tromp shoots for a double leg takedown but Aldo sprawls well. He's pushed Tromp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tromp shoots for a takedown but Aldo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tromp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tromp keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and Tromp counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Tromp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Aldo!
In his post fight interview, Jose Aldo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Revolution XC 11
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Aldo misses with a few strikes there.
Aldo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toole Jr doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Aldo clinches.
Aldo blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Toole Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Toole Jr moves into range and clinches up with Aldo.#BC2#
Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Toole Jr.
Aldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Toole Jr is just out of range.
Toole Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aldo scores with a punch to the head.
Aldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toole Jr slips a jab and a cross from Aldo.
Toole Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Aldo takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Toole Jr on the inside. #T1#
A short right from Toole Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Toole Jr.
A short right from Toole Jr.
Aldo tries to break free but Toole Jr pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Aldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aldo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toole Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aldo throws a poor cross that misses
and Toole Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Aldo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aldo is trying to force a seperation but Toole Jr has the dominant position.
Toole Jr presses Aldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Toole Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Toole Jr has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toole Jr. #BC2#
Aldo manages to break the clinch.
Aldo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Toole Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Aldo clinches with his opponent.
Toole Jr lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Aldo is rocked!
Aldo tries to break free but Toole Jr pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Aldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL#
Toole Jr clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Toole Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aldo is still on wobbly legs! Can Toole Jr finish him?
Toole Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Aldo seems to have recovered his senses.
Aldo looks winded!
Toole Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aldo is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Toole Jr.
Aldo can't break the clinch.
Toole Jr lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Aldo to his knees! Toole Jr keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ottis Toole Jr!
Ottis Toole Jr gave a mention to Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 6
Date: Nov 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Neal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Aldo connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Aldo gets a clinch.
Neal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aldo is defending well.
Aldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Neal wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Aldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aldo jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Aldo moves into the clinch.
Aldo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Aldo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Kaedo Neal has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo tries to clinch up
and Neal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Neal circles away.
#T1#
Neal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Aldo has closed the distance and engaged Neal in a clinch.
#BC#
Aldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Neal counters with a nice uppercut.
Neal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neal misses with the combination.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jose Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldo tries to clinch there but Neal circles away.
#T2#
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and Neal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Neal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Aldo drives through and clinches with Neal against the cage.
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!#BC#
Aldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Aldo.
Aldo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Neal up against the cage.
Aldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Neal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aldo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Neal lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Aldo is struggling to control the position.
Aldo scores with a hook to the body.
Aldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aldo stalls.
Aldo lands with a left to the head.
Neal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Neal 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.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaedo Neal.
Neal has had enough of the clinch but Aldo keeps him there for the moment.
Neal goes for a takedown attempt but Aldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Neal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Neal keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Aldo lunges at Neal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Neal's hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Neal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neal slips a jab from Aldo.
Neal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Aldo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Neal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aldo moves out of range as Neal strikes.
As Neal looks to move away, Aldo throws a big counter combo but Neal just gets out of the way.
Aldo blocks a jab.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Neal pushes him off.
Aldo scores with a decent looking hook.
Neal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!#CL#
Aldo moves into range and clinches up with Neal.
Aldo tries to work over Neal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaedo Neal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Aldo pushes Neal up against the cage in a clinch.
Neal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aldo lands an uppercut.
Neal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Neal can't get the takedown.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaedo Neal.
Neal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aldo prevents it.
Aldo lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo taking a breather.
Neal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aldo lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been informed that Neal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Neal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aldo is defending well.
Aldo tries to work over Neal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Neal drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aldo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Neal is breathing heavily.
Aldo gets underhooks to prevent Neal's takedown attempt.
Aldo lands an uppercut.
Aldo tries to throw a body punch but Neal avoids it by throwing Aldo back against the cage.
Neal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Aldo.
Aldo is pressed up against the cage. Neal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aldo down to the mat. Aldo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches.
Aldo misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo tries to work over Neal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aldo is pressed up against the cage. Neal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aldo down to the mat. Aldo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aldo lands a head shot.#T2#
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Neal circles away and keeps his distance.
Neal throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem.
Aldo wants to clinch.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo wants to clinch.
Jose Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Neal swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo tries to clinch but Neal moves out of range.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Neal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aldo wants to clinch
and Neal counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Aldo connects with a single shot there.
Neal walks into a jab.
Neal looks to land a right hand but Aldo moved out of range.
Aldo tries to counter by clinching up but Neal breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Aldo has Neal up against the cage in a clinch.
Aldo scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
That has opened up Kaedo Neal's cut even more.
Neal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aldo after a bit of a struggle.
Aldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Neal or not.
Neal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stalling in the clinch from Aldo.
Neal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aldo prevents it.
Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neal can do to turn this around?
Neal prevents a body shot from Aldo.
Neal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aldo is defending well.#T4##BC#
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Aldo wants to clinch up but Neal keeps it at a distance.
Neal throws a hook to the side of Aldo's head but Aldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aldo tries to clinch but Neal moves out of range.
Neal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Aldo lands.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Neal pushes him off.
Neal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Aldo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aldo tries to throw a body punch but Neal avoids it by throwing Aldo back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Aldo.
Aldo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Neal.
Aldo lands a left hand.
Aldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Neal controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaedo Neal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Neal. #CUT2#
It looks like Jose Aldo has been cut.
A cross from Aldo lands.
Aldo connects with the punch.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from Neal.
#CL#
Aldo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldo's corner calls for a 1-2. Aldo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Neal throws a right and a left that Aldo avoids nicely.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Neal unleashes a big counter combination but Aldo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Aldo moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neal is working for takedown but Aldo is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Neal has Aldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aldo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Neal wants a takedown.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaedo Neal.
Neal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Aldo clinches up with Neal and pushes him back against the cage.
Neal tries to score a body lock takedown but Aldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neal can't get the takedown.
Aldo lands with a left to the head.
Neal is working for takedown but Aldo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aldo lands a nice shot to the body.
Aldo scores with a hook to the body.
Aldo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Neal wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Aldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Neal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aldo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aldo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Neal.#BC#
Aldo manages to break the clinch.
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!
Neal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Neal circles away and keeps his distance.
Aldo is looking to clinch but Neal is avoiding it.
#CL#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches.
Aldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aldo lands a left hand.
#BC#
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Neal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Neal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#
Neal is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Kaedo Neal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Aldo moves into the clinch.
Neal is still on wobbly legs! Can Aldo finish him?
Aldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Neal or not.
Aldo lands with a left to the head.
Neal looking for a takedown.
Aldo keeps control of Neal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jose Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neal seems to have recovered his senses.
Neal takes a swing at Aldo's ribcage but misses.
Neal shoots in looking for a takedown but Aldo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Neal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aldo works the jab nicely.
Aldo lands a head shot.
Aldo thuds his right hand into Neal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Aldo clinches.
Jose Aldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aldo digs a right hand into Neal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neal's gas tank. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Aldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aldo lands a nice hook to Neal's body. Neal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Neal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Aldo pushes Neal up against the cage in a clinch.
Neal tries for a takedown but Aldo manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldo. #BC#
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Aldo tries to clinch but Neal is having none of it.
Aldo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
Neal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aldo is looking to clinch but Neal is avoiding it.
Kaedo Neal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Revolution XC 6
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Metso misses with a takedown
and Metso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo's coach down at Bruize Brothaz was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aldo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Metso shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo's corner calls for a 1-2. Aldo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Metso looks for a takedown but Aldo sprawls well.
Aldo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ukko Metso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Metso bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Metso prevents Aldo from escaping the position.
Metso trying to control the action but Aldo is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aldo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aldo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Metso.#T1#
Metso is punishing Aldo with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Metso patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Aldo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Metso.
Metso throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Aldo!
Metso is punishing Aldo with strikes - can he finish him?!
Metso lands shots from the back.
Metso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Metso has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Aldo. #CUT#
It looks like Jose Aldo has been cut.#T2#
Aldo is trapped and Metso is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo is trying to get back to his feet but Metso has full control of the position and if anything, Aldo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Metso 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.
Metso loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Aldo hold on?
#ROC#
Aldo is rocked!
Metso lands shots to the head and Aldo turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ukko Metso!
Ukko Metso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Justino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Justino blocks a head kick by Aldo.
Justino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aldo! But no joy.
Justino tries to clinch there but Aldo circles away.
Aldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Justino.
Justino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aldo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Justino shoots in but no luck this time.
Aldo takes a swing at Justino's ribcage but misses.
Aldo scores with a body shot.
Justino is breathing heavily.
Aldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo punishes Justino's body with a nice straight punch.
Aldo thumps Justino with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justino walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Aldo swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jose Aldo!
A relieved looking Jose Aldo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Aldo throws a head kick but Araujo moves out of range.
Aldo jabs Araujo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Araujo has a takedown stuffed.
Aldo scores with a decent looking hook.
Aldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Araujo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Araujo. 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 throws a hook but Araujo avoids it easily.#CL#
Araujo closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aldo as Araujo tries to tie him up.
Aldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Aldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Araujos head.
Araujo is trying to maintain a safe position but Aldo gets an underhook and turns Araujo into the cage.
Aldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aldo lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Araujo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aldo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Araujo wants to take the fight to the mat but Aldo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Aldo.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Aldo pushes Araujo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aldo digs a right hand underneath Araujo's ribcage. Araujo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Araujo tries to stall but Aldo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Aldo scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Aldo scores with a hook to the body.
Aldo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Araujo up against the cage.
Aldo is working Araujo over against the cage.
Aldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo pushes Araujo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aldo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Aldo as the two fighters clinch.
Aldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aldo scores with a hook to the body.
Aldo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aldo pushes Araujo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aldo pushes Araujo against the cage. Aldo is working some dirty boxing. Aldo pushes off with a quick right hook! Araujo goes down! Araujo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Aldo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Aldo!
A victorious Jose Aldo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lima moves away.
Aldo scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Bruno Lima has been cut.
Aldo lunges at Lima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lima's hand.
Aldo checks a leg kick nicely.#KD2#
Aldo sends Lima crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Aldo is motioning to the referee to let Lima up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Lima is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Lima square on the jaw! Damn, Lima is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Aldo!
After winning the bout, Jose Aldo 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Aldo has knocked Oliveira down with a huge combo! Aldo steps away and waves a wobbly Oliveira back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Oliveira is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ricardo Oliveira has been cut.
Aldo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Aldo finish him?
and Aldo counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Oliveira! He's just covering up as Aldo starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Stevenson checks a leg kick.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aldo as he jumps to the side.
Aldo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Aldo steps in with a hook that catches Stevenson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Aldo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Stevenson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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