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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Duffy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Aldo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aldo controls Duffy momentarily but Duffy frees himself.
Duffy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duffy distracts Aldo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Aldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duffy defends well.
Duffy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo has momentary wrist control but Duffy slips an elbow through the middle.
Duffy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Duffy working some strikes from top position.
Aldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duffy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Duffy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aldo's guard.
Duffy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aldo's head.
Duffy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Duffy drops back looking for a leg! Aldo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aldo manages to kick Duffy off! Duffy jumps back into Aldo's guard.
Duffy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Duffy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duffy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aldo's guard.
Duffy is controlling the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Aldo is trying to maintain the position but Duffy is very close to passing his half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU#
Duffy stands up from half guard.
Aldo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duffy counters with a body kick. #TD#
Duffy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aldo!
Aldo trying to remain calm as Duffy controls from the top position.
Aldo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Duffy is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Aldo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Duffy controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Duffy 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! Duffy extends the arm and Aldo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sol Duffy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Haley dives in for a single leg takedown but Aldo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aldo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Haley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Aldo sprawls well initially but Haley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aldo wants to stand back up but Haley manages to pass into side control.
#SU#
Haley decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Aldo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Haley's guard.
Haley wants to sweep but no luck.
Haley lands some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haley wants to stand but Aldo is controlling the position.
Haley doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Aldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Haley throws a couple of heel strikes.
#T1##SUB#
Haley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #ES#
Haley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Aldo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Haley can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Aldo gets control of Haley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aldo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Haley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aldo trying to control the position.
Haley 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.#SU#
Haley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2##CL#
Haley moves into the clinch.#TD#
Haley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Aldo regains guard.
Aldo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Haley dives into side control.
#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haley taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Aldo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aldo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##SU#
Haley stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Aldo gets tackled into the cage by Haley. Haley maintains the clinch.
Haley is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Haley has Aldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clair Haley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Aldo manages to pull guard.
#T4#
Haley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Aldo working for submissions but it's allowed Haley to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Haley lands a nice short elbow.
Aldo is looking to control Haley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aldo avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Haley is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clair Haley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Haley fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Aldo to the ground. Haley is now in Aldo's guard.
Aldo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Haley dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Haley stands up and beckons Aldo to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Haley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aldo was covering up waiting for the punch and Haley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aldo has a closed guard, preventing Haley from standing up.
Aldo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Haley stays in close to Aldo's body and controls the position.
Haley is working Aldo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Haley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Haley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haley's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Haley gets to his feet - Aldo follows without any prompting.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Haley.
Clair Haley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldo circles away.
Aldo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Haley.#CL#
Haley moves into the clinch successfully.
Haley wants a takedown.
Haley wants to get back to striking at distance but Aldo won't allow it.
#T3#
Aldo managing to block the knees to the body from Haley.
#TD2#
Aldo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Haley is trying to keep an underhook but Aldo manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Haley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Aldo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Haley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Haley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aldo is trying to maintain the position but Haley is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Aldo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Haley seems to be working for a kimura but Aldo defends the submission attempt.
Haley prevents Aldo from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clair Haley dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Aldo.
#TD#
Haley shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aldo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aldo is looking to reverse the position.
Haley passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Aldo!
Aldo is squirming around, avoiding Haley's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haley breaks from Aldo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haley controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Haley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Haley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haley lands a couple of good shots and Aldo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Aldo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Haley's arms.
Haley keeps control of the position easily here as Aldo tries to buck him off.
#T2#
Aldo tries to roll but Haley sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Aldo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Aldo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Aldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Haley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Haley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aldo can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Aldo is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Haley sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Aldo has no choice but to tap and Haley jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Clair Haley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Wiley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aldo counters with an outside leg kick.
Wiley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aldo pinned against the cage. Aldo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aldo unleashes a big counter combination but Wiley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wiley shoots in and drives through. Aldo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Wiley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Wiley counters with a single leg into guard. Aldo didn't expect that.
Wiley stands up over Aldo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wiley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wiley.
Wiley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wiley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wiley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wiley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Wiley lands a couple of digs.
Wiley postures up in Aldo's guard and throws a big left but Aldo blocks it.
Wiley cracks Aldo with a solid left hand.
Wiley with a nice head shot there.
Aldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aldo looks winded!
Wiley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wiley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wiley working some strikes from top position.
Wiley is in close to Aldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aldo controls Wiley momentarily but Wiley frees himself.
Wiley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wiley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wiley connects with a couple of short punches.
Wiley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wiley stands up over Aldo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wiley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wiley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aldo has momentary wrist control but Wiley slips an elbow through the middle.
Wiley 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.
Wiley chips away with some ground and pound.
Aldo is trying to keep Wiley in close.
#T3#
Aldo wants to sweep here but Wiley controlling him for the moment.
Wiley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wiley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wiley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aldo's head.
Wiley is in close to Aldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Aldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wiley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wiley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wiley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aldo's head.#T4#
Wiley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wiley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aldo's head.
Wiley postures up and lands a big shot to Aldo's brow.
Wiley cracks Aldo with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiley chips away with some ground and pound.
Wiley working some strikes from top position.
Wiley is working Aldo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wiley lands a couple of digs.
Wiley scoring with some ground and pound.
Wiley connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Wiley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Wiley clinches up against the cage.
Wiley wants a takedown.
#TD#
Wiley pulls guard successfully.
Wiley is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aldo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wiley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiley will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Aldo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aldo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Wiley managing to control the position.
Wiley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt - Wiley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wiley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wiley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cyrus Wiley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aldo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Wiley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#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.#TD#
Wiley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aldo did well to prevent Wiley getting side control.#SUB#
Wiley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aldo defends it well. #SUB#
Wiley 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 Wiley has cracked it and Aldo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wiley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cyrus Wiley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thomas is trying to stand up here but Aldo is controlling him well.
Thomas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aldo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is trying to maintain the position but Aldo is very close to passing his half guard.
Thomas punching from the bottom.
Thomas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aldo.
Aldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas trying to hold on to Aldo's head to control him but Aldo postures up.
Aldo is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
Thomas is looking to escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T1#
Aldo trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aldo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thomas is just riding it out for now. Aldo eventually gives up the hold.
Aldo prevents Thomas from improving his position.
Thomas is positioning himself well to prevent Aldo advancing to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aldo.
As Aldo tries to get set, Thomas tries to push him back and clinch up but Aldo manages to avoid the attempt.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thomas throws a quick counter head kick but Aldo was just out of range.
Aldo shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Micheal Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Aldo.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Thomas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thomas working over Aldo with some ground and pound. Aldo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aldo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aldo is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Thomas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aldo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aldo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Thomas is working an open guard so Aldo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Aldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thomas tries to avoid it but Aldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thomas to the ground. Thomas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches.
Aldo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thomas smiles and moves away.
Aldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aldo wants to clinch.#TD2#
Aldo feints and as Thomas raises his hands in defense, Aldo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aldo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thomas's guard.#T4##ES#
Thomas has his feet on Aldo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL#
Thomas darts in and clinches Aldo up against the cage.
Aldo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thomas is defending well.
Aldo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thomas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aldo avoids it nicely though and we remain in 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 Micheal Thomas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Thomas feints and as Aldo raises his hands in defense, Thomas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thomas is standing up over Aldo. Aldo looks to escape but Thomas dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB#
Thomas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aldo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aldo struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Thomas is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Aldo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Thomas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Aldo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Aldo! #T1#
Aldo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carlos Aldo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aldo looking to pass the guard.
Aldo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thomas looking to control.
Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas wants to stand but Aldo is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Aldo has his hands clasped together around Thomas's back. He's all about the action.#T2##SUB#
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aldo wants to control but Thomas passes into side.
#SUB#
Thomas swings around for an armbar but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thomas's guard.#T3#
Thomas controlling Aldo's posture. #SUB2#
Aldo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Aldo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Aldo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Aldo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
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.#CL2#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aldo blocking some punches.
Aldo tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
Aldo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thomas smiles and moves away.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Micheal Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Aldo counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Thomas explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Thomas wants to clinch up but Aldo keeps it at a distance.
Aldo throws a counter combo.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Aldo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thomas on his heels. He'll look to pass Thomas's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Thomas has his feet on Aldo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Aldo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Thomas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Aldo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Aldo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Aldo tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aldo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thomas walks away with a smile on his face. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Aldo.
Thomas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Aldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling him.#T2#
Aldo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thomas walks away with a smile on his face. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aldo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Micheal Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Aldo.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Aldo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomas throws a counter high kick but Aldo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Micheal Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thomas throws a big counter combination but Aldo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Aldo sees coming a mile off.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Thomas feints and as Aldo raises his hands in defense, Thomas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aldo can do to turn this around?#T3#
Thomas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thomas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thomas stands up over Aldo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Thomas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving. #SU#
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Aldo throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Aldo wants to clinch
and Thomas counters with a left and a right that stings Aldo. #TD#
Thomas looking to score a takedown here. Aldo is defending well but Thomas drives through and ends up in Aldo's guard.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thomas distracts Aldo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Thomas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas trying to move into half guard but instead Aldo has managed to sweep!#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Micheal Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micheal Thomas!
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