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Event:
ABW 157 Lopez - Opdvido
Date: Aug 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Matonen throws a big shot that misses.
Matonen misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.
Matonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo tries to clinch
enabling Matonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Matonen.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matonen counters with a straight right hand.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Matonen sends Aldo down but not out. Matonen dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT2#
It looks like Jose Aldo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aldo seems a little lost for a moment, as Matonen dominates the positioning.
Matonen working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Aldo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Aldo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matonen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aldo is trying to get back to half guard.
Aldo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Matonen is controlling him well.
Matonen just content to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aldo slips under a jab from Matonen.
Aldo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Aldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matonen throws out the jab. #T2#
Aldo tries to clinch up
and Matonen counters with a huge head kick that drops Aldo! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Usko Matonen!
Usko Matonen 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:
PFC 40 Asskicken vs Brophy
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Aldo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Aldo has closed the distance and engaged Blaze in a clinch.
#BC#
Blaze manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Aldo has Blaze up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Blaze breaks from the clinch.
Aldo tries for a takedown but Blaze sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aldo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blaze cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Aldo misses.
Aldo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blaze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aldo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blaze counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aldo's sensitive parts.
Aldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Santana Blaze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
Blaze misses with a wild body shot.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blaze as he avoids it easily.
Aldo misses the shot to the body.
Aldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Aldo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Blaze is trying to defend but Aldo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2##SUB2#
Aldo is looking for a kimura here.
Blaze moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo stopping the sweep attempt from Blaze.
Blaze is looking to stand up but Aldo isn't so interested in that idea.
Blaze has a closed guard, preventing Aldo from standing up. #T3#
Aldo stops Blaze from standing up.
Blaze keeping moving, preventing Aldo from controlling successfully. #ES#
Blaze 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. #BC#
Blaze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Aldo rushes Blaze and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Aldo manages to pull guard.
Blaze wants to stand but Aldo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Blaze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blaze wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
Blaze controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Blaze wants to get up but he can't break Aldo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Blaze wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Aldo's closed guard. He's half up but Aldo has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Aldo pivots and extends the arm, Blaze falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Aldo! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Aldo!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Aldo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Santana Blaze stepped up to the mic, saying ' '.
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Event:
PFC 26 Stone vs Li
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Aldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Qwe is looking to counter punch.
Qwe closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Jose Aldo has been cut.
Aldo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Qwe lands a high kick!
Qwe misses with a head kick.
And Aldo tries to counter it with a takedown but Qwe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No joy there for Aldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Qwe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aldo.
Qwe tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qwe.
Qwe scores with a decent looking hook.
Qwe lands a right hook to the body.
Aldo wants to clinch.#T1#
Qwe throws a shot to the body.
Qwe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo 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 finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Qwe's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Aldo falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asd Qwe!
A very excited looking Asd Qwe 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.
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Event:
PFC 9 Cranial vs Monsoon
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Drysdale cracks a nice hook into Aldo's ribs.#TD2#
Drysdale gets caught flat footed, as Aldo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Drysdale pulls Aldo in close to prevent any damage.
Drysdale 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.#SU2#
Drysdale is working an open guard so Aldo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Drysdale circles away and keeps his distance.
Drysdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aldo moves away.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A left lands for Drysdale.
Aldo slips under a jab.
Aldo tries to move into range but Drysdale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Drysdale.
Drysdale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Aldo clinches up with Drysdale and pushes him back against the cage.
Drysdale presses Aldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aldo is trying to drag Drysdale to the mat but Drysdale just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Aldo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Drysdale regains guard.
Aldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Drysdale is retaining full guard.
Aldo advances position into side control!#T2##SU2#
Aldo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drysdale keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Aldo gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Aldo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drysdale controlling the position well.
Aldo wants to pass the guard but Drysdale is defending well. #T3#
Drysdale trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Aldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drysdale sees it coming and defends easily.
Drysdale works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Aldo stands and steps away. Drysdale gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Drysdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Drysdale.
Drysdale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aldo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4##CL#
Drysdale clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Aldo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aldo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drysdale darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drysdale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drysdale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aldo dives in for a single leg takedown but Drysdale sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thorn Drysdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
Drysdale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Aldo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drysdale has Aldo pressed against the cage.
Aldo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drysdale fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Aldo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drysdale's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Aldo will probably get the nod.
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#
Drysdale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aldo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aldo has a takedown stuffed.
Drysdale throws a lazy right hand but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drysdale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drysdale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drysdale swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Drysdale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Drysdale. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drysdale.
Drysdale slaps away a takedown attempt from Aldo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thorn Drysdale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Aldo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aldo lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo tries to free his leg and advance position but Drysdale is retaining full guard. #T1#
My spies in Spar Bros inform me that Aldo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Aldo postures up.
Aldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drysdale is keeping the position for now.
Aldo wants to control from the top but Drysdale keeps moving.
Drysdale wants to sweep here but Aldo controlling him for the moment.
Aldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drysdale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drysdale pulls Aldo in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorn Drysdale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drysdale misses with a straight left.
Aldo moves out of range as Drysdale strikes.
Aldo dives in and grabs Drysdale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drysdale pushes down on Aldo's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Drysdale misses the target.
Aldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drysdale throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Aldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldo doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Drysdale to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Aldo is rocked!
and Drysdale counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Aldo! He's just covering up as Drysdale starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thorn Drysdale!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thorn Drysdale made sure he mentioned Red Light Coffeeshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Pulse 96 - Aldo vs Svensson
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Drysdale throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drysdale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aldo wants it to stay on the feet.
Aldo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aldo swinging wildly here.
Drysdale counters with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Drysdale. Those never looked like landing.
Drysdale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drysdale shoots in looking for a takedown. Aldo tries to sprawl out of it but Drysdale 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drysdale stuffs the takedown.
Drysdale fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drysdale sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo moves out of range of the body kick from Drysdale.
Aldo throws a push kick but Drysdale slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Drysdale fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown but Drysdale shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Drysdale's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Aldo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drysdale sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aldo somewhat.
Aldo slips a jab and a cross from Drysdale.
Aldo dives in and grabs Drysdale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drysdale pushes down on Aldo's head and hops out.#TD2#
Drysdale shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aldo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Drysdale is putting a hurting on Aldo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Drysdale throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Aldo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aldo is trying to get back to his feet.
Drysdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aldo keeps working. #T2#
Drysdale working away.
Aldo tries to control but Drysdale manages to take his back.
Drysdale throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drysdale struggling to keep hold of the position.
Aldo trying to control the position but Drysdale manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Aldo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Drysdale looking for the choke from the back. #T3#
Drysdale struggling to keep hold of the position.
Aldo covers up after that shot from Drysdale.
Aldo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Drysdale cracks Aldo with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Aldo from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#SUB2#
Drysdale looking for the choke from the back.
You can see the frustration on Aldo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Drysdale misses with punches from the back.
Drysdale trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Aldo is really stuck here.
Aldo grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T4##SUB2#
Drysdale is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Drysdale is hanging on to Aldo's back as he tries to escape.
Aldo trying to control the hands but Drysdale won't let him.
Drysdale is looking to control Aldo but Aldo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Drysdale lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Aldo breaks Drysdale's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorn Drysdale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Drysdale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aldo throws a big counter combination but Drysdale scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drysdale tries to avoid it but Aldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drysdale to the ground. Drysdale escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drysdale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drysdale shoots in and drives through. Aldo sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Aldo forces Drysdale back against the cage and clinches.
Aldo is working for takedown but Drysdale is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aldo is working for takedown but Drysdale is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drysdale wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drysdale pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Drysdale drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Drysdale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1##ES#
Aldo kicks Drysdale off and gets to his feet.
Drysdale misses with a straight left.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drysdale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drysdale steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Drysdale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Drysdale is predictable there #TD#
and Aldo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Aldo.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drysdale is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Aldo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drysdale is controlling him. #SUB#
Drysdale lying in Aldo's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Aldo decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Drysdale taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Aldo!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Aldo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFN 9 - Chosen One
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Aldo feints and as Shojo raises his hands in defense, Aldo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Shojo has his feet on Aldo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Aldo shoots for a takedown but Shojo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shojo throws a body shot but no joy.
Shojo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shojo wants it to stay on the feet.
Shojo stuffs the takedown attempt from Aldo. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aldo.
Shojo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aldo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shojo tries to avoid it but Aldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shojo to the ground. Shojo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo with a poor takedown
and Shojo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been informed that Shojo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2#
Shojo moves into the clinch successfully.
Shojo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shojo digs a right hand underneath Aldo's ribcage. Aldo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aldo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aldo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Shojo misses with a knee to the head.
Aldo letting Shojo take a breather here.#BC2#
Shojo breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Shojo instigates a clinch.
Shojo missing with knees to the body.
Shojo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Shojo.
Shojo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Shojo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Aldo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shojo on his heels. He'll look to pass Shojo's guard now, I'm sure.
Shojo pulls Aldo in to control the position. #T2#
Shojo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shojo wants to get back to his feet but Aldo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shojo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shojo is trying to keep Aldo in close.
Shojo has his hands on Aldo's head, controlling the position.
Shojo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Aldo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Shojo looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shojo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aldo.#CL2#
Aldo gets tackled into the cage by Shojo. Shojo maintains the clinch.
Aldo is trying to pull guard but Shojo has him pressed against the cage.
Shojo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aldo up against the cage.
Shojo can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Shojo pushes Aldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aldo tries for a takedown but Shojo manages to get underhooks.
Shojo presses Aldo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shojo crunches a lovely knee into Aldo's ribcage.
Shojo misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Shojo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shojo punishes Aldo's body with a nice straight punch.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knees to the body from Shojo.
Aldo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shojo prevents it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shojo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Shojo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shojo tries a body shot but Aldo blocks it.
#TD#
Aldo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shojo regains guard.
Shojo trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Shojo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aldo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Shojo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Aldo has picked Shojo up and slammed him! Shojo can't keep hold of the triangle and Aldo manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Shojo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Shojo. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Shojo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aldo managing to block the knees to the body from Shojo.
#BC2#
Shojo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Aldo drives through with a takedown into Shojo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shojo pulls Aldo in close to prevent any damage.
Shojo is trying to keep Aldo in close.
Aldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shojo is keeping the position for now.
Jose Aldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Aldo stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Shojo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shojo wants it to stay on the feet.
Aldo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Aldo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Shojo manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shojo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo dives in for a single leg takedown but Shojo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aldo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yuki Shojo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shojo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Shojo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aldo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt
and Shojo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Shojo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aldo wants a takedown.
Aldo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shojo smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Shojo lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Shojo clinches.
Shojo lands a nice knee to the body.
Aldo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shojo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shojo lands a good knee to the midsection. Aldo won't want to take too many of those.
Yuki Shojo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shojo obliges.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Shojo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shojo scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jose Aldo has been cut.
Aldo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shojo after a bit of a struggle.
Shojo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aldo is trying to pull guard but Shojo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Aldo jumps guard but Shojo stands there with Aldo around his waist. Aldo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shojo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aldo wants a takedown but no success here.
Aldo looking for a takedown.
Aldo letting Shojo take a breather here.
Shojo is working Aldo over against the cage.
Shojo pushes Aldo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shojo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aldo has Shojo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shojo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aldo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shojo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aldo goes for a takedown attempt but Shojo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shojo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aldo rather than just go for the knockout.#T4##CL2#
Shojo clinches up against the cage.
Shojo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aldo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shojo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Shojo.
Shojo landing knees to the body.
Shojo tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shojo scores with a hook to the body.
Aldo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shojo crunches a lovely knee into Aldo's ribcage.
Aldo is working for takedown but Shojo is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Shojo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Shojo forces Aldo back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Shojo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aldo or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Shojo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Shojo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Aldo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Shojo is looking to slow Aldo down with leg kicks.
Shojo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aldo.
Aldo darts in looking for a takedown but Shojo gets double underhooks and turns Aldo into the cage.
Shojo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shojo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aldo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shojo circles away.
Aldo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aldo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aldo looks for a takedown but Shojo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shojo digs a good body shot into Aldo's ribs.#CL2#
Shojo pushes Aldo up against the cage in a clinch.
Shojo scores with a hook to the body.
Aldo jumps guard but Shojo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shojo has Aldo pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Aldo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shojo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Shojo.
Aldo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shojo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shojo stops a takedown attempt from Aldo.
Shojo landing knees to the body.
Shojo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shojo obliges.
Aldo letting Shojo take a breather here.
Shojo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shojo scores with a knee to the head.
Shojo stalling in the clinch.
Jose Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shojo stops a takedown attempt from Aldo.
Shojo prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shojo working Aldo over with knees to the body.
Shojo cracks Aldo with a nice body shot.
Shojo just leaning against Aldo, taking a breather.
Aldo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shojo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Shojo - that landed with a thud.
Yuki Shojo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aldo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aldo is trying to drag Shojo to the mat but Shojo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shojo leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Shojo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aldo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shojo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shojo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow.
Shojo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Aldo managing to block the knees to the body from Shojo.
Shojo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Shojo won't allow it.
Shojo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shojo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Aldo looking for a takedown.
Aldo jumps guard but Shojo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shojo lands a nice shot to the body.
Aldo wants a takedown but no success here.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Shojo holds him up against the cage and eventually Aldo drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Shojo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Shojo closes the distance and pushes Aldo back into the cage.
Shojo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aldo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shojo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shojo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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 Shojo walks away with a smile on his face. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shojo lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuki Shojo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shojo 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 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuki Shojo!
Yuki Shojo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Lion Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Pulse 89 - Kromog vs Syrowatka
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Aldo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pocc.
Aldo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Aldo tries to clinch but Pocc moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Aldo as Pocc shoots in.
Aldo thows a leg kick but Pocc checks it #TD2#
and Pocc counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Pocc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aldo trying to hold on to Pocc's head to control him but Pocc postures up.
Pocc throwing shots but Aldo is blocking nicely.
Aldo trying to control but Pocc postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldo looking for a sweep. Not yet Aldo, not yet. #T1#
Aldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pocc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Aldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pocc defends it easily.
Aldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pocc wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
Aldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pocc.
Pocc working some strikes from top position.
Pocc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pocc working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pocc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pocc postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Pocc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Pocc from controlling successfully.
Aldo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pocc landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Aldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pocc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pocc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Aldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pocc defends well.
Pocc is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Pocc wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
Aldo wants to sweep but no luck.
Pocc sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aldo's guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pocc lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Pocc is looking for a kimura but Aldo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pocc to get the leverage. #SUB#
Aldo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aldo trying to hold on to Pocc's head to control him but Pocc postures up.
#SUB2#
Pocc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Pocc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Pocc working over Aldo with some ground and pound. Aldo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pocc throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Aldo to regain full guard.
Aldo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pocc 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##SUB2#
Pocc working for a triangle but Aldo defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Pocc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pocc is looking for a triangle here but Aldo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tusing Pocc 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##CL#
Aldo clinches up with Pocc and pushes him back against the cage.
Aldo wants to take the fight to the mat but Pocc manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Aldo lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Pocc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Pocc working for a triangle but Aldo defends it easily.
Aldo won't allow Pocc to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pocc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aldo passes Pocc's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aldo trying to pass the guard but Pocc defending well. #T1#
Pocc is trying to control but Aldo passes into side control!
#SUB#
Aldo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pocc knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tusing Pocc has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aldo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pocc is trying to improve his position.
Pocc manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Aldo is trying to work for a kimura but Pocc is defending well.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Aldo seems content to control.#SUB2#
Pocc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pocc punching from the bottom.
Pocc trying to control here.
#SUB#
Aldo is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Pocc looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Aldo is trying to control. Pocc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aldo tries to pass to full mount but Pocc defends it. #SUB2#
Pocc looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aldo is trying to control. Pocc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aldo is thwarting Pocc's attempts to control the position.
Aldo is trying to control the action in half guard but Pocc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aldo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aldo wants it to stay on the feet.
Pocc tries to clinch there but Aldo circles away.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Pocc circles away.
#TD2#
Aldo tries to sprawl but Pocc drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aldo has hold of Pocc's hands but Pocc slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pocc winds up and cracks Aldo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pocc.
Aldo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aldo.#SUB#
Aldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Aldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Pocc from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Pocc shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tusing Pocc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Pocc shoots in and gets a takedown into Aldo's guard.
Aldo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pocc dives into side control.
#REVR#
Aldo is looking for a sweep.
Aldo wants to get back to his feet but Pocc drags him back down.#SUB2#
Pocc swings around for an armbar but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pocc's guard.#SU#
Aldo stands up from Pocc's guard - Aldo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Aldo looks for a takedown but Pocc sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pocc. #CL#
Aldo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo can't get the takedown.
#T1#
Aldo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Aldo manages to pull guard.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Pocc from controlling successfully.
Aldo has momentary wrist control but Pocc slips an elbow through the middle.
Pocc throwing strikes from guard but Aldo blocks nicely.
Pocc lands a couple of elbows.
Pocc trying to control but Aldo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Aldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pocc. #T2#
Pocc with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Pocc from controlling successfully.
Pocc keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aldo's head.
Aldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pocc. #SUB#
Aldo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pocc passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Pocc seems to be working for a kimura but Aldo defends the submission attempt.
Pocc trying to control from Aldo's half guard. Aldo has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Aldo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pocc is controlling him. #SUB#
Aldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Aldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pocc.
Pocc scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Aldo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pocc is aware though and is defending well.
Pocc working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Pocc 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##SUB2#
Pocc 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. #SUB2#
Pocc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Pocc is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aldo is aware though and is defending well.
Pocc takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Pocc has his foot on Aldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aldo works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
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.
Aldo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 Jose Aldo.
I think Aldo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo 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:
PFN - 7 - Aftermath
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Aldo pushes Brunetti up against the cage in a clinch.
Aldo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brunetti pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aldo throws an overhand right that lands on Brunetti's shoulder, as Brunetti tries to avoid the shot.
Aldo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Brunetti closes the distance and pushes Aldo back into the cage.
Brunetti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brunetti struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldo controls his hands.
#TD#
Aldo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brunetti throws a strike but Aldo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Brunetti is looking to sweep but instead, Aldo has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunetti wants to sweep but Aldo has passed to side control!
Brunetti is looking for a sweep.
Aldo trying to control the position but Brunetti is working away. #SUB#
Aldo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brunetti, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Aldo controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Aldo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brunetti, who protects the arm well.
Brunetti is looking to regain half guard here but Aldo keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Aldo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brunetti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've been hearing good reports from Aldo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Aldo trying to control the action but Brunetti is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Aldo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brunetti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Aldo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brunetti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brunetti can't do much from the bottom here.
Brunetti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Brunetti throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Aldo laying and praying for a moment but Brunetti takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brunetti missing with punches from the bottom.
Aldo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brunetti!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brunetti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brunetti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aldo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brunetti to take his back!#T4#
Brunetti just trying to survive but Aldo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Aldo is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Brunetti won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Aldo off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Aldo!
An out of breath Jose Aldo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Pulse 84 - Tszyu vs Aldo III
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Gorlero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gorlero pushes Aldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Gorlero on the inside.
Gorlero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gorlero blocking some punches.
Gorlero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo blocks a body shot from Gorlero.
Gorlero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Gorlero.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gorlero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aldo tries for a takedown but Gorlero manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gorlero.
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 working for takedown but Gorlero is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aldo tries to circle away but Gorlero has him pinned against the cage.
Aldo is trying to force a seperation but Gorlero has the dominant position.
Aldo tries to break free but Gorlero pushes him back against the cage.
Aldo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Aldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Aldo.
Gorlero went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Gorlero closes the distance and clinches.
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 Gorlero walks away with a smile on his face. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stefano Gorlero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
Aldo dodges the punch combination from Gorlero.
Aldo throws a head kick that Gorlero semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Stefano Gorlero has been cut.
Gorlero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo staying out of range there.#CL#
Gorlero moves into the clinch.
Gorlero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo tries for a takedown but Gorlero manages to get underhooks.
Aldo tries to break free but Gorlero pushes him back against the cage.
Aldo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch but Gorlero keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Aldo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aldo is trying to break free.#TD#
Gorlero turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gorlero manages to end up in side control.
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 escape but Gorlero is in control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorlero working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Gorlero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aldo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gorlero tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Gorlero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aldo, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Aldo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gorlero seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Aldo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stefano Gorlero!
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Event:
PFN - 3 - Shockwave
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Drysdale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Drysdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Drysdale.
Aldo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aldo needs to keep his hands up - Drysdale had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Aldo.
Aldo is looking for a counter combo.
Drysdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Drysdale.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldo misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Drysdale.
Aldo wants to clinch up but Drysdale keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Drysdale misses its intended target.
As Drysdale looks to move away, Aldo throws a big counter combo but Drysdale just gets out of the way.#T1#
Drysdale throws a jab when Aldo was well out of range.
Aldo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Aldo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drysdale throws an overhand right that lands on Aldo's shoulder, as Aldo tries to avoid the shot.
Drysdale keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drysdale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Drysdale.
Drysdale throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Drysdale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aldo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drysdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Drysdale.
Good shot there by Drysdale.
Aldo dives in and grabs Drysdale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drysdale pushes down on Aldo's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drysdale! But no joy.#T2#
Drysdale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aldo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
BOOM! Drysdale lands a beautiful left hook that drops Aldo. Aldo tries to recover but Drysdale is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Aldo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thorn Drysdale!
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Event:
Pulse 73 - Marx vs Joney
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Aldo moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Aldo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aldo manages to end up in side control.
no defending against the ground and pound. #SU#
Aldo stands up and beckons no to his feet.
no is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
no is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldo drops down looking for a counter takedown but no sprawls and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Aldo. No joy for no on that attempt.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of on no.
no jabs Aldo right on the nose. Aldo blinks but takes it well.
no connects with a body shot.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo stalks no and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into no's face. no staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#
It looks like on no has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Aldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Aldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
no shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Aldo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Aldo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've been hearing good reports from Aldo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
no is looking for a sweep.
Aldo controlling the position from side mount.
Aldo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
no really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aldo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Aldo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aldo taking a breather here. #T2#
Aldo misses with the ground and pound.
Aldo tries to score with some ground and pound. no controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
no is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
no keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on no's face as Aldo controls the position.
no pushes Aldo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aldo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU#
Aldo decides to stand back up. Aldo steps back and let's no get back to his feet.#CL#
no gets tackled into the cage by Aldo. Aldo maintains the clinch.
no gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD#
Aldo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Aldo manages to end up in side control.
no struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Aldo is trying to get an arm triangle but no is defending well.
Aldo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Aldo.#T4#
Aldo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Aldo working away.
Aldo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
no wants to control but Aldo postures up.
Aldo controlling the position.
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 on no's cut.
That's time! Aldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from no.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as no sprawls well. no wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Aldo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
no drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aldo defends it well.
no stuffs the takedown attempt from Aldo. Aldo gets slowly back to his feet.
no steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. no tries to avoid it but Aldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag no to the ground. no escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
no with the counter takedown but Aldo avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Aldo instigates a clinch.
Aldo tries to score a body lock takedown but no shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aldo is trying to pull guard but no has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Aldo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. no fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aldo shoots in but no luck this time.
no darts in looking for a takedown but Aldo gets double underhooks and turns no into the cage. #TD#
no tries to sprawl but Aldo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that no can do to turn this around?
no wants to get back to his feet.
Aldo content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Aldo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, no has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aldo wants to stand but no has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
no has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aldo is working away from the top position though.
Aldo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
no has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aldo is working away from the top position though.
Aldo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SU#
Aldo stands up from mount. Strange move. #T3##CL#
Aldo instigates a clinch.
no can't get the takedown.
#TD#
no is fighting off a takedown attempt but Aldo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip no to the mat. no regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
no is trying to keep Aldo in close.
Aldo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Aldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. no swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aldo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. no swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Aldo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
no keeping full guard, as Aldo tries to pass.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aldo stays in close to no's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Aldo has no up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Aldo has picked no up - he's going for a ride! Aldo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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 on no's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from no misses its intended target.
no lands a head kick. Aldo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aldo leaves no with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jose Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
no tries to clinch there but Aldo circles away.
Aldo shoots for a takedown but no saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from no.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo shoots for a double leg takedown but no sprawls well. He's pushed Aldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo defending well as no loads up on a big left hand.
no looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Aldo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Aldo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Aldo shoots in and gets a takedown into no's guard.
no wants to sweep but no luck.
no can't keep his opponent in guard - Aldo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SU#
Aldo gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Aldo has managed to clinch.
Jose Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Aldo being controlled against the cage.
no dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
no leaning against his opponent.
no drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aldo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
no working hard to break the clinch.
no is trying to pull guard but Aldo has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that no has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
no is trying to pull guard but Aldo has him pressed against the cage.
no takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aldo is trying to drag no to the mat but no just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
no 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 to score a body lock takedown but no shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aldo goes for a takedown in the clinch but no prevents it.
no misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
no pulls guard.
Aldo pushing down on no's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aldo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Aldo tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4#
Aldo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Aldo is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Aldo seems content to control.
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 Jose Aldo.
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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo 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.
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Event:
Pulse 68 - Brixton vs Dier
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Aldo is looking to clinch but Mawe is avoiding it.
Aldo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aldo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mawe!
Aldo shoots and misses
and Mawe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mawe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mawe wants it to stay on the feet.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Mawe circles away.
Aldo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mawe tries to avoid it but Aldo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mawe to the ground. Mawe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mawe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watsz Mawe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
Mawe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mawe misses the shot to the body.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mawe as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Mawe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aldo.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Mawe as Aldo shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mawe. Aldo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldo wants to clinch
and Mawe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Aldo closes the distance and clinches up with Mawe, looking for a takedown. Aldo pushes Mawe against the cage but Mawe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mawe cracks Aldo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aldo throws a right hand that misses
and Mawe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aldo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mawe lands a right hook to the body.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Mawe connects with a single shot there.
Mawe misses with a two punch combination.
Mawe throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
Mawe is looking to wear down Aldo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Aldo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Mawe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mawe is trying to pull guard but Aldo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mawe tries to score a body lock takedown but Aldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aldo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mawe prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Mawe successfully pulls 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.
Mawe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aldo looking to sit in guard and control but Mawe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully. #T3#
Aldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Mawe from controlling successfully.
Mawe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aldo is keeping the position for now.
Mawe preventing the sweep. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mawe throws a big right hand that misses.
Mawe throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Mawe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aldo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aldo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aldo! #REVB#
Mawe struggling a bit here.
Aldo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mawe tries to bench press Aldo off him but Aldo keeps the position.
Aldo trying to control the action but Mawe is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watsz Mawe 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#
Mawe misses with a body shot.
Aldo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mawe misses with a wild combination.
Aldo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mawe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mawe throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mawe appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Mawe does no damage.
Mawe stalks Aldo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aldo's face. Aldo staggers backwards, shaken.
Aldo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mawe is fending him off so far but Aldo persists. Nope, Mawe circles away and we're back to standing.
Watsz Mawe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.#T1#
Mawe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mawe works Aldo's body with a nice hook.
Mawe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aldo can do to turn this around?
Mawe lands a lovely overhand right.
Aldo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mawe.
Mawe connects with a right that clearly hurt Aldo. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Mawe proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Aldo collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Watsz Mawe!
A less than humble Watsz Mawe misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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