Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SPPS 23 - Resurrection!
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Mrka gets tackled into the cage by Aldo. Aldo maintains the clinch.
Mrka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Mrka.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mrka fails to land.
Mrka misses with some punches.
Mrka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mrka throws a head punch that misses.
Mrka throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Mrka avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
Mrka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mrka blocks the elbow strike.
Mrka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mrka has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mrka has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike.
Mrka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mrka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mrka scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mrka.
Stalling in the clinch from Aldo.
Mrka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mrka can't find room to land a body shot as Aldo controls the action.
Mrka misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Mrka pulls Aldo into guard.
Aldo stopping the sweep attempt from Mrka.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mrka is still trying to improve position.
Mrka is wriggling around but Aldo manages to pass to half guard.
Aldo blocks the strikes from Mrka.
Mrka trying to get back to full guard but Aldo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mrka tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Mrka tries to hold on but Aldo postures up.
Mrka is squirming around, avoiding Aldo's attempts to control the action.
Mrka wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Mrka is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Aldo.
Mrka is trying to get back to his feet but Aldo has full control of the position and if anything, Mrka has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mrka tries to break free.
Mrka told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mrka is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Aldo. #T3#
Mrka tries to break free.
Aldo wants to control but Mrka is keeping busy.
Mrka is in bad spot here.
Mrka staying busy and making it hard for Aldo to control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aldo controls the action.
Mrka is in bad spot here.
Aldo trying to control momentarily.
Mrka trying to control the hands but Aldo won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Mrka manages to escape to his feet.
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 KJ Aldo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Aldo avoids the head kick by Mrka. #CL2#
Mrka darts in and clinches Aldo up against the cage.
Mrka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Mrka.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mrka swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mrka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldos head.
Mrka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aldo takes a shot to the head.
Aldo tries to throw a body punch but Mrka avoids it by throwing Aldo back against the cage.
Ivan Mrka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mrka lands a body shot.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mrka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aldo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mrka throws a leg kick which misses Aldo's front leg but catches the back leg as Aldo tries to avoid it. #T1#
Aldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches.
Mrka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mrka fails to land.
Aldo stops a takedown attempt from Mrka.
Aldo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mrka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mrka misses with the head strike.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Aldo breaks from the clinch.
Mrka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mrka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Mrka. #T2##CL2#
Mrka has managed to clinch.
Mrka keeps control of Aldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mrka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo trying to control the position but instead, Mrka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aldo into the cage.
Mrka throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mrka tries a body shot but Aldo blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
Mrka blocks an uppercut.
Mrka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mrka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mrka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mrka working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Mrka is leaning against Aldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aldo misses with some punches.
Mrka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo lands with a right to the head.
Mrka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mrka tries a body shot but Aldo blocks it.
Mrka is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aldo to keep the fight standing.
KJ Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Mrka.
Mrka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mrka jumps guard but Aldo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mrka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mrka lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mrka.
Aldo blocking some punches.
Aldo missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mrka.
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo stops a takedown attempt from Mrka.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aldo.#T4#
Mrka struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldo controls his hands.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mrka blocks an elbow strike.
Mrka throws a punch but it's blocked by Aldo.
Mrka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Mrka.
Aldo tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from Mrka fails to land.
A short uppercut from Mrka.
Aldo wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aldo.
Mrka throws a head punch that misses.
Mrka swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Mrka.
Aldo looking to stall.
Aldo wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Mrka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Aldo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mrka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aldo scrambles back to his feet.
Aldo avoids the head kick by Mrka. #CL#
Aldo clinches with his opponent.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mrka is defending well for now.
Mrka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mrka swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo trying to control the position but instead, Mrka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aldo into the cage.
A short uppercut from Mrka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mrka letting Aldo take a breather here.
A right hook to the body lands for Mrka.
Mrka avoids the elbow strike from Aldo, against the cage. #T1#
Mrka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mrka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aldo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mrka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Mrka.
A shot in the inside from Mrka.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo prevents a body shot from Mrka.
A head punch on the inside from Mrka fails to land.
Mrka misses with the head strike.
A short right from Mrka.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo stalling in the clinch but Mrka improves position.
Aldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mrka misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mrka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mrka swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Aldo controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Mrka.
Mrka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aldo trying to stall but Mrka improves his position.
Aldo slowing the pace effectively.
Mrka misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo lands with a light punch inside.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mrka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mrka letting Aldo take a breather here.
Mrka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Mrka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mrka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mrka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mrka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mrka's elbow.
Mrka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aldo working hard to break the clinch.
Mrka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mrka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Aldo lands a left hand.
A short right from Mrka on the inside.
Aldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mrka tries a body shot but Aldo blocks it.
Mrka is leaning against Aldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mrka works on Aldo's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Aldo takes a shot to the head.
Mrka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mrka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mrka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aldo prevents a body shot from Mrka.
The referee is keeping an eye on Aldo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mrka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mrka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mrka lands a right hand.
Aldo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mrka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aldo.
Aldo takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Mrka moves into the clinch successfully.
Aldo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mrka has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Mrka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mrka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Mrka!
Ivan Mrka took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 11
Date: Sep 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Aldo. No joy for Custo on that attempt.
Custo's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Custo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Custo with a poor takedown
and Aldo counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Custo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Aldo's face as Custo controls the position.
Aldo tries to buck Custo off but Custo is having none of it.
Custo slows the pace down.
Aldo tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo is trying to buck Custo off.
Custo has control of an arm but Aldo manages to advance to Custo's back!
Aldo not allowing Custo to control his hands. #T1#
Custo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Aldo.
Aldo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Custo is trying to break free.
Custo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aldo's guard. Nice work there by Custo.
Custo passes into half guard.
Custo stalling. #T2##SUB#
Aldo looking for submissions off his back.
Custo content to control rather than advance.
Aldo trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Well, if Custo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Aldo is trying to escape back to his feet but Custo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Aldo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Custo is riding his opponent, not letting Aldo buck him off.
Aldo is trying to get back to his feet but Custo has full control of the position and if anything, Aldo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Custo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Aldo doesn't escape.
It looks like Custo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aldo is trying to stand back up.
Custo controls the position.
Aldo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Custo controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Aldo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Custo's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Jacque Custo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Custo shoots in looking for a takedown. Aldo tries to sprawl out of it but Custo 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.
Custo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Custo misses with a takedown #CL#
and Aldo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Aldo scores with a shot to the side of Custo's head.
Aldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Custo to work.
Aldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custo taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldo.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Aldo. #T1#
Custo is stalling here.
Custo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Custo working aggressively here.
Custo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aldo.
Custo has Aldo pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jean Jacque Custo.
Custo fails with the takedown.
KJ Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Jacque Custo.
Custo shoots for a takedown but Aldo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Custo misses with a takedown attempt
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Jean Jacque Custo has been cut.#CL#
Aldo has Custo up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aldo as Custo tries to tie him up.
Aldo avoiding damage as Custo throws knees to the body.
Aldo lands a shot to the body.
Aldo trying to stall but Custo improves his position.
Aldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Custo controls his hands. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Custo working aggressively here.
Aldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Custo.
Aldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Custo backwards.
Aldo misses with a knee strike.
Aldo managing to block the knees to the body from Custo.
Stalling in the clinch from Custo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aldo as Custo tries to tie him up.
Aldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Custos head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo blocks a body shot from Custo.
Aldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Custo backwards.
Aldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Custo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aldo blocks it with crossed arms.
Aldo lands a body shot.
KJ Aldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Aldo as the two fighters clinch.
Custo tries to throw a body punch but Aldo avoids it by throwing Custo back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aldo. #T3#
Aldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Aldo.
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Custo.
Aldo trying to stall but Custo improves his position.
Custo tries a knee to the head but Aldo blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Custo.
Aldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aldo trying to control the position but instead, Custo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aldo into the cage.
Custo avoiding damage.
Aldo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Custo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aldo is keeping busy.
Aldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Custo backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Custo takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Aldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Custo backwards.
Custo tries to land a knee to the head but Aldo blocks with his arms.
Custo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aldo lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Aldo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Custo has Aldo pushed against the cage.
Aldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Custo backwards.
Aldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldo.
Custo avoiding damage.
Aldo lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Aldo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Custo.
Aldo is working Custo over against the cage.
Aldo looking to throw knees to the head but Custo is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Aldo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Jacque Custo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Custo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aldo on his heels. He'll look to pass Aldo's guard now, I'm sure.
Custo trying to control but Aldo is working from the bottom.
Jean Jacque Custo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Aldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Custo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Custo is posturing up here but Aldo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Custo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Custo has to tap! Slick submission there by Aldo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). KJ Aldo!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 4
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven throws a right and a left that both miss.
Craven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Craven throws a low kick, looking for Aldo's leg but Aldo calmly moves out of range.
Craven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Craven thows a leg kick but Aldo checks it
and Craven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aldo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo walks into a jab.
Craven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Craven misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.
Aldo tries to counter by clinching up but Craven breaks away and moves out of range.
Aldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Craven.
Craven misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Craven looks to throw a body kick
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Craven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aldo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Craven misses with a body shot.
Craven just misses with a punch to the body.
Craven misses with an attempted mid kick.
Craven looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Craven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Craven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Craven tries to get set, Aldo tries to push him back and clinch up but Craven manages to avoid the attempt.
Craven tries to work over Aldo's front leg with a kick but Aldo checks it.
A solid body kick from Craven.
Craven pushes Aldo away with a front kick.#T2#
Craven wants to land a leg kick but Aldo is out of range.
Craven lands a two punch combo.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Craven misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Craven looks to land a left hand but Aldo moved out of range nicely.
Aldo wants to clinch up but Craven keeps it at a distance.
Aldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Craven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Craven misses.
Craven shoots in for a double leg but Aldo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Craven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Aldo.#T3#
Craven throws a body kick that misses
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Craven throws a body kick that misses.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Craven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Craven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Craven scores with a shot to the body.
Aldo defending well as Craven loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Craven. Those never looked like landing.
Craven swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Craven circles away. #T4#
Craven misses with the body kick#CL#
and Aldo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Craven trying to land knees to the body.
Craven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Craven pulls guard.
Craven has a closed guard, preventing Aldo from standing up.
Aldo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Craven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aldo is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Craven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo pushing down on Craven's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Destin Craven dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Craven throws a series of punches but Aldo moves out of range.
It looked like Aldo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Aldo slips a jab from Craven.
Aldo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Destin Craven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Craven throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Craven scores with a hook to the body. Aldo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Craven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Craven fails to pull guard.
Craven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Craven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo prevents the takedown attempt.
Aldo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Craven has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Craven.
Aldo misses with some punches.
Craven wants to break free but Aldo has control. #T1#
Craven has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aldo after a bit of a struggle.
KJ Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Destin Craven.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldo.
Craven blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aldo digs a right hand into Craven's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Craven's gas tank. #TD2#
Craven gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Craven lands a couple of digs.
Craven postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Craven scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Aldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Craven doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Craven manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Craven wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
Aldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Craven on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Craven trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aldo controls Craven momentarily but Craven frees himself. #T2#
Craven working some strikes from top position.
Craven with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Aldo has his foot on Craven's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Craven works his way back into a safe position though.
Aldo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Craven with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aldo wants to sweep here but Craven controlling him for the moment.
Craven throws a big right hand that misses.
Craven scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Craven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Craven throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Craven. #T3#
Craven trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craven makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Aldo working for a triangle but Craven defends it easily.
Craven passes Aldo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Craven working the head and body with strikes.
Craven missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aldo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aldo tries to get out of the position.
Craven is looking to advance position but Aldo won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Craven connects with a nice short shot to Aldo's temple. #SUB2#
Craven is looking for a kimura but Aldo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Craven to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Aldo actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aldo punching from the bottom.
Craven wants to pass the guard but Aldo is defending well.
Craven seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Craven landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aldo manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Craven drops back looking for a leg! Aldo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aldo manages to kick Craven off! Craven jumps back into Aldo's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aldo keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Destin Craven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Aldo blocks the body kick.
Aldo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Craven.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Craven pushes him off.
Craven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Craven.
Craven shoots and misses
and Aldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Craven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aldo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Craven throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.#T1#
Craven misses with a wild body shot.
Craven throws a jab but it's blocked by Aldo.
Craven scores with a kick to the midsection.
Craven lands with a good body shot.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Craven circles away.
Aldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Craven circles away.
Craven keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Craven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Craven throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
KJ Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Craven with a jab.
Craven shoots for a double leg takedown but Aldo sprawls well. He's pushed Craven's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
KJ Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Destin Craven.#T2#
Craven just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo is looking to clinch but Craven is avoiding it. #CL#
Aldo rushes Craven and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Aldo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aldo lands a right hand.
Craven is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aldo throws a head punch that misses.
Aldo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Craven breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Craven 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!
Aldo is looking for a sweep. Craven is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Craven is looking to advance position but Aldo won't allow it.
Craven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aldo is looking to improve his position.
Aldo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aldo works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Aldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Craven prevents Aldo from getting back to his feet.
Aldo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Craven drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Craven jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Craven advances to half guard. #T4#
Aldo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Craven trying to control but Aldo is working from the bottom.
Craven is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Craven passes into half guard.
Aldo wants to improve his position but Craven is controlling well.
Destin Craven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Craven is taking a breather. Aldo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Aldo trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Destin Craven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Craven winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destin Craven!
In his post fight interview, Destin Craven started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 1
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Killer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Killer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aldo.
Killer throws a hook but Aldo blocks it.
We've been told by Aldo's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Killer looks to land a combination but Aldo avoids it well.
A punch combination from Killer misses.
Killer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aldo checks it well. #CL#
Aldo has Killer up against the cage in a clinch.
Killer throws a knee to the head but misses. #TD#
Aldo jumps into guard, dragging Killer to the mat. #SUB#
Aldo is looking for a triangle but Killer pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Killer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Killer has managed to get both his arms back between Aldo's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Killer stopping the sweep attempt from Aldo.
Aldo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Aldo trying to control the position.
Killer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Aldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Killer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Aldo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Killer stacks Aldo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Killer!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aldo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Killer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aldo is letting Killer control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aldo is staying active underneath Killer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aldo is looking for a sweep. Killer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo is pressing down on Killer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aldo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aldo tries to get out of the position.
Aldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Killer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3##SUB#
Aldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Killer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aldo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Killer is controlling him. #SUB#
Aldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Killer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Killer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aldo controlling the position.
Killer is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Aldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aldo controls Killer momentarily but Killer frees himself.
Killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Aldo has his foot on Killer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Killer works his way back into a safe position though.
Aldo trying to keep a closed guard but Killer is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Aldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Killer defends well.
Killer wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hunter Killer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Aldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Killer throws a head kick but Aldo moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Aldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Killer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Aldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Killer. Killer obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Killer darts in and clinches Aldo up against the cage.
Aldo lands with a right to the head.
Aldo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aldo blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer looking to throw knees to the head but Aldo is blocking nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killer.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer is trying to maintain a safe position but Aldo gets an underhook and turns Killer into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer stalling the fight.
Aldo prevents a body shot from Killer.
Killer working aggressively here.
Aldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Killer swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo takes a shot to the head.
Killer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aldo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Killer can turn it around.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killer.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer wants to take the fight to the mat but Aldo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Killer working aggressively here.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Aldo blocks with his arms.
Aldo takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldo.
Aldo avoids the elbow strike from Killer, against the cage.
A short right from Killer on the inside.
Aldo stalls.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Killer is trying to stall.
Aldo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Aldo.
Killer connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Killer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Aldo.
Aldo avoids the elbow strike from Killer, against the cage.
Aldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow.
Aldo avoids the elbow strike from Killer, against the cage.
Aldo missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldo.
Aldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aldo blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer connects with a knee to the head.
Killer lands an elbow just above Aldo 's eye. #T3##BC#
Aldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer throws a right hand that misses
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Killer throws a low kick but Aldo moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Killer moves into the clinch successfully.
Aldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer blocks the elbow strike.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aldo's elbow.
Aldo blocking some punches.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killer obliges.
Killer trying to stall but Aldo improves his position.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter Killer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aldo working hard to break the clinch.
Killer connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
Killer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer looking to throw knees to the head but Aldo is blocking nicely.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
Aldo taking a breather.#TD#
Aldo drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Killer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Killer looks for the body kick but Aldo saw that one coming.
Killer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killer misses with a combination
and Aldo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Killer throws a body kick that misses
and Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aldo throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Killer or not.
Killer throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aldo.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killer misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Killer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aldo throws an elbow but it misses.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aldo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Killer to keep the fight standing.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Killer backwards. #BC2#
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Aldo ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Killer gets a clinch.
Killer stalling.
Killer looking to stall.
Aldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aldo lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Aldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Aldo trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Killer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo blocking some punches.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Killer trying to stall but Aldo improves his position.
Killer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Killer working aggressively here.
Aldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Killer scores with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aldo as Killer tries to tie him up.
A short right from Aldo.
Killer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldo.
Killer tries to work over Aldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aldo looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Aldo breaks from the clinch.
Killer throws a push kick but Aldo slaps the foot to one side.
A punch lands to the side of Killer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aldo slips a straight right by Killer.
A counter left hand to the body from Aldo misses its target.
Killer misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Killer rushes Aldo and presses him up against the cage.
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aldo.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo working aggressively here. #T4#
A short right from Aldo on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Killer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aldo's brow.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Aldo.
Killer misses with some punches.
Killer pushes Aldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldo.
Killer taking a breather.
Killer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Killer pushes off an throws an elbow but Aldo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Aldo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Aldo.
Killer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aldo blocks it with crossed arms.
KJ Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter Killer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aldo blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
KJ Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Killer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hunter Killer!

Event: FFS 17: Espanola
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Aldo is just out of range.
Morrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aldo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aldo ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Aldo blocks a jab.
Aldo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Morrison.
Morrison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aldo at a distance.
Morrison lands a jab.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Aldo rushes Morrison and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Aldo blocks a body shot from Morrison.
Aldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison tries a body shot but Aldo blocks it.
Nice body punch from Morrison.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldo.
Aldo lands a left hand. #BC#
Morrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aldo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aldo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Morrison misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.
Aldo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Morrison.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Aldo moves into the clinch.
Morrison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison lands a hook that snaps the head of Aldo backwards.
Aldo looking to slow down the pace here.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morrison lands with a right to the head.
Morrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Morrison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison misses with a body punch. #T2#
Aldo looking to slow down the pace here.
Morrison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aldo.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
Morrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo taking a breather. #BC#
Morrison manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morrison clobbers Aldo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morrison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aldo defends it nicely.#CL#
Morrison has closed the distance and engaged Aldo in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Morrison showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morrison 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 10:9
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morrison!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Morrison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SAFO 59
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1##CL#
Aldo has closed the distance and engaged Ramathorn in a clinch.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramathorn blocking some punches.
Aldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramathorn tries to circle away but Aldo has him pinned against the cage.
Aldo misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aldo throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Aldo. #BC2#
Ramathorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Ramathorn moves out of range.
Aldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramathorn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Aldo looks to land a right hand but Ramathorn moved out of range.
Ramathorn is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Aldo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ramathorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Aldo moves into the clinch.
Ramathorn blocks an uppercut.
Ramathorn blocking some punches. #T2#
Ramathorn blocks an elbow strike.
Ramathorn working aggressively here.
Ramathorn just leaning against Aldo, taking a breather.
Aldo keeps control of Ramathorn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Aldo manages to break the clinch.
Ramathorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Aldo.
Ramathorn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ramathorn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3##CL#
Aldo rushes Ramathorn and presses him up against the cage.
Aldo slowing the pace effectively.
Ramathorn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramathorn backwards.
Aldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramathorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramathorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramathorn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aldo being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramathorn.
Aldo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramathorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo misses with the head strike.
Aldo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ramathorn up against the cage.
Aldo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramathorn.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ramathorn as Aldo tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Aldo dominated that round.
That's time! Aldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramathorn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramathorn! But no joy.
Aldo tries to clinch but Ramathorn moves away
and Ramathorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo thuds a left hand into Ramathorn's body.#CL#
Aldo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ramathorn avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Aldo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramathorn.
A head punch on the inside from Ramathorn fails to land.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramathorn uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Aldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramathorn can do to turn this around?
Ramathorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramathorn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ramathorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Aldo clinches up with Ramathorn and pushes him back against the cage.
Ramathorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramathorn letting Aldo take a breather here.
Aldo pushes Ramathorn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramathorn blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A short right from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee calls for Aldo to work.
Ramathorn avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Aldo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aldo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Aldo misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Ramathorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramathorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramathorn blocks an uppercut.
Ramathorn misses with the head strike.
Ramathorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramathorn.
Aldo trying to land knees to the body.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Aldo clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramathorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo trying to land knees to the body.
Ramathorn avoiding damage as Aldo throws knees to the body.
Aldo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aldo throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn slows down the pace here.
Aldo stalls.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Aldo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aldo looks to clinch
and Ramathorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aldo tries to clinch up.
Ramathorn throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem.
KJ Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo wants to clinch.
Ramathorn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Aldo rushes Ramathorn and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Ramathorn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Aldo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ramathorn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Aldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Aldo.
Aldo stalls.
KJ Aldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramathorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramathorn. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramathorn.
Ramathorn has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
Aldo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ramathorn blocking some punches.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramathorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
Aldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo is looking to control Ramathorn's arms but Ramathorn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aldo has his back to the cage.
Aldo has a couple of punches blocked by Ramathorn.
Ramathorn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aldo blocking some punches.
Aldo lands a left hand. #T3#
Ramathorn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramathorn avoids it.#BC2#
Ramathorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Aldo clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters up against the cage, Aldo throws an elbow but misses.
Aldo misses with some punches. #BC2#
Ramathorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aldo wants to clinch
and Ramathorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ramathorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramathorn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ramathorn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aldo tries to clinch up but Ramathorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramathorn throws out a counter right but Aldo avoids it with no problem.
Aldo tries to clinch but Ramathorn moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Aldo clinches up with Ramathorn and pushes him back against the cage.
Ricky Ramathorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KJ Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldo.

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 KJ Aldo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aldo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SAFO 48 Suckerpunch vs Pankrat
Date: Mar 26, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Aldo has McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Aldo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aldo just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGregor's brow.
McGregor tries to break free but Aldo pushes him back against the cage.
Aldo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aldo landing knees to the body.
Aldo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aldo scores with a shoulder strike.
Aldo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Aldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Aldo moves into the clinch.
Aldo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aldo controlling the action here for a moment.
Aldo leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Aldo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T1#
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Aldo won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Aldo - that landed with a thud.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
Aldo lands a nice shot to the body.
McGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGregor tries to break free but Aldo pushes him back against the cage.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor blocks an elbow strike from Aldo.
Aldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aldo lands a nice uppercut.
Aldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Aldo stalling the fight.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling him.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aldo is stalling here.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but Aldo has the dominant position.#T2#
Aldo scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head.
A nice left hand lands by Aldo.
Aldo lands a shot to the body.
Aldo gets through McGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo stalls.
Aldo has McGregor pressed against the cage, preventing McGregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Aldo has him pressed against the cage.
Aldo lands an uppercut.
Aldo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Aldo breaks from the clinch.
McGregor has a takedown stuffed.
Aldo fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Aldo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
Aldo lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGregor is trying to push Aldo away but Aldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aldo.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGregor can't break the clinch.
Aldo lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Aldo breaks the clinch.
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Aldo.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.#CL2#
Aldo pushes McGregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Aldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Aldo presses McGregor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Aldo.
McGregor is trying to push Aldo away but Aldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Aldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
Aldo has McGregor pushed against the cage.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aldo trying to land knees to the body.
Aldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aldo scores with a shoulder strike.
Aldo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGregor is defending well for now.
Aldo slowing the pace effectively.
Aldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aldo lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Aldo - that landed with a thud.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.
Aldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Aldo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Aldo moves into the clinch.
Aldo slowing the pace effectively.
KJ Aldo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aldo lands a left hand.
Aldo lands a right hand.
Aldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Aldo trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Aldo moves into the clinch.
Aldo lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Aldo trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aldo.
Aldo lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo slows down the pace here.
Aldo blocks an uppercut.
Aldo digs a right hand underneath McGregor's ribcage. McGregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Aldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGregor tries to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling the position.
Aldo lands a right hand.
Aldo lands a right hand.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch but Aldo keeps him there for the moment.
McGregor looking to slow down the pace here.
McGregor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Aldo.
Aldo misses with a knee strike.
Aldo leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aldo lands a hook that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Aldo looking to throw knees to the head but McGregor is blocking nicely.
Aldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aldo has McGregor pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aldo taking a breather.#T2#
Aldo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Aldo on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aldo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aldo lands a nice uppercut.
Aldo effectively controlling the action here.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor wants to break free but Aldo has control.
Aldo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGregor.
Knees in the clinch landing for Aldo.
Aldo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aldo lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
McGregor is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Aldo as the two fighters clinch.
Aldo keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aldo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Aldo gets through McGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aldo lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Aldo pushes McGregor against the cage. Aldo is working some dirty boxing. Aldo pushes off with a quick right hook! McGregor goes down! McGregor tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Aldo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KJ Aldo!

Event: SAFO 44 Turban v Bridges
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Thompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aldo but Aldo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
KJ Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Thompson.
Aldo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Aldo does no damage. #T1#
Thompson throws a head kick that misses
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
KJ Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.
Aldo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Aldo to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Aldo finish him?
Aldo lands with a good body shot.
Thompson shoots and misses
and Aldo counters with a left to the body.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson looks winded!
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Aldo has knocked Thompson down with a huge combo! Aldo steps away and waves a wobbly Thompson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've been told by Aldo's head coaches at Hands of Stone Gym (Low Capacity, Fast Results) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo cracks a nice hook into Thompson's ribs.
Aldo lands a big right hook! Thompson looks hurt but is still standing! Aldo lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Thompson falls down and Aldo dives in with a huge hammer fist! Thompson's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Aldo runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). KJ Aldo!
A very excited looking KJ Aldo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Aldo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aldo as he jumps to the side.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Aldo as Maynard shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Aldo. No joy for Maynard on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard lands a front kick.
Maynard fails with the takedown.
Maynard wants to clinch
and Aldo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maynard tries to clinch but Aldo is having none of it. #T1#
Maynard avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Maynard drives through with a takedown into Aldo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maynard stays in close to Aldo's body and controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aldo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aldo wants to stand but Maynard is controlling the position.
Aldo seems keen to control Maynard's posture.
Maynard connects with a couple of short punches.
Aldo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maynard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Aldo looking to control.
Maynard is pushing down on Aldo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aldo is fighting to maintain full guard but Maynard has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU#
Maynard stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Aldo to get to his feet.
Maynard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maynard duly obliges.
Maynard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aldo avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Aldo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aldo lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Maynard looks for the body kick but Aldo saw that one coming.
Maynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Aldo.
Aldo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Aldo lands a jab-cross combination.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Maynard moves into the clinch successfully.
Maynard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aldo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4##BC#
Maynard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maynard fails with a takedown attempt.
Aldo is looking for the big counter here.
Aldo lands with an overhand left.
Maynard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maynard throws a jab but it's blocked by Aldo.
Aldo lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Aldo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Aldo lands a slapping body shot.
Aldo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maynard eats them both and turns towards Aldo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Aldo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aldo as he avoids it easily.
Maynard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maynard somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aldo! But no joy.
Aldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aldo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maynard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maynard somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Aldo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maynard under the eye.
Maynard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldo swivels and escapes.#CL#
Maynard forces Aldo back against the cage and clinches.
Maynard taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Maynard.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Maynard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aldo taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aldo as Maynard tries to tie him up. #T2#
Aldo is trying to force a seperation but Maynard has the dominant position.
We've been informed that Aldo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Aldo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maynard struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldo controls his hands.
Maynard wants to take the fight to the mat but Aldo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aldo tries to break the clinch but Maynard is controlling the position.
Maynard misses with an elbow strike.
Maynard wants a takedown. #BC#
Maynard manages to break the clinch.
Dean Maynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maynard shoots in and drives through. Aldo sprawls well.
Aldo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maynard has his takedown stuffed
letting Aldo counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##CL2#
Maynard tries to keep at a distance but Aldo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maynard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aldo smiles and moves away.
Aldo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Aldo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aldo.#T4#
Maynard misses the shot to the body.
Maynard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aldo throws a shot to the body.
Maynard doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
It seemed like Aldo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maynard throws a front kick aimed at Aldo's knee but Aldo avoids it well.
Nice body punch from Aldo.
Maynard fails to land the takedown.
KJ Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maynard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Aldo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aldo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aldo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maynard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aldo counters with a series of strikes. Maynard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maynard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aldo! But no joy.
Maynard looks for a takedown but Aldo sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A cross from Aldo lands.
Maynard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maynard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldo circles away.#T1#
Aldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maynard misses with a takedown attempt
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aldo tries to bum rush Maynard with a series of wild strikes but Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Aldo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aldo.#TD#
Maynard shoots in and gets a takedown into Aldo's guard.
Aldo wants to sweep but no luck.
Aldo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maynard won't allow Aldo to get back to his feet.
Aldo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maynard controls the pace.#T2#
Aldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maynard is one step ahead there.
Maynard trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Maynard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aldo jabs at Maynard's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Aldo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maynard tries to counter by clinching up but Aldo breaks away and moves out of range.
Aldo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maynard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aldo's waist but Aldo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maynard off to one side.
Maynard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
Maynard fails to land the takedown.
Aldo lunges at Maynard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maynard's hand.
Aldo lands an overhand right.#T4#
Maynard fails to land the takedown.
Maynard takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Aldo. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Aldo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard throws a head kick that half lands.
Aldo stalks Maynard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maynard's face. Maynard staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC2#
Maynard is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dean Maynard has been cut.
Maynard wants to clinch.
Dean Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KJ Aldo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Maynard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldo stalks Maynard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maynard's face. Maynard staggers backwards, shaken.

And that's the end of the fight!
KJ Aldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aldo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... KJ Aldo!
After winning the bout, KJ Aldo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1#
Kahale misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahale.
Aldo is looking for the big counter here.
Kahale misses with a hook. Aldo ducked under it nicely.
Kahale throws a right hand that Aldo ducks under and follows up with a left that Aldo also avoids with ease.
Aldo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kahale swivels and escapes.
Kahale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aldo circles away quickly and effectively.
As Kahale backs off Aldo throws a huge counter combo but Kahale manages to avoid it all.
Aldo shoots in but Kahale avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kahale throws a series of punches but Aldo avoids them all with ease.
Aldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahale.
Kahale lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kahale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kahale lands with a hook. Aldo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahale scores with a sloppy right hand. Aldo should have avoided that one.
Aldo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1##CL2#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches.
Kahale misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Aldo decides to pull guard.
Aldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kahale is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Aldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aldo pulls Kahale in close to prevent any damage.
Aldo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kahale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Let's hope that Aldo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Kahale trying to control but Aldo is working from the bottom. #SU#
Kahale decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Aldo, up you get!
Kahale scores with a hook to the body. Aldo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aldo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kahale is fending him off so far but Aldo persists. Nope, Kahale circles away and we're back to standing.
Koi Kahale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KJ Aldo.#CL2#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Aldo gets control of Kahale's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aldo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Aldo looks winded!
Kahale wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving. #T3#
Aldo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kahale wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
Kahale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aldo's guard.
Kahale is trying to control. Aldo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kahale is really struggling to control Aldo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kahale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aldo is staying active underneath Kahale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kahale. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aldo is in trouble now - Kahale has advanced to mount!
Kahale wants to control the pace but Aldo is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koi Kahale dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kahale lands with a shot to the body.
Kahale's corner calls for a 1-2. Kahale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aldo with a poor takedown
and Kahale counters with a one-two to the body.
Aldo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kahale's waist but Kahale gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aldo off to one side.
Kahale is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Aldo has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Aldo.
Kahale trying to stall but Aldo improves his position.
Kahale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aldo can do to turn this around?
Kahale being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Aldo decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahale wanted to stand there but Aldo had control of the position. #SUB2#
Aldo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kahale has picked Aldo up and slammed him! Aldo can't keep hold of the triangle and Kahale manages to pass to side control!
Aldo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kahale is looking to take a break and control but Aldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aldo wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Kahale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aldo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kahale wants to control but Aldo is keeping him busy.
Aldo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kahale presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kahale sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kahale trying to control but Aldo is having none of it. #T3#
Aldo is trying to escape the mount.
Kahale tries to control but Aldo wriggling away.
Aldo is looking to improve his position but Kahale isn't that keen on the idea.
Kahale unloads with some shots from mount but Aldo bucks and avoids them well.
Koi Kahale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kahale looking to control but Aldo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kahale avoids the attempt from Aldo to control.
Kahale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aldo is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koi Kahale dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Kahale.
Kahale loads up on a big right hand but Aldo slips the punch.#CL2#
Aldo has managed to clinch.
Kahale trying to stall but Aldo improves his position.
Aldo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kahale is defending well.
Kahale is trying to force a seperation but Aldo has the dominant position.
Kahale struggles to land a body shot inside as Aldo controls his hands.
Aldo blocking some punches.
Kahale is trying to break the clinch but Aldo has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Aldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Aldo clinches up against the cage.
Kahale is trying to maintain a safe position but Aldo gets an underhook and turns Kahale into the cage.
Kahale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Kahale avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Aldo blocking some punches. #BC2#
Aldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koi Kahale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahale lands a nice hook to Aldo's body. Aldo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koi Kahale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kahale throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kahale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kahale throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Aldo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Aldo manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Aldo closes the distance and pushes Kahale back into the cage.
Kahale tries to stall but Aldo uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Aldo breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Kahale misses.
Kahale takes a swing at Aldo's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Kahale.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahale.
Kahale feints a jab promting Aldo to slip. Kahale then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aldo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahale.
Kahale throws a nice looking combination but Aldo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aldo feints the counter takedown.
Kahale swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Aldo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aldo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Aldo breaks the clinch.
Aldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahale.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kahale connects with a right hand. Aldo shakes it off.
Aldo shoots for a double leg takedown but Kahale sprawls well. He's pushed Aldo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kahale lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Kahale lands a slapping body shot.
Aldo tries for a takedown but Kahale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Koi Kahale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of KJ Aldo.
Kahale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aldo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aldo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kahale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Aldo clinches up against the cage.
Kahale working hard to break the clinch.
Kahale tries to break the clinch but Aldo is controlling the position.
Aldo just leaning against Kahale, taking a breather. #TD2#
Kahale is fighting off a takedown attempt but Aldo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kahale to the mat. Kahale regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Kahale scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Kahale does no damage.
Kahale misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Kahale looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Aldo tries to counter it with a takedown but Kahale pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aldo slips under a jab.#CL2#
Aldo forces Kahale back against the cage and clinches.
Aldo tries to pull guard but Kahale holds him up against the cage and eventually Aldo drops back down to his feet.
Kahale has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kahale gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aldo.
Kahale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kahale wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
KJ Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koi Kahale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kahale is looking to break free of the clinch but Aldo has double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koi Kahale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kahale, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koi Kahale!

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