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Event:
CDFC 13: Slice vs Ace
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Orsetti tests Aldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like John Aldo has been cut.
Orsetti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A left and a right from Orsetti both land. Nice combination.
Orsetti scores with a punch to the head.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Orsetti sends Aldo down but not out. Orsetti dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Aldo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orsetti creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Aldo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Orsetti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aldo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aldo is pushing Orsetti's head away, looking to escape. Orsetti manages to hold on to the position though.
Aldo stops Orsetti from passing to mount.
Aldo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Orsetti asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Orsetti tries to advance to mount but Aldo denies him.
Orsetti wants to control but Aldo is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Orsetti swings around for an armbar but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Orsetti's guard.
Orsetti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Aldo wants to get back to his feet.
#T2##SUB2#
Orsetti is trying to work for a kimura but Aldo is defending well.
#SUB2#
Orsetti is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Orsetti is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Aldo to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Orsetti looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Orsetti wants to control from the top but Aldo keeps moving.
Orsetti is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Orsetti postures up in Aldo's guard and throws a big left but Aldo blocks it.
Orsetti tries to free his leg and advance position but Aldo is retaining full 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.
Orsetti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Orsetti missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aldo keeping full guard, as Orsetti tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsetti throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Orsetti prevents Aldo from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orsetti dips to his left and cracks Aldo with an uppercut!#CUT2#John Aldo's cut is getting worse.
Aldo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Orsetti looks to land a combination but Aldo avoids it well.
Aldo feinted with a counter takedown.
Orsetti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Aldo really is a fat lump.
Orsetti lands a two punch combo.
Orsetti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#John Aldo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Orsetti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Orsetti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Aldo's cut.
That's time! Aldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Orsetti connects with a single shot there.
Orsetti throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Aldo counters with a single leg into guard. Orsetti didn't expect that.
Aldo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aldo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Orsetti is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Aldo throws an elbow that misses. Orsetti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aldo's guard. Nice move by Orsetti!#REVB##SUB2#
Orsetti has gone for a leg lock! Aldo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Orsetti's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tim Orsetti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orsetti is trying to keep Aldo in close.
#T1##SUB2#
Orsetti looking for a guillotine here but Aldo defends easily.
#SUB2#
Orsetti has an active guard here but Aldo has managed to pass into half guard.
Orsetti is looking for a sweep. Aldo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orsetti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aldo working Orsetti over with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aldo drops an elbow to the side of Orsetti's head.
Orsetti taking some punishment here, with Aldo in his half guard. #SUB2#
Orsetti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aldo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Orsetti has hold of Aldo's hands but Aldo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Orsetti wants to control but Aldo passes into side.
Orsetti gets back to half guard.
Aldo is looking to take a break and control but Orsetti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Orsetti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldo pulls his head out easily.
Orsetti makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Orsetti.
Aldo trying to control but Orsetti is working from the bottom.
Aldo is in close to Orsetti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aldo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aldo throws a strike but Orsetti rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Aldo wants to stand up but Orsetti is controlling him. #SUB2#
Orsetti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aldo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aldo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Aldo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Orsetti looking for a guillotine here but Aldo defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orsetti being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Aldo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Aldo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Aldo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orsetti connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Orsetti.
Orsetti lands a jab to the head.
Orsetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orsetti lunges at Aldo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aldo's hand.
Aldo tries to move into range but Orsetti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Orsetti. Beautiful body shot.
Orsetti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aldo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Orsetti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Orsetti throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orsetti jabs at Aldo's body.
A jab from Orsetti does it's job there.
Orsetti scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
John Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orsetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orsetti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aldo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orsetti scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#Jeez, John Aldo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Orsetti.#KD2#
Orsetti lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Aldo sprawling to the canvas. Orsetti follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Aldo hang on?
Oh Aldo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Aldo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tim Orsetti!
Our winner, Tim Orsetti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Aldo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#It looks like John Aldo has been cut.
Ribeiro connects with a right hand. Aldo shakes it off.
Ribeiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Aldo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ribeiro won't be happy with that.
Aldo controlling the position from side mount.
Aldo working the ground and pound from side control.
Ribeiro is working to avoid the ground and pound but Aldo connects with a decent elbow.
The referee asks Aldo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aldo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ribeiro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Aldo's best efforts.
Aldo content to control rather than advance.
Aldo stops Ribeiro from getting back to his feet.
Aldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.#T1#
Aldo is thwarting Ribeiro's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aldo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ribeiro moves into full guard.
Ribeiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aldo controls the pace.#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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Aldo really is a fat lump.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ribeiro falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Aldo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ribeiro's guard.#SUB2#
Ribeiro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Aldo is defending well. Ribeiro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Aldo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ribeiro celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joanderson Ribeiro! |
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Event:
CDFC 7:Valle vs Gobels
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Gallagher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aldo feints the counter takedown.
Gallagher thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aldo if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL#
Aldo tries to keep at a distance but Gallagher has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gallagher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gallagher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aldo.
Aldo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gallagher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aldo tries for a takedown but Gallagher manages to get underhooks.
Daniel Gallagher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Aldo.
Gallagher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aldo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gallagher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gallagher tries to clinch up.
Aldo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Aldo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gallagher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gallagher tries to get out of the position.
Aldo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aldo working over Gallagher with some ground and pound. Gallagher looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aldo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gallagher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aldo scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Aldo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aldo thows a huge punch but Gallagher dodges it nicely.
Aldo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aldo prevents Gallagher from standing back up.
Aldo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Aldo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aldo throwing shots but Gallagher is blocking nicely.
Aldo is looking to advance position but Gallagher won't allow it.
Aldo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aldo scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aldo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Aldo throwing shots but Gallagher is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gallagher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aldo in his tracks.
Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Gallagher closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Aldo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gallagher is trying to keep an underhook but Aldo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Aldo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aldo lands strikes from half guard.
Aldo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gallagher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aldo on the ground.
Aldo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Aldo has eaten all the pies!#T3#
Aldo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aldo passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo trying to control but Gallagher is having none of it.
Aldo lands with some strikes.
Aldo breaks from Gallagher 's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Aldo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aldo working Gallagher over with strikes here.
Aldo working the ground and pound effectively.
Aldo lands a nice shot to the head.
Aldo controlling the position easily from mount.
Aldo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aldo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Aldo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gallagher looks to clinch #TD2#
and Aldo counters with a takedown into side control.
Aldo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Aldo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aldo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gallagher is trying to escape the position but Aldo is controlling the position.
Aldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aldo misses with the ground and pound.
Aldo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gallagher keeps working.
Gallagher taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher is pushing Aldo's head away, looking to escape. Aldo manages to hold on to the position though.
Gallagher takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Aldo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
John Aldo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Aldo trying to control the position but Gallagher is working away.
Gallagher taking a bit of punishment here - Aldo scoring with strikes.
Aldo scoring with punches from side control.
Gallagher is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Aldo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gallagher to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Aldo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Aldo working the ground and pound from side control.
Aldo lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gallagher is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Aldo is working Gallagher over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Aldo in side control, throwing shots but Gallagher defends.
Aldo works to advance to full mount. Gallagher defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Aldo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gallagher can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aldo working the ground and pound effectively.
Aldo lands with some strikes.#ROC2#Gallagher is rocked!
Aldo landing punches.
Aldo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Gallagher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo lands with some strikes.
Aldo breaks from Gallagher 's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3#
Aldo lands a big elbow.
Aldo lands a big elbow.
Aldo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Aldo controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Gallagher that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aldo cracks Gallagher with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gallagher is in a horrible position here. Aldo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Gallagher that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aldo landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Aldo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gallagher takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Aldo's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Aldo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Lapilus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aldo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lapilus throws a leg kick #TD#
so Aldo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lapilus has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Aldo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Aldo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lapilus regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lapilus wants to hit a sweep here but Aldo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lapilus there!
Lapilus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lapilus gets back to half guard.
Lapilus punching from the bottom.
Lapilus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Aldo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aldo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lapilus wants to hold on but Aldo pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Aldo raining down shots from the mount!
Aldo avoids the attempt from Lapilus to control.
Aldo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Aldo with the ground and pound from mount.
Lapilus working to try and regain half guard.
Aldo landing strikes from the mount.
Aldo controlling his opponent.
Lapilus tries to hold on but Aldo postures up.
Aldo really is a fat lump.
Aldo is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Lapilus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Aldo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Aldo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lapilus can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC#Lapilus is rocked!
Aldo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lapilus is still in real trouble! Can Aldo finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Aldo! Lapilus is hurt baaadly! Aldo is firing away with more strikes - Lapilus is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Aldo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Hardy darts in and clinches Aldo up against the cage.
Aldo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hardy after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Aldo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Aldo stays in close to Hardy's body and controls the position.
Aldo postures up and lands a big shot to Hardy's brow.
Aldo pushes down on Hardy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aldo is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aldo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aldo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aldo drops an elbow to the side of Hardy's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aldo winds up and cracks Hardy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aldo trying to control the pace. #T1#
Hardy is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardy wants to control but Aldo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aldo is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aldo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aldo winds up and cracks Hardy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hardy taking some punishment here, with Aldo in his half guard. #SUB2#
Hardy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Aldo. #ROC#Hardy is rocked!#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aldo in particular looking to stall.
Hardy is still in real trouble! Can Aldo finish him?
Aldo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aldo working Hardy over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Aldo there.
Aldo scores with a big shot! Hardy's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Hardy! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Aldo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Aldo as Imai shoots in.
Imai shoots for a takedown but Aldo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Imai fails with a takedown attempt.
Aldo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
John Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosmo Imai.
Imai with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Aldo counters with a takedown into side control.
Imai takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aldo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Imai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Imai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Aldo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aldo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aldo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Imai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldo pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Imai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldo pulls his head out easily.
Aldo controlling the action here.
Aldo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Aldo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Imai for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Imai is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Aldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Imai on the ground.
Aldo slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Imai goes for a double leg but Aldo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aldo continues to drive forward.
Aldo stuffs the takedown attempt from Imai. Imai gets slowly back to his feet.
Imai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aldo tries to avoid it but Imai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aldo to the ground. Aldo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Imai misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Aldo counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Aldo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Imai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aldo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aldo content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imai is trying to control the position but Aldo postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Aldo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Imai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldo circles away.
Aldo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Imai sprawls and moves away.
Imai misses with a takedown #TD#
and Aldo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Imai!
Imai is trying to get back to half guard.
Aldo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Imai is looking to regain half guard here but Aldo keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Aldo working the body and head with strikes.
Aldo in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Imai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Imai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Imai taking a bit of punishment here - Aldo scoring with strikes.
Imai prevents Aldo from moving into mount.
Aldo controlling the position from side mount.
Imai struggling a bit here.
Aldo is staying tight to Imai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Imai takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
You can see the frustration on Imai's face as Aldo controls the position.
Imai manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Imai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aldo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Imai can do to turn this around?
Aldo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Imai is looking for a sweep. Aldo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Imai looking for submissions off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Aldo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Aldo 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 nestled in close to Imai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Aldo goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Imai does a handstand and catches Aldo in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Imai on top - Aldo is already out from the submission! Imai gives Aldo's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Cosmo Imai!
A very excited looking Cosmo Imai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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