Post by The Sandmen on Mar 29, 2017 21:41:44 GMT -5
ManMMA Lightweight Championship
Jose Aldo looks like he's feeling the pressure.
John Dodson shifts back and forth nervously.
And here we go with the title fight!
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
Jose Aldo comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Several good body shots
land on Dodson.
A punch from Jose Aldo
whizzes past Dodson.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
John Dodson has found an opening in the defense of Aldo, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Aldo's ribs.
Dodson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Dodson moves backwards and Jose Aldo is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
John Dodson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Aldo quickly defends.
Aldo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pulverizing punch to Dodson's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Dodson's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dodson throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from John Dodson!
Aldo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Jose Aldo tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Dodson looks to be in very good shape.
John Dodson charges at Aldo throwing flurries left and right.
Jose Aldo gets out of the way.
1:41 Round 1 and Aldo is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Jose Aldo tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dodson goes down.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around Aldo
He succeeds!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Dodson
Aldo is in closed guard... Dodson tries to roll on the ground!
Jose Aldo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dodson clumsily fails here and it's time for Jose Aldo to fight back!
Jose Aldo tries to better his position on the ground...
Aldo breaks the closed guard of John Dodson and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo is in side mount over John Dodson
John Dodson attempts to trap Jose Aldo in his guard.
John Dodson manages to switch to full guard.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Dodson
Jose Aldo tries to pass to half guard...
John Dodson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aldo looks to work from half guard.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Dodson
John Dodson attempts to move to full guard
Jose Aldo keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Dodson
Aldo sits over his knees and pushes away Dodson's leg!
Dodson closes his legs around Jose Aldo's leg. Aldo is not able to move away now!
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Dodson
Good looking punches from Jose Aldo on the ground
deflected by Dodson.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Dodson
Dodson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Aldo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Aldo tries to open up John Dodson's defense faking a few punches.
John Dodson wraps his arms around Aldo's arms and counters the punches.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Dodson
Aldo tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo is in side mount over John Dodson
Dodson measures the resilience of Aldo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aldo's side.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over John Dodson
Dodson launches a few weak punches
Aldo blocks them effectively.
Aldo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aldo tries to move to full mount!
Dodson won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over John Dodson
Dodson measures the resilience of Aldo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aldo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jose Aldo looks to counter!
Jose Aldo looks to mount John Dodson...
John Dodson takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
John Dodson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Aldo may be in trouble!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jose Aldo!
Dodson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
John Dodson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Aldo quickly defends.
Poorly executed technique. Jose Aldo looks to counter!
Nice punch by Jose Aldo
that nearly tags Dodson.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Dodson's knee!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo fakes a move and moves laterally.
Jose Aldo and Dodson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
That punishment by John Dodson has left Aldo staggered! John Dodson should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jose Aldo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for John Dodson!
Jose Aldo chases Dodson and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Dodson steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Aldo launches a kick
Dodson checks it and keeps distance.
John Dodson gets sloppy and Jose Aldo tries to take advantage...
Jose Aldo just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Dodson may be in trouble!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Aldo.
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Round 2
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Tremendous strikes from Dodson!
Aldo blocks with confidence
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Dodson is swinging for the fences!
Aldo backpedals and creates space. John Dodson is asking him if he is going to fight!
Dodson clumsily fails here and it's time for Jose Aldo to fight back!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jose Aldo!
Dodson is going to have a big headache after that blow!
A right hand from Jose Aldo
misses its target.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
John Dodson fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aldo's chin
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Aldo is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Dodson's jaw!
Jose Aldo launches a rapid series of punches
taking Dodson from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Shovel hook by Jose Aldo
tags Dodson.
Dodson has a small cut in his Left cheek
Good movement from Dodson
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Aldo.
Dodson receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Aldo launches a kick
but John Dodson avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Aldo is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Dodson's jaw!
Dodson has a small cut in his Right cheek
John Dodson attempts to cut off Aldo with punches
Aldo avoids getting cornered.
Poorly executed technique. Jose Aldo looks to counter!
Jose Aldo is opening up on Dodson and raining down combinations!
Dodson's corner looks worried!
Some nice shots from John Dodson
miss their mark.
Dodson tries to grapple
Aldo moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Aldo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by John Dodson's punches
Dodson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aldo.
Dodson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Dodson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around Aldo
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Dodson
Jose Aldo fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Dodson's face!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Dodson
Deep breaths from John Dodson who tries a hammer punch to Aldo's ribs.
Aldo blocks those punches
Dodson misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jose Aldo tries to open Dodson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jose Aldo. Dodson is unable to cover himself now!
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to stand up!
Aldo doesn't allow him!
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to stand up!
Aldo doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Dodson
Aldo launches a barrage of elbows over Dodson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Dodson doesn't fight back!
Dodson's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on John Dodson's Forehead
John Dodson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Dodson
Jose Aldo Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over John Dodson!
John Dodson is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Dodson seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson doesn't stop bleeding.
Jose Aldo tries to pass to half guard...
John Dodson can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aldo looks to work from half guard.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Dodson
Jose Aldo tries to pass John Dodson's guard...
Jose Aldo manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over John Dodson
Aldo tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson is a bloody mess!
John Dodson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Aldo's moves.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Jose Aldo.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with John Dodson.
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Round 3
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John Dodson and Aldo engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jose Aldo is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Dodson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Aldo decides to launch some tentative punches
Jose Aldo takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Dodson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Dodson has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
John Dodson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jose Aldo tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dodson goes down.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to close his guard around Aldo
He is not able to do it
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Dodson
Aldo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to move on the ground and shows Jose Aldo a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Dodson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Dodson
You can see Dodson's blood making stains in the mat.
John Dodson launches a few punches to Aldo's cheek from the guard.
Jose Aldo uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Aldo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jose Aldo pushes John Dodson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Aldo jumps and tries to free his leg! Dodson doesn't allow this but Jose Aldo is able to get half guard here.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Dodson
Dodson tries to move on the ground and shows Jose Aldo a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Dodson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on John Dodson's Forehead
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Dodson
Aldo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Aldo tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Dodson from the side mount!
Jose Aldo is in side mount over John Dodson
John Dodson's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jose Aldo looks to mount John Dodson...
Jose Aldo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over John Dodson
John Dodson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
John Dodson tries to roll to his side and trap Jose Aldo in his guard...
Jose Aldo rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Aldo is in rear mount over Dodson
Aldo leans back...
He clobbers John Dodson's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Herb Dean is asking Dodson to defend himself! Herb Dean jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Dodson.
Winner is Jose Aldo by TKO (GnP) at 2:12 Round 3
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 41/51 (80%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/27 (48%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 312 s
Statistics: John Dodson
Punches 15/45 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/11 (18%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 312 s
Jose Aldo defends the Lightweight title!
Dodson put up a great, even fight in the first, but then Jose Aldo happened. And after that, Jose Aldo Jose Aldo'd him all over and won the fight via Jose Aldo.