Post by The Sandmen on Nov 26, 2012 18:30:41 GMT -5
I am excited for this one. Does Guillard still have it, or is he washed up already?
Jose Aldo is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Melvin Guillard looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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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Aldo and Guillard move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Melvin Guillard throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Aldo's chin! That stops Aldo in his tracks!
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Left eye
Pulverizing punch to Aldo's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Aldo decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Aldo moves back and takes a deep breath.
Jose Aldo shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Melvin Guillard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aldo into his guard.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Guillard
Aldo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Guillard's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Melvin Guillard looks to counter!
Guillard switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aldo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Guillard
Jose Aldo looks to posture up and open Melvin Guillard's guard...
Jose Aldo forces Melvin Guillard to open his guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Guillard
Jose Aldo seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Aldo delivers a few accurate elbows!
Melvin Guillard blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Guillard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Guillard 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 open guard over Guillard
Guillard launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Aldo's ribs.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard 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 open guard over Guillard
Not a desiderable position that Aldo is in now. Melvin Guillard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Guillard 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 open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Aldo
He succeeds!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Guillard
Aldo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Guillard
Aldo is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jose Aldo!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Melvin Guillard takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jose Aldo shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Jose Aldo breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Good looking punches from Melvin Guillard on the ground
They could take their toll on Aldo.
Aldo's Mouth is beginning to swell
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Terrible one sided match... Aldo was not ready to fight a fighter of Melvin Guillard caliber.
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Guillard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Guillard tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Melvin Guillard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Jose Aldo attempts a sweep single...
Jose Aldo catches Melvin Guillard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aldo.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Guillard
Aldo throws a few hammer fists to the face of Melvin Guillard
Blocked by Guillard.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Melvin Guillard tries to take advantage...
Guillard 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 closed guard over Guillard
Aldo is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jose Aldo!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Melvin Guillard keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Guillard suddenly holds Jose Aldo's arm and tries an armbar!
Aldo can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Melvin Guillard!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Guillard
Aldo is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jose Aldo!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Jose Aldo moves to half guard.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Guillard's ribs.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Aldo
Melvin Guillard was tooling Jose Aldo for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jose Aldo lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Jose Aldo manages to switch to full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Aldo
Guillard tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Aldo
Melvin Guillard tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Melvin Guillard manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Guillard's cheek from the guard.
Melvin Guillard uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Guillard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Melvin Guillard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jose Aldo. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Quick hook by Jose Aldo
Good shot! Guillard has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Melvin Guillard tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Aldo's face
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Mouth
Jose Aldo throws a combo
Melvin Guillard ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Aldo swings again, only to get countered once more! Aldo is looking bad here!
Aldo's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Aldo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Melvin Guillard's punches
Aldo measures the resilience of Guillard's chin with an uppercut while Guillard lands some great crosses.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Melvin Guillard!
Aldo ducks under...
Here comes Melvin Guillard with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Aldo's ribs!
Guillard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Guillard is clinching with Aldo.
Aldo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Melvin Guillard embrace and tries to move away...
Melvin Guillard pushes Aldo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jose Aldo fakes a punch to Melvin Guillard ribs and the tries to trip him
Melvin Guillard loses balance and goes to the ground
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Guillard
Aldo is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jose Aldo!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Guillard tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Melvin Guillard controls the situation despite Jose Aldo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Guillard fires a barrage of punches at Aldo's head!
The punches go wide.
Guillard clumsily fails here and it's time for Jose Aldo to fight back!
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Melvin Guillard keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Guillard fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jose Aldo's arm and tries an armbar!
Aldo holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Aldo's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Melvin Guillard.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Jose Aldo looks to mount Melvin Guillard...
Jose Aldo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Jose Aldo isolates Melvin Guillard's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Melvin Guillard is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jose Aldo rolls Melvin Guillard to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Aldo is in rear mount over Guillard
Guillard has Aldo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Aldo is unable to move under Guillard control.
Aldo is trying to counter now!
Aldo tries to get a hook in!
Guillard rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punches from Jose Aldo.
Guillard staggers backwards. Aldo wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Jose Aldo tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jose Aldo who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jose Aldo embrace and tries to move away...
Jose Aldo pushes Guillard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Guillard tries to take Jose Aldo down... Aldo stumbles backwards and Melvin Guillard launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Aldo's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Guillard struggles and launches a few punches to Aldo's head
Nothing from this... Melvin Guillard seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Jose Aldo looks to counter!
Aldo tries a flying knee towards Melvin Guillard's chest
what a move the impact sents Guillard to the fence
Hard blow to Guillard's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jose Aldo goes with a looping right hand while Melvin Guillard jumps back and jabs
Guillard seems staggered and Jose Aldo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Guillard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aldo sprawls and remains on his feet.
Melvin Guillard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Melvin Guillard is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Melvin Guillard shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jose Aldo sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Jose Aldo looks to counter!
Aldo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Guillard with a double overhooks!
A right hand from Jose Aldo
surprises Guillard!
Brutal-looking high kick from Jose Aldo!
Guillard dodges!
Guillard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jose Aldo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Jose Aldo launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Guillard's arms.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Guillard launches a kick
Aldo checks it and keeps distance.
Aldo follows Melvin Guillard
only to get counter punched in a big way! Aldo needs to stop playing Melvin Guillard's game or he'll get knocked out!
Jose Aldo has found an opening in the defense of Guillard, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Guillard is wobbling!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Aldo tries to grapple
Guillard moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Jose Aldo shoots for a double leg takedown!
Melvin Guillard sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Melvin Guillard tries to take advantage...
Melvin Guillard shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jose Aldo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Guillard into his guard.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Guillard blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Aldo
Guillard is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Melvin Guillard!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Guillard works on the ground with his fingers over Aldo's face
Aldo shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Aldo catch Melvin Guillard's left arm and tries a kimura
Melvin Guillard holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Guillard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Guillard measures the resilience of Aldo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aldo's side.
Crushing shot to Aldo's body! He's holding his side
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jose Aldo rolls Melvin Guillard to his stomach and takes his back!
Aldo is in rear mount over Guillard
Guillard has Aldo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Aldo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aldo tries to cover his face,
Aldo's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Aldo gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Melvin Guillard! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Melvin Guillard doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Guillard tries to show some ground skills
Melvin Guillard put Aldo in half guard.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Guillard
Jose Aldo pushes Guillard's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Guillard wraps his legs while he holds Jose Aldo's head... Tight guard!
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Guillard
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Guillard
Guillard covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Aldo
Melvin Guillard throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Aldo's face with those brutal elbows! Aldo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Aldo
Melvin Guillard tries to pass to half guard...
Jose Aldo can't prevent his opponent from passing. Guillard looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Aldo
Guillard sits over his knees and pushes away Aldo's leg!
Melvin Guillard is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Melvin Guillard looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Melvin Guillard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Melvin Guillard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Aldo's face!
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Left eye
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo is a bloody mess!
Guillard fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jose Aldo's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Melvin Guillard appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Aldo's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Aldo's eyes...
That Armbar from Melvin Guillard appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Melvin Guillard appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Guillard is locking that Armbar...
Aldo Hyper-extended his arm
Herb Dean breaks Melvin Guillard's lock! This is over!
Winner is Melvin Guillard by Submission (Armbar) at 4:00 Round 3
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 13/30 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 9/33 (27%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 479 s
Statistics: Melvin Guillard
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 23/30 (77%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 479 s
He's still got it. A relatively dominating performance by Guillard. Aldo got some good shots in with some slettar chances, but Guillard did more and did it more often.
Jose Aldo is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Melvin Guillard looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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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Aldo and Guillard move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Melvin Guillard throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Aldo's chin! That stops Aldo in his tracks!
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Left eye
Pulverizing punch to Aldo's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Aldo decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Aldo moves back and takes a deep breath.
Jose Aldo shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Melvin Guillard is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Aldo into his guard.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Guillard
Aldo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Guillard's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Melvin Guillard looks to counter!
Guillard switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Aldo struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Guillard
Jose Aldo looks to posture up and open Melvin Guillard's guard...
Jose Aldo forces Melvin Guillard to open his guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Guillard
Jose Aldo seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Aldo delivers a few accurate elbows!
Melvin Guillard blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Guillard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Guillard 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 open guard over Guillard
Guillard launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Aldo's ribs.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Guillard
Guillard 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 open guard over Guillard
Not a desiderable position that Aldo is in now. Melvin Guillard is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Guillard 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 open guard over Guillard
Guillard tries to close his guard around Aldo
He succeeds!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Guillard
Aldo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Guillard
Aldo is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jose Aldo!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Melvin Guillard takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jose Aldo shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Jose Aldo breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Good looking punches from Melvin Guillard on the ground
They could take their toll on Aldo.
Aldo's Mouth is beginning to swell
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Terrible one sided match... Aldo was not ready to fight a fighter of Melvin Guillard caliber.
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Guillard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Guillard tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Melvin Guillard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Jose Aldo attempts a sweep single...
Jose Aldo catches Melvin Guillard's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Aldo.
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Guillard
Aldo throws a few hammer fists to the face of Melvin Guillard
Blocked by Guillard.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Melvin Guillard tries to take advantage...
Guillard 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 closed guard over Guillard
Aldo is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jose Aldo!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Melvin Guillard keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Guillard suddenly holds Jose Aldo's arm and tries an armbar!
Aldo can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Melvin Guillard!
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Guillard
Aldo is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jose Aldo!
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Jose Aldo moves to half guard.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Guillard's ribs.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Aldo
Melvin Guillard was tooling Jose Aldo for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jose Aldo lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Jose Aldo manages to switch to full guard.
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Aldo
Guillard tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Aldo
Melvin Guillard tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Melvin Guillard manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Guillard's cheek from the guard.
Melvin Guillard uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Guillard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Melvin Guillard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Jose Aldo. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Quick hook by Jose Aldo
Good shot! Guillard has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Melvin Guillard tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Aldo's face
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Mouth
Jose Aldo throws a combo
Melvin Guillard ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Aldo swings again, only to get countered once more! Aldo is looking bad here!
Aldo's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Aldo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Melvin Guillard's punches
Aldo measures the resilience of Guillard's chin with an uppercut while Guillard lands some great crosses.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Melvin Guillard!
Aldo ducks under...
Here comes Melvin Guillard with a vicious middle kick!
That lands hard on Aldo's ribs!
Guillard tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Guillard is clinching with Aldo.
Aldo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Melvin Guillard embrace and tries to move away...
Melvin Guillard pushes Aldo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jose Aldo fakes a punch to Melvin Guillard ribs and the tries to trip him
Melvin Guillard loses balance and goes to the ground
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Guillard
Aldo is in closed guard... Guillard tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jose Aldo!
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Guillard tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Melvin Guillard controls the situation despite Jose Aldo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Guillard fires a barrage of punches at Aldo's head!
The punches go wide.
Guillard clumsily fails here and it's time for Jose Aldo to fight back!
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and trap Melvin Guillard in his guard...
Melvin Guillard keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Guillard fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jose Aldo's arm and tries an armbar!
Aldo holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Aldo's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Melvin Guillard.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Jose Aldo looks to mount Melvin Guillard...
Jose Aldo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Jose Aldo isolates Melvin Guillard's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Melvin Guillard is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jose Aldo rolls Melvin Guillard to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Aldo is in rear mount over Guillard
Guillard has Aldo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Aldo is unable to move under Guillard control.
Aldo is trying to counter now!
Aldo tries to get a hook in!
Guillard rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in O2 Arena (Prague, Czech Republic) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punches from Jose Aldo.
Guillard staggers backwards. Aldo wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Jose Aldo tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jose Aldo who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Guillard doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jose Aldo embrace and tries to move away...
Jose Aldo pushes Guillard forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Guillard tries to take Jose Aldo down... Aldo stumbles backwards and Melvin Guillard launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Aldo's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Guillard struggles and launches a few punches to Aldo's head
Nothing from this... Melvin Guillard seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Jose Aldo looks to counter!
Aldo tries a flying knee towards Melvin Guillard's chest
what a move the impact sents Guillard to the fence
Hard blow to Guillard's mid-section, he seems hurt
Jose Aldo goes with a looping right hand while Melvin Guillard jumps back and jabs
Guillard seems staggered and Jose Aldo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Guillard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aldo sprawls and remains on his feet.
Melvin Guillard takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Melvin Guillard is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Melvin Guillard shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jose Aldo sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Jose Aldo looks to counter!
Aldo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Guillard with a double overhooks!
A right hand from Jose Aldo
surprises Guillard!
Brutal-looking high kick from Jose Aldo!
Guillard dodges!
Guillard fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jose Aldo didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Jose Aldo launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Guillard's arms.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Guillard launches a kick
Aldo checks it and keeps distance.
Aldo follows Melvin Guillard
only to get counter punched in a big way! Aldo needs to stop playing Melvin Guillard's game or he'll get knocked out!
Jose Aldo has found an opening in the defense of Guillard, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Guillard is wobbling!
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Aldo tries to grapple
Guillard moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Jose Aldo shoots for a double leg takedown!
Melvin Guillard sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Melvin Guillard tries to take advantage...
Melvin Guillard shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jose Aldo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Guillard into his guard.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Aldo
Aldo measures the resilience of Guillard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Guillard blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Melvin Guillard is in closed guard over Aldo
Guillard is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Melvin Guillard!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Guillard works on the ground with his fingers over Aldo's face
Aldo shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Aldo catch Melvin Guillard's left arm and tries a kimura
Melvin Guillard holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Guillard tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Guillard measures the resilience of Aldo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aldo's side.
Crushing shot to Aldo's body! He's holding his side
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jose Aldo rolls Melvin Guillard to his stomach and takes his back!
Aldo is in rear mount over Guillard
Guillard has Aldo controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Melvin Guillard launches a few punches to Aldo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aldo tries to cover his face,
Aldo's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Aldo gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Melvin Guillard! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Melvin Guillard doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Melvin Guillard
Guillard tries to show some ground skills
Melvin Guillard put Aldo in half guard.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Guillard
Jose Aldo pushes Guillard's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Guillard wraps his legs while he holds Jose Aldo's head... Tight guard!
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Guillard
Jose Aldo launches a few punches to Guillard
Guillard covers himself well and then rolls on the ground. Great reversal!
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Aldo
Melvin Guillard throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Aldo's face with those brutal elbows! Aldo needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard is in open guard over Aldo
Melvin Guillard tries to pass to half guard...
Jose Aldo can't prevent his opponent from passing. Guillard looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard is in half guard over Aldo
Guillard sits over his knees and pushes away Aldo's leg!
Melvin Guillard is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Melvin Guillard is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Melvin Guillard looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Melvin Guillard slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Melvin Guillard fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Aldo's face!
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Left eye
Melvin Guillard is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo is a bloody mess!
Guillard fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jose Aldo's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Melvin Guillard appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Aldo's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Aldo's eyes...
That Armbar from Melvin Guillard appears to be unbreakable
That Armbar from Melvin Guillard appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Guillard is locking that Armbar...
Aldo Hyper-extended his arm
Herb Dean breaks Melvin Guillard's lock! This is over!
Winner is Melvin Guillard by Submission (Armbar) at 4:00 Round 3
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 13/30 (43%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 9/33 (27%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 479 s
Statistics: Melvin Guillard
Punches 14/17 (82%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/7 (14%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 23/30 (77%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 479 s
He's still got it. A relatively dominating performance by Guillard. Aldo got some good shots in with some slettar chances, but Guillard did more and did it more often.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!