Post by The Sandman on Jul 27, 2021 21:21:47 GMT -5
Alexander Volkanovski is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Olympiastadion (Munich, Germany).
Ferocious staredown by Aldo while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Alexander Volkanovski raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Alexander Volkanovski throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Alexander Volkanovski attempts a sweep single...
Jose Aldo was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Jose Aldo looks to counter!
Body kick by Jose Aldo...
just grazes his opponent.
As the fight continues it seems that Alexander Volkanovski is taking the best of the fight.
The Vulcan moves backwards and Jose Aldo is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Aldo and The Vulcan circle around the center of the cage.
Alexander Volkanovski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Aldo blocks that. He made it look easy!
Solid shot from Alexander Volkanovski to the body.
Aldo didn't like that.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo chases The Vulcan and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Vulcan steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Jose Aldo swings...
hard impact to The Vulcan's face!
A punch from Alexander Volkanovski
whizzes past Aldo.
The Vulcan tries to grapple
Aldo moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Brilliant combination from Alexander Volkanovski
that forces Aldo to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Mouth
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from The Vulcan!
Aldo blocks with confidence
The Vulcan misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jose Aldo's mind is definitely in the fight, The Vulcan just got nailed! Jose Aldo saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! The Vulcan is going to have a headache after this one.
The Vulcan's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alexander Volkanovski closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The Vulcan moves backwards and Jose Aldo is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Some nice shots from Alexander Volkanovski
miss their mark.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexander Volkanovski!
Aldo ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Jose Aldo looks to counter!
Every time Alexander Volkanovski attempts to get inside
Aldo fires a low kick.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
The Vulcan is holding Jose Aldo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexander Volkanovski is in side mount over Jose Aldo
The Vulcan gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jose Aldo! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jose Aldo doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkanovski is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Vulcan's ribs.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkanovski is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Alexander Volkanovski looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Alexander Volkanovski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jose Aldo
The Vulcan tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aldo struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jose Aldo
The Vulcan tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexander Volkanovski controls the situation despite Jose Aldo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to escape from the full mount...
Aldo struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Alexander Volkanovski gets sloppy and Jose Aldo tries to take advantage...
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Vulcan's ribs.
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Vulcan's ribs.
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Alexander Volkanovski is in half guard over Aldo
Alexander Volkanovski tries to free his leg
Jose Aldo moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jose Aldo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Aldo is holding Alexander Volkanovski's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkanovski loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Alexander Volkanovski
The Vulcan tries to show some ground skills
Aldo uses his strength to keep Aldo at a disadvantage
Alexander Volkanovski gets sloppy and Jose Aldo tries to take advantage...
Jose Aldo hovers above The Vulcan
Good punches to The Vulcan's body.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Jose Aldo looks to mount Alexander Volkanovski...
Jose Aldo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski tries to roll to his side and trap Jose Aldo in his guard...
Jose Aldo keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Aldo launches a kick
but Alexander Volkanovski avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Aldo has a small cut in his Forehead
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Aldo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Volkanovski didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jose Aldo is in open guard over The Vulcan
Alexander Volkanovski 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.
Alexander Volkanovski gets sloppy and Jose Aldo tries to take advantage...
Jose Aldo 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
Alexander Volkanovski 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.
Aldo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Aldo is standing while The Vulcan is on the ground on his back
Aldo launches a kick to The Vulcan's thigh
Loud pop!
Aldo is standing while The Vulcan is on the ground on his back
Aldo launches a kick to The Vulcan's thigh
Loud pop!
Aldo is standing while The Vulcan is on the ground on his back
Aldo moves backwards and gestures for Alexander Volkanovski to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Alexander Volkanovski is standing now.
Several good body shots
land on The Vulcan.
Jose Aldo fakes a punch and launches himself over The Vulcan!
Nice move by Aldo who clinches and pushes The Vulcan against the cage
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aldo takes a break to breathe while holding Alexander Volkanovski.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Alexander Volkanovski attempts to cut off Aldo with punches
Aldo avoids getting cornered.
The Vulcan looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jose Aldo's punches
The Vulcan is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aldo.
The Vulcan's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
The Vulcan pushes Jose Aldo and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Vulcan tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Aldo moves backwards and circles around Alexander Volkanovski.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alexander Volkanovski goes with a looping right hand while Jose Aldo jumps back and jabs
The Vulcan seems staggered and Jose Aldo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Aldo begins to launch a barrage of punches over The Vulcan
this is getting worse and worse for The Vulcan
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkanovski's Mouth
Alexander Volkanovski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Aldo steps backwards away from Alexander Volkanovski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Aldo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Vulcan steps backwards away from Jose Aldo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Aldo is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Jose Aldo and The Vulcan engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jose Aldo is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Aldo wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aldo moves forward and holds The Vulcan
Alexander Volkanovski tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aldo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
The Vulcan tries to breaks Jose Aldo's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
The Vulcan doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The two exchange wildly
Aldo is connecting with a few punches
Aldo throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Jose Aldo.
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Round 3
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Aldo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Volkanovski's punches
The Vulcan is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aldo.
Aldo and The Vulcan circle around the center of the cage.
Alexander Volkanovski fakes a punch and launches himself over Aldo!
Jose Aldo is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by The Vulcan and pushes him away!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
A right hand from Alexander Volkanovski
gets deflected.
The Vulcan misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jose Aldo!
The Vulcan is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Alexander Volkanovski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Vulcan steps forward
Jose Aldo catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Aldo launches a furious hook!
That hits The Vulcan's chin like a wrecking ball! The Vulcan loses balance and goes to the mat.
The Vulcan's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Aldo is standing while The Vulcan is on the ground on his back
The Vulcan tries to stand up!
Aldo doesn't allow him!
Aldo is standing while The Vulcan is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo was tooling Alexander Volkanovski for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexander Volkanovski lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jose Aldo creates space and allows Alexander Volkanovski to stand up.
The Vulcan climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Vulcan and Aldo circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Alexander Volkanovski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Vulcan moves backwards and Jose Aldo is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Jose Aldo is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Vulcan leads with a punch
Jose Aldo avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Brutal combination from Jose Aldo!
The Vulcan is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The Vulcan has a small cut in his Chin
Aldo launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Vulcan's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Good movement from The Vulcan
who is bobbing and weaving.
The Vulcan studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A punch from Alexander Volkanovski
gets blocked by Aldo.
Aldo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A right hand from Jose Aldo
surprises The Vulcan!
Alexander Volkanovski leans forwards and tries to grapple with Aldo
Aldo wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The Vulcan misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jose Aldo charges at The Vulcan throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! The Vulcan is rocked!
The Vulcan steps backwards away from Jose Aldo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Alexander Volkanovski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
The Vulcan moves backwards and Jose Aldo is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Aldo steps backwards away from Alexander Volkanovski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Aldo.
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Round 4
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Alexander Volkanovski goes with a looping right hand while Jose Aldo jumps back and jabs
The Vulcan seems staggered and Jose Aldo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Vulcan stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Jose Aldo is coming in again!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jose Aldo!
The Vulcan is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkanovski's Left cheek
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Jose Aldo goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Volkanovski jumps back and jabs
The Vulcan seems staggered and Jose Aldo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The Vulcan's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Solid shot from Jose Aldo to the body.
The Vulcan didn't like that.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Several good body shots
land on The Vulcan.
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
Lightning fast low kick from Aldo!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Aldo feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Aldo is holding Alexander Volkanovski's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkanovski loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Alexander Volkanovski
The Vulcan tries to show some ground skills
Aldo uses his strength to keep Aldo at a disadvantage
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Jose Aldo looks to pass to mount...
Aldo slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Volkanovski.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Aldo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jose Aldo controls the situation despite Alexander Volkanovski efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Jose Aldo tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The pain forces The Vulcan to tap! This is over!
Winner is Jose Aldo by Submission (armbar) at 2:45 Round 4
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 57/75 (76%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/12 (75%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 197 s
Statistics: Alexander Volkanovski
Punches 6/35 (17%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/3 (0%)
Time on the ground 252 s
Aldo did a lot.
Ferocious staredown by Aldo while Herb Dean recites the rules.
Alexander Volkanovski raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Alexander Volkanovski throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Alexander Volkanovski attempts a sweep single...
Jose Aldo was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Poorly executed technique. Jose Aldo looks to counter!
Body kick by Jose Aldo...
just grazes his opponent.
As the fight continues it seems that Alexander Volkanovski is taking the best of the fight.
The Vulcan moves backwards and Jose Aldo is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Aldo and The Vulcan circle around the center of the cage.
Alexander Volkanovski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Aldo blocks that. He made it look easy!
Solid shot from Alexander Volkanovski to the body.
Aldo didn't like that.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo chases The Vulcan and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Vulcan steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Jose Aldo swings...
hard impact to The Vulcan's face!
A punch from Alexander Volkanovski
whizzes past Aldo.
The Vulcan tries to grapple
Aldo moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Brilliant combination from Alexander Volkanovski
that forces Aldo to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Mouth
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from The Vulcan!
Aldo blocks with confidence
The Vulcan misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jose Aldo's mind is definitely in the fight, The Vulcan just got nailed! Jose Aldo saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! The Vulcan is going to have a headache after this one.
The Vulcan's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Alexander Volkanovski closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The Vulcan moves backwards and Jose Aldo is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Some nice shots from Alexander Volkanovski
miss their mark.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Alexander Volkanovski!
Aldo ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Jose Aldo looks to counter!
Every time Alexander Volkanovski attempts to get inside
Aldo fires a low kick.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
The Vulcan is holding Jose Aldo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexander Volkanovski is in side mount over Jose Aldo
The Vulcan gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jose Aldo! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jose Aldo doesn't defend himself!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkanovski is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Vulcan's ribs.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkanovski is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Alexander Volkanovski looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Alexander Volkanovski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jose Aldo
The Vulcan tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Aldo struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jose Aldo
The Vulcan tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Alexander Volkanovski controls the situation despite Jose Aldo efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to escape from the full mount...
Aldo struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Alexander Volkanovski gets sloppy and Jose Aldo tries to take advantage...
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Vulcan's ribs.
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting The Vulcan's ribs.
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Alexander Volkanovski is in half guard over Aldo
Alexander Volkanovski tries to free his leg
Jose Aldo moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jose Aldo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Aldo is holding Alexander Volkanovski's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkanovski loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Alexander Volkanovski
The Vulcan tries to show some ground skills
Aldo uses his strength to keep Aldo at a disadvantage
Alexander Volkanovski gets sloppy and Jose Aldo tries to take advantage...
Jose Aldo hovers above The Vulcan
Good punches to The Vulcan's body.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Jose Aldo looks to mount Alexander Volkanovski...
Jose Aldo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski tries to roll to his side and trap Jose Aldo in his guard...
Jose Aldo keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Aldo launches a kick
but Alexander Volkanovski avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Aldo has a small cut in his Forehead
This match is even... This could go the distance.
Aldo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexander Volkanovski didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jose Aldo is in open guard over The Vulcan
Alexander Volkanovski 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.
Alexander Volkanovski gets sloppy and Jose Aldo tries to take advantage...
Jose Aldo 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
Alexander Volkanovski 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.
Aldo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Aldo is standing while The Vulcan is on the ground on his back
Aldo launches a kick to The Vulcan's thigh
Loud pop!
Aldo is standing while The Vulcan is on the ground on his back
Aldo launches a kick to The Vulcan's thigh
Loud pop!
Aldo is standing while The Vulcan is on the ground on his back
Aldo moves backwards and gestures for Alexander Volkanovski to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Alexander Volkanovski is standing now.
Several good body shots
land on The Vulcan.
Jose Aldo fakes a punch and launches himself over The Vulcan!
Nice move by Aldo who clinches and pushes The Vulcan against the cage
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aldo takes a break to breathe while holding Alexander Volkanovski.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Alexander Volkanovski attempts to cut off Aldo with punches
Aldo avoids getting cornered.
The Vulcan looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jose Aldo's punches
The Vulcan is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aldo.
The Vulcan's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
The Vulcan pushes Jose Aldo and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Vulcan tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Aldo moves backwards and circles around Alexander Volkanovski.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Alexander Volkanovski goes with a looping right hand while Jose Aldo jumps back and jabs
The Vulcan seems staggered and Jose Aldo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Aldo begins to launch a barrage of punches over The Vulcan
this is getting worse and worse for The Vulcan
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkanovski's Mouth
Alexander Volkanovski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Aldo steps backwards away from Alexander Volkanovski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Aldo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Vulcan steps backwards away from Jose Aldo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Aldo is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Jose Aldo and The Vulcan engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jose Aldo is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Aldo wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Aldo moves forward and holds The Vulcan
Alexander Volkanovski tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Aldo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
The Vulcan tries to breaks Jose Aldo's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
The Vulcan doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The two exchange wildly
Aldo is connecting with a few punches
Aldo throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Jose Aldo.
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Round 3
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Aldo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexander Volkanovski's punches
The Vulcan is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aldo.
Aldo and The Vulcan circle around the center of the cage.
Alexander Volkanovski fakes a punch and launches himself over Aldo!
Jose Aldo is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by The Vulcan and pushes him away!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
A right hand from Alexander Volkanovski
gets deflected.
The Vulcan misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jose Aldo!
The Vulcan is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Alexander Volkanovski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Vulcan steps forward
Jose Aldo catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Aldo launches a furious hook!
That hits The Vulcan's chin like a wrecking ball! The Vulcan loses balance and goes to the mat.
The Vulcan's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Aldo is standing while The Vulcan is on the ground on his back
The Vulcan tries to stand up!
Aldo doesn't allow him!
Aldo is standing while The Vulcan is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo was tooling Alexander Volkanovski for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Alexander Volkanovski lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jose Aldo creates space and allows Alexander Volkanovski to stand up.
The Vulcan climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The Vulcan and Aldo circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Alexander Volkanovski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Vulcan moves backwards and Jose Aldo is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Jose Aldo is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Vulcan leads with a punch
Jose Aldo avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Brutal combination from Jose Aldo!
The Vulcan is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The Vulcan has a small cut in his Chin
Aldo launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits The Vulcan's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Good movement from The Vulcan
who is bobbing and weaving.
The Vulcan studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A punch from Alexander Volkanovski
gets blocked by Aldo.
Aldo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A right hand from Jose Aldo
surprises The Vulcan!
Alexander Volkanovski leans forwards and tries to grapple with Aldo
Aldo wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The Vulcan misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jose Aldo charges at The Vulcan throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! The Vulcan is rocked!
The Vulcan steps backwards away from Jose Aldo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Alexander Volkanovski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
The Vulcan moves backwards and Jose Aldo is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Aldo steps backwards away from Alexander Volkanovski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Aldo.
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Round 4
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Alexander Volkanovski goes with a looping right hand while Jose Aldo jumps back and jabs
The Vulcan seems staggered and Jose Aldo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
The Vulcan stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Jose Aldo is coming in again!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jose Aldo!
The Vulcan is going to have a big headache after that blow!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkanovski's Left cheek
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Jose Aldo goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Volkanovski jumps back and jabs
The Vulcan seems staggered and Jose Aldo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The Vulcan's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Solid shot from Jose Aldo to the body.
The Vulcan didn't like that.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Several good body shots
land on The Vulcan.
You can see The Vulcan's blood making stains in the mat.
Lightning fast low kick from Aldo!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Aldo feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The Vulcan doesn't stop bleeding.
Aldo is holding Alexander Volkanovski's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Alexander Volkanovski loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Alexander Volkanovski
The Vulcan tries to show some ground skills
Aldo uses his strength to keep Aldo at a disadvantage
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Jose Aldo looks to pass to mount...
Aldo slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexander Volkanovski.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski is a bloody mess!
Aldo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jose Aldo controls the situation despite Alexander Volkanovski efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Alexander Volkanovski
Jose Aldo tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
The pain forces The Vulcan to tap! This is over!
Winner is Jose Aldo by Submission (armbar) at 2:45 Round 4
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 57/75 (76%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/12 (75%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 197 s
Statistics: Alexander Volkanovski
Punches 6/35 (17%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/8 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/3 (0%)
Time on the ground 252 s
Aldo did a lot.
