Karol Rosa (in the background) after the end of the battle in UFC 296. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The spectators of UFC 296, held this Saturday (16), in Las Vegas (USA), saw a true battle between bantamweight highlights (up to 61,2kg.). In a challenge for a direct position in the top 5 of the category, Karol Rosa delivered a 'war', but ended up being overcome by Irene aldana. After three aggressive rounds, the Mexican was declared the winner in a unanimous decision by the judges.
The defeat has a bitter taste for Espírito Santo. With the stumble, the Brazilian momentarily moves away from the opportunity to occupy a place in the top 5 of the division.
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Former title challenger, Aldana has reason to celebrate. In addition to preventing Karol's rise, the Mexican defended fifth place and recovered from the defeat suffered against Amanda nunes in a confrontation for the belt in UFC 289.
'War in the Octagon'
The fight started with Rosa taking the initiative with a right hand followed by a low kick. Even in the first minute, the combatants were conservative and launched long-range attacks. The Brazilian had the advantage and scored with precise strikes, avoiding entering the opponent's range of action. With three minutes gone, Aldana started to loosen up and hurt the Brazilian with efficient boxing. The Brazilian was the target of jabs and clean rights thrown by the Mexican. Karol bet on the combination and confused his opponent with blows to the head and low kicks. Irene accused the attacks, sometimes limping around the Octagon.
In the second round, the fighters began the confrontation aggressively, exchanging powerful blows in the center of the octagon. Karol continued to confuse his opponent and alternated between attacks to the head and kicks to the base. With two minutes gone, Aldana grew in the clash and initial punishment of the Brazilian close to the bars. With her guard up, the Espírito Santo protected herself and tried to prevent her opponent from advancing. Rosa started to circle the Octagon to get away from the bars. As time passed, the Mexican started to have an advantage in striking and was surprised by the volume of attacks. Near the end of the stage, Irene rocked the Brazilian with an upper, but there was no more time.
In the last round, Rosa lost his balance after receiving a clean right to the face. Aldana's boxing continued to surprise and give the Mexican an advantage. The Brazilian had difficulty finding the distance and launched attacks in vain. After a minute, an overhand from Rosa exploded in her rival's face, but the Mexican continued walking forward. Halfway through the stage, Irene grew in the fight and started hurting the Espírito Santo's body with clean blows to the face and waistline. Karol's bloodied face proved the consequences of his opponent's actions. Although she was at a disadvantage in striking, Rosa was brave and responded to her opponent's attacks. The duel was 'back and forth', and excited the audience present at the 'T-Mobile Arena'. The confrontation ended with the athletes in a frank exchange close to the bars.
UFC 296 results
MAIN CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Leon edwards derrotou Colby covington in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) – fight for the belt
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alexandre pantoja derrotou Brandon royval in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-45, 49-46) – fight for the belt
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Shavkat Rakhmonov finished Stephen Thompson with a rear naked choke at 4m46s of R2
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Paddy Pimblett derrotou Tony Ferguson in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Josh Emmett derrotou Bryce mitchell by knockout at 1m57s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Alonzo Menifield derrotou dustin jacoby in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Irene aldana derrotou Karol Rosa in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): cody garbrandt derrotou brian kelleher by knockout at 3m42s of R1
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Ariane Lipski submitted Casey O'Neill with an armbar 1m18s into R2
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Tagir Ulanbekov derrotou cody durden via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4min25s of R2
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): André Fili derrotou Lucas Almeida by technical knockout (punches) at 3min32s of R1
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Shamil Gaziev derrotou Martin Buday by technical knockout (punches) 56s into R2
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