J. Aldo defeats Moicano at UFC Fortaleza. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook UFC
'The champion is back'! The phrase already said several times in the octagon fits perfectly for José Aldo. The former featherweight champion entered the octagon rated as an underdog in the bookmakers' fight against his compatriot Renato Moicano, but the Manauara man showed why he is the greatest featherweight champion. With a tactical performance in the first round, waiting for the best moment to attack, he came back with everything in the second round and achieved the brutal knockout in 44 seconds. The duel was the second most important of UFC Fortaleza, an event held this Saturday (03), in the capital of Ceará.
Euphoric with his triumph, Aldo repeated the scene that made him famous at UFC 142, in Rio de Janeiro. He jumped over the fence and went to celebrate with fans, literally 'in the arms of the people' (see below)
The COMPLETE celebration of @josealdojunior after the SPECTACULAR victory in #UFCFortress
Real Time -➡ https://t.co/fpNkMrpD7C pic.twitter.com/TYVundXpxB
- UFC Brazil (@UFCBrasil) February 3rd, 2019
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With the result, Aldo reaches his 28th victory as a professional, the second in a row after losing the belt to Max Holloway, in 2017. He also has four losses. On the other hand, Moicano suffers his second defeat in 16 fights.
“I tried to change my head and face, that's always expected, but I ended up being happy. Guys, thank you very much for your kindness. Today I came here as an underdog, even with all my history and I knew you would be on my side. Even though many say you won't make it, work hard and you'll be able to achieve all your dreams”, said a euphoric Aldo still in the cage.
The fight
The fight between Aldo and Moicano started out studied. Higher up, the Brasilia native took the center of the octagon and tried to keep the duel at medium distance. In turn, Aldo worked well on moving his head, avoiding jabs, and waited for the best moment to attack.
After a first round of careful study, Aldo opened his toolbox in the second round. In the first few seconds he connected a cross straight into Moicano's face, which he felt. The man from Manaus took advantage of the moment, attacking his rival with punches and knees until the referee ended the dispute and declared a technical knockout.
UFC Fortaleza results
Bantamweight: Marlon moraes finished Raphael Assunção with a guillotine 3m17s from R1
Feather weight: José Aldo derrotou Renato Moicano by technical knockout 44 seconds into R1
Welterweight Weight: Demian Maia submitted Lyman Good with a rear naked choke at 2m38s of R1
Lightweight: Charles of the Bronx submitted David Teymur with a hand triangle 55s into R2
Light Heavyweight: Johnny Walker defeated Justin Ledet by technical knockout 15 seconds into R1
Straw weight: Livinha Souza derrotou Sarah Frota in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Preliminary Card
Average weight: Markus Maluko finished anthony hernandez with a hand triangle at 1m07s from R2
Fly weight: Mara Romero Borella derrotou Taila Santos in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Welterweight Weight: Thiago Pitbull derrotou Max griffin in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Heavyweight: Jairzinho Rozenstruik derrotou Junior Albini by technical knockout at 54s of R2
Feather weight: Geraldo de Freitas derrotou Felipe Cabocão in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)
Bantamweight: Said Nurmagomedov derrotou Ricardo Carcacinha by technical knockout at 2m38s of R1
Fly weight: Rogerio Bontorin defeated Magomed Bibulatov via unanimous decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
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