Irene Aldana (15-7 MMA, 8-5 UFC) and Karol Rosa (17-6 MMA, 6-3 UFC) placed on an all-time bloody basic on the UFC 296 prelims.
Aldana picked up a unanimous choice with robust second and third rounds, however she couldn’t attend her post-fight information convention on account of a visit to the hospital, the place she met up with an equally battered Rosa to possible rejoice their additional $50,000 every.
It was a tenacious battle between the Mexican and the Brazilian. Rosa had her vary down from the outset and began touchdown stable pictures, however Aldana toughed he method by them and began meting out the injury. Rosa’s face was an entire mess, however she confirmed large sturdiness and prolonged the competition to the ultimate bell.
“Karol is a tricky, robust fighter,” Aldana stated within the aftermath of the win. “It was an honor to face her – she’s one of many hardest challenges I’ve had in my profession. … I heard each phrase (my corners) stated. You haven’t any thought how a lot I belief my staff, and I’m so pleased to have such nice individuals and coaches with me.”
