Tonight’s UFC 301 occasion was co-headlined by a bantamweight bout that includes MMA legend Jose Aldo taking up Jonathan Martinez.
Aldo (32-8 MMA) was returning to motion for the primary time since struggling a unanimous determination loss to Merab Dvalishvili means again at UFC 278 in August of 2022. Previous to that setback, ‘The King of Rio’ had strung collectively three straight wins, together with victories over Marlon Vera and Rob Font.
In the meantime, Jonathan Martinez (19-5 MMA) entered tonight’s co-main occasion sporting a six-fight win streak, his most up-to-date being a TKO victory over Adrian Yanez in October of final 12 months. Previous to that win, ‘The Dragon’ had defeated Stated Nurmagomedov and Cub Swanson respectively.
Tonight’s UFC 301 co-main occasion proved to be a one-sided affair. Jose Aldo was in a position to make the most of his great boxing abilities to overwhelm Jonathan Martinez all through their three-round battle, hurting ‘The Dragon’ with a giant left hook within the third spherical. After fifteen minutes of motion, ‘The King of Rio’ was awarded a unanimous determination victory.
Official UFC 301 Outcomes: Jose Aldo def. Jonathan Martinez by unanimous determination (30-27 x3)
Try how the professionals reacted to ‘Aldo vs. Martinez’ beneath:
Let’s go bruddah @josealdojunior #JustScrap 🇧🇷
— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) Might 5, 2024
Excited that @josealdojunior again in @ufc tonight. #UFCRIO
— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) Might 5, 2024
Gotta go along with the legend Aldo however Martinez is legit! Who yall taking? #UFC301
— “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) Might 5, 2024
The legend!! #UFC301
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) Might 5, 2024
Very shut spherical in strikes, but it surely appeared like Aldo lead the dance. #UFC301
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) Might 5, 2024
Aldo lookin like he by no means left
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) Might 5, 2024
Referee , faster separate
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) Might 5, 2024
Aldo trying sharp up 2rds #UFCRIO
— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) Might 5, 2024
2-0 Aldo. Actually doesn’t appear to have misplaced a step. #UFC301
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) Might 5, 2024
Submit-fight reactions to Jose Aldo defeating Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301:
Jose Aldo is again what a legend
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) Might 5, 2024
Man…how good is @josealdojunior lovely to see. Congrats champ #UFC301
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) Might 5, 2024
Man Aldo can’t retire now he’s backkk
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) Might 5, 2024
The KING is Again!!! 👑 #UFC301
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) Might 5, 2024
No phrases for a way spectacular that was by Aldo…none 🤯 #UFC301
— “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) Might 5, 2024
What a legend @josealdojunior 👏🏼
— Petr “No Mercy” Yan (@PetrYanUFC) Might 5, 2024
Who would you prefer to see Jose Aldo battle subsequent following his determination victory over Jonathan Martinez this night in Rio de Janeiro?