We’ve you coated for all of tonight’s UFC 301 outcomes, together with the co-main occasion between Jose Aldo and Jonathan Martinez.
Aldo (32-8 MMA) might be returning to motion for the primary time since struggling a unanimous determination loss to Merab Dvalishvili 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) will enter 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 yr. ‘The Dragon’ has not tasted defeat since March of 2021, when he was knocked out by Davey Grant.
Spherical one of many UFC 301 co-main occasion begins and Jose Aldo comes ahead with a excessive guard method. He rips a flurry of photographs to the physique after consuming a low kick. One other good proper hand to the physique from ‘The King of Rio’. Jonathan Martinez returns fireplace with one other low kick. Aldo continues to press ahead. He throws a head kick after which lands a pleasant low kick that forces Martinez all the way down to the canvas for a second. Jonathan is again up however eats a proper hand. One other good mixture from the previous featherweight kingpin. ‘The Dragon’ with a pleasant low kick. Jose Aldo comes excessive with a left hand. He lands a pleasant kick to the physique. Jonathan Martinez with a jab after which a low kick. Aldo with a superb proper hand up the center. He rips the physique of Martinez with a pleasant flurry. Good jabs from each males. Aldo with a tough low kick. The horn sounds to finish spherical one.
Spherical two of the UFC 301 co-main occasion begins and Jonathan Martinez comes out rapidly. Aldo with a superb low kick. Martinez with a pleasant kick to the physique. ‘The King of Rio’ solutions with a proper hand to the mid-section. He rips the physique with a mix. Martinez shoots in for a takedown and presses Aldo towards the cage. The referee requires motion. There’s not a lot of it. Lastly, he steps in and separates the bantamweights. Jose Aldo with a superb proper hand after which a knee to the physique. Martinez solutions with a superb left. Aldo with a giant proper after which a head kick. He lands a jab from vary. Martinez doubles up his jab. He lands a pleasant left hook. Aldo with an inside low kick. Not his greatest. Each males with jabs up the center. Aldo rips the physique once more with a proper hand. A tough low kick lands for Jonathan Martinez. He’s urgent ahead now. Jose Aldo with a pleasant proper. Martinez counters with a superb left. He lands one other. The horn sounds to finish spherical two.
THE RETURN OF A KING 👑
Jose Aldo defeats Jonathan Martinez by way of unanimous determination (30-27×3)
Brazil: 9-3 🇧🇷#UFC301
— COMBAT SPORTS TODAY (@CSTodayNews) Might 5, 2024
The third and last spherical of the UFC 301 co-main occasion begins and Jonathan Martinez comes out rapidly with a pair of jabs. He lands a low kick after which one other jab. He seems to be the more energizing fighter now. Jose Aldo shoots in for a takedown however can’t get it. Martinez continues to maintain his foot on the fuel. He rips the physique of the legend after which lands a kick. Aldo solutions with a giant proper after which a low kick. A pleasant jab from the previous champ. Each males with huge photographs within the pocket. Martinez with a 1-2. He lands a jab after which a kick to the physique. Jose Aldo with a giant left hook that hurts Martinez. Aldo with a giant knee after which an enormous takedown. Some first rate floor and pound from full guard. Underneath a minute stays. Aldo closes out the struggle with extra floor and pound from the highest.
What a struggle 💥#UFC301 pic.twitter.com/bc5iVH5v7t
— UFC (@ufc) Might 5, 2024
Official UFC 301 Outcomes: Jose Aldo def. Jonathan Martinez by unanimous determination (30-27 x3)
Who would you prefer to see Aldo struggle subsequent following his victory over Martinez this night in Rio de Janeiro?