Post by The Sandmen on Jun 14, 2016 8:31:21 GMT -5
Marion Reneau looks like she has been waiting for this fight forever.
Irene Aldana looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Reneau and Aldana move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Irene Aldana attempts a sweep single...
Irene Aldana catches Marion Reneau's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Aldana.
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over Reneau
Irene Aldana looks to posture up and open Marion Reneau's guard...
Irene Aldana forces Marion Reneau to open her guard.
Irene Aldana is in open guard over Reneau
Aldana moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Reneau
Marion Reneau launches a few punches to Aldana's cheek from the guard.
Irene Aldana uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Marion Reneau gets sloppy and Irene Aldana tries to take advantage...
Irene Aldana pushes Reneau's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Aldana who is in full mount! Reneau is in trouble now!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Marion Reneau shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Marion Reneau breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Aldana's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Reneau
Marion Reneau tries to roll on the ground...
Aldana knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana isolates Marion Reneau's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Marion Reneau is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Reneau tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Marion Reneau launches a few punches to Aldana's cheek from the guard.
Irene Aldana uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Aldana fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Marion Reneau's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Reneau hold her own hand and breaks Aldana's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Irene Aldana.
Marion Reneau is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Stand up! This is what Aldana's cornermen are shouting. Marion Reneau is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Marion Reneau looks to pass to mount...
Aldana creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Irene Aldana is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on Aldana.
Marion Reneau tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Irene Aldana jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Reneau misses a step and Irene Aldana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Aldana moves forward looking for some action
Marion Reneau doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Aldana shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Aldana is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Reneau's jaw!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Irene Aldana can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Aldana moves backwards and Marion Reneau is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Aldana tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aldana is clinching with Reneau.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marion Reneau tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Reneau circles out and slips free of Irene Aldana's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Irene Aldana paws at Reneau.
Reneau answers with solid punches!
Reneau moves forward looking for some action
Marion Reneau shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Reneau gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Reneau blocks Irene Aldana's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Marion Reneau is in closed guard over Aldana
Reneau is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marion Reneau!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Marion Reneau tries to roll to her side and trap Irene Aldana in her guard...
Irene Aldana keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Reneau measures the resilience of Aldana's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aldana blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Marion Reneau shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Marion Reneau breaks that americana attempt!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Reneau is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Marion Reneau tries to roll to her side and trap Irene Aldana in her guard...
Marion Reneau gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Irene Aldana is in open guard over Reneau
Reneau is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Reneau tries to close her guard around Aldana
She is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Marion Reneau
tags Aldana.
Aldana's Forehead is beginning to swell
Marion Reneau goes with a looping right hand while Irene Aldana jumps back and jabs
Reneau seems staggered and Irene Aldana runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tremendous strikes from Aldana!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Marion Reneau's Chin
Quick hook by Irene Aldana
Good shot! Reneau has reasons to be worried.
Aldana is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lightning fast low kick from Aldana!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Marion Reneau fakes a punch and launches herself over Aldana!
Irene Aldana is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Reneau and pushes her away!
Poorly executed technique. Irene Aldana looks to counter!
Aldana fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Marion Reneau didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Irene Aldana is in open guard over Reneau
Irene Aldana pushes Marion Reneau against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Aldana jumps and tries to free her leg! Reneau doesn't allow this but Irene Aldana is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Reneau
Marion Reneau slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Irene Aldana cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana looks to mount Marion Reneau...
Irene Aldana slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Aldana fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Marion Reneau's arm and tries an armbar!
Reneau holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Reneau's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Irene Aldana.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Marion Reneau is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Marion Reneau tries a kimura
Aldana breaks the lock.
Marion Reneau gets sloppy and Irene Aldana tries to take advantage...
Irene Aldana attempts to trap Marion Reneau in her guard.
Irene Aldana manages to switch to full guard.
Marion Reneau is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around Reneau
She succeeds!
Marion Reneau is in closed guard over Aldana
Reneau is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marion Reneau!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Reneau is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Marion Reneau tries to roll to her side and trap Irene Aldana in her guard...
Marion Reneau gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Reneau struggles to free herself
Reneau struggles to free herself
Reneau is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Marion Reneau launches a few punches to Aldana's cheek from the guard.
Irene Aldana uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Irene Aldana looks to counter!
Aldana tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Irene Aldana controls the situation despite Marion Reneau efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Aldana tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Reneau struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Reneau breaks the lock showing some skills...
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Reneau is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Irene Aldana pushes Marion Reneau down and prevents her attempts to escape
Marion Reneau gets sloppy and Irene Aldana tries to take advantage...
Irene Aldana isolates Marion Reneau's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Marion Reneau is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana launches a few punches to Reneau
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Reneau tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Reneau
Irene Aldana pushes Reneau's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Aldana who is in full mount! Reneau is in trouble now!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Marion Reneau tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Marion Reneau is in closed guard over Aldana
Reneau tries to escape from closed guard...
Aldana waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Marion Reneau! She is reversed and nor Irene Aldana is on half guard!
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Reneau
Marion Reneau launches a few punches to Aldana's cheek from the guard.
Irene Aldana uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid jabs from Marion Reneau.
Aldana defends.
Marion Reneau gets sloppy and Irene Aldana tries to take advantage...
Aldana goes to the body...
She punishes Reneau's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Reneau's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Reneau.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Marion Reneau
Aldana is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Reneau clumsily fails here and it's time for Irene Aldana to fight back!
Irene Aldana just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Reneau may be in trouble!
Marion Reneau fakes a punch and launches herself over Irene Aldana
Great move by Reneau who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Irene Aldana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Reneau is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Marion Reneau launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Aldana is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from Irene Aldana
that stun Reneau.
Aldana launches a kick
Reneau checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Aldana is holding Marion Reneau's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marion Reneau loses balance and goes to the ground.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Marion Reneau
Marion Reneau attempts to trap Irene Aldana in her guard.
Irene Aldana keeps control and remains in side mount.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana looks to mount Marion Reneau...
Irene Aldana slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Aldana goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Irene Aldana appears to be unbreakable
Marion Reneau breaks the lock and pushes away Irene Aldana, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Irene Aldana. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Aldana leads with a punch
Marion Reneau evades but whiffs with a counter.
Aldana is trying to counter now!
Aldana wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Aldana moves forward and holds Reneau
Aldana doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Marion Reneau embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Aldana who put distance between them
A left hook from Reneau
grazes the chin of Aldana.
Reneau launches a kick
but Irene Aldana avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Marion Reneau tries a hook to the body
but Aldana manages to dodge it
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Irene Aldana leans forwards and tries to grapple with Reneau
Aldana shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Marion Reneau pushes away Aldana trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aldana stumbles backwards and Marion Reneau circles to get the center of the cage
Irene Aldana is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Aldana launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Reneau's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Aldana studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Aldana is holding Marion Reneau's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marion Reneau loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Marion Reneau
Aldana tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana tries to better her position on the ground...
Aldana is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Reneau is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Irene Aldana pushes Marion Reneau down and prevents her attempts to escape
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Marion Reneau work her BJJ game.
Reneau tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Irene Aldana doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Aldana is trying to counter now!
Aldana goes for an armbar!
Marion Reneau breaks the lock and pushes away Irene Aldana, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Marion Reneau. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Reneau.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Reneau decides to launch some tentative punches
Aldana launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Reneau with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Marion Reneau just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Aldana quickly defends.
Marion Reneau fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Aldana blocks that. She made it look easy!
Aldana is trying to counter now!
Aldana throws a low kick
Marion Reneau blocks.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Reneau.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Middle kick from Aldana.
Reneau receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Irene Aldana takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Reneau moves backwards and Irene Aldana is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Good front kick from Reneau!
Irene Aldana blocks
Marion Reneau gets sloppy and Irene Aldana tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Irene Aldana
Good shot! Reneau has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Solid shot from Marion Reneau to the body.
Aldana blocks in time.
Marion Reneau is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Brilliant combination from Marion Reneau
that forces Aldana to try and defend better.
Good movement from Reneau
who is bobbing and weaving.
Reneau clumsily fails here and it's time for Irene Aldana to fight back!
Irene Aldana tries a hook to the body
and hits Reneau ribs hard
Not a desiderable position that Reneau is in now. Irene Aldana is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Irene Aldana is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Solid kick to the leg from Marion Reneau
that visibly pains Aldana.
Irene Aldana paws at Reneau.
Reneau answers with solid punches!
Aldana moves backwards and Marion Reneau is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Some nice shots from Irene Aldana
miss their mark.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Reneau tries to grapple
She puts Aldana in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Irene Aldana shoots and grab both of Marion Reneau's leg, attempting to take her down with a Double Leg
Aldana lifted Reneau's off her feet and throws her on the mat
Irene Aldana is in open guard over Reneau
Irene Aldana tries to open Reneau's guard...
Reneau breaks the lock and covers herself from Aldana's punches
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Irene Aldana is in open guard over Reneau
Aldana moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Marion Reneau looks to counter!
Reneau measures the resilience of Aldana's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aldana's side.
Hard blow to Aldana's mid-section, she seems hurt
Irene Aldana is in open guard over Reneau
Reneau is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Reneau attempts a triangle from bottom! Irene Aldana slips out. Reneau quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Irene Aldana slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Marion Reneau. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Irene Aldana is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Marion Reneau tries a hook to the body
but Aldana manages to dodge it
Reneau clumsily fails here and it's time for Irene Aldana to fight back!
Aldana tries to grapple
She puts Reneau in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Marion Reneau is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Irene Aldana who tries to take adventage of her opponent's mistakes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Reneau has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Irene Aldana's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Reneau is throwing a flurry of punches!
Irene Aldana just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Reneau tries to take Irene Aldana to the ground from the clinch...
Aldana shows her sprawl skills and remains on her feet.
Reneau misses a step and Irene Aldana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Marion Reneau's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Aldana is throwing a flurry of punches!
Reneau ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Reneau throws a low kick
Irene Aldana blocks.
Reneau misses a step and Irene Aldana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Irene Aldana attempts to cut off Reneau with punches
Reneau reels from the strikes.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Tremendous strikes from Reneau!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Irene Aldana's Chin
Aldana and Reneau circle around the center of the cage.
Marion Reneau tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Irene Aldana jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Reneau showing excellent timing, blasts Irene Aldana with a right hand.
Aldana steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Irene Aldana looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Irene Aldana!
Reneau is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Reneau and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Marion Reneau fakes a punch and launches herself over Irene Aldana
Great move by Reneau who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Aldana doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Marion Reneau embrace and tries to move away...
Marion Reneau pushes Aldana forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Irene Aldana has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 5
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Brilliant combination from Irene Aldana
that forces Reneau to try and defend better.
Aldana and Reneau circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Aldana studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Irene Aldana attempts a sweep single...
Marion Reneau was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Brilliant combination from Marion Reneau
that forces Aldana to try and defend better.
Aldana's Mouth is beginning to swell
Marion Reneau and Aldana engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Marion Reneau is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Reneau moves backwards and Irene Aldana is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Marion Reneau closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Inside leg kick from Reneau
that lands on Irene Aldana's leg.
Marion Reneau is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Marion Reneau tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldana goes down.
Marion Reneau is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around Reneau
She succeeds!
Marion Reneau is in closed guard over Aldana
Reneau is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Marion Reneau tries to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Marion Reneau manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Marion Reneau is in half guard over Aldana
Marion Reneau hovers above Aldana
Good punches to Aldana's body.
Marion Reneau is in half guard over Aldana
Marion Reneau tries to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Marion Reneau manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Marion Reneau is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Reneau steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Marion Reneau looks to mount Irene Aldana...
Marion Reneau slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Marion Reneau is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Marion Reneau throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Aldana breaks the lock showing some skills...
Aldana is trying to counter now!
Irene Aldana tries to roll on the ground...
Reneau knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Marion Reneau is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Marion Reneau throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Aldana breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Irene Aldana looks to counter!
Aldana is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Marion Reneau pushes Irene Aldana down and prevents her attempts to escape
Marion Reneau is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Marion Reneau fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Aldana's face!
Marion Reneau is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Aldana tries to move on the ground and shows Marion Reneau a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aldana's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Marion Reneau is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Reneau fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Irene Aldana's arm and tries an armbar!
Aldana holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Aldana's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Marion Reneau.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana looks to mount Marion Reneau...
Marion Reneau takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over Reneau
Irene Aldana tries to pass Marion Reneau's guard...
Irene Aldana passes momentarily but Marion Reneau regains full guard.
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over Reneau
Aldana struggles on the ground and tries to break Marion Reneau's guard...
Reneau doesn't want to free her opponent and Aldana continues in closed guard
Reneau is trying to counter now!
Marion Reneau gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Aldana spins out, but Marion Reneau was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Aldana is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Irene Aldana. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Reneau moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Aldana with a double overhooks!
Marion Reneau throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Reneau is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Marion Reneau tries a hook to the body
and hits Aldana's ribs hard
Marion Reneau tries a hook to the body
and hits Aldana ribs hard
Aldana ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Irene Aldana tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Marion Reneau swings and Aldana has to retreat
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Marion Reneau fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aldana's chin
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Aldana, who walks calmly to her corner.
Judge: Marion Reneau 9 9 9 10 10: 47
Judge: Irene Aldana 10 10 10 9 9: 48
Judge: Marion Reneau 9 9 9 10 10: 47
Judge: Irene Aldana 10 10 10 9 9: 48
Judge: Marion Reneau 9 9 9 10 10: 47
Judge: Irene Aldana 10 10 10 9 9: 48
Winner is Irene Aldana by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Marion Reneau
Punches 32/60 (53%)
Kicks 2/6 (33%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 7/21 (33%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 573 s
Statistics: Irene Aldana
Punches 32/51 (63%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 3/10 (30%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 573 s
Irene Aldana looks at the ground while she does her calming exercises. She knows she can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Reneau and Aldana move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Irene Aldana attempts a sweep single...
Irene Aldana catches Marion Reneau's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Aldana.
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over Reneau
Irene Aldana looks to posture up and open Marion Reneau's guard...
Irene Aldana forces Marion Reneau to open her guard.
Irene Aldana is in open guard over Reneau
Aldana moves on the ground..
She gets half guard.
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Reneau
Marion Reneau launches a few punches to Aldana's cheek from the guard.
Irene Aldana uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Marion Reneau gets sloppy and Irene Aldana tries to take advantage...
Irene Aldana pushes Reneau's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Aldana who is in full mount! Reneau is in trouble now!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Marion Reneau shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Marion Reneau breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Aldana's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Reneau
Marion Reneau tries to roll on the ground...
Aldana knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana isolates Marion Reneau's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Marion Reneau is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Reneau tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Marion Reneau launches a few punches to Aldana's cheek from the guard.
Irene Aldana uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Aldana fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Marion Reneau's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Reneau hold her own hand and breaks Aldana's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Irene Aldana.
Marion Reneau is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Stand up! This is what Aldana's cornermen are shouting. Marion Reneau is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Marion Reneau looks to pass to mount...
Aldana creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Irene Aldana is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Several good body shots
land on Aldana.
Marion Reneau tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Irene Aldana jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Reneau misses a step and Irene Aldana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Aldana moves forward looking for some action
Marion Reneau doesn't want to engage and backpedals
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Aldana shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Aldana is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Reneau's jaw!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Irene Aldana can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Aldana moves backwards and Marion Reneau is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Aldana tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aldana is clinching with Reneau.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Marion Reneau tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Reneau circles out and slips free of Irene Aldana's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Irene Aldana paws at Reneau.
Reneau answers with solid punches!
Reneau moves forward looking for some action
Marion Reneau shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Reneau gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Reneau blocks Irene Aldana's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Marion Reneau is in closed guard over Aldana
Reneau is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marion Reneau!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Marion Reneau tries to roll to her side and trap Irene Aldana in her guard...
Irene Aldana keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Reneau measures the resilience of Aldana's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aldana blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Marion Reneau shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Marion Reneau breaks that americana attempt!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Reneau is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Marion Reneau tries to roll to her side and trap Irene Aldana in her guard...
Marion Reneau gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Irene Aldana is in open guard over Reneau
Reneau is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Reneau tries to close her guard around Aldana
She is not able to do it
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Marion Reneau
tags Aldana.
Aldana's Forehead is beginning to swell
Marion Reneau goes with a looping right hand while Irene Aldana jumps back and jabs
Reneau seems staggered and Irene Aldana runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Tremendous strikes from Aldana!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Marion Reneau's Chin
Quick hook by Irene Aldana
Good shot! Reneau has reasons to be worried.
Aldana is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Lightning fast low kick from Aldana!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Marion Reneau fakes a punch and launches herself over Aldana!
Irene Aldana is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Reneau and pushes her away!
Poorly executed technique. Irene Aldana looks to counter!
Aldana fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Marion Reneau didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Irene Aldana is in open guard over Reneau
Irene Aldana pushes Marion Reneau against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Aldana jumps and tries to free her leg! Reneau doesn't allow this but Irene Aldana is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Reneau
Marion Reneau slides her legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Irene Aldana cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana looks to mount Marion Reneau...
Irene Aldana slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Aldana fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Marion Reneau's arm and tries an armbar!
Reneau holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Reneau's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Irene Aldana.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Marion Reneau is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Marion Reneau tries a kimura
Aldana breaks the lock.
Marion Reneau gets sloppy and Irene Aldana tries to take advantage...
Irene Aldana attempts to trap Marion Reneau in her guard.
Irene Aldana manages to switch to full guard.
Marion Reneau is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around Reneau
She succeeds!
Marion Reneau is in closed guard over Aldana
Reneau is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Marion Reneau!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Reneau is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Marion Reneau tries to roll to her side and trap Irene Aldana in her guard...
Marion Reneau gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Reneau struggles to free herself
Reneau struggles to free herself
Reneau is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Marion Reneau launches a few punches to Aldana's cheek from the guard.
Irene Aldana uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Irene Aldana looks to counter!
Aldana tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Irene Aldana controls the situation despite Marion Reneau efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Aldana tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Reneau struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Reneau breaks the lock showing some skills...
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Reneau is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Irene Aldana pushes Marion Reneau down and prevents her attempts to escape
Marion Reneau gets sloppy and Irene Aldana tries to take advantage...
Irene Aldana isolates Marion Reneau's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Marion Reneau is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana launches a few punches to Reneau
Weak punches. She needs to improve her position!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Reneau tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Reneau
Irene Aldana pushes Reneau's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Aldana who is in full mount! Reneau is in trouble now!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Marion Reneau tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
Marion Reneau is in closed guard over Aldana
Reneau tries to escape from closed guard...
Aldana waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Marion Reneau! She is reversed and nor Irene Aldana is on half guard!
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Reneau
Marion Reneau launches a few punches to Aldana's cheek from the guard.
Irene Aldana uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Solid jabs from Marion Reneau.
Aldana defends.
Marion Reneau gets sloppy and Irene Aldana tries to take advantage...
Aldana goes to the body...
She punishes Reneau's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hard blow to Reneau's mid-section, she seems hurt
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Middle kick from Reneau.
The kick just misses.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Brilliant combination from Marion Reneau
Aldana is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Reneau clumsily fails here and it's time for Irene Aldana to fight back!
Irene Aldana just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Reneau may be in trouble!
Marion Reneau fakes a punch and launches herself over Irene Aldana
Great move by Reneau who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Irene Aldana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Reneau is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Marion Reneau launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Aldana is trying to counter now!
Some nice shots from Irene Aldana
that stun Reneau.
Aldana launches a kick
Reneau checks it and keeps distance.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Aldana is holding Marion Reneau's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marion Reneau loses balance and goes to the ground.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Marion Reneau
Marion Reneau attempts to trap Irene Aldana in her guard.
Irene Aldana keeps control and remains in side mount.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana looks to mount Marion Reneau...
Irene Aldana slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Aldana goes for an armbar!
That Armbar from Irene Aldana appears to be unbreakable
Marion Reneau breaks the lock and pushes away Irene Aldana, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Irene Aldana. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Aldana leads with a punch
Marion Reneau evades but whiffs with a counter.
Aldana is trying to counter now!
Aldana wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Aldana moves forward and holds Reneau
Aldana doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Marion Reneau embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Aldana who put distance between them
A left hook from Reneau
grazes the chin of Aldana.
Reneau launches a kick
but Irene Aldana avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Marion Reneau tries a hook to the body
but Aldana manages to dodge it
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Irene Aldana leans forwards and tries to grapple with Reneau
Aldana shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Marion Reneau pushes away Aldana trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aldana stumbles backwards and Marion Reneau circles to get the center of the cage
Irene Aldana is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Aldana launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Reneau's face but it seems like one finger has poked her eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Aldana studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Aldana is holding Marion Reneau's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Marion Reneau loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Marion Reneau
Aldana tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana tries to better her position on the ground...
Aldana is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
Reneau is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Irene Aldana pushes Marion Reneau down and prevents her attempts to escape
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Marion Reneau
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Marion Reneau work her BJJ game.
Reneau tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Irene Aldana doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Aldana is trying to counter now!
Aldana goes for an armbar!
Marion Reneau breaks the lock and pushes away Irene Aldana, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Marion Reneau. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Reneau.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Reneau decides to launch some tentative punches
Aldana launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Reneau with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Marion Reneau just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Aldana quickly defends.
Marion Reneau fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Aldana blocks that. She made it look easy!
Aldana is trying to counter now!
Aldana throws a low kick
Marion Reneau blocks.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Several good body shots
are evaded by Reneau.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Middle kick from Aldana.
Reneau receives a solid kick right below her ribs.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Irene Aldana takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Reneau moves backwards and Irene Aldana is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Good front kick from Reneau!
Irene Aldana blocks
Marion Reneau gets sloppy and Irene Aldana tries to take advantage...
Quick hook by Irene Aldana
Good shot! Reneau has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Solid shot from Marion Reneau to the body.
Aldana blocks in time.
Marion Reneau is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Brilliant combination from Marion Reneau
that forces Aldana to try and defend better.
Good movement from Reneau
who is bobbing and weaving.
Reneau clumsily fails here and it's time for Irene Aldana to fight back!
Irene Aldana tries a hook to the body
and hits Reneau ribs hard
Not a desiderable position that Reneau is in now. Irene Aldana is well knowed for her strong and relentless GnP.
Irene Aldana is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Solid kick to the leg from Marion Reneau
that visibly pains Aldana.
Irene Aldana paws at Reneau.
Reneau answers with solid punches!
Aldana moves backwards and Marion Reneau is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Some nice shots from Irene Aldana
miss their mark.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Reneau tries to grapple
She puts Aldana in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Irene Aldana shoots and grab both of Marion Reneau's leg, attempting to take her down with a Double Leg
Aldana lifted Reneau's off her feet and throws her on the mat
Irene Aldana is in open guard over Reneau
Irene Aldana tries to open Reneau's guard...
Reneau breaks the lock and covers herself from Aldana's punches
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Irene Aldana is in open guard over Reneau
Aldana moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Poorly executed technique. Marion Reneau looks to counter!
Reneau measures the resilience of Aldana's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Aldana's side.
Hard blow to Aldana's mid-section, she seems hurt
Irene Aldana is in open guard over Reneau
Reneau is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Reneau attempts a triangle from bottom! Irene Aldana slips out. Reneau quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Irene Aldana slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Marion Reneau. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Irene Aldana is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Marion Reneau tries a hook to the body
but Aldana manages to dodge it
Reneau clumsily fails here and it's time for Irene Aldana to fight back!
Aldana tries to grapple
She puts Reneau in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Marion Reneau is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Irene Aldana who tries to take adventage of her opponent's mistakes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Reneau has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Irene Aldana's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Reneau is throwing a flurry of punches!
Irene Aldana just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Reneau tries to take Irene Aldana to the ground from the clinch...
Aldana shows her sprawl skills and remains on her feet.
Reneau misses a step and Irene Aldana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Marion Reneau's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Aldana is throwing a flurry of punches!
Reneau ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Reneau throws a low kick
Irene Aldana blocks.
Reneau misses a step and Irene Aldana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Irene Aldana attempts to cut off Reneau with punches
Reneau reels from the strikes.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Tremendous strikes from Reneau!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Irene Aldana's Chin
Aldana and Reneau circle around the center of the cage.
Marion Reneau tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Irene Aldana jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Reneau showing excellent timing, blasts Irene Aldana with a right hand.
Aldana steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Irene Aldana looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Irene Aldana!
Reneau is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Reneau and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Marion Reneau fakes a punch and launches herself over Irene Aldana
Great move by Reneau who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Aldana doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Marion Reneau embrace and tries to move away...
Marion Reneau pushes Aldana forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Irene Aldana has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 5
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Brilliant combination from Irene Aldana
that forces Reneau to try and defend better.
Aldana and Reneau circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Aldana studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Irene Aldana attempts a sweep single...
Marion Reneau was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Brilliant combination from Marion Reneau
that forces Aldana to try and defend better.
Aldana's Mouth is beginning to swell
Marion Reneau and Aldana engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Marion Reneau is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Reneau moves backwards and Irene Aldana is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Marion Reneau closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Inside leg kick from Reneau
that lands on Irene Aldana's leg.
Marion Reneau is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Marion Reneau tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldana goes down.
Marion Reneau is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around Reneau
She succeeds!
Marion Reneau is in closed guard over Aldana
Reneau is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Marion Reneau tries to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Marion Reneau manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Marion Reneau is in half guard over Aldana
Marion Reneau hovers above Aldana
Good punches to Aldana's body.
Marion Reneau is in half guard over Aldana
Marion Reneau tries to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Marion Reneau manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Marion Reneau is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Reneau steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Marion Reneau looks to mount Irene Aldana...
Marion Reneau slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Marion Reneau is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Marion Reneau throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Aldana breaks the lock showing some skills...
Aldana is trying to counter now!
Irene Aldana tries to roll on the ground...
Reneau knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Marion Reneau is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Marion Reneau throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Aldana breaks the lock showing some skills...
Poorly executed technique. Irene Aldana looks to counter!
Aldana is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Marion Reneau pushes Irene Aldana down and prevents her attempts to escape
Marion Reneau is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Marion Reneau fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Aldana's face!
Marion Reneau is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Aldana tries to move on the ground and shows Marion Reneau a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Aldana's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
Marion Reneau is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Reneau fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Irene Aldana's arm and tries an armbar!
Aldana holds her own hand and with pure strength she breaks Aldana's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Marion Reneau.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Marion Reneau
Irene Aldana looks to mount Marion Reneau...
Marion Reneau takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over Reneau
Irene Aldana tries to pass Marion Reneau's guard...
Irene Aldana passes momentarily but Marion Reneau regains full guard.
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over Reneau
Aldana struggles on the ground and tries to break Marion Reneau's guard...
Reneau doesn't want to free her opponent and Aldana continues in closed guard
Reneau is trying to counter now!
Marion Reneau gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Aldana spins out, but Marion Reneau was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Aldana is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Irene Aldana. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Reneau moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Aldana with a double overhooks!
Marion Reneau throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Reneau is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Marion Reneau tries a hook to the body
and hits Aldana's ribs hard
Marion Reneau tries a hook to the body
and hits Aldana ribs hard
Aldana ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Irene Aldana tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Marion Reneau swings and Aldana has to retreat
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Marion Reneau fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aldana's chin
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for Aldana, who walks calmly to her corner.
Judge: Marion Reneau 9 9 9 10 10: 47
Judge: Irene Aldana 10 10 10 9 9: 48
Judge: Marion Reneau 9 9 9 10 10: 47
Judge: Irene Aldana 10 10 10 9 9: 48
Judge: Marion Reneau 9 9 9 10 10: 47
Judge: Irene Aldana 10 10 10 9 9: 48
Winner is Irene Aldana by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Marion Reneau
Punches 32/60 (53%)
Kicks 2/6 (33%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 7/21 (33%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 573 s
Statistics: Irene Aldana
Punches 32/51 (63%)
Kicks 2/3 (67%)
Clinch strikes 1/6 (17%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 3/10 (30%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 3/3 (100%)
Time on the ground 573 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!