Post by The Sandman on Apr 7, 2022 9:31:59 GMT -5
People are cheering for this fighter. You can hear Jennifer Howe chants all around the place!
Irene Aldana looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Jennifer Howe glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
Irene Aldana comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Irene Aldana and Jennifer Howe touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Some counter punches against Irene Aldana
land while she's on her bicycle.
Jennifer Howe fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aldana's chin
Bone shattering straight left hand from Irene Aldana!
Howe is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Irene Aldana!
Howe is going to have a big headache after that blow!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Brilliant combination from Jennifer Howe
that forces Aldana to try and defend better.
Irene Aldana fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Howe's chin
There is a small laceration on Jennifer Howe's Chin
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Jennifer Howe tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldana goes down.
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around Howe
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Aldana
Jennifer Howe tries to pass to half guard...
Irene Aldana's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Aldana
Howe is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jennifer Howe!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Aldana tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Irene Aldana controls the situation despite Jennifer Howe efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Aldana tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Howe struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Irene Aldana tries to better her position on the ground...
Jennifer Howe tries to roll on the ground...
Irene Aldana gets sloppy and Jennifer Howe tries to take advantage...
Jennifer Howe tries to roll to her side and trap Irene Aldana in her guard...
Jennifer Howe moves to half guard.
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.
Howe steps backwards away from Irene Aldana. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jennifer Howe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jennifer Howe fakes a punch and launches herself over Aldana!
Nice move by Howe who clinches and pushes Aldana against the cage
Irene Aldana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Howe is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Jennifer Howe is holding Irene Aldana against the fence with her fingers all over Aldana's face
Aldana looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Jennifer Howe took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Irene Aldana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Aldana circles out and slips free of Jennifer Howe's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Howe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Jennifer Howe tries a hook to the body
and hits Aldana's ribs hard
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Aldana grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Howe struggles... Irene Aldana is unable to take her down
Jennifer Howe fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Good movement from Aldana
who is bobbing and weaving.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Jennifer Howe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Jennifer Howe, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Aldana moves backwards and Jennifer Howe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Jennifer Howe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Howe grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aldana struggles... Jennifer Howe is unable to take her down
Howe misses a step and Irene Aldana sees an opportunity to counter her!
A punch from Irene Aldana
grazes Howe's right cheek.
Jennifer Howe circles around Aldana
Jennifer Howe fakes a punch and launches herself over Aldana!
Nice move by Howe who clinches and pushes Aldana against the cage
Irene Aldana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Howe is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aldana takes a break to breathe while holding Jennifer Howe.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
A punch from Jennifer Howe
gets blocked by Aldana.
Irene Aldana and Howe engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Irene Aldana is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana goes with a looping right hand while Jennifer Howe jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Howe seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Howe's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Howe wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Irene Aldana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Howe is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Jennifer Howe tries to holds Irene Aldana in a clinch against the fence
Aldana escapes from the clinch before Jennifer Howe could keep her in place
A right hand from Irene Aldana
makes Howe stumble back!
Irene Aldana and Howe engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jennifer Howe is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Solid jabs from Jennifer Howe.
Nice punches.
Aldana decides to launch some tentative punches
Irene Aldana takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Irene Aldana circles around Howe
A punch from Irene Aldana
grazes Howe's left cheek.
Aldana studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Irene Aldana takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Howe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Jennifer Howe fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Irene Aldana is measuring Howe with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Aldana steps backwards away from Jennifer Howe. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Aldana moves backwards and Jennifer Howe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Aldana decides to launch some tentative punches
Howe launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Aldana with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Howe's Right eye is beginning to swell
Jennifer Howe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Aldana has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Aldana pushes Jennifer Howe and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Howe.
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Round 3
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Tremendous strikes from Aldana!
Some big punches are landing!
Aldana studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Jennifer Howe closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Howe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Howe is holding Irene Aldana's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Irene Aldana shows great balance while pushing away Jennifer Howe
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Aldana and Howe are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Some counter punches against Irene Aldana
land while she's on her bicycle.
Aldana and Howe circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
A high kick from Jennifer Howe
falls short of the mark.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Jennifer Howe leans forwards and tries to grapple with Aldana
Aldana wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Irene Aldana shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jennifer Howe is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Aldana into her guard.
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over Howe
Aldana steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Aldana is taking this opportunity to rest.
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over Howe
Aldana is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Irene Aldana!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Aldana is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Howe's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Howe
Jennifer Howe attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Howe manages to switch to full guard.
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over Howe
Aldana is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Irene Aldana!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Howe in her guard...
Irene Aldana moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Aldana
Howe breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Howe fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Irene Aldana didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Aldana ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around Howe
She succeeds!
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Aldana
Howe is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jennifer Howe!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
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 Jennifer Howe
Aldana is taking this opportunity to rest.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Irene Aldana pushes Jennifer Howe down and prevents her attempts to escape
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe 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 Jennifer Howe
Aldana tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Irene Aldana controls the situation despite Jennifer Howe efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Irene Aldana pushes Jennifer Howe down and prevents her attempts to escape
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Irene Aldana tries to better her position on the ground...
Aldana is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Irene Aldana and Howe engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Howe tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Aldana moves backwards and circles around Jennifer Howe.
Howe clumsily fails here and it's time for Irene Aldana to fight back!
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and launches herself over Jennifer Howe
Great move by Aldana who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Irene Aldana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Howe is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Aldana doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Jennifer Howe embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Aldana who put distance between them
A punch from Jennifer Howe
gets blocked by Aldana.
Aldana tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Solid jabs from Irene Aldana.
Nice punches.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Jennifer Howe tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldana goes down.
Crushing shot to Aldana's body! She's holding her side
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around Howe
She succeeds!
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Aldana
Howe tries to escape from closed guard...
Aldana waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jennifer Howe! She is reversed and nor Irene Aldana is on half guard!
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Howe
Irene Aldana pushes Howe's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Aldana who is in full mount! Howe is in trouble now!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Nice beating Irene Aldana has received.
Aldana tries to open up Howe with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Howe is trying to block them with her hands...
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe 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!
Irene Aldana throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Aldana works on the ground with her fingers over Howe's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe 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 Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe tries to roll on the ground...
Aldana knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe tries to roll to her side and trap Irene Aldana in her guard...
Jennifer Howe gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe 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 Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe tries to roll to her side and trap Irene Aldana in her guard...
Irene Aldana keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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.
Jennifer Howe moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Howe and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
Jennifer Howe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Jennifer Howe attempts a sweep single...
Irene Aldana was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Aldana tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Irene Aldana leans forwards and tries to grapple with Howe
Aldana shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Irene Aldana pushes away Howe trying to keep the fight at striking range
Howe doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Irene Aldana
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Irene Aldana slightly pushes Howe into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Howe moves backwards and Irene Aldana is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Irene Aldana throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Howe.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jennifer Howe fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Irene Aldana throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Howe.
Aldana moves backwards and Jennifer Howe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Jennifer Howe throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Irene Aldana throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Howe.
Good movement from Aldana
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Howe is holding Irene Aldana's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Irene Aldana shows great balance while pushing away Jennifer Howe
Aldana is trying to counter now!
Aldana launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jennifer Howe tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Irene Aldana jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Howe fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Irene Aldana didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Aldana
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Aldana tries to close her guard around Howe
She succeeds!
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Aldana
Howe is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jennifer Howe!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe tries to roll on the ground...
Aldana knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Irene Aldana looks to counter!
Body shots by Irene Aldana
Solid blows to Howe's abdomen.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe tries to escape from the full mount...
Irene Aldana is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Irene Aldana looks to pass to mount...
Aldana slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jennifer Howe.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Aldana has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Irene Aldana throws a flurry of punches at Howe...
A lot of them are hitting Howe's face
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Howe is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Aldana's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Aldana
Jennifer Howe pushes Aldana's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Aldana wraps her legs while she holds Jennifer Howe's head... Tight guard!
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Aldana
Jennifer Howe tries to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Irene Aldana's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Aldana
Howe launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Irene Aldana rolls over herself and stands up while Jennifer Howe rolls on her back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jennifer Howe. 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Aldana wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Aldana moves forward and holds Howe
Howe doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Irene Aldana embrace and tries to move away...
Irene Aldana pushes Howe forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Jennifer Howe tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Aldana is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Howe clumsily fails here and it's time for Irene Aldana to fight back!
Irene Aldana throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Jennifer Howe pushes away Aldana and breaks the clinch.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Irene Aldana is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Irene Aldana is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jennifer Howe fires an unorthodox punch to Aldana's torso
that goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Irene Aldana looks to counter!
Aldana launches a flurry of punches
Howe slips out of danger.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A punch from Irene Aldana
whizzes past Howe.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Irene Aldana by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Irene Aldana
Punches 33/51 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 9/14 (64%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 484 s
Statistics: Jennifer Howe
Punches 23/37 (62%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 4/9 (44%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/4 (50%)
Time on the ground 484 s
Brutal stamina fight. Just brutal stamina.
Irene Aldana looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Jennifer Howe glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
Irene Aldana comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Irene Aldana and Jennifer Howe touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Some counter punches against Irene Aldana
land while she's on her bicycle.
Jennifer Howe fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aldana's chin
Bone shattering straight left hand from Irene Aldana!
Howe is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Irene Aldana!
Howe is going to have a big headache after that blow!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Brilliant combination from Jennifer Howe
that forces Aldana to try and defend better.
Irene Aldana fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Howe's chin
There is a small laceration on Jennifer Howe's Chin
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Jennifer Howe tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldana goes down.
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around Howe
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Aldana
Jennifer Howe tries to pass to half guard...
Irene Aldana's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Aldana
Howe is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jennifer Howe!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Aldana tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Irene Aldana controls the situation despite Jennifer Howe efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Aldana tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Howe struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Irene Aldana tries to better her position on the ground...
Jennifer Howe tries to roll on the ground...
Irene Aldana gets sloppy and Jennifer Howe tries to take advantage...
Jennifer Howe tries to roll to her side and trap Irene Aldana in her guard...
Jennifer Howe moves to half guard.
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.
Howe steps backwards away from Irene Aldana. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jennifer Howe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jennifer Howe fakes a punch and launches herself over Aldana!
Nice move by Howe who clinches and pushes Aldana against the cage
Irene Aldana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Howe is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Jennifer Howe is holding Irene Aldana against the fence with her fingers all over Aldana's face
Aldana looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Jennifer Howe took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Irene Aldana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Aldana circles out and slips free of Jennifer Howe's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Howe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Jennifer Howe tries a hook to the body
and hits Aldana's ribs hard
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Aldana grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Howe struggles... Irene Aldana is unable to take her down
Jennifer Howe fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Good movement from Aldana
who is bobbing and weaving.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Jennifer Howe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Jennifer Howe, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Aldana moves backwards and Jennifer Howe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Jennifer Howe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Howe grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aldana struggles... Jennifer Howe is unable to take her down
Howe misses a step and Irene Aldana sees an opportunity to counter her!
A punch from Irene Aldana
grazes Howe's right cheek.
Jennifer Howe circles around Aldana
Jennifer Howe fakes a punch and launches herself over Aldana!
Nice move by Howe who clinches and pushes Aldana against the cage
Irene Aldana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Howe is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aldana takes a break to breathe while holding Jennifer Howe.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
A punch from Jennifer Howe
gets blocked by Aldana.
Irene Aldana and Howe engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Irene Aldana is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana goes with a looping right hand while Jennifer Howe jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Howe seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Howe's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Howe wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Irene Aldana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Howe is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Jennifer Howe tries to holds Irene Aldana in a clinch against the fence
Aldana escapes from the clinch before Jennifer Howe could keep her in place
A right hand from Irene Aldana
makes Howe stumble back!
Irene Aldana and Howe engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jennifer Howe is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Solid jabs from Jennifer Howe.
Nice punches.
Aldana decides to launch some tentative punches
Irene Aldana takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Irene Aldana circles around Howe
A punch from Irene Aldana
grazes Howe's left cheek.
Aldana studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Irene Aldana takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Howe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Jennifer Howe fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Irene Aldana is measuring Howe with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Aldana steps backwards away from Jennifer Howe. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Aldana moves backwards and Jennifer Howe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Aldana decides to launch some tentative punches
Howe launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Aldana with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Howe's Right eye is beginning to swell
Jennifer Howe is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Aldana has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Aldana pushes Jennifer Howe and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Howe.
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Round 3
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Tremendous strikes from Aldana!
Some big punches are landing!
Aldana studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Jennifer Howe closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Howe studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Howe is holding Irene Aldana's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Irene Aldana shows great balance while pushing away Jennifer Howe
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Aldana and Howe are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Some counter punches against Irene Aldana
land while she's on her bicycle.
Aldana and Howe circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
A high kick from Jennifer Howe
falls short of the mark.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Jennifer Howe leans forwards and tries to grapple with Aldana
Aldana wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Irene Aldana shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Jennifer Howe is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Aldana into her guard.
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over Howe
Aldana steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Aldana is taking this opportunity to rest.
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over Howe
Aldana is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Irene Aldana!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Aldana is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Howe's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Howe
Jennifer Howe attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Howe manages to switch to full guard.
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over Howe
Aldana is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Irene Aldana!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Howe in her guard...
Irene Aldana moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Aldana
Howe breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Howe fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Irene Aldana didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Aldana ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around Howe
She succeeds!
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Aldana
Howe is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jennifer Howe!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
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 Jennifer Howe
Aldana is taking this opportunity to rest.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Irene Aldana pushes Jennifer Howe down and prevents her attempts to escape
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe 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 Jennifer Howe
Aldana tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Irene Aldana controls the situation despite Jennifer Howe efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Irene Aldana pushes Jennifer Howe down and prevents her attempts to escape
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Irene Aldana tries to better her position on the ground...
Aldana is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Irene Aldana and Howe engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Howe tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Aldana moves backwards and circles around Jennifer Howe.
Howe clumsily fails here and it's time for Irene Aldana to fight back!
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and launches herself over Jennifer Howe
Great move by Aldana who pushes her opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Irene Aldana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Howe is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Aldana doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Jennifer Howe embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Aldana who put distance between them
A punch from Jennifer Howe
gets blocked by Aldana.
Aldana tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Solid jabs from Irene Aldana.
Nice punches.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Jennifer Howe tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldana goes down.
Crushing shot to Aldana's body! She's holding her side
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around Howe
She succeeds!
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Aldana
Howe tries to escape from closed guard...
Aldana waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jennifer Howe! She is reversed and nor Irene Aldana is on half guard!
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Howe
Irene Aldana pushes Howe's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Aldana who is in full mount! Howe is in trouble now!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Nice beating Irene Aldana has received.
Aldana tries to open up Howe with a few strikes with her right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Howe is trying to block them with her hands...
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe 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!
Irene Aldana throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Aldana works on the ground with her fingers over Howe's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe 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 Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe tries to roll on the ground...
Aldana knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe tries to roll to her side and trap Irene Aldana in her guard...
Jennifer Howe gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe 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 Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe tries to roll to her side and trap Irene Aldana in her guard...
Irene Aldana keeps good control and remains in full mount.
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.
Jennifer Howe moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Howe and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
Jennifer Howe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Jennifer Howe attempts a sweep single...
Irene Aldana was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Aldana tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Irene Aldana leans forwards and tries to grapple with Howe
Aldana shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Irene Aldana pushes away Howe trying to keep the fight at striking range
Howe doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Irene Aldana
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Irene Aldana slightly pushes Howe into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Howe moves backwards and Irene Aldana is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Irene Aldana throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Howe.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jennifer Howe fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Irene Aldana throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Howe.
Aldana moves backwards and Jennifer Howe is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Jennifer Howe throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Irene Aldana throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Howe.
Good movement from Aldana
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 0:40 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Howe is holding Irene Aldana's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Irene Aldana shows great balance while pushing away Jennifer Howe
Aldana is trying to counter now!
Aldana launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jennifer Howe tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Irene Aldana jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Howe fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Irene Aldana didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Aldana
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Aldana tries to close her guard around Howe
She succeeds!
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Aldana
Howe is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Jennifer Howe!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe tries to roll on the ground...
Aldana knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Irene Aldana looks to counter!
Body shots by Irene Aldana
Solid blows to Howe's abdomen.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe tries to escape from the full mount...
Irene Aldana is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Irene Aldana looks to pass to mount...
Aldana slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jennifer Howe.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Aldana has her hand down and she is just willing the round to end. She will need better cardio training in the future.
Irene Aldana throws a flurry of punches at Howe...
A lot of them are hitting Howe's face
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement she can receive.
Howe is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Aldana's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Aldana
Jennifer Howe pushes Aldana's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Aldana wraps her legs while she holds Jennifer Howe's head... Tight guard!
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Aldana
Jennifer Howe tries to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Irene Aldana's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Aldana
Howe launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Irene Aldana rolls over herself and stands up while Jennifer Howe rolls on her back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jennifer Howe. 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 Thong Nhat Stadium (Ho Chi Ming City, Vietnam) are cheering for the fighters.
Aldana wants to take the fight to her advantage and tries to clinch.
Aldana moves forward and holds Howe
Howe doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Irene Aldana embrace and tries to move away...
Irene Aldana pushes Howe forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Jennifer Howe tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Aldana is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
Howe clumsily fails here and it's time for Irene Aldana to fight back!
Irene Aldana throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Jennifer Howe pushes away Aldana and breaks the clinch.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Irene Aldana is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Irene Aldana is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jennifer Howe fires an unorthodox punch to Aldana's torso
that goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Irene Aldana looks to counter!
Aldana launches a flurry of punches
Howe slips out of danger.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A punch from Irene Aldana
whizzes past Howe.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Irene Aldana by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Irene Aldana
Punches 33/51 (65%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 9/14 (64%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 484 s
Statistics: Jennifer Howe
Punches 23/37 (62%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 4/9 (44%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/4 (50%)
Time on the ground 484 s
Brutal stamina fight. Just brutal stamina.
