Post by The Sandman on Jun 15, 2021 16:35:53 GMT -5
Irene Aldana! Irene Aldana! This is what the people are chanting here.
Amanda Buckner is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Ferocious staredown by Aldana while John McCarthy recites the rules.
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.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Buckner and Aldana move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Irene Aldana attempts a sweep single...
Amanda Buckner was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner jabs at Aldana
hitting her chest.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Good leg kicks from Amanda Buckner.
Irene Aldana defends with ease.
Buckner clumsily fails here and it's time for Irene Aldana to fight back!
Aldana throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The two exchange wildly
Aldana is connecting with a few punches
Brilliant combination from Amanda Buckner
that forces Aldana to try and defend better.
Amanda Buckner fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aldana's chin
Amanda Buckner throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Aldana.
Quick hook by Irene Aldana
glances off Buckner's arms.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Irene Aldana!
Buckner is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Buckner has a small cut in her Right cheek
Aldana fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Buckner sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Buckner and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Buckner moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Aldana with a double overhooks!
Amanda Buckner and Aldana engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Amanda Buckner is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Low kick by Amanda Buckner to maintain her distance.
That hits Irene Aldana's ankle
Aldana moves backwards and Amanda Buckner is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Buckner moves backwards and Irene Aldana is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Buckner studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Buckner looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Irene Aldana's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Aldana launches a furious low kick!
Amanda Buckner blocks
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Amanda Buckner fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aldana's chin
Aldana's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Buckner pushes Irene Aldana and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Aldana studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Buckner moves forward looking for some action
Amanda Buckner shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Irene Aldana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Buckner is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Irene Aldana slightly pushes Buckner into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Amanda Buckner tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Amanda Buckner who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Irene Aldana pushes away Buckner trying to keep the fight at striking range
Buckner stumbles backwards and Irene Aldana circles to get the center of the cage
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Irene Aldana fakes a move and moves laterally.
Irene Aldana throws an uppercut
Buckner slips it.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Amanda Buckner attempts a sweep single...
Irene Aldana was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Buckner clumsily fails here and it's time for Irene Aldana to fight back!
Aldana tries to grapple
She puts Buckner in a double underhook!
Irene Aldana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Buckner is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Irene Aldana tries to control Amanda Buckner in the clinch and use her dirty boxing
Aldana pushes the back of Amanda Buckner's head with one hand and punches her head a few times with the other, that surely hurts her
Amanda Buckner pushes away Aldana trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aldana doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Amanda Buckner
The fighters are clinching.
Irene Aldana is holding Amanda Buckner against the fence with her fingers all over Buckner's face
Buckner looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Irene Aldana took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Amanda Buckner tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Buckner circles out and slips free of Irene Aldana's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Irene Aldana throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Buckner's Left eye is beginning to swell
Aldana tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aldana is clinching with Buckner.
Buckner doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Irene Aldana embrace and tries to move away...
Irene Aldana pushes Buckner forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Irene Aldana pushes away Buckner trying to keep the fight at striking range
Buckner doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Irene Aldana
Buckner doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Irene Aldana embrace and tries to move away...
Irene Aldana pushes Buckner forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Aldana takes a break to breathe while holding Amanda Buckner.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Irene Aldana and Buckner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Irene Aldana is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
A high kick from Irene Aldana
misses badly. Aldana slips and falls!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Buckner is standing while Aldana is on the ground on her back
Amanda Buckner has seen better days.
Amanda Buckner steps back and allows Aldana to get back to her feet.
Irene Aldana is on her feet again.
Irene Aldana fakes a move and moves laterally.
A punch from Irene Aldana
grazes Buckner's left cheek.
Amanda Buckner closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Buckner moves backwards and Irene Aldana is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Buckner and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
Amanda Buckner takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Aldana is holding Amanda Buckner's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Amanda Buckner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Nice beating Irene Aldana has received.
Buckner doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Irene Aldana in her guard.
Irene Aldana keeps control and remains in side mount.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Aldana steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Irene Aldana looks to mount Amanda Buckner...
Irene Aldana slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Irene Aldana sits high on Amanda Buckner's chest and pulls her leg underneath Buckner's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Buckner tries to roll out. She's too quick for Irene Aldana and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Aldana and it cost her top position.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Amanda Buckner tries to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Amanda Buckner passes momentarily but Irene Aldana regains full guard.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Aldana steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Aldana launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Buckner's ribs.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Amanda Buckner tries to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Amanda Buckner passes momentarily but Irene Aldana regains full guard.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Buckner is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Irene Aldana is cooling the fight on the ground
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Pitty-pat punches from Buckner
Irene Aldana doesn't flinch.
John McCarthy 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.
Buckner studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Tremendous strikes from Aldana!
Some big punches are landing!
Amanda Buckner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aldana is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Buckner and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
Low kick by Amanda Buckner to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Buckner clumsily fails here and it's time for Irene Aldana to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on Buckner.
Amanda Buckner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldana won't budge, forcing Buckner to pull guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over Buckner
Aldana is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Irene Aldana uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Buckner misses a step and Irene Aldana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Irene Aldana throws a flurry of punches at Buckner...
Buckner is defending herself well. None of them connect.
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over Buckner
Aldana tries to escape from the closed guard
Aldana succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Irene Aldana is in open guard over Buckner
Aldana is taking this opportunity to rest.
Irene Aldana is in open guard over Buckner
Irene Aldana tries to pass to half guard...
Amanda Buckner can't prevent her opponent from passing. Aldana looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to move to full guard
Irene Aldana keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Buckner
Aldana steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Aldana tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Buckner from the side mount!
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Aldana tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Buckner is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Irene Aldana pushes Amanda Buckner down and prevents her attempts to escape
Aldana is trying to counter now!
Irene Aldana positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Irene Aldana is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Buckner's ribs
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Irene Aldana tries to better her position on the ground...
Amanda Buckner tries to roll on the ground...
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Buckner tries to escape from closed guard...
Aldana waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Amanda Buckner! She is reversed and nor Irene Aldana is on half guard!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Amanda Buckner gets sloppy and Irene Aldana tries to take advantage...
Irene Aldana pushes Buckner's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Aldana who is in full mount! Buckner is in trouble now!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Fernando Buesa Arena (Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Buckner is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Amanda Buckner takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Aldana steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Irene Aldana leans forwards and tries to grapple with Buckner
Aldana shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Buckner doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Irene Aldana embrace and tries to move away...
Irene Aldana pushes Buckner forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Buckner was not ready to fight a fighter of Irene Aldana caliber.
Aldana doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Amanda Buckner embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Aldana who put distance between them
Buckner steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Brilliant combination from Amanda Buckner
Aldana is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Buckner misses a step and Irene Aldana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Irene Aldana just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Buckner quickly defends.
Aldana avoids a dangerous strike from Buckner
and counters with a solid straight!
Aldana steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Aldana moves backwards and Amanda Buckner is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Terrible one sided match... Buckner was not ready to fight a fighter of Irene Aldana caliber.
Irene Aldana goes with a looping right hand while Amanda Buckner jumps back and jabs
Buckner seems staggered and Irene Aldana runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A punch from Amanda Buckner
whizzes past Aldana.
Amanda Buckner gets sloppy and Irene Aldana tries to take advantage...
Amanda Buckner launches a body shot
Aldana dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Quick hook by Irene Aldana
Good shot! Buckner has reasons to be worried.
Solid jabs from Amanda Buckner.
Nice punches.
Buckner and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Irene Aldana!
Buckner is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Buckner's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Buckner moves forward looking for some action
Irene Aldana struggles a bit before breaking Buckner's attemp of grappling
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Buckner grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aldana struggles... Amanda Buckner is unable to take her down
Poorly executed technique. Irene Aldana looks to counter!
Aldana launches a hook to the body
Bang! Buckner stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Aldana tries to grapple
She puts Buckner in a double underhook!
Amanda Buckner pushes away Aldana trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aldana doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Amanda Buckner
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Amanda Buckner pushes away Aldana trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aldana doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Amanda Buckner
Buckner misses a step and Irene Aldana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Irene Aldana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Aldana circles out and slips free of Amanda Buckner's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Amanda Buckner moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Amanda Buckner is measuring Aldana with her jab.
Aldana isn't fazed.
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Buckner launches a flurry of punches
Aldana slips out of danger.
Buckner misses a step and Irene Aldana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Aldana throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Buckner grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aldana struggles... Amanda Buckner is unable to take her down
Buckner grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aldana struggles... Amanda Buckner is unable to take her down
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Buckner has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Amanda Buckner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aldana is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Aldana
Amanda Buckner pushes Irene Aldana against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Irene Aldana struggles not allowing Amanda Buckner improve her position.
Poorly executed technique. Irene Aldana looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Irene Aldana who tries a hammer punch to Buckner's ribs.
That hit Buckner who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around Buckner
She succeeds!
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Amanda Buckner is looking to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Irene Aldana has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Amanda Buckner is looking to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Irene Aldana has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Aldana breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Amanda Buckner is looking to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Irene Aldana has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Fernando Buesa Arena (Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Buckner launches a kick
but Irene Aldana avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner shoots for a double leg takedown!
Irene Aldana sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Buckner clumsily fails here and it's time for Irene Aldana to fight back!
Aldana 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 pushes away Buckner trying to keep the fight at striking range
Buckner stumbles backwards and Irene Aldana circles to get the center of the cage
Amanda Buckner takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Aldana is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Aldana pushes Amanda Buckner and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Buckner and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
Irene Aldana is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Buckner steps backwards away from Irene Aldana. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Buckner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aldana sprawls and remains on her feet.
Amanda Buckner throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Amanda Buckner leans forwards and tries to grapple with Aldana
Aldana wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Aldana is trying to counter now!
Aldana is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Buckner's jaw!
Buckner crumples to the mat and Aldana moves in to finish her. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Winner is Irene Aldana by KO (Punch) at 4:35 Round 4
Statistics: Amanda Buckner
Punches 12/33 (36%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/9 (22%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 270 s
Statistics: Irene Aldana
Punches 32/45 (71%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/6 (100%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 5/13 (38%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 278 s
Flash KO win, from people with minimal staminas.
If you have Buckner and you comment on this fight, you can have 2 free points towards her stamina.
Amanda Buckner is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Ferocious staredown by Aldana while John McCarthy recites the rules.
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.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Buckner and Aldana move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Irene Aldana attempts a sweep single...
Amanda Buckner was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner jabs at Aldana
hitting her chest.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Amanda Buckner is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Good leg kicks from Amanda Buckner.
Irene Aldana defends with ease.
Buckner clumsily fails here and it's time for Irene Aldana to fight back!
Aldana throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The two exchange wildly
Aldana is connecting with a few punches
Brilliant combination from Amanda Buckner
that forces Aldana to try and defend better.
Amanda Buckner fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aldana's chin
Amanda Buckner throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Aldana.
Quick hook by Irene Aldana
glances off Buckner's arms.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Irene Aldana!
Buckner is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Buckner has a small cut in her Right cheek
Aldana fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Buckner sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Buckner and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Buckner moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Aldana with a double overhooks!
Amanda Buckner and Aldana engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Amanda Buckner is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
Low kick by Amanda Buckner to maintain her distance.
That hits Irene Aldana's ankle
Aldana moves backwards and Amanda Buckner is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Buckner moves backwards and Irene Aldana is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Buckner studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Buckner looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Irene Aldana's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Aldana launches a furious low kick!
Amanda Buckner blocks
Poorly executed technique. Amanda Buckner looks to counter!
Amanda Buckner fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Aldana's chin
Aldana's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Buckner pushes Irene Aldana and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Aldana studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Buckner moves forward looking for some action
Amanda Buckner shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Irene Aldana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Buckner is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Irene Aldana slightly pushes Buckner into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Amanda Buckner tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Amanda Buckner who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Irene Aldana pushes away Buckner trying to keep the fight at striking range
Buckner stumbles backwards and Irene Aldana circles to get the center of the cage
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Irene Aldana fakes a move and moves laterally.
Irene Aldana throws an uppercut
Buckner slips it.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Amanda Buckner attempts a sweep single...
Irene Aldana was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Buckner clumsily fails here and it's time for Irene Aldana to fight back!
Aldana tries to grapple
She puts Buckner in a double underhook!
Irene Aldana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Buckner is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Irene Aldana tries to control Amanda Buckner in the clinch and use her dirty boxing
Aldana pushes the back of Amanda Buckner's head with one hand and punches her head a few times with the other, that surely hurts her
Amanda Buckner pushes away Aldana trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aldana doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Amanda Buckner
The fighters are clinching.
Irene Aldana is holding Amanda Buckner against the fence with her fingers all over Buckner's face
Buckner looks discomfort and tries to struggle off, Irene Aldana took advantage of it and landed some big punches to the ribs
Amanda Buckner tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Buckner circles out and slips free of Irene Aldana's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Irene Aldana throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Buckner's Left eye is beginning to swell
Aldana tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Aldana is clinching with Buckner.
Buckner doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Irene Aldana embrace and tries to move away...
Irene Aldana pushes Buckner forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Irene Aldana pushes away Buckner trying to keep the fight at striking range
Buckner doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Irene Aldana
Buckner doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Irene Aldana embrace and tries to move away...
Irene Aldana pushes Buckner forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Aldana takes a break to breathe while holding Amanda Buckner.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Irene Aldana and Buckner engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Irene Aldana is getting the best of the exchange as she lands a few blows.
A high kick from Irene Aldana
misses badly. Aldana slips and falls!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Buckner is standing while Aldana is on the ground on her back
Amanda Buckner has seen better days.
Amanda Buckner steps back and allows Aldana to get back to her feet.
Irene Aldana is on her feet again.
Irene Aldana fakes a move and moves laterally.
A punch from Irene Aldana
grazes Buckner's left cheek.
Amanda Buckner closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Buckner moves backwards and Irene Aldana is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Buckner and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
Amanda Buckner takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Aldana is holding Amanda Buckner's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Amanda Buckner loses balance and goes to the ground.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Nice beating Irene Aldana has received.
Buckner doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Amanda Buckner is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Amanda Buckner attempts to trap Irene Aldana in her guard.
Irene Aldana keeps control and remains in side mount.
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Aldana steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Irene Aldana looks to mount Amanda Buckner...
Irene Aldana slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Irene Aldana sits high on Amanda Buckner's chest and pulls her leg underneath Buckner's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Buckner tries to roll out. She's too quick for Irene Aldana and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Aldana and it cost her top position.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Amanda Buckner tries to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Amanda Buckner passes momentarily but Irene Aldana regains full guard.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Aldana steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Aldana launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Buckner's ribs.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Amanda Buckner tries to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Amanda Buckner passes momentarily but Irene Aldana regains full guard.
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Buckner is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did she do that intentionally?
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Irene Aldana is cooling the fight on the ground
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Pitty-pat punches from Buckner
Irene Aldana doesn't flinch.
John McCarthy 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.
Buckner studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Tremendous strikes from Aldana!
Some big punches are landing!
Amanda Buckner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aldana is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Buckner and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
Low kick by Amanda Buckner to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Buckner clumsily fails here and it's time for Irene Aldana to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on Buckner.
Amanda Buckner tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldana won't budge, forcing Buckner to pull guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over Buckner
Aldana is in closed guard... Buckner tries to roll on the ground!
Irene Aldana uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Buckner misses a step and Irene Aldana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Irene Aldana throws a flurry of punches at Buckner...
Buckner is defending herself well. None of them connect.
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over Buckner
Aldana tries to escape from the closed guard
Aldana succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Irene Aldana is in open guard over Buckner
Aldana is taking this opportunity to rest.
Irene Aldana is in open guard over Buckner
Irene Aldana tries to pass to half guard...
Amanda Buckner can't prevent her opponent from passing. Aldana looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner attempts to move to full guard
Irene Aldana keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Buckner
Aldana steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Aldana tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Buckner from the side mount!
Irene Aldana is in side mount over Amanda Buckner
Aldana tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Buckner is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Irene Aldana pushes Amanda Buckner down and prevents her attempts to escape
Aldana is trying to counter now!
Irene Aldana positions herself and launches a barrage of punches.
Irene Aldana is in full mount and her punches are hitting hard Buckner's ribs
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Amanda Buckner
Irene Aldana tries to better her position on the ground...
Amanda Buckner tries to roll on the ground...
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Buckner tries to escape from closed guard...
Aldana waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Amanda Buckner! She is reversed and nor Irene Aldana is on half guard!
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Buckner
Amanda Buckner tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Amanda Buckner gets sloppy and Irene Aldana tries to take advantage...
Irene Aldana pushes Buckner's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Aldana who is in full mount! Buckner is in trouble now!
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Fernando Buesa Arena (Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Buckner is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Amanda Buckner takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Aldana steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Irene Aldana leans forwards and tries to grapple with Buckner
Aldana shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Buckner doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Irene Aldana embrace and tries to move away...
Irene Aldana pushes Buckner forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Terrible one sided match... Buckner was not ready to fight a fighter of Irene Aldana caliber.
Aldana doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Amanda Buckner embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Aldana who put distance between them
Buckner steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Brilliant combination from Amanda Buckner
Aldana is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Buckner misses a step and Irene Aldana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Irene Aldana just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Buckner quickly defends.
Aldana avoids a dangerous strike from Buckner
and counters with a solid straight!
Aldana steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Aldana moves backwards and Amanda Buckner is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Terrible one sided match... Buckner was not ready to fight a fighter of Irene Aldana caliber.
Irene Aldana goes with a looping right hand while Amanda Buckner jumps back and jabs
Buckner seems staggered and Irene Aldana runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
A punch from Amanda Buckner
whizzes past Aldana.
Amanda Buckner gets sloppy and Irene Aldana tries to take advantage...
Amanda Buckner launches a body shot
Aldana dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Quick hook by Irene Aldana
Good shot! Buckner has reasons to be worried.
Solid jabs from Amanda Buckner.
Nice punches.
Buckner and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Irene Aldana!
Buckner is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Buckner's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Buckner moves forward looking for some action
Irene Aldana struggles a bit before breaking Buckner's attemp of grappling
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Buckner grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aldana struggles... Amanda Buckner is unable to take her down
Poorly executed technique. Irene Aldana looks to counter!
Aldana launches a hook to the body
Bang! Buckner stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Aldana tries to grapple
She puts Buckner in a double underhook!
Amanda Buckner pushes away Aldana trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aldana doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Amanda Buckner
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Amanda Buckner pushes away Aldana trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aldana doesn't want to break the clinch as she still is grappling with Amanda Buckner
Buckner misses a step and Irene Aldana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Irene Aldana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Aldana circles out and slips free of Amanda Buckner's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Amanda Buckner moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Amanda Buckner is measuring Aldana with her jab.
Aldana isn't fazed.
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Buckner launches a flurry of punches
Aldana slips out of danger.
Buckner misses a step and Irene Aldana sees an opportunity to counter her!
Aldana throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Buckner grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aldana struggles... Amanda Buckner is unable to take her down
Buckner grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Aldana struggles... Amanda Buckner is unable to take her down
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Buckner has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
Amanda Buckner tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Aldana is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Aldana
Amanda Buckner pushes Irene Aldana against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Irene Aldana struggles not allowing Amanda Buckner improve her position.
Poorly executed technique. Irene Aldana looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Irene Aldana who tries a hammer punch to Buckner's ribs.
That hit Buckner who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Amanda Buckner is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around Buckner
She succeeds!
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Amanda Buckner is looking to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Irene Aldana has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Amanda Buckner is looking to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Irene Aldana has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Aldana breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner is in closed guard over Aldana
Amanda Buckner is looking to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Irene Aldana has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Fernando Buesa Arena (Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain) are cheering for the fighters.
Buckner launches a kick
but Irene Aldana avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Amanda Buckner shoots for a double leg takedown!
Irene Aldana sprawls and manages to stay on her feet.
Buckner clumsily fails here and it's time for Irene Aldana to fight back!
Aldana 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 pushes away Buckner trying to keep the fight at striking range
Buckner stumbles backwards and Irene Aldana circles to get the center of the cage
Amanda Buckner takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Aldana is very hurt. You can see it in how she is moving in the last moments.
Aldana pushes Amanda Buckner and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Buckner and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
Irene Aldana is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Buckner steps backwards away from Irene Aldana. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Buckner fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aldana sprawls and remains on her feet.
Amanda Buckner throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Amanda Buckner leans forwards and tries to grapple with Aldana
Aldana wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Aldana is trying to counter now!
Aldana is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Buckner's jaw!
Buckner crumples to the mat and Aldana moves in to finish her. The referee jumps in and stops the fight!
Winner is Irene Aldana by KO (Punch) at 4:35 Round 4
Statistics: Amanda Buckner
Punches 12/33 (36%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/9 (22%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 270 s
Statistics: Irene Aldana
Punches 32/45 (71%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/6 (100%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 5/13 (38%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 278 s
Flash KO win, from people with minimal staminas.
If you have Buckner and you comment on this fight, you can have 2 free points towards her stamina.
