Aldana vs. Baszler

Irene Aldana looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
Shayna Baszler looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Irene Aldana is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.

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Round 1
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Irene Aldana and Shayna Baszler touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Baszler moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Aldana with a double overhooks!
Aldana and Baszler circle around the center of the cage.
Shayna Baszler fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Baszler is holding Irene Aldana's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Irene Aldana loses balance and goes to the ground.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Aldana tries to show some ground skills
Baszler uses her strength to keep Baszler at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Irene Aldana manages to switch to half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Aldana
Baszler tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Shayna Baszler looks to pass to mount...
Baszler slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Irene Aldana.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Aldana tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Shayna Baszler doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Shayna Baszler takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Irene Aldana shoulder and pushes her left arm againts the mat!
Irene Aldana breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana tries to roll to her side and trap Shayna Baszler in her guard...
Irene Aldana moves to half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Aldana
Irene Aldana tries to close the guard.
Aldana put Shayna Baszler in closed guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Aldana
Baszler is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Aldana
Aldana launches a few weak punches
Baszler blocks them effectively.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Aldana
Baszler is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Irene Aldana in her guard...
Shayna Baszler gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over Baszler
Aldana is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Irene Aldana is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Aldana tries to grapple
Baszler moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Shayna Baszler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Shayna Baszler attempts a sweep single...
Shayna Baszler catches Irene Aldana's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Baszler.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Aldana
Baszler is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Baszler tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Baszler
Aldana tries to get a side mount...
Baszler wraps her leg around Irene Aldana leg and prevents her from moving.
Aldana misses a step and Shayna Baszler sees an opportunity to counter her!
Shayna Baszler tries to close the guard.
Baszler put Irene Aldana in closed guard.
Irene Aldana is in closed guard over Baszler
Aldana struggles on the ground and tries to break Shayna Baszler's guard...
Baszler doesn't want to free her opponent and Aldana continues in closed guard
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.



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Round 2
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Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Irene Aldana is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Baszler into her guard.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Aldana
Shayna Baszler looks to posture up and open Irene Aldana's guard...
Shayna Baszler forces Irene Aldana to open her guard.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Aldana
Shayna Baszler tries to pass to half guard...
Irene Aldana can't prevent her opponent from passing. Baszler looks to work from half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Aldana
Shayna Baszler tries to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Shayna Baszler manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Baszler tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Shayna Baszler is in full mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana tries to roll to her side and trap Shayna Baszler in her guard...
Shayna Baszler rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Baszler is in rear mount over Aldana
Aldana breaths deeply while on the ground
Baszler is in rear mount over Aldana
Aldana has Baszler controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills she transitions to a side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Aldana tries to show some ground skills
Irene Aldana put Baszler in half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Aldana
Baszler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mario Yamasaki 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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Aldana sprawls and remains on her feet.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Irene Aldana didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Aldana
Aldana breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Aldana
Baszler is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Shayna Baszler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Aldana
Baszler is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Aldana tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Irene Aldana controls the situation despite Shayna Baszler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Aldana is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Irene Aldana rolls Shayna Baszler to her stomach and takes her back!
Aldana is in rear mount over Baszler
Aldana tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Baszler! Aldana has one hook in and keeps working!
Aldana is in rear mount over Baszler with one hook in
Irene Aldana is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Aldana has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Baszler.
Baszler uses her leg as leverage and manages to keep herself safe for now.
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.
Baszler tries to grapple
She puts Aldana in a double underhook!
Irene Aldana tries to shrug her way out of the clinch.
Baszler is determined to work from the clinch. She pummeled through and managed to retain her position.
The fighters are clinching.
Shayna Baszler slightly pushes Aldana into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Aldana is holding Shayna Baszler's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Shayna Baszler shows great balance while pushing away Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Aldana pushes Shayna Baszler and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Baszler and Aldana circle around the center of the cage.
Aldana wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Shayna Baszler 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 Shayna Baszler
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.



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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Body kick by Irene Aldana...
is blocked.
Poorly executed technique. Shayna Baszler looks to counter!
Brilliant combination from Shayna Baszler
Aldana is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Shayna Baszler shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Irene Aldana is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Baszler into her guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Aldana
Shayna Baszler tries to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Shayna Baszler manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Aldana
Irene Aldana tries to close the guard.
Aldana put Shayna Baszler in closed guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Aldana
Baszler struggles on the ground and tries to break Irene Aldana's guard...
Shayna Baszler is in Aldana open guard now
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around Baszler
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Aldana
Shayna Baszler pushes Irene Aldana against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Baszler jumps and tries to free her leg! Aldana doesn't allow this but Shayna Baszler is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Aldana
Irene Aldana attempts to move to full guard
Irene Aldana manages to switch to full guard.
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Aldana
Baszler breaths deeply while on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Aldana
Shayna Baszler looks to posture up and open Irene Aldana's guard...
Shayna Baszler forces Irene Aldana to open her guard.
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Aldana
Baszler is in open guard over Aldana... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Aldana rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Shayna Baszler gets sloppy and Irene Aldana tries to take advantage...
Aldana tries to stand up!
Baszler doesn't allow her!
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.
Aldana moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Baszler with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Baszler grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Aldana
Baszler tries to escape from closed guard...
Baszler struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Aldana
Irene Aldana attempts to move to full guard
Shayna Baszler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Aldana
Irene Aldana is cooling the fight on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in half guard over Aldana
Shayna Baszler tries to pass Irene Aldana's guard...
Shayna Baszler manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana tries to turn in and scramble out. Shayna Baszler timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Irene Aldana slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Irene Aldana is in open guard over Baszler
Baszler is getting frustrated here.
Irene Aldana is in open guard over Baszler
Aldana moves on the ground...
She remains in open guard.
Irene Aldana is in open guard over Baszler
Irene Aldana is cooling the fight on the ground
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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Irene Aldana tries a hook to the body
but Baszler manages to dodge it
Irene Aldana is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Irene Aldana tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple
Great move by Irene Aldana who pushes her opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Baszler doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Irene Aldana embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Baszler who put distance between them
A punch from Irene Aldana
gets blocked by Baszler.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Shayna Baszler, but it's close.



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Round 4
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Irene Aldana moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Baszler's right thigh
Brilliant combination from Irene Aldana
that forces Baszler to try and defend better.
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
A punch from Irene Aldana
whizzes past Baszler.
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Irene Aldana fires an unorthodox punch to Baszler's torso
that goes wide.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Baszler fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Irene Aldana didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Shayna Baszler is in open guard over Aldana
Aldana tries to close her guard around Baszler
She succeeds!


The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Aldana
Irene Aldana is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Baszler is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Shayna Baszler uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Shayna Baszler is in closed guard over Aldana
Baszler is in closed guard... Aldana tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Shayna Baszler!
Irene Aldana is in full mount over Shayna Baszler
Shayna Baszler tries to roll to her side and trap Irene Aldana in her guard...
Shayna Baszler moves to half guard.
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Baszler
Shayna Baszler isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Aldana blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Baszler's guard.
Irene Aldana is in half guard over Baszler
Aldana launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Shayna Baszler rolls over herself and stands up while Irene Aldana rolls on her back.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Irene Aldana. 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 Shanghai Stadium (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Irene Aldana goes with a looping right hand while Shayna Baszler jumps back and jabs
Aldana seems staggered and Shayna Baszler runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Irene Aldana fires an unorthodox punch to Baszler's torso
that goes wide.
Irene Aldana is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Aldana tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Baszler moves backwards and circles around Irene Aldana.
Irene Aldana gets sloppy and Shayna Baszler tries to take advantage...
Baszler tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Baszler is clinching with Aldana.
Baszler doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Irene Aldana embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Baszler who put distance between them
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Nice beating Irene Aldana has received.
Some counter punches against Shayna Baszler
almost hit her as she moves away.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Aldana pushes Shayna Baszler and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Aldana pushes Shayna Baszler and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Brilliant combination from Irene Aldana
Baszler is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Low kick by Irene Aldana to maintain her distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Irene Aldana gets sloppy and Shayna Baszler tries to take advantage...
A punch from Shayna Baszler
grazes Aldana's right cheek.
Irene Aldana fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:55 in the 4 round
A solid combination from Irene Aldana
mostly hits air.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Aldana moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Irene Aldana is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Baszler steps backwards away from Irene Aldana. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Aldana moves backwards and Shayna Baszler is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Baszler, who walks calmly to her corner.



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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Baszler moves backwards and Irene Aldana is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A high kick from Shayna Baszler
grazes Aldana's head, but she seems okay.
Aldana fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Baszler sprawls and remains on her feet.
Baszler is trying to counter now!
Baszler jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Shayna Baszler pushes her opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Irene Aldana is grappling and launching some wild punches...
Not the best move against Shayna Baszler who tries to take adventage of her opponent's mistakes.
Shayna Baszler pushes away Aldana trying to keep the fight at striking range
Aldana stumbles backwards and Shayna Baszler circles to get the center of the cage
Every time Shayna Baszler attempts to get inside
Aldana misses with a low kick.
Shayna Baszler goes with a looping right hand while Irene Aldana jumps back and jabs
Aldana seems staggered and Shayna Baszler runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Irene Aldana moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A punch from Irene Aldana
gets blocked by Baszler.
Shayna Baszler is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Baszler moves backwards and Irene Aldana is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Shayna Baszler is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Shayna Baszler takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Baszler is holding Irene Aldana's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Irene Aldana loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana attempts to trap Shayna Baszler in her guard.
Shayna Baszler keeps control and remains in side mount.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Baszler is taking this opportunity to rest.
Shayna Baszler is in side mount over Irene Aldana
Shayna Baszler hooks Aldana's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
Aldana struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Baszler is locking that Kneebar...
Baszler secures the lock while Irene Aldana refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!

Winner is Shayna Baszler by Submission (Kneebar) at 2:59 Round 5

Statistics: Irene Aldana
Punches 3/20 (15%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 684 s

Statistics: Shayna Baszler
Punches 9/19 (47%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/9 (89%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 684 s

This one came all the way down to stamina. Baszler had it, Aldana was fatigued and died. So ShayBayz got the sub locked in for the sub-wins.