October 7, 2024 11:00 am ET
SALT LAKE CITY – Mario Bautista beat Jose Aldo with a split decision Saturday on the principle card at UFC 307 at Delta Middle in Salt Lake Metropolis.
Have a look contained in the battle with Bautista, who ran his successful streak to seven fights and picked up the primary win of his profession in opposition to a former UFC champion.
Oct 5, 2024; Salt Lake Metropolis, Utah, USA; Jose Aldo (crimson gloves) hugs Mario Bautista (blue gloves) after their battle throughout UFC 307 at Delta Middle. Necessary Credit score: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Pictures
Consequence: Mario Bautista def. Jose Aldo via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Oct 5, 2024; Salt Lake Metropolis, Utah, USA; Jose Aldo (crimson gloves) fights Mario Bautista (blue gloves) throughout UFC 307 at Delta Middle. Necessary Credit score: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Pictures “The efficiency is what it’s. I needed to do what I needed to do. I obtained caught within the second spherical. I obtained hit with one thing fairly good, after which I used to be in a position to drive via the fence. He has good takedown protection, however he can’t get off the cage. That’s not my fault. If that was me, I’m in a position to circle off the cage. Regardless of the crowd thinks, what everybody thinks (by booing), that’s on him. He wasn’t getting off the fence (once we clinched), and I’m not going to let him off the fence. I attempt to take him down – he’s good proper there. That’s one thing Merab (Dvalishvili) did (in opposition to Aldo), and and now have a look at him: He’s the champ.”
Jul 10, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Conor McGregor reacts following an damage suffered in opposition to Dustin Poirier throughout UFC 264 at T-Cellular Area. Necessary Credit score: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports activities
“Conor can kiss my ass and he can battle every time he’s imagined to take the battle in opposition to (Michael) Chandler. Shut up.”
Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista, January 2019, UFC Combat Evening 143
“I used to be pondering (Cory) Sandhagen, however he’s coming off a loss, and I’m seven (wins) in a row now. … I actually gained’t speak sh*t to anybody. However simply having the gang boo me (at UFC 307) and all the pieces, it sort of introduced it out of me a bit of bit. Should you give it to me, I’ll give it proper again to you, if that’s what you guys need to see.”
To listen to extra from Bautista, try the video of the total post-fight interview above.
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Mario Bautista def. Jose Aldo
Up to date information: Bautista (15-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC), Aldo (32-9 MMA, 14-8 UFC)
Key stats: Bautista outstruck Aldo 90-75 and had almost 50 % of the battle in his favor for management time – a technique that was criticized.
Bautista on the battle’s key second
Bautista on Conor McGregor’s criticism
Bautista on what he desires subsequent
UFC 307 pictures
