Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo broke his losing streak as he defeated the #15 ranked contender Marlon Vera via unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 17.
It was an exciting back and forth action for the entirety of the fight. In the opening round, Marlon Vera started the fight with leg kicks as he managed to keep Jose Aldo at bay initially. However, Jose Aldo managed to get his footing in this fight, as he managed to dig Chito’s body.
Aldo landed numerous body shots on Vera which slowed him down slightly. In the second round, however, Chito managed to dictate the pace of the fight, as he landed his leg kicks and pushed Aldo against the cage and landed some punches. While Aldo did have his moment in the fight, it was a clear cut round for Vera.
The third round saw Jose Aldo completely dominate the fight on the ground. After locking up Vera with a body lock, he managed to take down Vera and completely control the pace of the fight from the top. Vera failed to get Aldo off his back and ultimately the judges scored the fight for Jose Aldo.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Congratulations to the legend @josealdojunior
— Petr “No Mercy” Yan (@PetrYanUFC) December 20, 2020
Jose Aldo says he wants to fight TJ Dillashaw in his next bout and I am 100 percent down for that.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) December 20, 2020
Aldo is a Legend 🙌🏽 #UFCVegas17
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) December 20, 2020
Jose Aldo says he wants TJ Dillashaw. Not a horrible idea. Dillashaw’s suspension will be up next month.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) December 20, 2020
Never forget how well-rounded Aldo is.
At the brown belt level, Aldo squared off against Cobrinha – a man who would go on at black belt to be one of the best BJJ players ever – and Aldo beat him both times.
Lots of caveats there, but it shows his natural ability.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) December 20, 2020
Matchmakers have an easy ass job deciding what to do with Aldo and Dillashaw, book that shit
— TevTalksMMA (@TevTalksMMA) December 20, 2020
Didn’t get the price I wanted but I’m glad I ended up taking Aldo at the window. Good to see the former champ get an official win at bantamweight. #UFCVegas17
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) December 20, 2020
Breaking: Jose Aldo is still very fucking good
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) December 20, 2020
I got that main-event anxiety for Jose Aldo v. Chito Vera right now.
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) December 20, 2020
30-27 Aldo. @MMADecisions
Round 2 the only close one.
Aldo just a different level of fighter. #UFCVegas17
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) December 20, 2020
Y’all must’ve forgot: Jose Aldo edition.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) December 20, 2020
Jose Aldo is still a beast. Leg kicks, body work, takedown defense and even a little BJJ. Had it all tonight. A+. #UFCVegas17
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) December 20, 2020
Aldo had a rough exit from 145 and suffered a late stoppage against Yan in his last bout at 135. Oh, and he has to make 135.
And look at this guy. You always have to be careful about burying fighters before they're done in MMA. Aldo is sensational.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) December 20, 2020
If you don’t get excited for Jose Aldo fights , you arent human ! #UFCVegas17
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 20, 2020
Next up for The King of Rio? Aldo wants Dillashaw! 👀 #UFCVegas17 pic.twitter.com/gdnAg4Utdh
— UFC (@ufc) December 20, 2020
Aldo fought his tattoo off in that fight
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) December 20, 2020
Aldo vs. Dillashaw would be fun too #UFCVegas17
— José Youngs (@JoseYoungs) December 20, 2020
*Jose Aldo throws a leg kick*
MMA fans:#UFCVegas17 pic.twitter.com/5Pisn7pxdE
— MacMally🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) December 20, 2020
