In an exhilarating match at UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington, Irene Aldana triumphed over Karol Rosa. The fight was decided by unanimous decision, concluding in the third round at the five-minute mark. The match was officiated by referee Jason Herzog and followed a 3 round (5-5-5) time format. Judges Derek Cleary, Ron McCarthy, and Jacob Montalvo all scored the bout 28 – 29 in favor of Aldana. Stay tuned for a detailed breakdown of the fight below.
Karol Rosa vs. Irene Aldana Fight Breakdown
In the UFC fight between Irene Aldana and Karol Rosa, it was a battle of strikes as neither fighter managed to score a knockdown or a takedown. The fight was primarily contested on their feet, with both fighters throwing a significant number of strikes. Aldana threw a total of 308 strikes, landing 145 of them for a significant strike percentage of 47%. Rosa, on the other hand, was more efficient with her strikes. She threw 350 strikes, landing 204 of them, giving her a higher significant strike percentage of 58%.
Despite the high volume of strikes, the fight lacked grappling exchanges. Neither fighter attempted a submission, and there were no reversals. Rosa was the only one to attempt a takedown, but she was unsuccessful, resulting in a takedown percentage of 0%. The control time for both fighters was also non-existent, indicating that the fight was a stand-up battle with no fighter gaining a dominant position on the ground. Overall, it was a striking contest, with Rosa landing more strikes with better efficiency.
Irene Aldana fight stats
Irene Aldana was firing at a 47% accuracy, throwing 308 strikes and landing 145. There were 145 significant strikes, 122 of 276 landing to the head, 20 shots to the body and 3 leg kicks. Aldana went for 0 takedowns and landed 0.
Strikes Thrown |
145 of 308 |
Significant Strikes |
145 of 308 |
Head Strikes |
122 of 276 |
Body Strikes |
20 |
Leg Strikes |
3 |
Takedowns |
0 of 0 |
Karol Rosa fight stats
Karol Rosa was firing at a 58% accuracy, throwing 350 strikes and landing 204. There were 204 significant strikes, 103 of 237 landing to the head, 6 body shots, and 95 leg kicks. Rosa went for 1 takedown but did not manage to land any.
Strikes Thrown |
204 of 350 |
Significant Strikes |
204 of 350 |
Head Strikes |
103 of 237 |
Body Strikes |
6 |
Leg Strikes |
95 |
Takedowns |
0 of 1 |
Round by Round stats
Let’s take a look at how Irene Aldana did against Karol Rosa round by round.
Round 1: The first round of the fight between Irene Aldana and Karol Rosa saw both fighters landing significant strikes. Aldana managed to land 30 out of 88 strikes, a significant strike percentage of 34%. On the other hand, Rosa was more successful, landing 45 out of 89 strikes, a significant strike percentage of 50%.
Round 2: The second round saw both fighters increasing their aggression. Aldana landed 54 out of 109 strikes, improving her significant strike percentage to 49%. Rosa, however, continued to outperform Aldana, landing 67 out of 108 strikes, with a significant strike percentage of 62%.
Round 3: In the final round, Aldana landed 61 out of 111 strikes, her significant strike percentage increasing to 54%. Rosa, however, maintained her lead, landing 92 out of 153 strikes, her significant strike percentage being 60%.
The fight ended in a unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 28-29 in favor of Karol Rosa. The referee for the match was Jason Herzog.