Holly Holm has a gala performance, beats Irene Aldana on points, but does not challenge Amanda Nunes | combat

The first round started with Holly Holm moving well and attacking Irene Aldana’s knee with kicks. The American avoided approaching the Mexican with a lot of movement and kicks to the legs. Showing an excellent boxing level, Holm tried to surprise his rival with high kicks. In the last minute of the assault the American tried to take the fight to the ground, but the Mexican avoided the fall. Holm insisted on the grid and ended up dropping Aldana in the final seconds.

Irene Aldana came back more aggressive for the second round, hitting Holly Holm with a good forehand, who responded immediately with a combination of jab and direct speed. The American took the initiative to attack, attack and advance towards the Mexican, who could not find space to develop her game. Holm landed another takedown 1m30s apart, staying on top of the ground. Aldana managed to get up, but was again dominated by the blow from the former champion.

The prospects for the fight did not change in the third round. Holm kept up his movement, straight kicks and combinations, while Aldana was unable to prevail in the fight, eventually being knocked down. The former champion tried to apply an American wrench and then got the mount. With total superiority, the American surpassed the Mexican, who finally managed to get up, but could not attack the rival until the break.

Holly Holm continued with her fighting strategy in the fourth and fifth rounds, without Irene Aldana being able to react and force her out of her comfort zone in the fight. The American totally dominated the fight from start to finish, without exposing herself to the Mexican at any time.

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