UFC 307: Jose Aldo vs. Mario Bautista: Full video highlights

In a highly anticipated bantamweight clash at UFC 307, Brazilian legend José Aldo faced Mario Bautista to extend his win streak. However, Bautista edged Aldo via split decision after a grueling three-round contest.

Aldo, returning to the octagon following his May victory over Jonathan Martinez, started slowly, allowing Bautista to dictate the early pace. Bautista opened the first round aggressively, pressing Aldo against the cage and landing consistent combinations. Although, Aldo defended several takedown attempts, Bautista’s activity earned him the round.

The second round saw Aldo regain his composure, landing crisp jabs and a powerful knee that cut Bautista. 'Junior' found his rhythm, showcasing his famous striking ability while thwarting Bautista’s repeated attempts to take the fight to the ground. However, Bautista stayed competitive, landing enough strikes to close the round.

In the final round, Bautista continued to push forward, although his takedown attempts remained unsuccessful. Aldo defended well and exploded with combinations toward the end, but Bautista’s relentless pressure and clinch work along the cage proved decisive. After three close rounds, Bautista took the victory via split decision.

With this win, Bautista extends his UFC win streak to seven, positioning himself as a top contender in the bantamweight division.

Check out some of the fight highlights from the UFC 307 main card fight below:

The first round saw an impressive combination from the veteran:

The second round saw some significant strikes from both fighters:

The second round was certainly the most entertaining one with both exchanging some good strikes:

Bautista attempted several takedowns into the fight, however, none of them could take down the Brazilian:

Check out the final seconds of the fight between Aldo and Bautista below:

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