ROBBERY?!! Who REALLY Won (Jose Aldo vs Mario Bautista)

Summary

This video script discusses a controversial MMA fight between Jose Aldo and Mario Batista. The speaker believes Aldo should have won, arguing that Batista didn't engage enough, especially in the third round where he mainly held Aldo against the fence. The script examines the fight based on MMA scoring criteria, emphasizing Aldo's effective striking and damage. The speaker criticizes the judges for awarding the fight to Batista, who seemingly 'anti-fought.' The script concludes with the assertion that Aldo was the rightful winner and suggests future opponents for both fighters.

Takeaways

• 🥊 Jose Aldo vs Mario Batista resulted in a controversial decision, with many believing Aldo should have won.
• 🧐 Judges Derek Clear and Chris Lee scored the fight 29-28 for Mario Batista, giving him the first and third rounds.
• 🤔 The third round was the most controversial, as many believed Jose Aldo had a stronger performance.
• 💥 The judging criteria prioritize effective striking and grappling, meaning who causes the most damage should win.
• 👊 Mario Batista held Jose Aldo against the fence for much of the third round but did not do significant damage.
• 🔄 Jose Aldo landed more strikes in the third round, including several medium-impact strikes that visibly affected Batista.
• 📉 The strikes landed by Batista were mostly light, while Aldo's strikes were judged to have more impact.
• 🚫 The referee missed fouls during the fight, including a headbutt by Batista and glove grabbing by Aldo.
• 🤯 Despite the scoring criteria and Aldo's performance, two judges awarded the fight to Batista, which many believe was incorrect.
• 👥 The script suggests that Aldo should fight a higher-ranked opponent next, such as Cory Sandhagen, while questioning the accuracy of the judges' decision.

Q & A

What was the main controversy in the fight between Jose Aldo and Mario Batista?

The main controversy was the judges' decision to score the fight in favor of Mario Batista. Many believe that Jose Aldo should have won, particularly due to his more effective striking in the third round, while Batista mainly held Aldo against the fence without landing significant strikes.

How did the judges score the fight, and which rounds were the most debated?

The judges Derek Cleary and Chris Lee scored the fight 29-28 for Mario Batista, giving him the first and third rounds. The second round was unanimously given to Jose Aldo. The third round was the most debated, with many fans and analysts believing Aldo should have won that round.

According to MMA scoring criteria, what factors are prioritized when scoring a round?

MMA scoring prioritizes effective striking and grappling. Damage caused by strikes is the most important, followed by the number of significant strikes landed. Grappling should involve meaningful attacks, not just positional control. Aggression and octagon control are only considered if effective striking and grappling are equal.

What was the nature of the strikes landed by both fighters in the third round?

In the third round, Jose Aldo landed several light and medium strikes, including jabs, hooks, and counter-punches. Batista also landed some light strikes, but his most notable action was holding Aldo against the fence, where he landed a few light strikes but did not deal significant damage.

Why do some people believe that Batista’s control against the fence should not have been scored highly?

Holding an opponent against the fence without significant striking or attempting submissions does not count as effective grappling according to MMA scoring criteria. Batista's control against the fence was viewed as 'anti-fighting,' meaning it lacked offensive intent and did not cause damage.

What mistakes did the script point out about the referee during the fight?

The referee missed several infractions, including a headbutt from Mario Batista and Jose Aldo grabbing Batista’s glove. These incidents went unnoticed, although they did not seem to play a significant role in the outcome of the fight.

How did the script describe the strikes exchanged in the third round?

The script describes both fighters landing several light strikes. Aldo had a few medium-impact punches, like a jab that knocked Batista’s head back. Batista’s punches were described as lighter, with some grazing or missing altogether. Neither fighter landed major damaging blows.

What is the overall opinion of the author regarding the judges' decision?

The author strongly disagrees with the judges' decision, calling it an 'absolute robbery.' They believe Jose Aldo clearly won the fight based on effective striking and damage, while Batista's performance lacked offensive intent and impact.

What suggestions does the author make for Jose Aldo’s future opponents?

The author suggests that Jose Aldo should fight top-ranked fighters like Cory Sandhagen or Sean O'Malley next. However, O'Malley is recovering from surgery, so Sandhagen might be a more realistic option.

What does the author propose as a suitable opponent for Mario Batista after this fight?

The author humorously suggests that Mario Batista should fight Tom Aspinall, implying that Batista should face a tougher challenge, given that the fight with Aldo was perceived as unfairly awarded to him.