The UFC 212 main event at the Jeunesse Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was a title unification bout between champion Jose Aldo and interim champ Max Holloway. After a strong start for the Brazilian, it was Hawaii’s Holloway who knocked Aldo down in round 3 and ultimately put him away with ground-and-pound to become the new and undisputed king of 145.
Fans chanted “Ole ole ole! Aldo! Aldo!” for their countryman. It was a cautious beginning, with neither man willing to open up in round 1. Aldo connected first with a straight right.