After a three-week hiatus, the biggest MMA company in the world returned Saturday night with a compelling UFC 179.
The headliner featured a rematch between Jose Aldo and Chad Mendes. Aldo successfully defended his featherweight title, picking up a unanimous decision victory. Neither fighter controlled the fight for long stretches, with both enjoying fleeting moments of success.
Aldo did just enough to earn the victory. He connected with plenty of high-impact strikes on Mendes, particularly in the third round, and also avoided any dangerous situations in which the fight was close to a stoppage.
With the win, Aldo’s record grows to 25-1, while Mendes’ record drops to 16-2.
In the co-main event, Glover Teixeira and Phil Davis—both coming off losses—met in a critical battle to stay in the thick of the light heavyweight title picture. This bout also ended in a unanimous decision, with Davis coasting to the easy win. Teixeira never stood much of a chance, digging himself in an early hole and never climbing out.
According to UFC.com, Davis landed nearly 100 more strikes, which about sums up everything you need to know about the fight.