Women's Bantamweight#6 RankedACTIVE
Irene Aldana
15-8
Age
37
Height
5'9"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
68.5"
Avg Fight Time
14:39
Gym
—
UFC Record
8-6(14 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 1 Sub 4 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 6 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R3 6
Last 5
LWLWW
Finish Rate
73%
Bonuses
5
Style
Striker
Location
Culiacan, Mexico
Last Fight2024-09-14
ND
L - Norma Dumont
Decision - UnanimousR5 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Ketlen VieiraDecision - SplitR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
HH
vs Holly Holm
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Aldana· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
TB
vs Talita Bernardo
UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
RP
vs Raquel Pennington
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Edwards· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
VM
vs Vanessa Melo
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Stephens· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KR
vs Karol Rosa
UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington· 2023-12-16
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AN
vs Amanda Nunes
UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana· 2023-06-10
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
MC
vs Macy Chiasson
UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson· 2022-09-10
KO/TKO
Kick to Body From Bottom Upkick
R3 2:21
KO/TKOKick to Body From Bottom Upkick·R3 2:21
WIN
YS
vs Yana Santos
UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3· 2021-07-10
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:35
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:35
WIN
KV
vs Ketlen Vieira
UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington· 2019-12-14
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:51
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:51
WIN
BC
vs Bethe Correia
UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade· 2019-05-11
Submission
Armbar From Back Control
R3 3:24
SubmissionArmbar From Back Control·R3 3:24
WIN
LP
vs Lucie Pudilova
UFC 228: Woodley vs. Till· 2018-09-08
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
KC
vs Katlyn Cerminara
UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2· 2017-04-08
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
LS
vs Leslie Smith
UFC on FOX: VanZant vs. Waterson
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
ND
vs Norma Dumont
UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.2/min
Grappling
0.15 TD
Defense
56%
⚖️Irene adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
20 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+69% vs div avg
70%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
70%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
45%
⭐Other
Counters
35%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
30%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (70%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (140%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 275% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
75% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
25% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Kick to Body From Bottom
Upkick
#11
33% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#21
33% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#31
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Armbar From Back Control
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 75% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Kick to Body From Bottom Upkick leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Armbar From Back Control (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.2) and Strike Def% (56%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (3/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (56%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 78% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (126% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
40%
Below Avg
Division Rank#14 of 15
0%100%
Striking Defense
56%
Above Avg
Division Rank#10 of 15
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
36% acc89%
Clinch
76% acc5%
Ground
59% acc6%
Striking Differential-1.45/min
5.19 landed/min6.64 absorbed/min
5.19
Landed/Min
6.64
Absorbed/Min
0.22
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1065
Sig. Strikes Attempted2667
Key Insights
Irene is a distance-first striker, with 89% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 70% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 89% of output at range with 36% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 3.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
50%
Average
Division Rank#5 of 15
0%100%
TD Defense
78%
Elite
Division Rank#6 of 15
0%100%
TD Success Rate
50%
Landed
2
Defended
2
Total
4
0.15
TD / 15min
0.22
Sub / 15min
2
TD Landed
4
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
2
Landed
4
Attempted
50%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
67%
R2
0%
R3
33%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.15/15min).
Solid TD defense at 78%.
3 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,065
1.09
Ratio
Absorbed
975
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
3/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
29.9
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.8
Standing %
98%
R3 vs R1 Output
126%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (29.9) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 126% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 14 fights
R1 Control
0:14
R2 Control
0:01
R3 Control
0:05
R1 to Final
+21%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+10.1pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+10.1pp
Body
+0.7pp
Leg
-10.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-9.6pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 2 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
26.7
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
12.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
47%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#3
of 15
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#15
of 15
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#14
of 15
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#10
of 15
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#3
of 15
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#14
of 15
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#9
of 15
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#15
of 15
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2889
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 2
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights