Irene Aldana is a 37-year-old Mexican professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Women’s Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She holds the UFC world record for most activity in a year (2019), best fight of the year (2019), and best fight of the night (2017). The 5 ft 9 in tall fighter is also a fitness Influencer.
Irene Aldana’s early life and career
Irene Aldana was born on March 26, 1988, in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. She is currently 37 years old. Although there hasn’t been much information about the fighter’s early life and background, she is known to have a degree in graphic design. It was during her college studies that she developed an interest in mixed martial arts and started training at a local Lobo Gym.
Meanwhile, the fighter has said that she had always done some kind of sport since she was little. According to Irene, she used to dance, go to the gym, and do spinning.
Not much is known about her parents, but she has once remarked that they’re huge fans of MMA and the UFC and that they don’t miss a single card. Irene said at first, like all concerned parents, they didn’t want to see their daughter get hit and be at risk. But even with that, they have been a huge support for her and her career.
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She went pro in 2012
The Mexican fighter, who is considered one of the best female prospects in Latin America, mixed martial arts. However, she went pro in 2012 and today, Aldana finds herself competing for the biggest promotion in the sport: the UFC. MMA Fighting.
Two years after turning pro, Aldana signed with Invicta FC in the middle of 2014. On September 9, 2014, at Invicta FC 8: Waterson vs. Tamada, she faced Peggy Morgan and won via rear-naked choke.
On December 5, 2014, Aldana was scheduled to fight Marion Reneau at Invicta FC 10: Waterson vs. Tiburcio, but she was forced to withdraw due to an illness, consequently, the fight was removed from the program.
Moving on, it will be remembered that on November 6, 2016, it was revealed that Aldana had signed with the UFC and will be taking on Leslie Smith at UFC on Fox 22 on December 17, 2016. Aldana was defeated by all judges in the fight. Despite falling short, she received the UFC’s Fight of the Night prize for the first time and the bout earned Aldana her first Fight of the Night bonus award in the UFC.
Through her years in the UFC, the Mexican fighter has faced opponents like Talita Bernardo, Bethe Correia, Raquel Penningtons, and Marion Reneau. She was scheduled to headline UFC Fight Night 223 in a rematch with Raquel Pennington on May 20, 2023. It was later announced that she would replace Julianna Peña in headlining UFC 289 on June 10, 2023, in a Bantamweight Championship match against champion Amanda Nunes.
Is Irene Aldana Married?
Due to her popularity, so many people have kept wondering who Irene’s husband or partner is. At the moment, there is no record stating that the fighter is married or in a relationship with anyone. She is often only spotted training in the gym or having some personal timeout to relax.
How tall is She?
Irene Aldana stands at an average height of 5 ft 9 in (175 cm). Her height could be compared with talented female fighters like Hanna Gabriels and Angela Hill. More so, she weighs 138 lb (63 kg; 9 st 12 lb) and has a reach of 69 in (175 cm).
The fighter’s net worth is estimated at $1 million
Irene Aldana’s net worth is estimated at $1 million. Her primary source of wealth is known to be her mixed martial arts career. According to reports, she is paid $40,000 as a salary. Meanwhile, other brand promotions and ambassadorial deals could have added to Irene’s net worth.
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