Irene Aldana (15-7-0)
Irene Aldana, a seasoned veteran in the UFC’s bantamweight division, is known for her striking prowess, with 8 of her 15 wins coming via KO/TKO. Aldana is aggressive on the feet and always looking for a finish, as seen in her recent knockout victory over Macy Chiasson via a spectacular upkick. Despite coming off a loss to Amanda Nunes, Aldana remains a formidable opponent with a solid all-around game. She’ll look to get back in the win column by imposing her striking advantage and maintaining the pressure against Dumont.
Last 3 Fights
- Win: vs. Karol Rosa (Decision – Unanimous), UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington, Dec 16, 2023 – 3 Rounds
- Loss: vs. Amanda Nunes (Decision – Unanimous), UFC 289: Nunes vs. Aldana, Jun 10, 2023 – 5 Rounds
- Win: vs. Macy Chiasson (KO – Upkick to the Body), UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson, Sep 10, 2022 – Round 3, 2:21
Norma Dumont (11-2-0)
Norma Dumont brings a strong decision game into this matchup, with 9 of her 11 wins coming by way of decision. While Dumont lacks knockout power, she compensates with excellent defense and an ability to grind out victories, as evidenced by her recent unanimous decision win over Chelsea Chandler. Dumont is adept at controlling the pace of a fight and utilizing her grappling skills, but she’ll face a stiff test in Aldana’s striking.
Last 3 Fights
- Win: vs. Germaine de Randamie (Decision – Unanimous), UFC Fight Night 240: Allen vs. Curtis 2, Apr 6, 2024 – 3 Rounds
- Win: vs. Chelsea Chandler (Decision – Unanimous), UFC on ESPN 49: Holm vs. Bueno Silva, Jul 15, 2023 – 3 Rounds
- Win: vs. Karol Rosa (Decision – Unanimous), UFC Fight Night 222: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes, Apr 22, 2023 – 3 Rounds
Prediction
This fight sets up as a classic striker vs. grappler matchup, with Aldana looking to keep the fight standing and land her powerful shots, while Dumont will aim to control Aldana with grappling exchanges. Aldana’s ability to finish fights gives her the edge, but Dumont’s resilience and grinding style could drag this bout to a decision.
Official Prediction: Irene Aldana via KO, Round 3.
