Mexican mixed martial arts fighter
Hector Aldana Born (1988-08-17 ) August 17, 1988 (age 36) Mexico Other names El Charro Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) Division Welterweight Reach 72 in (183 cm)[ 1] Fighting out of Mexicali, Baja California , MexicoTeam Torture Athletics Years active 2011–present Total 8 Wins 5 By knockout 2 By submission 2 By decision 1 Losses 3 By knockout 2 By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Hector Aldana (born August 17, 1988) is a Mexican mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Aldana compiled a professional mixed martial arts record of 4-0 by fighting solely within the Mexicali regional MMA circuit before signing for UFC in June 2018.[ 2]
The Ultimate Fighter
Aldana was selected as one of the cast members for The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2 , UFC The Ultimate Fighter TV series, under Team Efrain Escudero in April 2015.[ 3] [ 4]
In the elimination round, Aldana won the fight against Álvaro Herrera by unanimous decision.[ 5] [ 6]
In the semi-finals, Aldana lost the fight to Enrique Marín via submission with a rear-naked choke in the first round.[ 7]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Aldana made his UFC debut against Kenan Song on June 23, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards .[ 8] [ 9] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[ 10]
Aldana then faced Laureano Staropoli on November 17, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio .[ 11] [ 12] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[ 13] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night bonus award. [ 14]
Aldana then faced Miguel Baeza on October 12, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson .[ 15] [ 16] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[ 17]
Aldana was released by the UFC in February 2020.[ 18]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
8 matches
5 wins
3 losses
By knockout
2
2
By submission
2
0
By decision
1
1
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
5–3
Jorge Arturo Salazar
Submission (keylock)
Cage Gladiators Championship 1
September 30, 2023
2
2:58
Mexicali, Baja California , Mexico
Loss
4–3
Miguel Baeza
TKO (leg kick and elbows)
UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson
October 12, 2019
2
2:32
Tampa, Florida , United States
Loss
4–2
Laureano Staropoli
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio
November 17, 2018
3
5:00
Buenos Aires , Argentina
Fight of the Night.
Loss
4–1
Song Kenan
TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards
June 23, 2018
2
4:42
Kallang , Singapore
Win
4–0
Ivest Samayoa
TKO (punches)
Fights Factory – Sabori vs. Enriquez
November 16, 2013
3
1:30
Mexicali, Baja California , Mexico
Win
3–0
Ivan Castillo
TKO (punches)
CG – Cage Gladiator 8
March 16, 2013
1
3:49
Mexicali, Baja California , Mexico
Win
2–0
Cesar Carrasco
Decision (unanimous)
LAW 5 - Payback
August 18, 2012
3
5:00
Mexicali, Baja California , Mexico
Win
1–0
Jorge Arturo Salazar
Submission (rear-naked choke)
LAW 1 - Heatwave
July 16, 2011
1
1:37
Mexicali, Baja California , Mexico
Welterweight debut
Mixed martial arts exhibition record
Exhibition record breakdown
2 matches
1 win
1 loss
By submission
0
1
By decision
1
0
See also
References
External links