Irene Aldana vs Aspen Ladd UFC fight info, date and time
Irene Aldana vs Aspen Ladd is set to go down at UFC 273: Volkanovski vs. Korean Zombie at 9:00pm EST on Saturday 9th April 2022 in a 135lbs matchup.
Irene Aldana demolished Yana Kunitskaya in her last UFC appearance at UFC 264, stopping the Russian in Round 1.
Aspen Ladd is coming off a defeat to Norma Dumont in October. The American is 1-2 in her last three fights.
Irene Aldana vs Aspen Ladd betting odds
Irene Aldana will be the betting favorite with opening odds of -190.
Aspen Ladd is the betting underdog with opening odds of +170.
Fight information
Irene Aldana vs Aspen Ladd was first reported on December 30th, 2021.
Irene Aldana will fight Aspen Ladd at #UFC273 on April 9th. (per @CCLegaspi) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN
— Marcel Dorff 🇳🇱🇮🇩 (@BigMarcel24) December 30, 2021
UFC 273 is targeted for Brooklyn, New York. pic.twitter.com/uAnCos2Wc0
This fight is expected to take place on the prelims at UFC 273: Volkanovski vs Korean Zombie.
Irene Aldana
Irene Aldana bounced back from a decision loss to Holly Holm by battering Yana Kunitskaya. Aldana finished the fight via ground-and-pound in Round 1.
Dropped her and 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗧 𝗢𝗡 😳 @IreneAldana_ #UFC264 pic.twitter.com/fl3n0ybqLC
— UFC (@ufc) July 11, 2021
The Mexican has won three of her last four and now sits at #3 in the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Division rankings.
Aspen Ladd
Aspen Ladd contested her last fight against Norma Dumont at 145lbs after experiencing weight-cutting issues during a scheduled matchup with Macy Chiasson.
Aspen Ladd = B E A S T!
— UFC (@ufc) October 7, 2018
@AspenLaddMMA finishes Evinger in the first round! #UFC229 pic.twitter.com/bZYJpSSXkV
Ladd is now 4-2 in the UFC and has lost two of her last three fights. Three of her four UFC victories have come by way of stoppage.
How they match up
Irene Aldana is the taller woman at 5”9, compared to Aspen Ladd who is 5”6. Aldana will also have a 2-inch reach advantage in this fight.
Aspen Ladd is considerably younger at 27 years old, while Aldana is 33.
The stats show significant differences in styles between these two fighters. Ladd attempts far more takedowns than her opponent, while Aldana’s striking output is significantly higher than Ladd.
Reasons to watch
This is a fascinating matchup between two of the most talented fighters in the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Division.
Irene Aldana brings fierce striking skills to the Octagon, while Ladd’s suffocating grappling style could prove decisive.
The stakes
The stakes are massive in this fight, which matches up #3 vs #4 in the division. A big win for Aldana could place her next in line for a championship fight, while a victory for Ladd would put her right back in the title picture.
Irene Aldana vs Aspen Ladd predictions
The bookmakers’ predictions have Irene Aldana as the favorite with betting odds of -190.
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Irene Aldana vs Aspen Ladd tale of the tape
- Significant 6 year age difference: Ladd is the younger fighter at 27 years old.
- Aldana has a slight 2 inch reach advantage.
- Aldana has 8 more professional MMA fights than Ladd.
Irene Aldana | vs | Aspen Ladd |
---|---|---|
33 | Age | 27 |
19 | Fights | 11 |
13 | Wins | 9 |
6 | Losses | 2 |
7 | KO’s | 6 |
3 | Subs | 1 |
5′ 8 | Height (in) | 5′ 6 |
68.5 | Reach (in) | 66 |
MMA record breakdown: Common opponents for Aspen Ladd and Irene Aldana
The two fighters share 2 common opponents throughout their professional careers; Yana Kunitskaya and Tonya Evinger.
Aspen Ladd has the better record against the shared opposition, at 2-0 to Irene Aldana’s record of 1-1
Yana Kunitskaya vs Aspen Ladd and Irene Aldana | ||
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Aspen Ladd Win • KO/TKO R3 0:33 |
![]() vs. Yana Kunitskaya
| Irene Aldana Win • KO/TKO R1 4:35 |
Tonya Evinger vs Aspen Ladd and Irene Aldana | ||
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Aspen Ladd Win • KO/TKO R1 3:26 |
![]() vs. Tonya Evinger
| Irene Aldana Loss • KO/TKO R4 4:38 |
Aspen Ladd fighter profile and recent form
Aspen Ladd is a 27 year old female fighter from United States with 9 pro wins and 2 losses. See Aspen Ladd’s full MMA record.
Aspen Ladd has a 78% finish rate, including 6 by knockout, 1 by submission, 2 by decision.
Aspen Ladd is looking to get back to winning ways after a loss at the hands of Norma Dumont at UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont.
Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loss |
9-1-0 | Norma Dumont |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-10-16 | Featherweight | UFC |
Win |
8-1-0 | Yana Kunitskaya |
KO/TKO
R3 0:33
|
UFC on ESPN 7 | 2019-12-07 | Bantamweight | UFC |
Loss |
8-0-0 | Germaine de Randamie |
KO/TKO
R1 0:16
|
UFC on ESPN+ 13 | 2019-07-13 | Bantamweight | UFC |
Win |
7-0-0 | Sijara Eubanks |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 10 | 2019-05-18 | Bantamweight | UFC |
Win |
6-0-0 | Tonya Evinger |
KO/TKO
R1 3:26
|
UFC 229 | 2018-10-06 | Bantamweight | UFC |
Irene “Robles” Aldana fighter profile and recent form
Irene Aldana is a 33 year old female fighter from Mexico with 13 pro wins and 6 losses. See Irene Aldana’s full MMA record.
Irene Aldana has a 77% finish rate, including 7 by knockout, 3 by submission, 3 by decision.
Irene Aldana is looking to put together a winning streak, having last beaten Yana Kunitskaya at UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3.
Last 5 bouts
Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win |
12-6-0 | Yana Kunitskaya |
KO/TKO
R1 4:35
|
UFC 264 | 2021-07-10 | Bantamweight | UFC |
Loss |
12-5-0 | Holly Holm |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-10-03 | Bantamweight | UFC |
Win |
11-5-0 | Ketlen Vieira |
KO/TKO
R1 4:51
|
UFC 245 | 2019-12-14 | Bantamweight | UFC |
Win |
10-5-0 | Vanessa Melo |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 17 | 2019-09-21 | Bantamweight | UFC |
Loss |
10-4-0 | Raquel Pennington |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN 4 | 2019-07-20 | Bantamweight | UFC |
Who is fighting tonight in the UFC?
Irene Aldana vs Aspen Ladd is set to go down at UFC 273 – Volkanovski vs. Korean Zombie. The fight is expected to start at around 9:00pm EST on Saturday 9th April 2022.
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