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Irene Aldana retires from UFC after nearly two years away

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 1:18 AM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Irene Aldana retires from UFC after nearly two years away
Summary

Irene Aldana, a former UFC title challenger, has officially retired from mixed martial arts, as confirmed by sources close to her decision. Aldana, who holds a career record of 15-8 and an 8-6 record in the UFC, has not fought since September 2024. She notified UFC officials of her retirement plans prior to being removed from the roster. Aldana, known for her exciting fighting style, made her UFC debut in December 2016 and challenged Amanda Nunes for the bantamweight title in June 2023, losing by unanimous decision. She earned five performance bonuses throughout her UFC career.

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  • •Aldana retires at age 38 after nearly two years without a fight.
  • •She was removed from the UFC roster following her retirement notice.
  • •Aldana's notable victories included Ketlen Vieira and Bethe Correia.
  • •She made her UFC debut in December 2016 and fought 14 times for the promotion.
  • •Her last fight was a loss to Norma Dumont in September 2024.
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  • 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — Former UFC title challenger Irene Aldana retires
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One of the most exciting female fighters in UFC history (by the bonuses) quietly notified the UFC of her retirement.

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