Hector Aldana

Hector Aldana (born August 17, 1988) is a Mexican mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Hector Aldana
Born (1988-08-17) August 17, 1988
Mexico
Other namesEl Charro
NationalityMexican
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionWelterweight
Reach72 in (183 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofMexicali, Baja California, Mexico
TeamTorture Athletics
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total7
Wins4
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision1
Losses3
By knockout2
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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
7 matches 4 wins 3 losses
By knockout 2 2
By submission 1 0
By decision 1 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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 Kenan Song 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
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1–1 Enrique Marín Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2 May 4, 2015 1 1:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Semifinal round.
Win 1–0 Álvaro Herrera Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America 2 April 10, 2015 2 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Elimination Round.

See also

References
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  2. Rodrigo Del Campo (2018-05-03). "UFC Singapur: Héctor Aldana debuta en UFC". Indiscutido. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  3. "The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 2 Cast Revealed". MMA Weekly. 2015-04-22. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  4. "Meet The Complete Cast Of 'The Ultimate Fighter Latin America' [PHOTOS]". Latin Times. 2015-04-24. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
  5. Christian Tetzpa (2015-09-30). "Héctor Aldana: Bajó La Bandera De Un Compatriota". UFC. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
  6. "TUF Latinoamérica 2: Héctor 'El Charro' Aldana vence a Álvaro 'Chango' Herrera". Indiscutido. 2015-09-30. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
  7. "TUF Latinoamérica 2: Enrique 'Wasabi' Marín es el primer finalista welter". Indiscutido. 2015-10-21. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
  8. Juan Cardenas (2018-05-03). "Hector Aldana Debutará Finalmente en UFC Singapur". UFC Espanol. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
  9. Alexander K. Lee (2018-05-03). "Teruto Ishihara vs. Petr Yan set for UFC Singapore". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
  10. Tim Bissell (2018-06-23). "UFC Singapore prelim results and highlights: Yan KO's Ishihara, Matthews and Yadong score finishes". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  11. Joseph Lee (2018-10-25). "Two Fights Added To UFC Fight Night 140". 411 Mania. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
  12. Rodrigo Del Campo (2018-10-23). "UFC Buenos Aires: Laureano Staropoli debuta y enfrenta a Héctor Aldana". Indiscutido. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
  13. Jay Anderson (2018-11-17). "UFC Argentina Results: Laureano Staropoli Claims Victory In His Native Argentina Over Hector Aldana". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  14. "UFC Argentina bonuses: Two Argentine natives cash $50,000 checks". mmajunkie.com. 2018-11-18. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  15. Steve Duncan (2019-08-25). "Miguel Baeza vs Hector Aldana agregado a UFC Tampa". MMA Uno. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
  16. "DWCS contract winner Brok Weaver announces debut at UFC on ESPN+ 19". mmajunkie.com. 2019-08-26. Retrieved 2020-06-20.
  17. Dan Doherty (2019-10-12). "UFC Tampa Results: Miguel Baeza Gets Leg Kick TKO in Debut". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  18. Zane Simon (2020-02-11). "Report: TUF winner Brad Katona released from UFC, multiple others likely out as well". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
  19. "UFC Argentina bonuses: Two Argentine natives cash $50,000 checks". mmajunkie.com. 2018-11-18. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
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