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).

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.

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.

In the elimination round, Aldana won the fight against Álvaro Herrera by unanimous decision.

In the semi-finals, Aldana lost the fight to Enrique Marín via submission with a rear-naked choke in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Aldana made his UFC debut against Kenan Song on June 23, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Aldana then faced Laureano Staropoli on November 17, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night bonus award.

Aldana then faced Miguel Baeza on October 12, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.

Aldana was released by the UFC in February 2020.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One Time)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Jorge Arturo Salazar Submission (keylock) Cage Gladiators Championship 1

Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico Loss

Miguel Baeza TKO (leg kick and elbows) UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson

Tampa, Florida, United States Loss

Laureano Staropoli Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Magny vs. Ponzinibbio

Buenos Aires, Argentina Loss

Song Kenan TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards

Kallang, Singapore Win

Ivest Samayoa TKO (punches) Fights Factory – Sabori vs. Enriquez

Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico Win

Ivan Castillo TKO (punches) CG – Cage Gladiator 8

Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico Win

Cesar Carrasco Decision (unanimous) LAW 5 - Payback

Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico Win

Jorge Arturo Salazar Submission (rear-naked choke) LAW 1 - Heatwave

Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico

Mixed martial arts exhibition record Loss

Enrique Marín Submission (rear-naked choke)

Semifinal round. Win

Álvaro Herrera Decision (unanimous)

Elimination round.