Hector Aldana (born August 17, 1988) is a Mexican

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who competed in the

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division of the

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(UFC).

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Aldana compiled a professional mixed martial arts record of 4-0 by fighting solely within the

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regional MMA circuit before signing for

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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

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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

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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

** Fight of the Night (One Time)

Mixed martial arts record

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Song Kenan Song Kenan (; born March 10, 1990) is a Chinese mixed martial artist who competes as a welterweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Mixed martial arts career Ultimate Fighting Championship Song's UFC debut came at UFC Fight Night: B ...

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Mixed martial arts exhibition record

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Aldana, Hector 1988 births Living people Welterweight mixed martial artists Mexican male mixed martial artists Sportspeople from Mexicali Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters 21st-century Mexican sportsmen