Irene Aldana vs. Norma Dumont – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Riyadh Season Noche UFC is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Irene Aldana will take on Norma “The Immortal” Dumont in the Women’s Bantamweight bout. You can view the complete UFC Fight Night card.

Aldana brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 68″ reach. In contrast, Dumont, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 67″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 40% striking accuracy, Aldana has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.24 per minute. On the other hand, Dumont boasts a 49% striking accuracy, landing approximately 3.11 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Irene Aldana vs. Norma Dumont matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 36-year-old, Irene Aldana is coming in with a 15-7-0 record. Aldana will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Karol Rosa at UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington in December.

Dumont, meanwhile, is coming off a unanimous decision win against Irene Aldana on December 16, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 and holds a 11-2-0 record.

Irene Aldana has a orthodox fighting stance with an 68″ reach. The 33-year-old Norma Dumont is an orthodox fighter with a 67″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Irene Aldana stats

→ Aldana’s striking accuracy is 40%.
→ Aldana lands 5.24 significant strikes per minute.
→ Aldana’s takedown accuracy is 50%.
→ Aldana’s takedown average is 0.16 per 15 minutes.
→ Aldana’s takedown defense is 76%.

Aldana comes in with 40% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.24 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Dumont fires at 49% accuracy, landing about 3.11 significant strikes per minute. Irene Aldana also has a 50% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.16 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Dumont’s 1.91 takedowns and 72% takedown accuracy.

Norma Dumont stats

→ Dumont’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Dumont lands 3.11 significant strikes per minute.
→ Dumont’s takedown accuracy is 68%.
→ Dumont’s takedown average is 1.91 per 15 minutes.
→ Dumont’s takedown defense is 72%.

Norma spent, on average, 14:50 minutes in the Octagon, and Irene has an average fight time of 14:38 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an interesting clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Irene or Norma? Sound off in the comments.

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