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

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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

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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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Mixed martial arts exhibition record

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