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).

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) vs. Laureano Staropoli