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Women's Bantamweight Division

Active

"Russian Ronda"

Irina Alekseeva

Women's Bantamweight Division

5-2-0 (W-L-D)

1

Wins by Knockout

2

Wins by Submission

3

First Round Finishes

Irina Alekseeva

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Irina Alekseeva's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Kazakhstan
Fighting style
Sambo
Age
33
Height
68.00
Weight
141.00
Octagon Debut
Apr. 29, 2023
  • Pro since 2019
     
  • One win by KO, two by submission (armbar, kneebar)
     
  • Three first-round finishes

UFC Fight Night (10/14/23) Alekseeva lost a three round unanimous decision to Melissa Dixon 

UFC Fight Night (4/29/23) Alekseeva submitted Stephanie Egger via kneebar at 2:11 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started Judo at 14, I won Sambo national and world championships, then moved to hand-to-hand combat and started MMA in 2018.

What ranks and titles have you held? Sambo world champion, three-time hand-to-hand combat national champion, two-time sambo European champion. International level master of sports

Do you have any heroes? I like Ronaldo, Ronda Rousey and Conor McGregor

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A big opportunity for me, like a new page of my life. It’s the next level of competition.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Physical education coach degree

What was your job before you started fighting? I was working as a taxi driver and courier when I cannot gain money from sports.