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Irene Aldana (actress)

Irene Aldana is not identified in the provided sources as an actress.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Irene Aldana Robles (born 26 March 1988) is a Mexican mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC women's bantamweight division. Despite the topic title, the provided sources do not identify her as an actress. She retired from mixed martial arts in July 2026.

Identity

The available sources consistently identify Irene Aldana Robles as a Mexican mixed martial artist. No provided source supports an acting biography for this name.

Mixed martial arts career

Aldana's professional MMA career started in 2012, and she competed in the UFC's women's bantamweight division. Sources mention notable wins and a record of 15 wins and 8 losses.

Retirement

Multiple sources report that Aldana retired from mixed martial arts in July 2026 after a 14-year career. The reports describe her as a former UFC competitor.

Key facts

  • Irene Aldana is a Mexican mixed martial artist, not an actress.
  • She competed in the UFC women's bantamweight division.
  • Her professional MMA career began in 2012 and ended in 2026.
  • She had a professional record of 15 wins and 8 losses.
  • She retired in July 2026.
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Canadian context

No clear Canada-specific connection is shown in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

Is Irene Aldana an actress?
The provided sources do not identify Irene Aldana as an actress. They identify her as a Mexican mixed martial artist and former UFC fighter.
What is Irene Aldana known for?
She is known for competing in the UFC women's bantamweight division and for her mixed martial arts career.
Where is Irene Aldana from?
The sources say she was born and raised in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico.
When did Irene Aldana's career begin?
Her professional MMA career began in 2012, according to UFC and Wikipedia-based sources.
Did Irene Aldana retire?
Yes. Sources report that she retired from mixed martial arts in July 2026.

References

  1. UFC — https://www.ufc.com/athlete/irene-aldana
    Supports: Professional MMA career, division, and career start date.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irene_Aldana
    Supports: Record, years active, and reported 2026 retirement.
  3. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irene_Aldana
    Supports: Birth details, Mexican nationality, division, and reported retirement.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3136286/irene-aldana
    Supports: Nationality, height, birthdate, team, stance, and record.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7201267/
    Supports: Alternative identifier showing media appearances, but not evidence of an acting career in the provided excerpt.