The canvas was a bloody mess Saturday to close out the prelims at UFC 306 after Norma Dumont (12-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) opened up a massive cut on the forehead of former women’s bantamweight title challenger Irene Aldana (15-8 MMA, 8-6 UFC). The cut may have been the worst in UFC history. Still images and video on social media show all the way to Aldana’s skull.
Suffice it to say, Aldana lost a lopsided decision – and no doubt had her life forever altered with a cut that likely is going to require some significant plastic surgery.
Take a look at photos and video from the utterly insane gash below. But proceed with caution. Don’t say we didn’t, say we didn’t warn ya.
Irene Aldana, UFC 306 open workouts
Irene Aldana, UFC 306 news conference
Irene Aldana, UFC 306 ceremonial weigh-ins
Irene Aldana, UFC 306 walkout
Sep 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Irene Aldana of Mexico (red gloves) fights Norma Dumont of Brazil (blue gloves) during Riyadh Season Noche UFC 306 at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
Sep 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Irene Aldana of Mexico (red gloves) fights Norma Dumont of Brazil (blue gloves) during Riyadh Season Noche UFC 306 at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
Sep 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Irene Aldana of Mexico (red gloves) fights Norma Dumont of Brazil (blue gloves) during Riyadh Season Noche UFC 306 at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
Sep 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Irene Aldana of Mexico (red gloves) fights Norma Dumont of Brazil (blue gloves) during Riyadh Season Noche UFC 306 at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
Sep 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Irene Aldana of Mexico (red gloves) fights Norma Dumont of Brazil (blue gloves) during Riyadh Season Noche UFC 306 at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
Sep 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Irene Aldana of Mexico (red gloves) fights Norma Dumont of Brazil (blue gloves) during Riyadh Season Noche UFC 306 at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
Sep 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Irene Aldana of Mexico (red gloves) fights Norma Dumont of Brazil (blue gloves) during Riyadh Season Noche UFC 306 at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 14: Irene Aldana of Mexico is cut during her fight against Norma Dumont of Brazil during UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 14: Irene Aldana of Mexico is cut during her fight against Norma Dumont of Brazil during UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 14: (L-R) Irene Aldana of Mexico fights Norma Dumont of Brazil during UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
Sep 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Irene Aldana of Mexico (red gloves) fights Norma Dumont of Brazil (blue gloves) during Riyadh Season Noche UFC 306 at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
Irene Aldana, UFC 306 post-fight
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