‘Russian Ronda’ Irina Alekseeva All Set for Her UFC Debut This Year

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has been known to sign some of the most exciting fighters in the world of mixed martial arts. The promotion has changed the sport in many ways, from the rules to the way it is marketed. One of the biggest stars to emerge from the UFC is Ronda Rousey.

Rousey made her UFC debut in 2013. The world knew Rousey for her judo skills and dominant performances in the bantamweight division. Rousey left UFC in 2016 after two consecutive losses to Amanda Nunes and Holly Holm. Now, another judoka is going to make her mark in the UFC.

‘Russian Ronda’ joins UFC

Irina Alekseeva is a 32-year-old Russian fighter. She joined the UFC roster in August 2022 after being leaving Bellator. Alekseeva‘s upcoming UFC bout at Fight Night 223 will be her first appearance in the promotion’s cage. She will face off against Stephanie Egger in a bantamweight matchup, and fans are excited to see what she can bring to the table.

Stephanie Egger is a renowned MMA fighter who has fought 5 times for UFC. She holds an MMA professional record of 8 wins and 3 losses. She even won the Performance of the Night for her win against Jessica-Rose Clark in 2022.

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Alekseeva’s signing with the UFC is a testament to her abilities, and fans are excited to see her take on new challenges in the promotion’s bantamweight division.

More about Irina Alekseeva

Irina Alekseeva has won multiple silver and gold medals in judo and sambo competitions. She has also been a “hand-to-hand combat champion” multiple times, showcasing her versatility in different combat sports. She fought once for Bellator, winning a unanimous decision against Stephanie Page in October 2021.

Despite her impressive debut, no one knows why she left Bellator after just one appearance. Alekseeva‘s judo skills have earned her the nickname “Russian Ronda”. This is a nod to the dominance that Ronda Rousey once displayed in the same division.

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However, Alekseeva has already begun to make a name for herself in her own right, and fans are eager to see what she can accomplish in the UFC. Fans of the sport are highly anticipating Irina Alekseeva‘s upcoming UFC debut. With her impressive background in judo and sambo competitions, she has the potential to be a force in the bantamweight division.