UFC 306 saw its first share of brutality during the ranked bantamweight bout between Irene Aldana and Norma Dumont. Both fighters participated in a ranked women’s bantamweight fight in which Dumont took the win. For Aldana, it was an unsuccessful night at the iconic Las Vegas Sphere.
From the beginning of the fight, both Dumont and Aldana were cautious and kept their distance. Dumont was effective with her leg kicks, mixing it up with occasional punches, which connected accurately. Having a reach advantage, Aldana tried to connect her left hook but failed multiple times.
Dumont was quick on her feet and could evade all the big shots from Aldana. She kept her distance and managed to break down her opponent systematically. From targeting the legs, midsection and quick jabs to the face, Dumont made it look easy. It was a dominant display of striking, which fans expected at a much-anticipated event like UFC 306.
The damage was done as Aldana’s face was battered, with blood gushing out of the large cut on her face. The cut was over her right eye, which was also swollen. In the last round, despite the cut, Aldana showed her Mexican fighting spirit and marched forward. She was looking to get a finish, but it was no good. She was able to land a nasty elbow, but it wasn’t enough.
Fight fans to react to Irene Aldana’s nasty forehead cut at UFC 306
Norma Dumont showcased a nasty display of elite striking and won the fight via unanimous decision. She landed 159 significant strikes and captured her fifth consecutive win in UFC. For Irene Aldana, it was an unfortunate night as she failed to carry her winning momentum.
Irene Aldana suffers a nasty cut from Norma Dumont at UFC 306 (via X)The Dumont vs. Aldana fight was just a teaser of the upcoming fights consisting of elite strikers like Sean O’Malley. The fans went on the internet to react to the brutal cut.
Here are some notable reactions;
Has there ever been a worse cut in the UFC? #ufcnoche it looked like 7-9 inches. 50-70 stitches?
— Justin Gaethje 🇺🇸 (@Justin_Gaethje) September 15, 2024
When the cut man cleaned it and it was just wobbling back and forth 😳
— Sah (@cosmicdawg9) September 15, 2024
Should’ve been stopped after two and gone to technical decision. Doctor couldn’t get a look in the corner. Thats one of the worst I’ve ever seen
— t.O. (@ThereGoesTO) September 15, 2024
I’m surprised they didn’t stop to at least have the doctor take a look at it
— Danford26 (@Danford2684) September 15, 2024
I’m surprised they didn’t stop to at least have the doctor take a look at it
— Danford26 (@Danford2684) September 15, 2024
Has to be a top 5 cut of all time no?
— PlinkFuel (fuel #1 fan) (@PlinkFuel) September 15, 2024
Brutal cuts like this are very common in the UFC. Often, fans see some nasty forehead injuries, but they couldn’t believe the severity of this cut. Many fans were calling it one of the worst cuts in the history of the promotion. Generally with a cut like that, the doctors stop the fight. However, fans were surprised that they were not involved this time.
