Alice Ardelean vs Melissa Martinez — Fight recap

Melissa Martinez defeated Alice Ardelean by unanimous decision over three rounds on October 19, 2024, with referee Keith Peterson overseeing the bout. Martinez landed 72 significant strikes at 49% accuracy compared to Ardelean's 92 strikes at 41% efficiency, demonstrating cleaner striking technique despite lower volume.

Ardelean controlled the cage for 41 seconds and attempted one takedown that failed to land, while Martinez stuffed all grappling attempts and maintained superior striking precision throughout. The difference in significant strike accuracy—Martinez's 49% to Ardelean's 41%—proved decisive across all three rounds, with Martinez finding her range more consistently in the standup exchanges.

Neither fighter secured knockdowns or submission attempts, keeping the contest a pure striking affair. Martinez's victory improves her record and suggests she may be positioned for a step up in competition within the division.