Holly Holm vs Irene Aldana — Fight recap

Holly Holm earned a unanimous decision victory over Irene Aldana across all five rounds on October 3, 2020, showcasing superior striking volume and wrestling control throughout. Holm landed 154 significant strikes at a 51% clip while Aldana managed only 69 at 37%, a decisive striking differential that defined the bout.

The former bantamweight champion controlled the cage with 5:16 of dominant position time, converting five of fourteen takedown attempts to establish a clear grappling advantage despite Aldana's refusal to engage on the mat. Holm's striking was particularly effective to the body, connecting on 56 of 68 attempts, while her leg kicks landed at an 89% rate.

The unanimous decision reflected Holm's ability to dictate pace and range through her boxing fundamentals and wrestling, keeping Aldana largely reactive throughout the contest. The victory positioned Holm back in the title conversation at 135 pounds following a previous loss to Amanda Nunes.