Irene Aldana vs Katlyn Cerminara — Fight recap

Katlyn Cerminara defeated Irene Aldana via split decision after three rounds on April 8, 2017. Cerminara landed 105 significant strikes on 38% accuracy compared to Aldana's 84 strikes at 37%, though both fighters showed similar precision rates in a closely contested striking battle.

Aldana attempted no takedowns and generated no control time, while Cerminara managed just 17 seconds of control despite attempting 11 takedowns without success, completing zero. The fight remained standing throughout, with both competitors trading strikes primarily to the head—Aldana landed 47 head strikes while Cerminara matched that output.

Cerminara's leg strike efficiency proved decisive, landing 31 of 37 attempts compared to Aldana's 28 of 40, giving her the edge in judges' eyes despite the narrow margin. The split decision victory marked a competitive bantamweight affair where volume and accuracy proved nearly indistinguishable between the two strikers.