UFC 306 before/after photos of Irene Aldana's massive gory forehead cut are what horror movies are made from
matt erickson
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The canvas was a bloody mess Saturday to close out the prelims at UFC 306 after Norma Dumont (12-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) opened up a massive cut on the forehead of former women's bantamweight title challenger Irene Aldana (15-8 MMA, 8-6 UFC). The cut may have been the worst in UFC history. Still images and video on social media show all the way to Aldana's skull.
Suffice it to say, Aldana lost a lopsided decision – and no doubt had her life forever altered with a cut that likely is going to require some significant plastic surgery.
Take a look at photos and video from the utterly insane gash below. But proceed with caution. Don't say we didn't, say we didn't warn ya.
Irene Aldana, UFC 306 open workouts
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Irene Aldana, UFC 306 news conference
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Irene Aldana, UFC 306 ceremonial weigh-ins
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Irene Aldana, UFC 306 walkout
Sep 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Irene Aldana of Mexico (red gloves) fights Norma Dumont of Brazil (blue gloves) during Riyadh Season Noche UFC 306 at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
Sep 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Irene Aldana of Mexico (red gloves) fights Norma Dumont of Brazil (blue gloves) during Riyadh Season Noche UFC 306 at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
Sep 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Irene Aldana of Mexico (red gloves) fights Norma Dumont of Brazil (blue gloves) during Riyadh Season Noche UFC 306 at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
Sep 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Irene Aldana of Mexico (red gloves) fights Norma Dumont of Brazil (blue gloves) during Riyadh Season Noche UFC 306 at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
Sep 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Irene Aldana of Mexico (red gloves) fights Norma Dumont of Brazil (blue gloves) during Riyadh Season Noche UFC 306 at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
Sep 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Irene Aldana of Mexico (red gloves) fights Norma Dumont of Brazil (blue gloves) during Riyadh Season Noche UFC 306 at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
Sep 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Irene Aldana of Mexico (red gloves) fights Norma Dumont of Brazil (blue gloves) during Riyadh Season Noche UFC 306 at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: Irene Aldana of Mexico is cut during her fight against Norma Dumont of Brazil during UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: Irene Aldana of Mexico is cut during her fight against Norma Dumont of Brazil during UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 14: (L-R) Irene Aldana of Mexico fights Norma Dumont of Brazil during UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche at Sphere on September 14, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Irene Aldana, UFC 306
Sep 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Irene Aldana of Mexico (red gloves) fights Norma Dumont of Brazil (blue gloves) during Riyadh Season Noche UFC 306 at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
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