Aleksandra Albu

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Aleksandra Albu
Born Aleksandra Albu
(1990-07-14) 14 July 1990 (age 34)
Vulcănești, Moldavian SSR, USSR
Other names Stitch
Residence Moscow, Russia
Nationality Russian
Moldovan
Height 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Weight 115 lb (52 kg; 8.2 st)
Division Strawweight[1]
Reach 62 in (157 cm)
Style Judo, Karate
Fighting out of Moscow, Russia
Team MMA–KEGI
Trainer Andrey Tsarkov
Rank Black Belt in karate[2]
Mixed martial arts record
Total 5
Wins 3
By knockout 1
By submission 1
By decision 1
Losses 2
By submission 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Aleksandra Albu (Russian: Александра Албу; also transliterated Alexandra, born 14 July 1990) is a Moldovan-born Russian mixed martial artist. Albu previously competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s strawweight division. [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Alexandra Albu has competed in karate, crossfit, and bodybuilding competitions.[2]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Albu was expected to make her promotional debut against Julie Kedzie at UFC Fight Night 33 on 6 December 2013. However, Albu was forced to pull out of the bout due to a knee injury.[4]

Albu made her eventual debut on 11 April 2015 at UFC Fight Night 64 against Izabela Badurek.[5] Albu defeated Badurek in the second round with a guillotine choke.[6]

In July 2017 after a two-year hiatus, Albu returned to UFC with a match against American fighter Kailin Curran. Albu won by unanimous decision.[7]

Albu faced Emily Whitmire on 17 February 2019 at UFC on ESPN 1.[8] She lost the fight via submission in the first round.[9]

Albu faced promotional newcomer Loma Lookboonmee on 26 October 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 20.[10] She lost the fight via split decision.[11]

In February 2021, it was reported that Albu and UFC had parted ways.[12]

Personal life

Albu is currently a student at the Academy of Intellectual Property. Her nickname, Stitch, comes from the fictional character Stitch from the movie Lilo & Stitch.

She officially represents Russia after several years of living and training in Moscow.[13]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 3–2 Loma Lookboonmee Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Askren 26 October 2019 3 5:00 Kallang, Singapore
Loss 3–1 Emily Whitmire Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Velasquez 17 February 2019 1 1:01 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 3–0 Kailin Curran Decision (unanimous) UFC 214 29 July 2017 3 5:00 Anaheim, California, United States
Win 2–0 Izabela Badurek Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 11 April 2015 2 3:34 Kraków, Poland Strawweight debut.
Win 1–0 Lyubov Demidova TKO (punches) Octagon Fight Club 29 June 2013 1 3:13 Moscow, Russia Bantamweight debut.

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References

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