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UFC 306 before/after photos of Irene Aldana's massive gory forehead cut are what horror movies are made from

By Matt Erickson,

21 days ago

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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

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4QPcmE_0vXGlYcA00 — 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

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0F1vtM_0vXGlYcA00 — 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

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=01ltfq_0vXGlYcA00 — 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

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=25F8oe_0vXGlYcA00 — 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

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2PpJGq_0vXGlYcA00 — 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

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2ELlva_0vXGlYcA00 — 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

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1rRKci_0vXGlYcA00 — 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

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0wsaTF_0vXGlYcA00 — 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

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4OnMm2_0vXGlYcA00 — 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

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=276iOL_0vXGlYcA00 — 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

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james hysell

20d ago

In the Marines you get 2 800mg motrin and drink water. Depending, light duty chit for a few days

Noshite Sherlock

20d ago

I've seen worse on Facebook. She can walk it off.

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