Aleksandra Albu
| Alexandra Albu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Aleksandra Albu July 14, 1990 Vulcănești, Moldovian 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 | 3 |
| Wins | 3 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Aleksandra Albu (born July 14, 1990) or Alexandra Albu is a Moldovan-born Russian mixed martial artist.[3] Albu is part of the Romanian community in Moldova. She went to represent Russia after several years of training in Moscow.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Alexandra has competed in karate competitions as well as crossfit and bodybuilding.[2]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Albu was expected to make her promotional debut against Julie Kedzie on at UFC Fight Night 33 on December 6, 2013. However, Albu was forced to pull out of the bout due to a knee injury.[5]
Albu made her eventual debut on April 11, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 64 against Izabela Badurek.[6] Albu defeated Badurek in the second round with a guillotine choke.[7]
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.[8]
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.
Mixed martial arts record
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 3–0 | Kailin Curran | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 214 | July 29, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Izabela Badurek | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 | April 11, 2015 | 2 | 3:34 | Kraków, Poland | |
| Win | 1–0 | Lyubov Demidova | TKO (punches) | OFC - Octagon Fight Club | June 29, 2013 | 1 | 3:13 | Moscow, Russia |
References
- ^ Fox Sports. "Aleksandra Albu moving to to(sic) strawweight, but first recovering from injury". FOX Sports.
- ^ a b "Alexandra Albu". UFC.
- ^ "Aleksandra Albu, UFC Mystery Girl". Awakening Fighters.
- ^ "Alexandra Albu, una dintre cele mai sexy luptătoare din UFC" (in Romanian). Prosport. 6 June 2014.
- ^ Mike Whitman (2013-11-13). "UFC Fight Night 33 Update: Aleksandra Albu Out, Bethe Correia In Against Julie Kedzie". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2013-11-13.
- ^ C.J. Tuttle (2015-02-25). "UFC newcomers Aleksandra Albu, Izabela Badurek to meet on April 11 in Poland". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2015-02-25.
- ^ Steven Marrocco (2015-04-11). "UFC Fight Night 64 results: Alexandra Albu taps Izabela Badurek with guillotine choke". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-04-11.
- ^ Martin, Todd (29 July 2017). "Alexandra Albu vs. Kailin Curran live round-by-round coverage". latimes.com. Retrieved 2017-08-21.