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Sun Sep 15 15:20:42 UTC 2024: ## UFC 306: Aldana Suffers Gruesome Cut, Loses to Dumont
**Las Vegas, NV** – Former women’s bantamweight title challenger Irene Aldana suffered a horrifying injury during her fight against Norma Dumont at UFC 306 on Saturday. A massive cut on Aldana’s forehead, described by some as the worst in UFC history, left her with a gruesome wound that exposed her skull.
Despite the injury, Aldana fought on, but ultimately lost the fight via a lopsided decision. The extent of the injury is still being assessed, but it is expected that Aldana will require extensive plastic surgery to repair the damage.
Fans are urged to proceed with caution when viewing images and videos of the injury.
The incident has sparked concern and discussion within the MMA community about fighter safety and the potential for serious injury in the sport.