Aleksandra Albu
Moldovan mixed martial arts fighter
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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]
14 July 1990
Vulcănești, Moldavian SSR, USSR
Moldovan
| Aleksandra Albu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Aleksandra Albu 14 July 1990 Vulcănești, Moldavian SSR, USSR |
| Other names | Stitch |
| 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 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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[when?] 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
| 5 matches | 3 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| 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. |
