Irina “Russian Ronda”Alekseeva

Irina Alekseeva is a Russian mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC’s women’s bantamweight division under the nickname “Russian Ronda.” The UFC lists her place of birth as Kazakhstan, her fighting style as sambo, her height as 68 inches, and her professional career as beginning in 2019. The UFC also records her background in judo and sambo, including sambo world and European championship achievements, as well as a physical-education coaching degree.

Alekseeva made her UFC debut on April 29, 2023, submitting Stephanie Egger with a kneebar in the first round. She later faced Melissa Dixon in October 2023 and Klaudia Sygula in June 2025 before meeting Bia Mesquita on October 11, 2025. The UFC profile identifies Mesquita as Alekseeva’s most recent listed bout and, as of September 29, 2026, lists Alekseeva as “Not Fighting”; the UFC’s Japanese profile describes her as out of contract. Her documented style is grounded in sambo and submission grappling, while UFC coverage has emphasized her aggressive, fast-finishing approach.