MMA Match Preview: Klaudia Sygula (6-2-0) vs. Irina Alekseeva (5-2-0)
The women’s bantamweight division will see an exciting clash as Klaudia Sygula takes on Irina “Russian Ronda” Alekseeva at UFC Baku, hosted at Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan. Alekseeva enters as the favorite while Sygula looks to pull off an upset and climb the rankings.
Fight Details
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: Preliminary Card – Approx. 7:00 PM UTC
Venue: Baku Crystal Hall, Baku, Azerbaijan
Event: UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree
Fighter Profiles & Stats
Klaudia Sygula (Poland) – Rising Contender
Record: 6-2-0
Age: 26
Height: 5’8″
Weight: 135 lbs
Reach: 69″
Strikes Landed Per Minute: 1.89
Striking Accuracy: 37%
Takedown Accuracy: 10%
Significant Strike Defense: 36%
Sygula is a technical striker with a solid reach advantage, but she absorbs 6.00 significant strikes per minute, making her vulnerable to aggressive opponents. Her last fight saw her lose to Melissa Mullins via second-round knockout, exposing weaknesses in her defensive game.
Irina Alekseeva (Russia) – “Russian Ronda”
Record: 5-2-0
Age: 34
Height: 5’8″
Weight: 135 lbs
Reach: 67″
Strikes Landed Per Minute: 3.84
Striking Accuracy: 43%
Takedown Accuracy: 20%
Significant Strike Defense: 48%
Alekseeva is a well-rounded fighter, known for her submission skills and aggressive striking. She absorbs 3.55 significant strikes per minute, making her more defensively sound than Sygula. Her last fight saw her lose to Melissa Mullins via unanimous decision, where she landed 48 of 108 significant strikes.
Key Matchups to Watch
Striking Battle: Alekseeva has the edge in accuracy (43%), while Sygula has better reach (69″).
Takedown Game: Alekseeva has a 20% takedown accuracy, while Sygula defends 33% of takedown attempts.
Fight Pace: Sygula absorbs 6.00 strikes per minute, meaning Alekseeva could exploit openings with aggressive pressure.
FIGHT ODDS
Klaudia Sygula + 225
Irina Alekseeva – 275
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 20, 2025
