Irina Alekseeva is set to go head-to-head against Klaudia Sygula at UFC Baku on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan. Betting odds currently favor Alekseeva at -278, while Sygula is positioned at +225.
Alekseeva, known as “Russian Ronda,” enters the fight with a record of 5 wins and 2 losses. At 34 years old, she stands 5’8″ tall and weighs 135 lbs, with a reach of 67 inches. She averages 3.84 significant strikes landed per minute and has a striking accuracy of 43%. Her defensive skills show she absorbs 3.55 significant strikes per minute and successfully defends against 48% of opponent strikes.
On the other hand, 26-year-old Klaudia Sygula also measures 5’8″ and weighs in at the same weight as Alekseeva. With a fight record of 6-2-0, she lands significantly fewer strikes compared to her opponent, averaging just 1.89 per minute with a 37% accuracy. Sygula absorbs a considerable amount of damage, allowing 6.00 significant strikes per minute and defending against only 36% of them.
In grappling statistics, Alekseeva has an edge, with 0.87 successful takedowns per 15 minutes compared to Sygula’s 0.1 per fight. Alekseeva completes her attempted takedowns 20% of the time and stops all takedown attempts against her, while Sygula manages to stop 33% of her opponents’ takedowns.
Both fighters faced Melissa Mullins in their most recent bouts, with Alekseeva losing by unanimous decision and Sygula being knocked out in the second round. Each fighter’s performance against Mullins will likely fuel their motivations heading into this match, as both look to rebound and prove themselves.
Besides the Alekseeva versus Sygula match, UFC Baku will feature other exciting bouts, including Jamahal Hill against Khalil Rountree Jr. and Ignacio Bahamondes versus Rafael Fiziev, promising a night filled with high-stakes action.
Fans eagerly await this matchup for its potential and the unique styles each fighter brings to the octagon, making it a not-to-miss event in the upcoming UFC calendar.