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UFC Flyweight

JJ Aldrich VS Regina Tarin

Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

15-8-0 Record 9-0-0
33 Age 21
165 cm Height 170 cm
171 cm Reach 170 cm
southpaw Stance orthodox
20% Finish rate 67%
20% KO rate 44%
0% Sub rate 22%

Result Summary

Regina Tarin def. JJ Aldrich Decision (unanimous) · R3 5:00

Regina Tarin defeated JJ Aldrich by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in a flyweight prelim at Noche UFC on September 12, 2026. Tarin dictated the fight from the opening bell with a consistent jab and leg kicks, using her reach advantage to control distance across all three rounds. Aldrich attempted multiple takedowns throughout the fight but converted none, and Tarin finished the first round with elbows in the clinch after stuffing one of those attempts. In the third, Aldrich pressed forward needing a finish, but Tarin absorbed the urgency and won the exchanges even while dealing with a bloody nose. The win keeps Tarin undefeated at 9-0, her second Octagon appearance against a ten-year UFC veteran.

Fight Overview

JJ Aldrich enters on a two-fight winning streak after back-to-back decisions over Andrea Lee and Jamey-Lyn Horth, bringing solid veteran form to this flyweight bout, while Regina Tarin arrives as the betting favorite after putting on a striking clinic in Mexico City against Ernesta Kareckaite, landing 125 strikes in a dominant performance. Tarin's recent volume and output represent the primary threat to Aldrich's momentum as both women target higher divisional positioning.

Keys to Victory

JJ Aldrich

  1. Disrupt Tarin's striking volume with grappling and clinch work to neutralize the output that has made her so effective in recent fights.
  2. Use veteran experience to weather the early striking pressure and capitalize on counter opportunities when Tarin extends on her combinations.
  3. Maintain a consistent pace throughout and avoid prolonged standing exchanges where Tarin's high strike-output can accumulate damage on the scorecards.

Regina Tarin

  1. Establish high striking volume early and maintain the same relentless output pace that produced 125 landed strikes in her last outing.
  2. Stay disciplined defensively against Aldrich's grappling attempts — stuff takedowns cleanly and reset to the feet where her striking advantage is clearest.
  3. Press the action throughout and show that her striking-first approach has the depth and durability to handle a crafty, experienced UFC veteran.

Last 5 fights

JJ Aldrich

  1. W Jamey-Lyn Horth Decision · R3 5:00 · 18 APR 2026
  2. W Andrea Lee Decision · R3 5:00 · 1 MAR 2025
  3. L Veronica Hardy Decision · R3 5:00 · 11 MAY 2024
  4. W Montana De La Rosa Decision · R3 5:00 · 7 OCT 2023
  5. W Na Liang TKO · R2 4:49 · 26 AUG 2023

Regina Tarin

  1. W Ernesta Kareckaitė Decision · R3 5:00 · 28 FEB 2026
  2. W Yurivia Jimenez KO · R1 2:00 · 29 NOV 2025
  3. W Kaytlin Neil TKO · R2 4:16 · 19 JUN 2025
  4. W Luisa Fernanda Cifuentes TKO · R4 2:27 · 27 SEPT 2024
  5. W Gisela Luna TKO · R1 1:55 · 27 JUL 2024

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