Flyweight Alden Coria makes his octagon debut at Noche UFC, a card headlined by Diego Lopes and Jean Silva, neither of whom are actually Mexican, despite the card celebrating Mexican Independence Day. Coria will be welcomed to the UFC by Brazil’s Alessandro Costa.
Alden “Cobra” Coria
Standing at five-foot-eight
Fighting at 125 lbs (flyweight)
27-years-old
Fighting out of Houston, Texas, US
Training out of 4oz. Fight Club
A pro record of 10-3, 1 NC
4 KO/TKOs, 4 Submissions’
Always good to see the UFC add talent at flyweight, arguably the most stacked division on the roster currently. Coria is a fighter who had his path to the promotion stalled early, dropping tough fights and going 2-3 over a five-fight stretch. That inconsistency cost him momentum, but he’s since turned things around, winning four straight with notable victories over Paris Moran and Chris Ocon— proof that he’s cleared the hurdles from his early career.
Coria is well-rounded and improving in all areas, though his defensive wrestling remains his biggest weakness. He’s capable on the mat, with active jiu-jitsu and a constant hunt for submissions, but often loses minutes fighting off his back. Early on, his game leaned heavily on grappling, but he’s since transitioned into a primary striker—and that’s where he’s at his best.
On the feet, Coria is a technical striker with sharp fundamentals. He works behind a stiff jab, strings together multi-strike combinations, and targets the body with consistency. That body work can leave him open to counters, but his offense overall is slick and effective. He manages range well with his jab, kicks, and backward movement, while also punishing opponents as a counter striker. He’s comfortable going first or reacting, though he sometimes gives up too much ground, backing himself into the cage where he’s forced to defend takedowns. His best moments come when he plants his feet, fires the jab, and mixes body-head combinations.
Coria’s striking is clean, fast, and diverse, and he’s developing strong timing and fight IQ. On the ground, he still flashes underrated grappling, constantly moving, chaining submissions, and working for better positions, though he can get overly aggressive and lose technique.
Overall, Coria projects as a solid addition to the UFC flyweight roster. I’d place him just below the middle tier of the division, with the potential ceiling of cracking the top 15 if everything comes together.
