UFC Female Strawweight Overview: UFC 193 Special Edition
In the world of UFC, the women's strawweight division is heating up with some exciting matchups on the horizon. Here's a rundown of the key players and their recent performances.
Current UFC women's strawweight champion, Joanna Jedrzejczyk (10-0, 4-0 UFC), recently claimed the division's top spot by defeating Carla Esparza in March. Jedrzejczyk's impressive UFC wins include four stoppages due to strikes, two of which were championship victories.
Jessica Penne (12-3, 1-1), a nine-year veteran, fought Jedrzejczyk for the title in June. Meanwhile, Jessica Aguilar (15-5, 0-1), another veteran in the division, saw her 10-fight win streak snapped by Claudia Gadelha in August. Gadelha's only loss was a split decision to Jedrzejczyk last December.
Speaking of Gadelha, she has been on a roll, winning two fights in a row after her loss to Jedrzejczyk. One of her recent victories was against Juliana Lima, who has won two fights in a row after losing to Joanna Jedrzejczyk in her UFC debut.
Juliana Lima's fellow Brazilian, Mizuki Inoue, wasn't as fortunate in her last bout, as she suffered a defeat at the hands of Alexa Grasso. Grasso's victory adds to her growing reputation in the division.
The two female wrestlers who will fight against Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Ronda Rousey in November are yet to be announced. The anticipation is high for these highly-anticipated bouts.
In the upper echelon of the UFC women's strawweight division, Michelle Waterson (13-4, 1-0) holds her own. Livia Renata Souza, the current Invicta FC strawweight champion, is also part of this elite group.
Notable mentions include Karolina Kowalkiewicz, a new signee who is scheduled to face Randa Markos in December. DeAnna Bennett, who holds a victory over current UFC bantamweight contender Julianna Pena from her time in Invicta FC, is another contender to watch.
Heather Clark, Aisling Daly, and Felice Herrig are veterans in the division but may find themselves relegated to gatekeeper status as the newer, more dynamic fighters rise through the ranks. Tecia Torres (6-0, 2-0), who has yet to earn a finish in the UFC but boasts notable wins from her Invicta FC career, is one such up-and-comer.
Lastly, Joanne Calderwood, once considered a top five strawweight, suffered a surprise defeat to Maryna Moroz. Moroz, who has a record of 1-1 in the UFC, will be looking to build on this victory in her next bout.
The UFC women's strawweight division is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in the UFC. With these top contenders vying for the top spot, fans can expect some thrilling matches in the coming months.
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