Alexis Davis (13-5) and Rosi Sexton (13-2) continue the string of female debuts in the UFC when they meet at UFC 161 in June.
Sexton will move up to bantamweight for this fight. She was highly ranked in the flyweight division during her time at 125 pounds.
Davis is currently ranked fifth in the UFC’s official rankings. In MMARising’s pound-for-pound rankings Davis ranks fifth, and Sexton comes in at 11th. It is a battle between two of the best veterans in the sport today.
With The Ultimate Fighter housing Ronda Rousey and Cat Zingano, this fight is unlikely to produce the next title challenger, but the winner will put herself in prime position for a contender’s bout.
Here is your early breakdown for this women’s bantamweight bout.