UFC 161 will feature a women’s bantamweight bout on the main card. No. 6-ranked Alexis Davis takes on Rosi Sexton in the second bout of the pay-per-view telecast.
Women’s MMA has picked up steam over the past 18 months, but a lot of the talent is still largely an unknown commodity to fans. Once these top-level fighters have bouts under the bright lights of the UFC, that will all change.
With the division being new, all fights are of extreme importance. One impressive victory could move any of the women into the discussion of being the next title contender.
Here are five things you need to know heading into UFC 161.