https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImSYGyj6yS4 Weight Class: Strawweight Claudia Gadelha (12-1) was the first woman to fight at strawweight in the UFC, after a language barrier prevented her from taking part in The Ultimate Fighter 20. She was widely expected to have a shot at the title, but lost the woman now known as Joanna Champion, who is currently one of the most feared strikers in the company. Jessica Aguilar (19-4) was ranked by many as the #1 strawweight fighter in women's MMA, but did not sign with the UFC, instead joining the WSOF and becoming their strawweight champion. However, a lack of viable opponents eventually saw her leave, and now in the UFC, she makes her debut against one of the best. Fighters often struggle in their UFC debuts, especially when the enter the promotion with high expectations, but expect Aguilar to cement her status as a contender. Aguilar takes this by decision.
Primarily covering the sport of MMA from Ontario, Canada, Jay Anderson has been writing for various publications covering sports, technology, and pop culture since 2001. Jay holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Guelph, and a Certificate in Leadership Skills from Humber College.