This article will discuss the UFC's women flyweight division. We will also look at the perfect record of Shevchenko and the rise of Calvillo, who's making a move up to fight higher-ranked opponents. Also, we'll be looking at Jedrzejczyk’s title defense.
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The UFC's new women's flyweight division has been growing fast. The division currently has two champions, Nicco Montano and Valentina Shevchenko. Montano is Chickasaw-Navajo and Hispanic in descent. She fell in love with MMA at an early age. She's won four straight and is coming off a first-round submission victory against Joanne Wood.
Shevchenko's flawless record in the UFC
Valentina "Bullet" Shevchenko is the current UFC women's flyweight champion. She is now 22-3 with six victories, and only one loss. She is considered to be one of the best Muay Thai fighters in the world and has defeated four UFC champions.
Calvillo steps up to fight against higher-ranked rivals
Calvillo, who had struggled in her previous three fights decided to take on higher-ranked opponents. Calvillo started from the 56th%ile on DKFP. She defeated Jessica Andrade and Katlyn Clhookagian before falling to Nina Nunes 3 times in succession. Calvillo, although she is no longer ranked in MMA, has the potential to make a difference in her MMA career.
Jedrzejczyk's title defence
Joanna Jedrzejczyk (Polish mixed martial artist) is an example of this. For five years she has competed in UFC. Jedrzejczyk got her start in kickboxing. In 2006, she lost three straight kickboxing bouts to former UFC champion Valentina Shevchenko. This fight will be her first title defence in the UFC.
Calvillo's professional career
Cynthia Calvillo has a disappointing UFC record. She is currently on a three-fight losing streak and could lose another fight. Although she's only 35, her UFC career isn't as bright as her record.
Tracy Cortez is a career coach
Tracy Cortez, a native of Arizona, began her journey towards the UFC when she was just five years old. Her parents were immigrants and she grew to be the only girl in her home. In her early years she was not allowed sports. Although she was initially interested in interior design and physical therapy, she eventually became interested in mixed martial arts. The sport has become a significant part of her personal life.