A highly-anticipated women's strawweight showdown has been confirmed for UFC 295: Tabatha Ricci will square off against Lupita Godinez in what promises to be an exhilarating MMA bout. This news, as cited from Carlos Legaspi of ESPN Deportes, points to a November 11 showdown in the iconic Madison Square Garden, New York.
Tabatha Ricci, with a remarkable 4-fight winning streak, has been making waves in the MMA community. Fresh off a unanimous decision victory over Gillian Robertson at the UFC on ABC 5 event, Ricci had previously showcased her prowess with a submission win against Jessica Penne during UFC 285. Her professional MMA journey has been near flawless, with just a single defeat which occurred during her UFC debut. Since then, she's maintained an unblemished record.
On the other side of the octagon, Lupita Godinez boasts a commendable three-fight winning streak. Her latest triumph was against Elise Reed at the Noche UFC event, where she clinched the win via submission. This followed back-to-back victories over Emily Ducote and Cynthia Calvillo.
To make UFC 295 even more thrilling, the card will also feature a featherweight face-off between Dennis Buzukja and Jamall Emmers. The marquee attraction of the night? A heavyweight title clash pitting Jon Jones against Stipe Miocic.
Additionally, for fans of Tabatha Ricci, there's an exciting update. She has an exclusive profile on MILLIONS where she offers unique merch tailored for her die-hard followers. With UFC 295 just around the corner, whispers are abound about a potential limited-edition merchandise drop to commemorate her fight. If you're a fan, you wouldn't want to miss this chance to grab something special.
Original source: ITN WWE.
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