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Melissa Martinez is headed to the UFC.
An undefeated prospect and Combate Global strawweight champion, Martinez (7-0 MMA, 0-0 UFC) has signed a multi-fight deal with the promotion. She is set to take on Hannah Cifers (10-7 MMA, 2-5 UFC) at a UFC event Sept. 10. at a location and venue yet-to-be-announced.
Two people with knowledge of the matchup recently confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement. The news was first reported by Lichald Scott.
Martinez last defended her belt in December 2019 when she defeated Desiree Yanez in the co-main event of Combate Global 51. She has been fighting professionally in MMA since 2016.
Martinez is also a decorated kickboxer who won a gold medal at the 2016 Panamerican Kickboxing Championship and a silver medal at the World Games 2017 representing the Mexican national kickboxing team.
Meanwhile, Martinez’s opponent, Cifers, is a seasoned veteran in the UFC. She’s currently on a four-fight losing streak and hasn’t fought since August of 2020.
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