Cynthia Calvillo wants a piece of Michelle Waterson after making a successful return to the octagon Saturday at UFC Fight Night 140.

Following an 11-month layoff that included some tumultuous times both personally and professionally, Calvillo (7-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) put on an impressive display of grappling to submit Poliana Botelho (7-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) with a rear-naked choke in the first round of their matchup.

The performance helped Calvillo rebound from her first career defeat, which came against ex-champ Carla Esparza at UFC 219 in December. Calvillo is back on the map now and said she’s targeting a matchup with Waterson (16-6 MMA, 4-2 UFC) next.

“I have some unfinished business,” Calvillo said post-fight at UFC Fight Night 140. “I signed a contract earlier this year to fight ‘Karate Hottie.’ I hope she will follow through with that, as well. I had the contract before my suspension. Hopefully, we can run that back and get that finished.”

Waterson, an honorable mention in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA strawweight rankings, is currently riding a two-fight winning streak at 115 pounds. She defeated Felice Herrig in her most recent bout at UFC 229 and afterward talked about her goals to become UFC champ.

With current champ Rose Namajunas likely to next defend her title against Jessica Andrade in early 2019, there’s room for others in the division to work and jockey toward a future matchup. Calvillo and Waterson are two names on the rise, so perhaps Calvillo will get her wish, especially after such a rough year that included the death of her grandfather.

“I was heartbroken all year long,” Calvillo said. “I’m finally back at home.”

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