UFC women’s fight announcements
Ernesta Kareckaite vs. Sofia Monterego
Taking place on February 28 in Mexico City, Ernesta Kareckaite meets Sofia Montenegro at flyweight. Lithuanian Kareckaite has started her UFC career 1-1, having won via split decision last time out and rebounding from a debut loss. Despite her nickname ‘Heavy Handed’, she has only achieved two knockouts and four decision wins.
Her opponent, Montenegro, is from Argentina and will make her official UFC debut in Mexico. She was signed to the Contender Series despite losing via split decision. She wants to prove that Dana White made the right choice.
Alexa Grasso vs. Maycee Barber
Two big names in the flyweight division will compete on March 28 Seattle, Washington. Former champion Alexa Grasso will look to break her three-fight winless run as she meets the in-form and dangerous Maycee Barber.
Last time out, Grasso was defeated in dominant fashion by Natalia Silva and dropped to #3 in the rankings. Barber, on the other hand, returned to action after a nearly two-year absence and multiple medical issues at UFC 323. Barber put on perhaps the best performance of his career, extending her winning streak to seven straight bouts. The last woman who hit her…? Alexa Grasso in 2021.
Grasso defeated Barber via unanimous decision at UFC 258, but both women are now at vastly different points in their careers.
First reported: KrazyKev on X
Tatiana Suarez vs. Loopy Godinez
One of the more high-profile announcements in the UFC women’s flyweight division will see former title challenger Tatiana Suarez meet Loopy Godinez on April 11 at UFC 327. Taking place in Miami, Florida, Suarez will look to continue her quest for the title by defeating Mexico’s Godinez. Last time, Suarez bounced back from her dominant title loss by narrowly beating Amanda Lemos in September last year.
Godinez, on the other hand, is working towards her first title opportunity and having Suarez’s name on her list will certainly contribute to that. She already has former champion Jessica Andrade on her list as a W, having defeated her last time out. Her 81% takedown defense will be tested against Suarez and only time will tell if she is good enough to add Suarez to her list of achievements.
First reported: KrazyKev on X
Carli Judice vs. Juliana Miller
Carli Judice and Juliana Miller meet in the UFC women’s flyweight division on February 21 in Houston, Texas.
Judice is a hot commodity at 125 pounds and bounced back from her UFC debut loss (a split decision) with two brutal finishes, both of which earned her performance bonuses of the night. With five wins and five finishes, don’t expect the judges to be there when needed Crispy walks in there.
Miller will be competing back-to-back in the UFC for the first time, following her win over Ivana Petrovic last time out. The TUF 30 champion hasn’t had an easy time in the UFC and with a 2-2 record as it stands, she will look to topple Judice to keep her spot on the roster.
The two were scheduled to meet last year, but Miller had to withdraw from the fight.
First reported: MMAfighting
Casey O’Neill vs. Gabriella Fernandes
King Casey O’Neill will make her first return to the octagon since August 2024 when she makes the walk to the octagon in Washington. Opposite the Scottish Australian, who now trains from America, is the Brazilian Gabriella Fernandes.
O’Neill burst onto the scene with four straight wins and three finishes, but she then slumped to two straight losses, including a finish loss at the hands of Ariane Lipski. She recovered in Perth and lost However, Luana Santos no longer participated by decision.
Fernandes is 3-2 in the UFC, but all three wins have been in rows. She hasn’t lost since 2023 and with three good wins under her belt, she is a force to be reckoned with. Expect both women to come fight and expect a good scrap!
First reported: Leo Guimaraes
Nicolle Caliari vs. Carol Foro
Nicolle Caliari and Carol Foro will take the walk on March 28. The UFC women’s strawweight division will both be looking for their first promotional win in Washington.
Calliari is 0-2 since joining the promotion in 2024. On the contrary, Foro makes her debut after a successful outing in the Contender Series when she defeated Brit Shanelle Dyer.
First reported: Leo Guimaraes
Hailey Cowan vs. Alice Pereira
Speaking of UFC women’s contenders looking for their first UFC win, Hailey Cowan meets Alice Pereira at the Apex on April 4.
Cowan is 0-2 since signing with the Contender Series in 2022. She has had four canceled fights since joining the UFC and needs a win if she wants to keep her spot on the roster.
Pereira had a mediocre debut, showing a one-dimensional match against Montserrat Rendon and was fortunate to only lose via split decision. The 20-year-old has a huge ceiling and expects her to have made the changes better in this one.
First reported: Marcel Dorff
Virna Jandiroba vs. Tabatha Ricci
Former title challenger Virna Jandiroba will look to return to winning ways and cement her name in the title picture as she takes on Tabatha Ricci on April 4. Jandiroba lost the title when Mackenzie Dern outpointed her for the vacant title at UFC 321, but she is now looking for another opportunity.
Ricci put in a career-best performance when she knocked out Amanda Ribas last time, but Baby shark must beat Jandiroba if she wants to prove herself at the elite level.
First reported: Leo Guimaraes
Which of these UFC women’s fight announcements are you most excited about?
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