(4-2 MMA, 1-0 UFC) made history and became the first-ever UFC women’s flyweight champion on Friday night. She won a close unanimous decision over Roxanne Modafferi at the TUF 26 Finale, bringing the tournament to an end. With history in the rear-view mirror, who should the newly-minted champion fight in her first title defense?
Lauren Murphy
Fellow TUF 26 contestant Murphy won a tight split decision over former Invicta flyweight champion Barb Honchak on Friday night. Murphy, Invicta’s former bantamweight champion, moved to 2-3 in the UFC.