Amanda Cooper was two fights into her pro career when she reached a goal that some martial artists strive their whole career for.
True, Cooper had paid her dues on the amateur scene, and her UFC debut came on the heels of a strong performance in The Ultimate Fighter 23 strawweight tournament where she defeated three opponents before running into Tatiana Suarez in the finals. It was Suarez who picked up the win to earn a UFC contract, but Cooper would be signed as well despite her official record (TUF bouts are counted as exhibitions) dropping to 1-2.