Sara McMann is in an arguable must-win situation entering her next fight, and the UFC has booked her against an opponent who’s currently on a two-fight win streak.
In an official announcement made on Wednesday, the former women’s bantamweight title challenger is headed for a showdown with Lina Lansberg at UFC Raleigh on January 25th. It’s a virtual home fight for McMann, who wrestled in the state of North Carolina while in high school.
McMann (11-5) is an Olympic silver medalist in freestyle wrestling, making her UFC debut in 2013. After stopping Sheila Gaff, McMann took on Ronda Rousey for the 135 lbs title, but lost by TKO.