Despite losing in the semifinals, Roxanne Modafferi received an unexpected shot at the UFC women’s flyweight title when Sijara Eubanks, the woman who defeated her, failed to make weight for The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale in Las Vegas, Nevada. Opposite Modafferi was #14-seeded Nicco Montano, whose pro record heading into this contest was just 3-2. Despite the low ranking on the show, Montano advanced to the final, and in a grueling fight with Modafferi, the 28-year-old Californian became the UFC’s first ever women’s flyweight champion. The scorecards suggested it was a lopsided affair, which will definitely raise some eyebrows considering how the fight played out, but it was a well-deserved decision for Montano over the fan-favorite and women’s MMA pioneer.
TUF 26 Finale results: Nicco Montano defeats Roxanne Modafferi, wins UFC women’s flyweight title
