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Pereira to become youngest woman to fight in UFC

Pereira to become youngest woman to fight in UFC

Summary

Alice Pereira from Brazil will become the youngest woman to fight in the UFC at the age of 19 years and nearly 9 months. She will compete against Montserrat Rendon at UFC Noche in San Antonio, Texas. Pereira has won all six of her previous matches and is nicknamed the "Golden Girl."

Key Facts

  • Alice Pereira is a Brazilian fighter set to become the youngest woman in UFC history.
  • She will be 19 years, 8 months, and 24 days old at the time of her fight.
  • Pereira will face Mexican fighter Montserrat Rendon at UFC Noche.
  • The previous record for the youngest female UFC fighter was held by Chan Mi Jeon from South Korea.
  • Alice Pereira has won all six fights in her career so far.
  • She signed a contract with the UFC in December.
  • UFC Noche is an event celebrating Mexico's Independence Day.
  • The event's headline fight features Brazilian fighters Diego Lopes and Jean Silva.

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