Ronda (left) puts her belt on the line against Zingano (right) in February. Photo: Super Fights Production (Josh Hedges/UFC)
The UFC has changed its plans for its next title defense Ronda Rousey, which will be against Zingano cat. The fight, originally scheduled to take place in early January, was transferred to UFC 184, on February 28, in the same event that will have Chris Weidman against Vitor belfort for the middleweight title.
The announcement was made by UFC president, Dana White, in a video posted on Instagram. The reason for the change was not revealed by the North American organization.
This will be the fifth defense of the women's bantamweight belt for Ronda, who is undefeated as a professional – having won her ten fights by submission or knockout. The challenger Zingano cat He also doesn't know what it's like to lose, having triumphed in his nine professional fights. The pair should have faced each other in 2013, but Zigano injured his knee and ended up being removed from technical duties at TUF 18 and, consequently, from the title fight.
UFC 184 will be held at the Staples Center gym, in the city of Los Angeles, California (USA).
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