World Series of Fighting to crown Women's Strawweight Champ with Jessica Aguilar vs. Alida Gray at WSOF 8

By: Jamie Penick, MMATorch Editor-in-Chief

The World Series of Fighting will host their first ever women's MMA fight on January 18 at WSOF 8, and it will be their first Women's 115 lb. Title bout as well.

Former top Bellator competitor Jessica Aguilar will take on Alida Gray in that fight, which will be part of the night's main card broadcast on NBC Sports Network.

"We're excited to host the first-ever women's bout in the World Series of Fighting decagon, and there's no better way to do it than with a title on the line," World Series of Fighting President Ray Sefo said in a press release regarding the fight. "Jessica Aguilar is currently the absolute best 115-pounder on the planet, but Alida Gray is a lifelong martial artist who has been on an absolute tear since turning her attention to MMA. I can't wait to see these two clash."

Aguilar, considered one of the top competitors in the world in the division, brings a 16-4 career record with her into WSOF. Training out of American Top Team in Florida, she'll have a short distance to travel for this event in Hollywood, Fla.

"My training is going awesome over here with the best team in the world at ATT," Aguilar said. "It's nice to be recognized as the top strawweight in the world, but I'm looking forward to finally receiving a belt and continuing to show the world why I'm the best. I'm honored and grateful for the opportunity to continue doing what I love to do."

As for Gray, the 4-0 underdog is excited for this short notice opportunity to make a big splash on the national scene.

"I'm excited to get in the decagon," Gray said. "This all came very unexpectedly, but I knew it was a great opportunity for me to prove that I belong at the top. This is going to be my first time on national television, but I'm no stranger to big fights. I'm not going to put too much thought into it. I'm confident in my skills, and when I get in there I will shut everyone else out and go home with the belt."

Source: http://www.mmatorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_19657.shtml

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