Colorado’s Cat Zingano is returning to the octagon.
Zingano (9-1) will take on Julianna Pena (7-2) in a women’s bantamweight bout at UFC 200 on July 9 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, UFC announced Thursday.
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It is her first fight since losing to then UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey in 14 seconds at UFC 184 in February 2015. Zingano, 33, began her professional career with nine straight wins, with only one going to decision. She also holds a victory over current bantamweight champ Miesha Tate (18-5). Tate will defend her title against Amanda Nunes at UFC 200.
Pena, 26, is on a three-fight win streak, most recently a unanimous decision over Jessica Eye at UFC 192.
The UFC 200 card is headlined with a rematch between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. Diaz won via submission in March.
