Weekly MMA News Round-Up: Former UFC Champions set to collide

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The world of MMA is gearing up for the return of the GOAT (GSP, not Demetrious Johnson)

A former champion is making her way onto the big stage

Souza(right) looks for a big right hand in her last fight with Janaisa Morandin
Souza(right) looks for a big right hand in her last fight with Janaisa Morandin

Former Invicta FC Strawweight champion, Livia Renata Souza has been signed by the UFC. Souza broke the news on her Instagram page on Friday.

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Souza holds an 11-1 professional record and is currently riding a two-fight win streak that includes a KO victory over current Invicta 105 lb Atomweight champion, Ayaka Hamasaki.

Souza's lone loss came against current top UFC Strawweight Angela Hill. Souza is already regarded by many as a top 10 fighter worldwide, so it was only a matter of time before she got the call-up to the big show.

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