The monster UFC 263 lineup has got another notable addition between women’s bantamweight contenders Alexis Davis and Pannie Kianzad . UFC officials announced the matchup between former title challenger Davis (20-10 MMA, 7-5 UFC) and the streaking Kianzad (14-5 MMA, 3-2 UFC) on Tuesday. Coming for her 2nd straight W!! @AlexisDavisMMA steps in to face @PannieKianzad at #UFC263 ! pic.twitter.com/bJuTIfK0Ph — UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) May 11, 2021 UFC 263 takes place June 12 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz., with a main card that streams on ESPN+ pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+. Davis, 36, got a much-needed win over Sabina Mazo in her last trip to the octagon at UFC Fight Night 186 in February. The result snapped a three-fight losing skid for the former UFC title challenger, who owns a TKO win over Amanda Nunes back in September 2011. The Canadian will attempt to get on a winning streak against Sweden’s Kianzad, 29, who is put together three consecutive wins in her own right over Sijara Eubanks, Bethe Correia and Jessica-Rose Clark.
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Alexis Davis vs. Pannie Kianzad booked as 15th fight on UFC 263 lineup – MMA Junkie