Last weekend, UFC Fight Pass aired two back-to-back UAE Warriors events featuring exciting women’s fights, showcasing the next generation of talent looking to break into the UFC. From dominant performances to highlight-reel finishes, these events provided a glimpse into the future of women’s MMA.
UAE Warriors 56: Hasna Jaber shines in flyweight battle
On Thursday, January 16, 2025, UAE Warriors 56 was held at the Space 42 Arena in Abu Dhabi, which featured an outstanding performance from Morocco. Hasna Jaber In flyweight action.
Competing against Farida Ali Saeed, Jaber wasted no time in asserting her dominance. In just 1 minute 54 seconds of the first round, he overwhelmed his opponent with relentless pressure and won by TKO with ground and pound. The win marks Jaber’s second straight win and extends her record to: 6-3.
Javer recently lost to rising star Dakota Ditcheva and UFC newcomer Nora Cornole, but her skills have further honed and she now looks stronger than ever. As one of the pioneers of women’s MMA in Morocco, Jabar has put her country on the map and could potentially move up to the majors if she continues this momentum.
UAE Warriors 57: Carol Foro’s precise body shot thwarts Zulfiya Kulbašova
The action continued at UAE Warriors 57 on Friday, January 17, 2025, also held at the Space 42 Arena in Abu Dhabi. Brazilian strawweight Carol Foro She scored an impressive second-round TKO win over Zulfiya Kulbašova, ending the bout with a devastating body punch at 3:30 of the round.
The follow record is currently 7-1racked up an astonishing five-fight winning streak, all by knockout. Known for her deadly and precise Muay Thai, Foro’s shocking arsenal makes her a dangerous force in the strawweight division. Her ability to combine head, body, and leg attacks keeps her opponents guessing, and her knack for finishing is rare in this division.
With his continued impressive performances, there is a good chance that Foro will attract the attention of the UFC, which continues to discover new talent in the highly competitive 115-pound division.
Hasna Jaber and Carol Foro are both prime examples of the growing depth of women’s MMA around the world. Javert represents Morocco’s burgeoning MMA scene, while Foro continues the proud tradition of Brazilian supremacy in combat sports. Their performances in UAE Warriors Rounds 56 and 57 show that the smaller promotions that air on UFC Fight Pass are fertile ground for the next wave of UFC fighters.
Can these rising stars make it into the UFC Octagon? If they continue their winning ways, they might get an answer sooner than expected.
Tune in weekly for more recaps on the future of women’s MMA, spotlighting tomorrow’s stars making waves today.
