World Series of Fighting signs top strawweight Jessica Aguilar

World Series of Fighting is expanding into the women’s MMA game, and they’re kicking off the push with the addition of top 115-pounder Jessica Aguilar (16-4).

WSOF officials today announced Aguilar’s addition to the roster and said details on her debut date and opponent will be announced soon.

“Women’s mixed martial arts is now a very big part of the sport and has gained so much attention and popularity in recent years, and we’re very proud to announce the launch of World Series of Fighting women’s division,” WSOF President Ray Sefo stated. “To not only add a women’s division, but to kick it off by signing one of the absolute best women fighters in the game is a statement to what the future holds for World Series of Fighting’s women’s division.”

Aguilar is currently considered the world’s top-ranked strawweight (115-pounder), according to a number of respected rankings panels.

“I’m very proud to be making history, being the first female fighter to sign with the WSOF,” Aguilar stated. “It’s an honor that they chose me to be the face of their female division.”

Aguilar is currently 11-1 in her past 12 appearances, including a pair of high-profile wins over all-time great Megumi Fujii. The 31-year-old American Top Team fighter fought six times under the Bellator MMA banner but was recently released from the organization when they elected to stop promoting women’s fights. During that time, she was also a semifinalists in company’s Season 3 115-pound women’s tourney.

“I just can’t wait,” Aguilar said. “I’m so hungry and eager to get into that cage and show everyone what I can do and why I am the best in the world.”

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