Combate Americas will host its first-ever women’s title fight when it goes live on pay-per-view.
Melissa Martinez is set to take on Desiree Yanez for the inaugural Combate Americas strawweight title at “Tito vs. Alberto,” a spokesperson for the Latino-focused promotion told MMA Fighting.
The Dec. 7 pay-per-view event is headlined by a non-title clash between UFC Hall of Famer Tito Ortiz and Alberto “El Patron” Rodriguez. It takes place at at Payne Arena in McAllen, Texas, and carries a price tag of $39.99.
Martinez’s professional career took off with Combate. Undefeated as a professional, she’s picked up five straight wins, four of which came by stoppage due to strikes.