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Mai Soliman faces Maria Micheo Santizo in women’s WBC eliminator Saturday

On Saturday, September 26, Australian junior-bantamweight Mai Soliman will face former world title challenger and perennial women’s contender Maria Micheo Santizo in a WBC junior-bantamweight title eliminator for the right to face current 115-pound world champion Adelaida Ruiz and/or newly…

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 10:04 PM
Mai Soliman faces Maria Micheo Santizo in women’s WBC eliminator Saturday
Key Things to Know
  • Mai Soliman faces Maria Micheo Santizo in a 10-round WBC eliminator in Commerce, California.
  • The bout marks the U.S. debut for 28-year-old Soliman following a title loss to Mizuki Hiruta.
  • Veteran Micheo Santizo holds a 14-7-1 record and previously faced champions Yokasta Valle and Gabriela Fundora.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Mai Soliman will face Maria Micheo Santizo in a 10-round WBC eliminator headlining the Championing Mental Health 3 card on Saturday. The event takes place at The Commerce Casino and Hotel in Commerce, California, and will be broadcast live globally on UFC Fight Pass. Soliman, the WBC No. 3-ranked contender holding a 10-2 record, makes her United States debut.

Soliman fights for the first time since dropping a 10-round decision to WBO junior-bantamweight champion Mizuki Hiruta in May. Micheo Santizo, a 41-year-old veteran with a 14-7-1 record, has previously shared the ring with elite champions including Seniesa Estrada, Gabriela Fundora, and Yokasta Valle. The co-main event features undefeated junior-lightweights Otar Eranosyan and Duban Zuleta competing for the WBA NABA title.

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