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Joanne Calderwood will face undefeated rising star Cynthia Calvillo on the much-anticipated UFC Fight Night Glasgow show in July.

Calderwood (11-2) will make her long awaited return to action at the SSE Hydro on Sunday July 16,against the highly-rated and currently undefeated Californian, who has already won two fights this year.

Record Sport can also reveal that Icelandic star Gunnar Nelson will face Argentinian Santiago Ponzinibbio in the main event when the the leading MMA promotion returns to Scotland for the first time in two years.

Nelson (16-2- 1) is the number nine ranked fighter in the UFC’s welterweight division and has gained a huge fan following thanks to his world class grappling skills and ability to finish fights within the distance.

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The submission specialist is a black belt in BJJ under the legendary Renzo Gracie and boasts four ‘Performance of the Night’ awards from only nine appearances inside the Octagon.

Ponzinibbio (24-3) is the number 13 ranked welterweight in the division and the former Ultimate Fighter: Brazil finalist will be looking to add to his four fight win streak and make a huge statement with a win over a top level opponent such as Nelson.

The main event is one to savour but the Glasgow crowd will be especially excited about the news Calderwood will be fighting for the first time since losing to Jessica Andrade last September.

The Scottish star cannot wait to return to action in her homeland and is promising a fight that will be remembered.

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Calderwood said: ”I'm very excited. Now this fight is confirmed, I'm really champing at the bit.

“I know she (Cynthia) is a great well rounded fighter, she brings it and it's going to make an exciting fight.

“I'm going in there to bring my best game. Let’s see what she brings to the chess table though. I’ll

beat any attempts she throws at me and make sure she doesn’t take the W from me."

Jojo’s fight in Glasgow back in 2015 was one of the highlights of the night as she bounced back from

a rocky start to out point Cortney Casey, subsequently winning the $50k ‘Fight of the Night’ bonus - but it was the reaction of the fans that Calderwood remembers most and hopes to experience

again come fight night.

She said: ”I’ll have the same feeling that I did the first time I fought in Glasgow two years ago. It still

sends chills up my spine.

“The crowd really got me through that fight. I love biting down on my gumshield and putting on a

performance, especially on the feet. I just felt everyone was behind me and I didn't want it to end.

“To be honest, I don't think it was one of my best performances. I got rocked and then threw a

'maddie.' I will show one of my best performances in my next fight. There will be a 'maddie' in there,

but just a more technical, skillful and happy one!"



Tickets for UFC FIGHT NIGHT: GLASGOW go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 2 at 10am via Ticketmaster.