UFC 210 could see Cynthia Calvillo, Pearl Gonzalez emerge as stars

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UFC strawweights Cynthia Calvillo, left, poses with Pearl Gonzalez, right, at a UFC 210 media event. (YouTube/LynchOnSports)

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The next strawweight star could emerge from UFC 210 when Cynthia Calvillo takes on promotional newcomer Pearl Gonzalez.

Calvillo is 4-0 as a pro and trains with Team Alpha Male in her home state of California. The 29-year-old made an impressive debut last month at UFC 209 when she submitting Amanda Cooper in 3:19. Calvillo gained a lot of fans after that win, including Snoop Dogg apparently.

Gonzalez (6-1) is unbeaten since losing a majority decision in her pro debut in 2012 but there is a fair bit of buzz surrounding her considering her aggressive style and the fact she has four wins via armbar.

The two 115-pounders are the third featured bout on the main card.


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