After falling short on the “The Ultimate Figher 28” finale, Pannie Kianzad received the shocking news that she was no longer part of the promotion. It was a decision that left many confused, especially with the UFC’s stated intention of building out the women’s featherweight division. Seven months later, Kianzad got the call back that she campaigned to get. She will step in on short notice to take on Julia Avila at UFC 239 in a bantamweight contest. Kianzad (11-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC), was ecstatic when she got the call early morning, after returning home from a work shift
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Pannie Kianzad ‘jumped out of bed’ when she got call to fight at UFC 239 – MMA Junkie