Fatima Kline aims for title shot after UFC Oklahoma City victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Fatima Kline secured a unanimous decision win over Tabatha Ricci at UFC Fight Night 281 in Oklahoma City. Kline, now ranked No. 6, is pushing for her next fight to be against Zhang Weili, who has not fought since losing a title match to Valentina Shevchenko in November. Kline expressed determination to prove the doubters wrong and establish herself as a top contender in the strawweight division. She is targeting a return to the octagon in December, pending recovery from minor injuries.
- •Kline beats Ricci at UFC Fight Night 281 in Oklahoma City.
- •Kline wants to fight Zhang Weili as her next opponent.
- •She aims for a return in December after recovering from injuries.
- •Kline is now ranked No. 6 in the strawweight division.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Fatima Kline wants Zhang Weili next after UFC Oklahoma City win
"Fatima Kline sees your comments about the one UFC strawweight she "can't" beat – and that's exactly who she wants next.
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