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Both fighters are looking to build momentum in a division that's wide open right now, and this one's got all the makings of a fun, technical battle.\n\nBarbosa comes in riding high after that majority decision win over Melissa Gatto back in April, where she landed 108 strikes and showed off that 70% striking accuracy. The Witch has been on a bit of a rollercoaster lately, bouncing back from a tough loss to Karine Silva at UFC 319 last August. Before that, she put on a clinic against Diana Belbita with that slick arm triangle from side control in the first round. She's dangerous everywhere, training out of Kings MMA with that solid Orthodox game.\n\nHardy's been grinding too, coming off a unanimous decision win over Brogan Walker at UFC 320 in October. The Renzo Gracie Academy product has that southpaw look that can give people fits, and she's won three of her last four inside the Octagon. That loss to Eduarda Moura at UFC 309 was a setback, but she bounced back strong. Her decision wins over JJ Aldrich and that split decision against Jamey-Lyn Horth show she can hang in the pocket and grind out tough fights.\n\nThis is about who can impose their game and grab that next step up the ladder. 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