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Couldn't find the actual article, just copy/pastes of it . . .
It of course didn't happen. That UFC also didn't take place in Japan, but in Vegas.
Now that we are about to actually witness the first WMMA match in the UFC, it's cool to reflect on what was almost the first UFC WMMA match some 8 years ago!

MMAWEEKLY.COM - The first women's match in the UFC Octagon looks to be closer than most people might think. MMAWeekly has learned that the UFC has had preliminary talks with Shelby Walker and Erica Montoya for a possible fight at UFC 51 in Japan. There have been rumors surrounding the two female fighters about the possibility of a fight and it looks as though it could happen in Japan.
MMAWeekly Radio will talk with Walker today about the possibility of the fight and how she feels about having the possilibilty of becoming the first woman fighter ever to enter the Octagon.
If the fight does take place it will most likely be as a preliminary fight as then the UFC could air the fight later on the telecast if it turns out to be a good fight. If the fight lacks the luster then it would be a preliminary dark match, meaning the pay per view crowd would most likely not see it. As of right now, no contracts have been signed as of yet, but they continue to tlak with both fighter about the possibililty of the first women's fight ever in the UFC Octagon.
It of course didn't happen. That UFC also didn't take place in Japan, but in Vegas.
Now that we are about to actually witness the first WMMA match in the UFC, it's cool to reflect on what was almost the first UFC WMMA match some 8 years ago!