The Fiery Women of MMA, In And Out Of The Cage

Pearl Gonzalez’s Enhancements

UFC fighter Pearl Gonzalez was nearly ruled out of an event for a unique reason. Gonzalez was slated to fight fellow straw weight Cynthia Calvillo at UFC 210, but after the weigh in, a New York State Athletic Commission official told her she wouldn’t be able to fight in the state because she had breast implants, which are banned among combat-sports competitors.

The New York State Athletic Commission then conducted a full review of the information and cleared Pearl Gonzalez to participate in UFC 210. She made her UFC debut against Calvillo as planned. UFC president Dana White tweeted empathetically about the news, insisting the fight was still on.