Critical Combat confirms historic bout for new ‘Femme World Championship’
MMA will reach a historic milestone on June 20, as Summer Brady and Gita Figueroa headline a groundbreaking title fight in Middletown, New Jersey.
The trilogy bout, announced by Critical Combat, will see the two athletes compete for the newly created ‘Femme World Championship’, marking the first MMA world title fight between two transgender competitors.
Brady vs Figueroa 3 confirmed for historic title clash
Critical Combat revealed the matchup on Wednesday, confirming it will serve as the co-main event of their June card.
“Critical Combat returns on June 20, 2026, in Middletown, New Jersey,” the promotion stated.
“In our historic Co-Main Event, Summer Brady and Gita Figueroa step into the Critical Combat cage, both looking to walk away as the undisputed Critical Combat Femme Champion.
“Contested at Super Lightweight, this bout will mark the first MMA world title fight between two trans athletes.”
The fight adds a new chapter to an already developing rivalry, now elevated by championship stakes and broader historical significance for the sport.
Series tied 1-1 ahead of decisive trilogy bout
Their previous meetings have been evenly split, setting up a clear decider in their third encounter.
Brady, known as ‘The Non-Binary Ninja’, claimed victory in their first clash in March 2025, stopping Figueroa via TKO just 64 seconds into a Muay Thai bout at Warrior’s Cup 68.
Figueroa, nicknamed ‘The Maneater’, responded in emphatic fashion in their rematch nine months later. Competing again under Muay Thai rules, she secured a unanimous decision win at Warriors Cup 75 in December 2025.
With the rivalry level at 1-1, the upcoming contest will not only determine a champion but also settle their competitive score — this time transitioning from Muay Thai into MMA, with a world title on the line.
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