Clark vs. Bittencourt for Vacant Title
Jessica-Rose Clark, the former UFC bantamweight known as “Jessy Jess,” will headline Dirty Boxing 5 on Jan. 30 at Houston’s Bayou Music Center, fighting Brazil’s Paula Bittencourt for the vacant DBX Women’s Bantamweight title. Clark (11-9) has remained active since her 2023 UFC release, where she went 4-5 inside the Octagon. The 38-year-old has competed twice in Muay Thai under Scott Coker’s Fight Night San Jose before signing with Dirty Boxing, a move that has already boosted her career trajectory.
Clark made a strong start in DBX, earning a unanimous decision win over Marilia Morais in her debut, then defeating Claudia Zamora by decision just two months later. Those victories have positioned her for a title shot, marking a significant moment in her post-UFC career.
Bittencourt Makes DBX Debut
Paula Bittencourt (8-3) will make her Dirty Boxing debut in what is arguably the biggest fight of her career. The 30-year-old Brazilian comes in on a two-fight win streak, including a split decision victory over Alejandra Lara and a first-round knockout of Jaqueline Ferreira. A former Bellator competitor, Bittencourt was also the last opponent Dakota Ditcheva faced before signing with the PFL, adding extra intrigue to the matchup.
Co-Main Event: Paiva vs. Woolliss
The co-main event features a compelling stylistic clash as former UFC flyweight Raulian Paiva faces ex-K-1 World Kickboxing Champion and ex-PFL fighter Ben Woolliss. Paiva (23-6-2) has had mixed results since leaving the UFC, posting a 2-1-2 record and coming off a majority draw. Woolliss enters with momentum, riding a four-fight win streak, all first-round knockouts, though his opponents so far have yet to register a win.
Looking Ahead
Dirty Boxing also confirmed its second 2026 event, scheduled for Feb. 27 in Nashville, continuing the promotion’s rapid expansion. With Clark chasing a title and Bittencourt making her DBX debut, the Jan. 30 card promises high stakes and explosive action for fans.
