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Canadian Alexis (Ally-Gator) Davis says she is star-struck just to be part of the UFC. But the 28-year-old from Port Colborne, Ont., wont feel like a card-carrying member of MMAs largest promotion until she steps into the cage Saturday night at UFC 161 in Winnipeg. Davis (13-5) takes on English veteran Rosi (The Surgeon) Sexton on the MTS Centre card headlined by light-heavyweights Dan Henderson and Rashad Evans. A pro since 2007, Davis has won five of her last six fights. The only blemish during that run came in her March 2012 rematch in Strikeforce with Victorias Sarah Kaufman which she lost by majority decision. Davis went 2-1 in Strikeforce, which was bought by the UFC, and then signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC. Kaufman, who is slated to face Sara McMann on Aug. 28 in Indianapolis, and Davis are part of the 13-woman bantamweight division currently ruled by (Rowdy) Ronda Rousey. Davis, who has moved to San Jose to train, says not much has changed since her switch to the UFC. "My family still treats me exactly the same way, still gives me a hard time," she said with a chuckle. "Im a pretty laidback person ... I kind of stay under the radar. It makes me want to blush when people say Youre a UFC fighter and I say yeah. I dont go round bragging about it because for me I dont really consider myself a (UFC) fighter until Im in that ring. I havent had that yet. "Once I experience that, the reality will start to sink in. But pretty much most things have remained the same." A veteran of Strikeforce and Invicta, she got a taste of the UFC when the promotion flew her to Anaheim and then Winnipeg for news conferences. While in Anaheim, she got to see her first UFC show live as Rousey submitted Liz Carmouche in the first round at UFC 157 in February. She was also given tickets to the April show in San Jose. Davis is no stranger to fighting in Winnipeg and welcomes her return to the Manitoba capital. "For me its huge," Davis said. "Obviously its my debut in the UFC but Winnipeg is where I had my very first fight against (Sarah) Kaufman so its kind of interesting that Im heading back there." Davis evened her Winnipeg record at 1-1 in 2008 when she submitted Kate Roy in the first round. Saturday marks her first fight in Canada since. The 35-year-old Sexton (13-2) is a British pioneer of the sport, who has moved up in weight to take advantage of the UFC opportunity at 135 pounds. "Shes a very dynamic fighter," said Davis. "Shes got endless cardio. ... Shes like the Energizer Bunny." Sexton is equally complimentary. "I actually like Alexis a lot," she said. "I think shes fantastic fighter. Shes got some really good grappling. Im excited to be fighting her because I think its a great challenge. Its going to be a really interesting fight to see how her grappling matches up against my grappling." 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Tomas Rosickys chip made it 3-0 before half time at Emirates Stadium, while defender Laurent Koscielny scored an unmarked header in the second half.Central Coast coach Paul Okon has criticised what he perceives as poor officiating this A-League campaign after no action on a late penalty appeal against Western Sydney.The Mariners drew 1-1 on Saturday night but were unlucky not be awarded a penalty - and potentially victory - when Wanderers defender Jack Clisby appeared to handball just inside the area.Clisbys arm blocked Trent Buhagiars cross but despite the players shouts, referee Shaun Evans played on.Okon did not comment specifically on the incident when asked what he thought but was dripping with sarcasm when referencing other refereeing incidents.Its not really important what I think, Okon said.I dont have the whistle or the flag to make that judgment.All Ill say is I think in the four games weve had, some bad decisions have gone against us that have cost us points.They do tell me - becaause Im an inexperienced coach - that over the season it balances itself up, so I cant wait for that.ddddddddddddhe Mariners draw earned them a second point from four games to continue a season of sweeping change under new coach Okon.Against a wasteful Wanderers outfit the former Young Socceroos mentor asked for compact defending without the ball and personality with it.The reward is we go home with a point and confidence that weve competed against a team that everybody considers to be one of the best in the competition, Okon said.After four games were on the right track.If anyone thought we were going to win 27 A-League games coming from where we were theyd be nuts but we travel to Adelaide next week with confidence. 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