"Ultimate Women Combat," which is being produced by Lyle Howry Productions and the UK's Cage Warriors promotion, is slated to begin taping January 2009.
The contestants will be transported to a resort in a exotic location to train outside the comfort of their normal environment.
Sexton (9-1) fights out of Manchester, England and in her last fight defeated Debi Purcell via split decision on Aug. 18 at ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series. Sexton is also a Bodog Fight veteran, winning all three of her bouts. Sexton's lone loss was against Gina Carano in September 2006.
Gracie runs the Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu academy in Pleasant Hill, California and leads a team of fighters which includes Jake Shields, Nick Diaz and Nate Diaz.
Supermodel Joanna Krupa will serve as host.
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