Esparza Courtesy UFC The former InvictaFC champion proved once again why she is meant to wear the gold. Carla Esparza defeated Rose Namajunas to win the first ever UFC strawweight title at the Ultimate Fighter 20 finale in Las Vegas Friday. Esparza (10-2) used her wrestling to control Namajunas on … [Read more...]
TUF 20 Finale Set - Esparza vs. Namajunas for the Belt Friday
In what was an eventful and drama filled season of +ACY-ldquo+ADs-The Ultimate Fighter+ACY-rdquo+ADs, we are set to crown the first ever UFC strawweight champion. Former InvictaFC strawweight champion Carla Esparza and InvictaFC star Rose Namajunas will square off for the initial title Friday on the TUF 20 Finale … [Read more...]
Kristi Lopez to be Featured on Oxygen’s “Living Different”
Lopez Oxygen TV will take a look into the female fight game once again. Undefeated flyweight prospect Kristi Lopez will be the topic of the January 13th episode of +ACY-ldquo+ADs-Living Different+ACY-rdquo+ADs, a four part event that will air on the network. Lopez (2-0) turned pro this year and the series will … [Read more...]
Budd versus Nogueira Planned for February
Budd Nogueira Julia Budd and+ACY-nbsp+ADs-Talita Nogueira have a date and location for their Bellator debuts. Globo.com is reporting is reporting the two will square off on February 13th in Fresno, California. The +ACM-2 ranked Budd (6-2) has won her past four fights including a decision over Invicta+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s … [Read more...]
Marion Reneau Signs to the UFC
Reneau Although she was set for her InvictaFC this past weekend, Marion Reneau won+ACY-rsquo+ADs-t see the Invicta cage anytime soon. The California bantamweight prospect announced via Facebook she has signed to the UFC. Reneau (4-1) has finished in all her pro wins with three coming in round 1. She had … [Read more...]
“Fight Like a Girl ” Documentary Tells Tales of Overcoming Struggles
There is never a singular reason to pursue boxing and not one mindset to train in it. This is one of the many lessons from Jill Morley+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s award winning documentary +ACY-ldquo+ADs-Fight Like a Girl+ACY-rdquo+ADs, which saw it+ACY-rsquo+ADs-s major release to most formats this week. The movie follow Morely beginning … [Read more...]
Undefeated Flyweight Emily Corso Signs to Invicta
Pacific northwest standout Emily Corso has signed to Invicta. Corso made the announcement of the signing Thursday on her blog. She won all but 1 of her fights as an amateur, finishing in her nine wins. She has submitted her past eight opponents+ADs which includes her four pro bouts. She made a stellar … [Read more...]
Four Female bouts set for Rocks Xtreme Combat 11
Philippus Catron Texas promotion Rock Xtreme MMA has been a solid outlet for local Texas female talent, and now they are bring in solid talent for their 11th card. The promotions announced four bouts for the January 10th card with two InvictaFC battling in separate bouts. Fan favorite atomweight … [Read more...]
Schuckman vs. Gonzales; Lybarger vs. Stevenson Set for January
Schuckman Gonzales Boxing great +ACY-ldquo+ADs-Sugar+ACY-rdquo+ADs Shane Mosely brings his MMA promotion to Phoenix on January 30 and two female bouts are on the docket. InvictaFC vet Lacey Schuckman will take on Brenda Gonzales at Super Brawl 1. Schuckman (10-7) has seen some success at atomweight as of late, … [Read more...]
IMMAF Sets Date for 2015 World Championships
Left to Right +ACY-ndash+ADs Tom Madsen (IMMAF) Sarah Jamilia (DEN), Aleksandra Milczarek (POL), Lucrezia Ria (ITA), Nicole Brown (USA), Erika Mattsson (IMMAF) The International MMA Federation has announced the dates for its second amateur world championships. The event will once again be held in Las … [Read more...]