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Bec Hyatt Releases Statement About Abusive Husband; How She Left
by Wombat Sports
posted August 6, 2013 at 9:03pm

It has been disheartening over the past six months to hear about the dark side of the WMMA; where many fighters were afraid to come forward with their stories of abuse. InvictaFC’s Bec Hyatt left her husband in May, and has found the strength to t...more

Podcast – AAMMA’s Amanda Benjamin
by Wombat Sports
posted August 6, 2013 at 9:13am

Making her MMA debut at Absolute Action MMA August 10, BJJ fighter Amanda Benjamin is looking to start her career with a win over Mary Hayes. We will talk to Benjamin about training for her first bout in a cage, and her aspirations as a fighter. Listen ...more

Former Featherweight Contender Hiroko Yamanaka Retires
by Wombat Sports
posted August 6, 2013 at 8:57am

It seems like a trend, but another female fighter from Japan has decided to hang up her gloves. Hiroko Yamanaka announced on her blog this week she is retiring from MMA. The follows Megumi Fujii and Hitomi Akano announcing their retirements over the past...more

Weekend Results – Nunes Makes Success UFC Debut
by Wombat Sports
posted August 5, 2013 at 10:53pm

Pro MMA Nunes Courtesy Bloody Elbows Amanda Nunes made her hometown proud by getting a first round TKO win over Sheila Gaff this past Saturday in Rio. Nunes (now 8-3) was in trouble early with Gaff taking her back, but Nunes used her size and reach t...more

The MRS – August 2
by Wombat Sports
posted August 2, 2013 at 6:45pm

Miscellaninous news UFC World Press Tour has been going on the past week, and champion Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate have been “stealing the show” over the guys. This lies in the fact the feud has hit an all time high. It started Monday in ...more

MMA Star Hitomi Akano Retires
by Wombat Sports
posted August 2, 2013 at 8:56am

Following in her friend Megumi Fujii’s footsteps, Hitomi Akano has decided to retire. Akano posted the news on her blog Wednesday. Akano (18-10) has had a full eight and a half year career, facing some of the best the bantamweight division has to...more

OpEd – Fans to Bellator: “Decide if You Want WMMA or Get Rid of it Now!”
by Wombat Sports
posted August 1, 2013 at 8:44pm

Several years ago, Bellator made commitment to the women’s division and help a strawweight tournament to find the best fighter at 115. The fights brought exciting matches and made the careers of several of fighters including InvictaFC champ Carla ...more

August 2013 Unified MMA Rankings – Cyborg Reclaims Top 145 Spot
by Wombat Sports
posted July 31, 2013 at 10:16pm

Justino On the heels of InvictaFC 6, all divisions seen changes with a new #1 fighter in the featherweight division. Cyborg Justino, after winning the initial InvictaFC 145 title, retakes the #1 spot, and her opponent, Marloes Coenen, drops out down t...more

Miesha Tate Bringing in Judo Gold Medalist to Training Camp
by Wombat Sports
posted July 31, 2013 at 10:09pm

Décosse Miesha Tate looks to learn some defensive strategies from one of the best judokas on the planet. Tate stated during at the post UFC on Fox 8 scrum Saturday night that she is working on getting 2012 Olympic Gold medalist at 71 kg/156.5 p...more

Weekend Results – Carmouche, Randamie, Van Soest Get Wins
by Wombat Sports
posted July 30, 2013 at 9:20pm

Courtesy UFC Liz Carmouche returned to the win column Saturday at UFC on Fox 8 as she got the second round TKO win over Brazilian Jessica Andrade. Carmouche (now 9-3) was able to take down Andrade early on (one was a huge slamming one), but Andrade wo...more

Heather Clark to Face Brianna VanBuren in October
by Wombat Sports
posted July 30, 2013 at 9:06pm

Heather Clark will return to the cage October 18 as she will take on Brianna Van Buren at XFC 26 in Nashville, Tennessee. Clark announced the bout Monday. Clark (5-4) is coming off a split decision loss to Felice Herrig at Bellator this past March. Clark...more

Cortney Casey & Pearl Gonzalez to Fight for Initial XFC Flyweight Title
by Wombat Sports
posted July 28, 2013 at 11:07am

Both coming off amazing wins, Cortney Casey and Pearl Gonzalez will vie for the first ever XFC flyweight title at XFC 26 in Nashville, Tennessee October 18. Inside MMA broke the story Friday. Casey is the former Tuff-n-uff flyweight champ and won impress...more

The MRS (MMA news) – June 26
by Wombat Sports
posted July 26, 2013 at 6:42pm

Miscellaneous News Two fights will be televised Saturday, with one being the first female MMA fight in Fox broadcast TV’s history. Liz Carmouche will take on newcomer Jessica Andrade at UFC on Fox 8 in Seattle, Washington. The fight will open...more

InvictaFC President Shannon Knapp Talks Future; What Fighters Should Know
by Wombat Sports
posted July 25, 2013 at 9:50pm

It has been a few weeks out of InvictaFC 6, and president Shannon Knapp is already looking to what’s the future holds for the comany. We caught up with Knapp on Thursday to talk about their previous card, and their future projects. The PPV was succ...more

Cage Warriors to Expand WMMA Divisions; 18 Fighters Signed
by Wombat Sports
posted July 24, 2013 at 8:50pm

Cage Warrirors is doing their part to help organize the female MMA divisions in Europe. Inspired by the success of InvictaFC and current UFC signee Rosi Sexton, the UK based promotion announced Monday they signed 18 female fighters and will establish thr...more

Ana Julaton to Face Celina Salazar on Fox Deportes
by Wombat Sports
posted July 24, 2013 at 8:15pm

Julaton Salazar Ana Julaton is looking for her third straight win as she will take on Celina Salazar on August 17 in Cancun, Mexico, which will the co-main event of the card that will air on Fox Deportes. Julaton (12-3-1) is coming off a 19 se...more

Wrestler Danielle Hobeika Returns to Face Sarah Payant
by Wombat Sports
posted July 21, 2013 at 4:35pm

Hobeika Payant Accomplished amateur wrestler Danielle Hobeika will return to the MMA cage after a three year layoff to take on ammy flyweight champ Sarah Payant at PremierFC in Agawam, MA August 3. Hobeika is a three time US National Wrestling...more

Cyborg Justino to Take on Two Muay Thai Fighters in One Night
by Wombat Sports
posted July 19, 2013 at 4:48pm

InvictaFC featherweight champion Cyborg Justino will go back into training as she will be a part of a huge Muay Thai card in Chiang- Mai, Thailand August 25 against two opponents in one night. Cyborg will take on France’s top kickboxer Angel...more

Shannon Knapp Looking at 155; May Want Cyborg to Go Up
by Wombat Sports
posted July 18, 2013 at 9:22pm

With Cyborg Justino the new 145 pound champ at Invicta, there has been speculation about who will face her next. InvictaFC President Shannon Knapp stated she is working on a few things, including Cyborg possibly going up in weight. Knapp was on “...more

Kish vs. Stanley Announced for RFA in Los Angeles
by Wombat Sports
posted July 18, 2013 at 9:08pm

Kish Stanley Resurrection Fighting Alliance will make it’s way west to Los Angeles August 16, and announced a female bout to the main card. Kickboxing champ Justine Kish will take on Team Hurricane Awesome’s Christine Stan...more

Roxanne Modafferi to Return to the US Full Time
by Wombat Sports
posted July 18, 2013 at 9:12am

After spending eight years in Japan, Roxanne Modafferi has decided it was time to return to her home country. One of the veterans in the sport, Modafferi posted in her blog that it was time to take her MMA career to the next level, and will concentrate o...more

Podcast – ShoFight’s Maegan Goodwin
by Wombat Sports
posted July 17, 2013 at 9:54pm

Oklahoma’s own Maegan Goodwin has started her amateur MMA career with two submission wins and doesn’t look like she will be slowing down anytime soon. She will face her toughest match to date against Courtney Stowe at ShoFights July 20 in Bran...more

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