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The Other Contender: Alexis Davis
by McCarter.Nathan
posted February 13, 2012 at 2:42pm

Photo Credit: Sherdog.com “Having your first fight against a woman like Sarah Kaufman really helps you make the decision whether or not this sport is for you.” That's what Alexis Davis (11-4) said as she nears a re-match with Kaufman (14-1) ...more

MMA: Kyane Hampton to Face Emily Green April 7
by Wombat Sports
posted February 12, 2012 at 2:10am

Kyane HamptonEmily Green It will be  a battle in Sydney, MT as Kyane Hampton (3-5) will take on a debuting Emily Green at Phat Boyz MMA April 7. Hampton is coming off a TKO win this past December in Wyoming, and is trying to gain some momentum. Gre...more

MMA: Kheyfets Defeats Clark in Striking Battle at XFC
by Wombat Sports
posted February 12, 2012 at 2:05am

Courtesy Official XFC #10 Unified ranked Marianna Khyefets has extender her undefeated streak to 5-0. “The Crussin Russian” got a TKO win over Heather “Hurricane” Clark Friday night at “XFC: Hight Stakes” in Knoxvill...more

Elaina Maxwell Reflects on Kickboxing Training Trip to Thailand
by Wombat Sports
posted February 11, 2012 at 12:40am

Courtesy Tiger Muay Thai It is the dream of any fighter to go to Thailand to train in kickboxing. You see so many MMA fighters go there and comeback changed people in terms of their fight game. Elaina Maxwell is no exception. With Strikeforce figh...more

MMA: Roxanne Modafferi Battles Takayo Hashi at Jewels
by Wombat Sports
posted February 11, 2012 at 12:24am

Takayo Hashi Roxanne Modafferi By: Rob Sargent – MMARising.com hree new fights have been confirmed for Jewels: “18th Ring” on March 3rd in Tokyo, Japan. Former Strikeforce title challengers Roxanne “The Happy Warrior&rdqu...;more

Vanessa Porto vs. Jennifer Maia Rematch Set for Pink MMA II
by Wombat Sports
posted February 8, 2012 at 11:09pm

Coming off a successful card in January,  Brazil’s first ever all female promotion Pink MMA will be back in action Feb. 25 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The main event will feature a rematch between #8 Unified ranked Vanessa Porto and Jennifer ...more

MMA: Alexandra Buch vs. Hatice Ozyurt Set for Respect Fighting Championships Germany
by Wombat Sports
posted February 8, 2012 at 10:45pm

Alexandra BuchHatice Ozyurt Respect Fighting Championships Germany is set to have a solid MMA match April 21. Jewels Rough Stone 2009 champion Alexandra Buch (nee Sanchez) will fight in her native country against Muay Thai-turned-MMA fighter Hatic...more

Interview with XFC Fighter Heather Clark
by Wombat Sports
posted February 8, 2012 at 1:29am

Image: Anthony Demattos Two of the future stars of the super-flyweight division are set to collide in Knoxville, TN this Friday at XFC: High Stakes live on HDNet. #10 Unified ranked Marianna Kheyfets will taken on team Jackson’s He...more

MMA: Teenage Sensation Shino VanHoose Added to March 11 Pancrase Progress 3 in Tokyo
by Wombat Sports
posted February 8, 2012 at 1:06am

By Rob Sargent – MMARising.com A second women’s bout has been announced for the March 11th Pancrase Progress Tour 3 card in Tokyo. 16-year-old grappler Shino VanHoose looks for her third mixed martial arts victory when she faces off against...more

#2 Jessica Aguilar vs. Patricia Vidonic to Stream Live and Free on Go Fight Live
by Wombat Sports
posted February 4, 2012 at 3:11pm

The #2 Unified ranked Flyweight and the rising star of the division will be a not miss match. If you can’t make it to Miami – you are in luck. #2 Jessica Aguilar will face Patricia Vidonic at Fight Time 8 in the Sunshine State Feb. 21 and &nb...;more

MMA: Kaufman vs. Davis Set to Headline Prelims on ShoExtreme
by Wombat Sports
posted February 4, 2012 at 2:39am

Sarah Kaufman Alexis Davis Strikeforce posted their full card on Friday and what was thought to be the first match of the main card is now closing out the prelims. In a number one contenders match, #3 Unified ranked Sarah Kaufman (14-1) and #4 ran...more

MMA: Yana Kunitskaya To Face Anna Melikhova At Lion’s Fights 1
by Wombat Sports
posted February 3, 2012 at 3:12am

By Rob Sargent - MMARising.com Russia’s Yana “Foxy” Kunitskaya will make a quick return to action when she faces Anna Melikhova at Lion’s Fights 1: “The Beginning” on March 3rd in Saint Petersburg, Russia...more

Steelfist Fight Night 6, Heavyweight Female MMA Fight Set for March 9
by Wombat Sports
posted February 2, 2012 at 8:59pm

It’s rare, but there are the talented few in the women’s heavyweight division. When it does happen, however, it is definately a must see. Jenna Bernick and Rachel Kemker will both look to even their records as they face off in ...more

MMA: Carla Esparza vs. Angela Magana to Stream Live March 3
by Wombat Sports
posted February 2, 2012 at 8:51pm

Carla Esparza Angela Magan Two seasoned fighters are set to face off for Mez Sport’s first ever flyweight title; and you can watch it free. #9 Unified ranked Carla Esparza will be taking on Angela Magana at MEZ Sports: “Pandemoniu...more

Nicole Chua Becomes Singapore’s First Pro Female MMA Fighter
by Wombat Sports
posted February 2, 2012 at 1:55am

Nichole Chua – Courtesy Yahoo Sport Singapore has a female fighter of it’s own. Nicole Chua has signed with OneFC MMA to become the first female professional MMA fighter in the country’s history. The announcement was made...more

Wombat Sports Celebrates “National Women and Girls in Sports Day” #NGWSD
by Wombat Sports
posted February 1, 2012 at 12:50pm

Today, Feb. 1, is “National Girls & Women  in Sports Day” and looking back at the women’s combat sports scene, we have a lot or reasons to celebrate. Over 30 years ago, women’s boxing and wrestling were in their infancy, ...more

All Female MMA Card Announced for Wyoming
by Wombat Sports
posted January 31, 2012 at 5:23pm

The first state to grant women the right to vote is now the next state to have their first all female card. Universal Fight Alliance 8: Women of MMA has been announced for in Casper, WY Feb. 18. Four matches has been signed with four more yet to be ...more

Ashley Cummins Defeats Stephanie Frausto At Caged Fury 16
by Wombat Sports
posted January 30, 2012 at 7:35pm

Frasuto & Cummins Courtesy NAAFS By: Rob Sargent – MMARising.com Unbeaten prospect Ashley “Smashley” Cummins continued her rise up the ranks with another victory tonight, but the win did not come easily. Cummins took a close but...more

Buffalo Girls - Child Boxers
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted January 28, 2012 at 10:12pm

How young is too young to fight?  Director Todd Kellstein says: "Their faces beam with youthful innocence. Like other young girls, they laugh and play, in spite of their hardscrabble existence. But on Saturday nights in rural villages throughout cen...more

Scottish Politician Sandra White Visits Local Gym; Chances Stance on MMA
by Wombat Sports
posted January 28, 2012 at 6:47pm

Sandra White MSP If you didn’t catch our article last week, Scottish Parliament member Sandra White had stated that she was against having a female MMA fight in Scotland; siting it was “degrading to women.” Local fighter Joa...more

MMA: Ashley Cummins and Stephanie Frausto Make Weight for NAAFS's Caged Fury 16
by Wombat Sports
posted January 28, 2012 at 3:08am

Courtesy Mike Rogers Stephanie Frausto and Ashley Cummins both made weight Friday night for the first ever pro-female fight in West Virginia. They will throw down will be apart of the NAAFS card, which will stream on GoFightLive.tv for $15. Cummin...more

Mei Yamaguchi vs Katja Kankaanpää Targeted For March 23
by Wombat Sports
posted January 28, 2012 at 2:35am

Mei Yamaguchi By: Rob Sargent – MMARising.com Final Valkyrie Flyweight Champion “V.V” Mei Yamaguchi competes outside of Japan for the first time in her MMA career when she battles unbeaten Finnish prospect Katja Kankaanpää...more

Bellator to Seek Nevada MMA License
by Wombat Sports
posted January 27, 2012 at 1:14am

Could we see the Bellator female fighters in Nevada? By the looks of it, it’s a great possibility. According to a story on MMAJunkie.com, Bellator has applied for a Nevada State Promoters license. If they receive it, they woul...more

MMA: “Windy” Tomomi Sunaba To Face Saori Ishioka On March 11
by Wombat Sports
posted January 25, 2012 at 5:54pm

By: Rob Sargent – MMARising.com Veteran striker “Windy” Tomomi Sunaba competes one final time when she faces Jewels mainstay Saori “Shooting Star” Ishioka at Pancrase Progress Tour 3 on March 11th in Tokyo, Japan. The figh...more

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