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Interview with Scottish Fighter Joanne Calderwood
by Wombat Sports
posted January 17, 2012 at 4:53pm

Scotland MMA has grown the past few years, and with growth comes opportunity. On Top MMA will be hosting the first ever female match in Scotland Feb. 15. Scotland’s own Joanne Calderwood will be facing a yet-to-be-named opponent. Ca...more

Former Strikeforce Matchmaker Shannon Knapp Joins InvictaFC
by Wombat Sports
posted January 16, 2012 at 12:25am

Former Strikeforce matchmaker and Zuffa employee Shannon Knapp is now co-owner of her own promotion. It was announced this week that Knapp has joined Janet Martin to launch InvictaFC this spring. Knapp will also serve as general manager of the pro...more

Julianna Peña vs. Lauren Taylor Announced for Arctic Combat 12
by Wombat Sports
posted January 14, 2012 at 2:19pm

Lauren Taylor Julianna Pena By Rob Sargent – MMARising.com Julianna “The Venezuelan Vixen” Peña and Lauren “All-In” Taylor are in talks to face off in a battle of unbeaten prospects at Fitetime Entertainment:...more

Is There a Future in the 145 Division in Strikeforce?
by Wombat Sports
posted January 13, 2012 at 3:20am

By MarQ – Wombat Sports With Cyborg Santos stripped of her belt and on a one year suspension for steroid use, the future of the 145 division is still a huge question mark. With most of the Strikeforce roster able to shift between divisions; it&rs...;more

Jessica Eye vs Kelly Warren Set For NAAFS On February 18
by Wombat Sports
posted January 12, 2012 at 1:16am

  Kelly Warren Jessica Eye By Rob Sargent – MMARising.com Popular prospect Jessica “Evil” Eye will compete in her home state of Ohio when she returns to the cage on February 18th in Cleveland. Eye will face once-beaten Ja...more

Watch A Preview of “Women’s MMA Fighting” on Nat Geo’s Taboo
by Wombat Sports
posted January 12, 2012 at 1:01am

Valenzuela & Rodrigues As more and more stories come out about female MMA fighters, Nat Geo takes a different look at the growing sport. Film this past summer, Nat Geo’s show “Taboo” followed amateur fighter Jill Valenzuela as she...more

Is “WMMA” Under Attack?
by Wombat Sports
posted January 12, 2012 at 12:57am

Tuesday afternoon, several Facebook Groups containing “WMMA” were abruptly shut down due to “privacy reasons”. Sources are stating that an unidentified party is trying to trademark “WMMA”. The women’s MMA world i...more

Catching Up with MMA's Liz Tracey
by Wombat Sports
posted January 10, 2012 at 9:52pm

I Tap Boys! sponsored fighter Liz Tracy returns to the cage to face Liz McCarthy for the latter's 115-pound women's title on Saturday, January 21st, 2012. The event, Rumble at the Roseland 61, is promoted by the Full Contact Fighting Federation, and...more

“Queens of the Cage” Wins Award at the L. A. Film Festival
by Wombat Sports
posted January 10, 2012 at 3:41pm

European MMA has come a long way since Rosi Sexton lead the way almost a decade ago. As a new crop of female fighters begin to put their names out there, Arid Films decided to follow a British up and coming fighter Michelle Tyler. The movie, “Que...more

Video – Get a Behind the Scenes Look at Gina Carano’s Film Debut
by Wombat Sports
posted January 10, 2012 at 3:39pm

Courtesy Relativity Media It has been two years in the making and in just a few weeks, we will get to see Gina Carano in her major motion picture debut in “Haywire”. With guys like Ewan McGregor, Antonio Banderas, and Michael Douglas across ...more

MMA: Marloes Coenen to Open Gym in Amsterdam
by Wombat Sports
posted January 10, 2012 at 1:58am

Coenen’s New Gym Courtesy Sherdog Just because she isn’t in Strikeforce, doesn’t mean Marloes Coenen hasn’t been busy. Coming into 2012, Coenen will be apart of the upcoming Golden Glory TV online channel, a ...more

Shayna Baszler vs Kelly Kobold Rematch Agreed For April 21
by Wombat Sports
posted January 10, 2012 at 1:46am

Shayna Baszler Kelly Kobold By Rob Sargent – MMARising.com A rematch between submission specialist Shayna “The Queen of Spades” Baszler and fellow EliteXC veteran Kelly “Blood Red” Kobold is currently in the works f...more

MMA: Shana Nelson vs Leslie Smith Targeted For Feb. 18
by Wombat Sports
posted January 10, 2012 at 1:42am

Shana Nelson By Rob Sargent - MMARising.com Nelson won each of her first four fights leading into her Strikeforce debut in October 2010, but suffered her first loss against Julia “The Jewel” Budd. She will look to get back on th...more

Video – Michelle Waterson Post Baby Bump
by Wombat Sports
posted January 9, 2012 at 10:25am

It’s been a while since we’ve seen Michelle Waterson on a photo shoot, and after having a baby, it looks like she bounced back nicely. Waterson will be facing Diana Rael in the main event at the Jackson’s MMA Series Jan. 21; which will ...more

Sarah Kaufman vs Alexis Davis Rematch Added to March Strikeforce
by Wombat Sports
posted January 9, 2012 at 2:40am

Sarah Kaufman Alexis Davis By Rob Sargent – MMARising.com Former Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Champion Sarah Kaufman will have to wait at least a little longer for a shot at regaining her title. Kaufman will next face fellow Cana...more

Gabriel Retains WBO Boxing Title After Controversial Stoppage
by Wombat Sports
posted January 8, 2012 at 10:48am

Courtesy Costa Rica Hoy It was an odd way to start 2012 in women’s boxing. After what was a competitive match in Palacio de los Deportes, Heredia, Costa Rica, referee Geno Rodriguez abruptly stopped the title fight between WBO Juni...more

Cyborg Apologizes for Failed Steroids Test
by Wombat Sports
posted January 8, 2012 at 1:02am

Cyborg Santos, who tested positive for steroids in her last with match with Hiroko Yamanaka, made a formal apology on Facebook Saturday to account for her actions. “I would like to sincerely apologize to StrikeForce, the Zuff...more

Cyborg Tested Positive for Steroids. Now What?
by Wombat Sports
posted January 7, 2012 at 2:03pm

Cyborg vs. Yamanaka - SI.com The big story in MMA Friday was the California State Athletic Commission suspending Strikeforce champion Cris “Cyborg” Santos for one year and fining her $2500 for testing positive for steroids after her mat...more

Say It Ain't So Cyborg... Strikeforce Champ Cyborg Santos Suspended for Steroids
by Wombat Sports
posted January 7, 2012 at 2:01pm

It looks like Cyborg Santos will be taking some more time off. Cyborg tested positive for steroids after he last fight with #2 ranked Hiroko Yamanaka according to the California State Athletic Commission Friday. A fine ...more

Sarah D’Alelio and Elaina Maxwell Training at Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand
by Wombat Sports
posted January 5, 2012 at 10:40pm

D’Alelio and Maxwell – Courtesy Janet Martin By Cheryl Ragsdale – Yahoo Sports Elaina "Beef" Maxwell and Sarah "the Monster" D'Alelio are in Thailand at Tiger Muay Thai Training Camp preparing to compete at the Bangla Muay Thai St...more

MMA: Jorina West vs. Danielle Baars to Headling All Female Card in Holland
by Wombat Sports
posted January 5, 2012 at 1:38am

Jorina Baars Danielle West As more and more female fighters join the sport in Europe, fighter-turned-fight-promoter Irma Verhoeff will be holding her sixth all female card in Holland. The “Girls Fight Only VI” card will feature MMA, boxing,...more

MMA: Ashley Cummins vs. Stephanie Frausto Set for Jan. 28
by Wombat Sports
posted January 5, 2012 at 1:29am

Stephanie Frausto Ashley Cummins Former Tuff-n-uff and GFight champ Ashley Cummins will hope to continue your her success in the pro ranks when she faces Stephanie Frausto at NAAFS’s debut in Morgantown, West Virginia Jan. 28. Cummins, ...more

Miesha Tate to Defend Title Against Ronda Rousey in March
by Wombat Sports
posted January 5, 2012 at 12:20am

Miesha Tate Ronda Rousey After months of speculation, Ronda Rousey finally got her wish. MMA Weekly is reporting that the undefeated Rousey will be getting the title shot against Strikforce Bantamweight champ Miesha Tate at Strikeforce March ...more

MMA: InvictaFC to Debut in Spring
by Wombat Sports
posted January 5, 2012 at 12:10am

  A new all female promotion has announced it’s launch this spring. Invicta Fighting Championship is the brainchild of former Blackeye Promotions VP Janet Martin, who has already signed fighters Kelly Kobold, Elaina Maxwell, The Lybarger Twin...more

MMA: Golden Glory to Launch Online Video Channel
by Wombat Sports
posted January 3, 2012 at 10:13pm

Ever want to look behind the scenes of Marloes Coenen and the rest of the gang at Golden Glory? You soon will. GG has announce they are launching GoldenGlory.tv – an online channel that will offer documentaries, fight analysis, and  ...more

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