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Jessica Eye vs Jennifer Scott Set For NAAFS In November
by MMARising.com
posted October 25, 2011 at 10:25pm

Fan favourite Jessica “Evil” Eye will return to her roots in the North American Allied Fight Series when she takes on Jennifer “Superstar” Scott at NAAFS: “Night of Champions 2011” on November 23rd in Canton, Ohio. The bout was announced by th...more

Jillian Lybarger to Face Jordan Gaza for Tuff-n-uff 115 title
by Wombat Sports
posted October 25, 2011 at 8:16pm

Wombat Sports reported Monday afternoon that Kaiyana Rain is out of her title match with Tuff-n-uff 115 pound champion Jordan Gaza. Monday evening, a replacement has been named. Jillian Lybarger (3-4; pictured left) will face Gaza (3-1) for the belt ...more

NAAFS Moves Aisling Daly vs Kelly Warren To November 23
by MMARising.com
posted October 25, 2011 at 8:07pm

North American Allied Fight Series champion Aisling “Ais The Bash” Daly will defend her 125-pound women’s title against Kelly Warren next month, but the bout takes place later than first planned. Daly and Warren face off at NAAFS: “Night of Champi...more

The “Mighty” Mia Hayes Legacy 1976 – 2011
by Wombat Sports
posted October 25, 2011 at 11:16am

The MMA world was saddened with the news that “Mighty” Mia Hayes died Sunday afternoon after a long fight with breast cancer. She may have not been in many of the major organizations on the planet, but Mia Hayes has been an inspiration for women in ...more

Video – Watch the Complete CNN “Fighter Girls” Story Here
by Wombat Sports
posted October 25, 2011 at 11:15am

“CNN Presents” put a positive spin on women’s MMA last night in their “Fighter Girls” story. The piece mainly featured Michele Gutierrez, who is a shining ambassador for the sport, and female fighters everywhere. Lyon also stated she has ...more

Kheyfets Decisions Helsel This Past Weekend
by Wombat Sports
posted October 24, 2011 at 11:27pm

Photo courtesy Dave Bottomley – MMA-Flordia.com The XFC was in Orlando and saw a spirited battle between Marianna Kheyfhets (4-0) and Molly Helsel (8-13-1). In her pre-fight interview, Kheyfets stated she had quit her job 3 weeks ago to concentrate o...more

Megumi Yabushita vs Kyoko Kimura Set For November 12th
by MMARising.com
posted October 24, 2011 at 5:13pm

A women’s bout between MMA veteran Megumi Yabushita and fellow pro wrestler Kyoko Kimura has been added to Pancrase Impressive Tour 11 on November 12th in Tokyo, Japan. The bout was officially announced by the promotion today and will serve as Kimura’...more

Podcast – Amateur Champion Jessamyn Duke
by Wombat Sports
posted October 24, 2011 at 8:33am

Amateur fighter Jessamyn Duke won the vacant Tuff-n-uff 145 pound title this past July and has been racked up four straight wins since her last loss to Ashley Evans-Smith. She now faces defend her Absolute Action MMA title against top ranked Amanda Bel...more

AAMMA Champ Jessamyn Duke to Defend Title Nov. 19
by Wombat Sports
posted October 23, 2011 at 10:57am

One of the top amateur prospects is ready to defend one of her two titles Nov. 19. Jessamyn Duke (4-1) will defend her Absolute Action MMA title against top ranked Amanda Bell (5-1) at AAMMA Nov. 19 at the “AAMMA Battle Against Breast Cancer” in Flor...more

Video – Watch Michele Gutierrez with CNN Reporter Amber Lyon in the Cage
by Wombat Sports
posted October 22, 2011 at 1:03pm

Courtesy Jeff Binn As Sunday night vastly approaches, CNN’s Amber Lyons release another preview video of her report on women in MMA. Shot during the G2 Women’s MMA Summit, Lyons profiled MMA fighter Michele Gutierrez in and outside the cage. Lyons ...more

If You are a Fighter – the Women’s Sports Foundation Site is Must See
by Wombat Sports
posted October 22, 2011 at 1:00am

As all women combat sports are increasing in popularity and numbers, the priority to get these sports recognized as main stream has become a priority. Cheryl Ragsdale shared a link with us that may help to expand exposure of combat sports, and has bene...more

Weigh-in Photo – Marianna Kheyfets & Molly Helsel Official for XFC Tonight
by Wombat Sports
posted October 21, 2011 at 10:23am

Weigh-ins are official for the match between Marianna Kheyfets and Molly Helsel at the XFC in Orlando Firday night. Marianna Kheyfets weighted in at 125.4, while Molly Helsel 127.6 on the first try. Helsel was able to drop 2.6 pounds in two hours to co...more

Interview: CNN Correspondent Amber Lyon Investigates MMA Fighter Girls
by Cheryl Ragsdale
posted October 20, 2011 at 10:35pm

This interview is a reprint from Yahoo! Sports. Amber Lyon is a correspondent with the CNN Special Investigations and Documentary Unit. You might remember her as the blonde reporter talking to the "Craig" in Craigslist (founder Craig Newmark) in a CNN ...more

Zoila Gurgel Suffers Torn ACL In Training, Out Until 2012
by MMARising.com
posted October 20, 2011 at 5:19pm

Bellator women’s champ Zoila “The Warrior Princess” Gurgel has suffered a significant setback and will be out of action until next year. Gurgel tore the anterior cruciate ligament in her knee and has been forced to withdraw from a planned bout with ...more

Video: Preview of “Fighter Girls” airing on CNN October 23rd
by Wombat Sports
posted October 18, 2011 at 6:38pm

Michele Gutierrez Courtesy Jeff Binn As we reported last week, CNN will be doing a show dedicated to Women in MMA Summit and feature female fighters such as Jessamyn Duke and Michelle Gutierrez. Amber Lyons from “CNN Presents” was at the G2 Women�...more

Kerry Vera Expecting 2012 Return
by Wombat Sports
posted October 18, 2011 at 6:34pm

It’s been almost two years since we saw the undefeated Kerry Vera (2-0) in the cage. After much anticipation, it is looking like she will be back to 100% and ready to fight in January or February 2012. Her husband Brandon Vera updated us about her stat...more

Janet Martin Leaves Blackeye Promotions – New Company in the Works
by Wombat Sports
posted October 18, 2011 at 9:16am

Martin with Roxanne Modafferi Janet Martin announced she left Blackeye Promotions due to a disagreement in the way the company was going to handle the women’s division in the future. Martin was the VP of Balckeye’s women’s division. Martin relea...more

Podcast – MMA Model, Interviewer, & Fighter Erin McDougall
by Wombat Sports
posted October 18, 2011 at 9:05am

“Candian MMA’s It Girl”, Erin McDougall has done it all; from ring girl, to interviewer, to modeling. Although she has fought kickboxing matches, she has yet to see action in MMA – until now. McDougall will be making her cage debut Oct. 21 in F...more

Video – Watch as Kim Couture Prepares for her W-1 Match Saturday
by Wombat Sports
posted October 14, 2011 at 9:53am

You have got to give it to Kim Couture, even after defeat she gets right back on the horse. Couture will be facing debuting Suzie Montero at W-1: Reloaded Saturday at the Bank United Center in Coral Gables, FL. The match will be taped for Fox Sports. Cou...more

G2 Women’s MMA Summit/Tuff-n-uff to be Featured on CNN
by Wombat Sports
posted October 14, 2011 at 9:42am

The G2 Women’s MMA summit this past summer in Las Vegas was a huge success, and “CNN Presents” was there to document how female fighters in MMA has grown in popularity. They followed several fighters including Michelle Gutierrez and Jessamyn Duke...more

Carla Esparza vs Felice Herrig Announced For XFC 15
by MMARising.com
posted October 14, 2011 at 9:37am

Two-time All-American wrestler Carla Esparza will return to action at Xtreme Fighting Championships 15: “Tribute” on December 2nd in Tampa, Florida. The Bellator veteran will battle Felice “Lil’ Bulldog” Herrig in a 115-pound matchup. The bout w...more

Jessica Aguilar To Rematch Lisa Ellis-Ward At Bellator 58
by MMARising.com
posted October 13, 2011 at 9:39am

Bellator standouts Jessica “Jag” Aguilar and Lisa Ellis-Ward will face off in a rematch nearly six years in the making at Bellator Fighting Championships 58 on November 19th in Hollywood, Florida. Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney officially confirmed the fig...more

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