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Miesha Tate vs. Marloes Coenen Announced Plus More News
by MarQFPR
posted June 6, 2011 at 7:30am

New NAAFS chmapion Ais "The Bash" Daly In breaking news, #9 ranked 125 pounder and Ireland's own Aisling Daly has gotten a well deserved win over #10 ranked Jessica Eye at the NAAFS card in Cleveland, OH over the weekend, making her the new champion...more

Video - Strikeforce Champ Cyborg Santos Dominate at BJJ Worlds
by MarQFPR
posted June 3, 2011 at 9:08pm

As much of a superstar as champion Cris Cyborg Santos is in the Strikeforce cage, she has only been competing at the top level of Brazilain jiu-jitsu for the past two years. She has competed at the Abu Dhabi World Championships a few years ago, which some...more

Amanda Nunes Injured, Out Of June 18 Strikeforce Bout
by MMARising.com
posted June 2, 2011 at 10:53am

A fractured foot has forced Brazilian standout Amanda “Lioness of the Ring” Nunes out of a planned 135-pound women’s matchup against Julie “Fireball” Kedzie at Strikeforce: “Overeem vs Werdum” on June 18th in Dallas, Texas. MMADieHards.com w...more

Yuka Tsuji To Face Saori Ishioka At Jewels: “15th Ring”
by MMARising.com
posted June 2, 2011 at 10:29am

Former Smackgirl and Valkyrie champion Yuka “Vale Tudo Queen” Tsuji will return to action against Jewels postergirl Saori “Shooting Star” Ishioka at Jewels: “15th Ring” on July 9th in Tokyo, Japan. The fight, which will be Tsuji’s first in n...more

Olympian Impressive Pro MMA Debut Plus More MMA News
by MarQFPR
posted May 30, 2011 at 4:23am

Welcome to the Fightergirls column brought to you by your source for women’s mma gear and clothing Fightergirls.com. Here is the news for this week.   Sara McMann at the UCC Weigh-ins Courtesy Adenei Photography Olympic silver me...more

Carina Damm Wins, Luis Santos Draws At Amazon Fight 8
by MMARising.com
posted May 29, 2011 at 11:33pm

Strikeforce and BodogFIGHT veteran Carina “Beauty But The Beast” Damm got back on the winning track on Saturday night with a quick submission of Maguilla “Gorilla” Deize at Amazon Fight 8 in Belem, Para, Brazil. Damm used a keylock to defeat Deize...more

Olympian Sara McMann Wins Long-Awaited Pro MMA Debut
by MMARising.com
posted May 29, 2011 at 11:24pm

After a series of delays and cancellations, 2004 Olympic Silver Medallist Sara McMann was victorious in her long-awaited pro MMA debut last night at Universal Cage Combat: “Revolution” in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. McMann needed just 40 seconds to submit ...more

Rosi Sexton vs Sheila Gaff Planned For Cage Warriors 43
by MMARising.com
posted May 27, 2011 at 10:52am

Cage Warriors Fighting Championship will crown a new 125-pound women’s champion at CWFC 43 on July 9th when top UK star Rosi “The Surgeon” Sexton clashes with hard-hitting striker Sheila “The German Tank” Gaff. The targeted matchup will be conte...more

G2 Women’s MMA Summit July 1-3: Seminars, Fights, and Networking
by MarQFPR
posted May 27, 2011 at 6:00am

GFight has been a leader in women’s MMA, hosting an annual conference of some of the best female fighters on the planet to help support the next generation. This year, the event heads to Vegas. Tuff-n-uff MMA has teamed up with GFight to host the...more

Exclusive Interview With Brazilian Star Vanessa Porto
by MMARising.com
posted May 24, 2011 at 9:24am

As one of the top female mixed martial artists in Brazil, 135-pound standout Vanessa Porto is well-respected among the MMA community in her home country. The six-year veteran of the sport has battled the best in Brazil and is eager to make a name for hers...more

Colleen Schnieder Racks up 17 second TKO, Julie Kedzie Sighs with Strikeforce, Plus More MMA News
by MarQFPR
posted May 23, 2011 at 9:37am

Welcome to the Fightergirls column brought to you by your source for women’s mma gear and clothing Fightergirls.com. Here is the news for this week. Colleen Schneider Racks up a Quick Win Colleen Schneider has been a pro since last Aug...more

Julie Kedzie vs Amanda Nunes Set For June 18 Strikeforce
by MMARising.com
posted May 22, 2011 at 11:46am

A second women’s bout has been added to the upcoming Strikeforce card on June 18th in Dallas, Texas. Veteran Julie “Fireball” Kedzie will make her promotional debut against rising star Amanda “Lioness of the Ring” Nunes in a 135-pound matchup. T...more

Audio: Women's MMA on MMA Gospel Radio
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted May 21, 2011 at 10:56am

Thanks to Cheryl over on That Girl is Funny for drawing my attention to this radio show. A round-table debate on the future of women's MMA with input from MarQ of Fighter Girls and Women Talk Sports, WMMA fighter “Thundercat” Michelle Ould (4-3, 1NC),...more

Strikeforce Announces Carano's Opponent Plus More MMA News
by MarQFPR
posted May 16, 2011 at 7:43am

Welcome to the Fightergirls column brought to you by your source for women’s mma gear and clothing Fightergirls.com. Here is the news for this week. LaVoy (right) stops Gutierrez (left) Courtesy Chicago MMAniacs Amanda LaVoy snapp...more

Looks vs. Talent – the Biggest Question in Women’s MMA
by MarQFPR
posted May 16, 2011 at 12:55am

Gina Carano in Maxim Magazine I was on a recent episode of “MMA Gospel” to debate the future of the women’s division in MMA, which is a great two hour debate if you have time. On the panel was MMA fighter Michelle Ould, Chris Schenk f...more

Sarah D'Alelio talks about her upcoming fight against Gina Carano
by Women's MMA Roundup
posted May 13, 2011 at 12:33am

Sarah D'Alelio talks about training and her upcoming fight with Gina Carano on Strikeforce on June 18, 2011 in Dallas, TX. ...more

Julia Budd To Face Germaine De Randamie On June 24th
by MMARising.com
posted May 12, 2011 at 11:04am

A 145-pound women’s matchup between talented strikers Julia “The Jewel” Budd and Germaine “The Iron Lady” de Randamie has been added to the Strikeforce Challengers 16 card on June 24th in Kent, Washington. Budd will look to avenge her May 2008 l...more

Cat Zingano To Face Takayo Hashi In May 14 Title Fight
by MMARising.com
posted May 9, 2011 at 10:16am

Unbeaten Colorado prospect Cat “Alpha” Zingano will put one of her many championship titles on the line against Japanese veteran Takayo Hashi at Fight To Win: “Outlaws” on May 14th in Denver, Colorado. Hashi enters the bout on one week’s notice ...more

Ricaco Yuasa Prepares For Jewels Match Before BJJ Worlds
by MMARising.com
posted May 9, 2011 at 10:03am

Ricaco Yuasa has a very busy month ahead. The 20-year-old purple belt in jiu-jitsu will compete in a grappling match against Kazue Matake at Jewels: 14th Ring in Tokyo, Japan next weekend before travelling to Los Angeles, California for the Brazilian Jiu-...more

Strikeforce Fighters Meet with Zuffa Brass, Rousey Heads North of the Border, plus More MMA News
by MarQFPR
posted May 9, 2011 at 6:32am

Welcome to the Fightergirls column brought to you by your source for women’s mma gear and clothing Fightergirls.com. Here is the news for this week.   Amanda Nunes on set at her Zuffa photoshoot Women’s MMA has a big opport...more

Shoot Boxing, Grappling Bouts Added To Jewels: 14th Ring
by MMARising.com
posted May 6, 2011 at 11:24am

Two more matches have been announced for the upcoming Jewels: “14th Ring” event on May 14th in Tokyo, Japan. Teen prodigy Mizuki Inoue will return to Jewels after winning last year’s Rough Stone Grand Prix at 56kg. The 16-year-old will face Natsuka ...more

Ronda Rousey vs Charmaine Tweet Set For June 17th
by MMARising.com
posted May 6, 2011 at 11:13am

Fresh off of her successful pro MMA debut in March, Olympic Judo Bronze Medallist “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey will return to action on June 17th. The judoka will face standout kickboxer Charmaine “Not So Sweet” Tweet for Hard Knocks Fighting Championship...more

WMMA Heating Up in New England
by WMMA
posted May 5, 2011 at 2:33am

Heather Lambert defeats Melissa Demers...more

Carina Damm, Luis Santos Added To Amazon Fight 8 Card
by MMARising.com
posted May 3, 2011 at 10:21am

Carina “Beauty But The Beast” Damm and husband Luis “Sapo” Santos will both compete at Amazon Fight 8 on May 27th in Belém, Brazil. Damm will face newcomer Deize “Gorilla” in one bout, while Santos battles rival Carlos Alexandre “Índio” ...more

Four More Bouts Set For May 14th Jewels Doubleheader
by MMARising.com
posted May 2, 2011 at 10:26am

Leading all-female promotion Jewels has announced four additional fights for its May 14th doubleheader of events. In MMA bouts at “13th Ring” in the afternoon, Yukiko Seki will take on Yuka Okumura in a 48kg matchup, while Sadae “Manhoef” Suzumura...more

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