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UFC Aquires 11 Invicta Fighters to Star in TUF 20
by Wombat Sports
posted December 12, 2013 at 9:08am

Esparza With the success of Tuff-n-uff’s season 18 with Miesha Tate and champion Ronda Rousey coaching the first cast of female fighters, the UFC and Fox Sports 1 took no time to announce an all female season to launch their new female strawweigh...more

Weekend Results: Murphy Crowned Invicta Champ; Katlyn Chookagian Remains Undefeated
by Wombat Sports
posted December 10, 2013 at 9:13pm

Murphy vs. Nakamoto Courtesy InvictaFC/Ester Lin Pro MMA A loaded 8 fight card happened over the weekend as InvictaFC 7 took place in Kansas City, MO. A new bantamweight champion was crowned as Lauren Murphy took the title after an unfortunate event....more

Podcast – InvictaFC 7 Post Show woth Emily Bartee & Rach Wiley
by Wombat Sports
posted December 10, 2013 at 8:26pm

Torres vs. Herrig Courtesy InvictaFC/Ester Lin After InvictaFC 7, we took a look back at the 9 fight card with two fighters that also cover the sport. Rach Wiley is the co-host of the “Promoting Women” podcast and is fighting in a few week...more

Holly Holm Wins Sixth Straight; Title Match with Julie Werner Planned for March
by Wombat Sports
posted December 9, 2013 at 9:09am

Holm – Courtesy NMCombatSports.com It was no surprise that Holly Holm was a huge favorite in her fight Friday, but no one expected to go the distance. Angela Hayes was the first to take Holm to a decision in Albuquerque, but it was Holm who took...more

Corriea Wins UFC Debut; Kedzie Calls it a Career
by Wombat Sports
posted December 7, 2013 at 9:53am

Kedzie Brazilian Bethe Correia won a razor thin split decision Friday at the UFC card in Brisbane, Australia, which became a retirement match for Julie Kedzie. Correia (7-0) and Kedzie (16-13) went toe to toe on the feet for most of the fight on the f...more

The MRS (MMA/Boxing News) Dec. 6
by Wombat Sports
posted December 6, 2013 at 9:02pm

Miscellaneous News After a six month hiatus, InvictaFC will return to pay-per-view as three title fights are set for their 7th outing. Here is a viewing guide for those wanting a full experience… A preview of the main event between flyweight cha...more

Podcast – InvictaFC 7 Preview with Gina Begley & Swayze Valentine
by Wombat Sports
posted December 4, 2013 at 8:32pm

With InvictaFC vastly approaching, we will run down the card with two people that know a thing or two about being the cage. Gina Begley is an amateur fighter out of Kentucky and hosts the “ProWMMANow” podcast. Currently 4-2, the working mom h...more

Glena Avila Documentary Accepted to SlamDance Film Festival
by Wombat Sports
posted December 4, 2013 at 9:03am

The long awaited documentary about Oregon MMA fighter Glena Avila has been accepted as an entry into the prestigious SlamDance Film Festival. Emmy award winning filmmaker Allan Luebke and producer Josh Leake followed Avila for two years as she was&n...;more

Weekend Results – Tuff-n-uff Crowns 3 Champs
by Wombat Sports
posted December 3, 2013 at 10:13pm

Zomchik and Batara Ammy MMA Like her best friend Ronda Rousey, Marina Shafir has become the Tuff-n-uff 145 pound champion. Shafir (4-0) was able to submit Tabby Patteron in only 59 seconds to win the title in the main event of the card. Unlike her pr...more

Rakoczy Points Her Way to the TUF Finals Saturday
by Wombat Sports
posted November 28, 2013 at 6:20pm

Courtesy UFC The last pick of the female fighters has shocked a lot of fans as she is now in “The Ultimate Fighter” finals. Boxing champ Jessica Rakoczy was able to out strike fellow semi-finalist Raquel Pennington in a match to see who wi...more

Duke versus Morgan Added to Ultimate Fighter Finale
by Wombat Sports
posted November 26, 2013 at 9:11am

Duke Morgan One of the female main card bouts has been set for “The Ultimate Fighter Finale” this Saturday in Las Vegas. Jessamyn Duke announced via her twitter that she will take on Peggy Morgan. Both lost in the quaterfinals of the sh...more

Weekend Results – Stautzenberger; Orr Earn Key Wins
by Wombat Sports
posted November 25, 2013 at 9:28pm

Courtesy Sean A Malone/Cage Authority Pro MMA Amber Stautzenberger improves her win streak to 4 as she defeated InvictaFC vet Lacey Schuckman by unanimous decision at XKO in Arlington, TX. Stautzenberger (4-1) has improved since her pro...more

Invicta to Offer Facebook Stream for Free Content
by Wombat Sports
posted November 25, 2013 at 9:08am

InvictaFC will give the fans more access than ever on their 7th card. InvictaFC president Shannon Knapp told Wombat Sports they have secured a stream for weigh-ins, preliminary fights, and the post fight press conference on InvictaFC’s Facebook.&nb...;more

The MRS (MMA/Boxing News) – Nov. 22
by Wombat Sports
posted November 23, 2013 at 8:42pm

Phillips Miscellaneous News In pro MMA action on Wednesday, Elizabeth Phillips submitted Kristin Stenzel by rear naked choke at 0:49 round 1 at Conquest of the Cage in Spokane, WA. —– Early result in pro MMA on Saturday saw Linn Wen...more

TUF 18, Episode 12 #teamkristin
by Women's MMA Roundup
posted November 21, 2013 at 6:58pm

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Tuff-n-uff Adds Shafir versus Patterson to November Card
by Wombat Sports
posted November 20, 2013 at 8:56am

Patterson Shafir The night before “The Ultimate Fighter” finale, one of Team Rousey’s assistant coaches will be in action at Tuff-n-uff. World class judoka Marina Shafir will step into the cage for the 4th time (second time a...more

The MRS (MMA/Boxing New & Rumors) – Nov. 15, 2013
by Wombat Sports
posted November 15, 2013 at 8:55pm

Miscellaneous news Juliana Pena has advanced to The Ultimate Fighter finals with her win over Sarah Moras in the semi-finals, which aired Wednesday on Fox Sports 1. Pena was able to get the guillotine choke over Moras in the second round to revenge a los...more

Bethe Correia Talks UFC Debut
by Wombat Sports
posted November 14, 2013 at 9:50pm

Brazil has a deep and rich tradition in fighting, and that tradition also translates to it’s female talent. With Amanda Nunes and Jessica Andrade already signed and both having wins recently, Bethe Correia hopes to continue the success of Brazi...more

Podcast – Debuting Pro Fighter Jen Aniano
by Wombat Sports
posted November 13, 2013 at 8:34pm

A five year vet of MMA, Jen Aniano will finally make her pro debut as she takes on Chrissie Daniels at The Warrior’s Cage in Michiagn. We talked to Aniano about the decision to move to the pros, her training leading to the fight, and her aspiration...more

Bethe Correia Replaces Albu at UFC FN 33
by Wombat Sports
posted November 13, 2013 at 8:14pm

Undefeated Brazilian fighter Bethe Correia will make her first appearance in the octagon December 7 in Brisbane, Australia. Correia (6-0) will face Julie Kedzie at UFC Fight Night 33; replacing the injured Alexandra Albu. Having signed with the UFC ...more

Jessica Aguilar Signs to WSOF
by Wombat Sports
posted November 11, 2013 at 7:33pm

The World Series of Fighting has made it’s first signing for it’s new women’s divisions, and it’s a solid choice. The #1 strawweight in the world Jessica Aguilar has signed to the promotion according to a press release Monday. Agu...more

The MRS – Nov. 6, 2013
by Wombat Sports
posted November 10, 2013 at 6:59pm

Iniong vs. Heidel Courtesy PXC Miscellaneous News In pro MMA action Saturday: In a pair of bouts at Shock’n'Awe in England, Gemma Hewitt defeated Chloe Hinchcliffe by TKO 3.56 round 1, and in ammy action, Molly McCann def. Samantha T...more

Davis; Nunes Gain Wins at UFC Fight for the Troops
by Wombat Sports
posted November 7, 2013 at 9:08pm

Davis vs. Carmouche Courtesy Ester LIn Two female bouts took place Wednesday at Ft. Campbell, KY as the UFC entertained the troops and aired the fights on Fox Sports 1. The co-main event featured two of the top contenders for the 135 title as Alexis D...more

UFC Fight for the Troops Sees Davis vs. Carmouche; Nunes vs. de Randamie
by Wombat Sports
posted November 6, 2013 at 8:51pm

Carmouche and Davis – Courtesy MMAFighting.com The UFC will be pulling off a mid-week card Wednesday with two great female bouts on Fox Sports 1. In the co-main event of the evening, two of the top fighters in the bantamweight division collide a...more

Weekend Results: Ham Retains DEEP-JEWELS title
by Wombat Sports
posted November 6, 2013 at 9:15am

Ham vs. Numata Courtesy eFight.jp Pro MMA Seo Hee Ham successfully defend her DEEP-JEWELS 106 pound title this past weekend, getting a unanimous decision over #1 contender Sadae Numata in Tokyo. It was Ham’s ground game that gave her the n...more

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