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InvictaFC President Shannon Knapp Upset Over Allegations; Details Dealings with Atchley
by Wombat Sports
posted May 23, 2013 at 9:19pm

A calm but upset InvictaFC president Shannon Knapp was on “In the Cage with Bards” Wednesday to talk about the current professional and sexual allegations against manager Brett Atchley that came to light this week. Knapp was able to give ...more

Podcast – CFA Semi-finalist Ashlee Evans-Smith
by Wombat Sports
posted May 23, 2013 at 9:09pm

Having made pro debut at the CFA tournament quarterfinals with a decision win, Ashlee Evans-Smith is hoping to work her way to the finals as she takes on late replacement Anne Barone May 24 in Miami, FL. It will air on AXS TV. We will talk to Smith about...more

JEWELS 24th Adds Two More MMA Fights
by Wombat Sports
posted May 22, 2013 at 10:46pm

After previously announcing #3 Unified ranked Naho Sugiyama versus Seo Hee Ham for the 106 pound title last month and #8 ranked Mei Yamaguchi faces Seo Ye Jung last week, JEWELS MMA Japan released it’s full card for their 24th outing, which will tak...more

Female Fighters Come Forward on Harassing Manager
by Wombat Sports
posted May 22, 2013 at 10:36pm

We at Wombat Sports were hesitant in doing an article about the current allegations about MMA manger Brett Atchley because we are interested in hearing both sides of the story and gather more information so we can do a balanced piece. Atchley did put...more

The MRS – May 17
by Wombat Sports
posted May 17, 2013 at 8:53pm

Miscellaneous News This week’s “Women’s Fight Night” show is up and features news from the past week and an interview with Heraea Marketing’s Gigi Rock. We give you some insights on how marketing and the media need to c...more

Podcast – Oregon Fighter Hillary Van Ornum
by Wombat Sports
posted May 16, 2013 at 10:07pm

Judo brown belt Hillary Van Ornum is undefeated and is looking for some gold at Rumble at the Roseland in Portland, OR. We will talk to her about training at Impact BJJ, and the development of the upper weight classes. Listen to the Podcast   ...more

England’s Stacy Hayes Announced Back to Back Fights in July
by Wombat Sports
posted May 16, 2013 at 10:04pm

English pro prospect Stacy Hayes is wanting to show she is one of the best up and comers in the featherweight division, and will face the world to do it. Hayes (0-1; 1 NC) has had a pretty rocky start as a pro, losing her debut to Lisa McCallam in 2011. ...more

Undefeated Brazilian Ericka Almeida Signs Multi-Fight Deal with InvictaFC
by Wombat Sports
posted May 16, 2013 at 9:36pm

In a press release by her management company, MMA University, Brazilian flyweight prospect Ericka Almeida has signed a multi-fight deal with InvictaFC. She joins fellow South Americans Vanessa Porto, Juliana Lima, and Duda Yankovich to the roster, al...more

Brazilian Fighter Jéssica Andrade Plans for Busy Summer
by Wombat Sports
posted May 16, 2013 at 2:50pm

Courtesy Sherdog Coming off two wins in 2013, Brazil’s Jéssica Andrade is planning on taking four  more fights throughout the summer and fall of this year according to an article on MMARising.com. Andrade (9-2) got two submissio...more

MMA: Missouri State Athletic Commissions Overturns Duke’s Loss
by Wombat Sports
posted May 15, 2013 at 9:17am

Courtesy Ester Lin Jessamyn Duke can now state she is still undefeated. The Missouri State Athletic Commission has changed her loss to a “No-contest” after a controversial knee landed on her during her match with Miriam Nakamoto ...more

Eggink vs. Magana Title Match Signed for September XFC Event
by Wombat Sports
posted May 15, 2013 at 9:15am

The Stephanie Eggink versus Angela Magana strawweight title match is back on for XFC 25 on September 6th in Albuquerque. The match was announced by the promotion today. The match was supposed to happen at XFC 23 this past, but an unfortunate car ac...more

MMA & Boxing Weekend Results – Gadelha Stays Perfect; Holm Ends Boxing Career With Win
by Wombat Sports
posted May 13, 2013 at 9:50pm

Gadleha (White) Remains Undefeated Strawweight Brazilian Claudia Gadelha took her record to 9-0 this past weekend getting the unanimous decision win over Herica Tiburcio at Max Fights in Brazil. Gadelha will face #7 ranked Joanne Calderwood at InvictaF...more

Barone vs. Evans-Smith Semi-final Added to CFA 11
by Wombat Sports
posted May 11, 2013 at 10:17pm

Barone Smith Ashlee Evans-Smith and Anna Barone will be duking it out in the semi-finals of the CFA featherweight tournament May 24 in Miami, FL, which will air on AXS TV. The other semi-final will be between Fallon Fox and Allanna Jones. Barone is...more

Podcast – Amateur Atomweight Shasta McMurry
by Wombat Sports
posted May 11, 2013 at 9:11am

Amateur fighter Shasta McMurry is coming off a 36 second submission, and is looking to make her mark in the 105 division. We talk to McMurry about her rising career, training in  Arizona, and learning inside the cage. Listen to the Podcast here &n...more

MMA: Munah Holland vs. Camila Lima Planned for June
by Wombat Sports
posted May 11, 2013 at 8:59am

Lima Holland Bellator vet Munah Holland will be making her way back to her old stomping grounds of Ring of Combat to take on Brazilian Camila Lima at the promotion’s June 14th in Atlantic City, NJ. ROC announced the match Friday. The currentl...more

Eye vs. Damm Announced for NAAFS June Card
by Wombat Sports
posted May 10, 2013 at 11:14pm

Damm Eye The #2 ranked flyweight Jessica Eye will return to the cage June 1 as she will take on veteran fighter Carina Damm at NAAFS Fight Night at the Flats in Cleveland, OH. Eye (9-1) got the first round technical submission over Bellator strawwe...more

The MRS (MMA News)– May 10
by Wombat Sports
posted May 10, 2013 at 10:40pm

Miscellaneous News The Ronda Rousey main stream media train went full bore in the past few weeks. Besides making the cover of “ESPN the Magazine’s” 15th anniversary issue, she was also named one of “The 50 Women Who are Changing...more

OpEd – Marketing will be the Savior of Female Sports
by Wombat Sports
posted May 10, 2013 at 10:36pm

A recent article by NPR’s Frank Deford has gotten a lot of response from the female athletic community. The article talks about why female team sports leagues are failing and what needs to be done in order to save them. He talks about how femal...more

Wyatt vs. Dugas Announced for ShamrockFC in June
by Wombat Sports
posted May 9, 2013 at 8:30pm

In a match of two of the best bantamweights in the amateur division, Susie Wyatt and Brittany Dugas has been announced for ShamrockFC’s 15th Anniversary card June 15. Wyatt (5-1) has been a staple of ShamrockFC and is a skilled grappler with all of...more

British Fighter Kerry Hughes Fights for Pride and Charity
by Wombat Sports
posted May 9, 2013 at 8:12pm

Undefeated semi-pro MMA fighter Kerry Hughes will not only be fighting to win her third straight win, but will be hoping to comfort those who are suffering the ultimate pain. Hughes is set to take on Grace Anderson for the bantamweight title at BCMMA i...more

Professional Rugby Player Phaidra Knight signs with Heraea Marketing
by HeraeaMarketing
posted May 8, 2013 at 8:18pm

Phaidra Knight chooses the right team...more

Champion versus Champion Match Set for Rumble at the Roseland
by Wombat Sports
posted May 7, 2013 at 9:03pm

Oregon’s FCFF will put their ammy flyweight champ against their ammy strawweight champ as Katie Howard will take on Emily Corso at Rimble at the Roseland 71 May 18. Corso’s 125 belt will be on the line. Strawweight champ Howard (3-2) is com...more

Warren vs. Casey Announced for XFC 24
by Wombat Sports
posted May 7, 2013 at 9:16am

Warren Casey XFC announced Monday a female flyweight bout for their upcoming card in Tampa, FL June 14. Tuff-n-uff 125 champ Cortney Casey will make her pro debut, taking on Kelly Warren. Casey (6-2 amateur) is coming off a flying armbar submi...more

MMA Weekend Results – May 6
by Wombat Sports
posted May 6, 2013 at 8:42pm

Vidonic In the only pro MMA fight this weekend, Patricia Vidonic got a first round armbar submission win over Jessica Doerner at Magic City Mayhem in Minot, ND. —– In amateur action, Maegan Goodwin defeated late replacement Erin McDougall...more

Martinez vs. Winter 135 Title Match Set for Tuff-n-uff
by Wombat Sports
posted May 6, 2013 at 8:32pm

Winter Martinez Tuff-n-uff amateur MMA in Vegas is readying itself for their annual Memorial Day weekend card with a female title bout. Undefeated Jules Winter will be making her Tuff-n-uff debut  against Jessica Martinez for th...more

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