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Kaufman vs. McMann Announced for Fox Sports 1′s 2nd Show
by Wombat Sports
posted June 5, 2013 at 9:38pm

McMann Kaufman After a long wait, Sarah Kaufman announced she will make her UFC debut against the undefeated Sara McMann at Fox Sport 1′s second event August 28 in Indianapolis, Indiana. #2 Unified ranked Kaufman (16-2) is the former Strikefo...more

Strawweight champ Esparza Out of InvictaFC 6; Gadelha to Face Hamasaki
by Wombat Sports
posted June 5, 2013 at 8:49pm

Gadelha Hamasaki A knee injury has forced strawweight champion Carla Esparza to drop out of her upcoming match with #1 contender Ayaka Hamasaki at InvictaFC 6 on July 13 in Kansas City, MO. Unbeaten Claudia Gadelha will be be filling in. Gadel...more

MMA Weekend Results – Mathis & Mrdjenovich Gain Boxing Titles; Eye & Tweet Gain Wins
by Wombat Sports
posted June 4, 2013 at 4:55pm

Courtesy FightNews We are flipping the script this week as we start out with three huge boxing matches from this past weekend. After trying to defeat Melissa Hernandez on two different occasions, Jelena Mrdjenovich was able to win the WBC feather...more

Check Out This Female Fighter Twitter Page
by Wombat Sports
posted June 4, 2013 at 12:26pm

The popularity of social media has gained female fighting a foothold in ever changing sports market. As more and more fighters hit up twitter to connect with fans and promote themselves, we are constantly updating our list so you can follow some of these...more

Jéssica Andrade to Face Liz Carmouche at UFC on Fox 8
by Wombat Sports
posted June 2, 2013 at 10:35pm

Andrade Carmouche After Miessha Tate got her title rematch, Liz Carmouche got a new opponent in Brazil’s Jéssica Andrade according to a report by MMAFighting.com. Andrade (9-2) got two submission wins in 2013, including a second r...more

MMA Podcast – Jess Philippus & Sam Wilson Talk “Atchley Gate”
by Wombat Sports
posted May 30, 2013 at 8:45pm

Philippus Two of our favorite guests fighter Jess Philippus and WMMA matchmaker Sam Wilson will join us to talk about the current controversy surrounding Brett Atchley, a manager who is under heavy allegations of sexual and business misconduct towards ...more

Holly Holm Signs Multi-Fight Deal with LegacyFC
by Wombat Sports
posted May 30, 2013 at 9:04am

Holly Holm is Texas bound. MMAFighting.com reported Wednesday that Holm has signed an exclusive four fight deal with LegacyFC and will make her promotional debut July 19 in Houston, TX. The former boxing champion is currently undefeated in the cage, wit...more

MMA: Cat Zingano Out of Title Match with Rousey; Tate to Fill TUF Coaching Duties
by Wombat Sports
posted May 29, 2013 at 9:12am

Courtesy UFC UFC president Dana White announced Tuesday that Cat Zingano has pulled out of her title match with champion Ronda Rousey and has dropped out of coaching “The Ultimate Fighter”. In her place will be former Strikeforce champion M...more

OpEd: Professionalism in WMMA Journalism
by Wombat Sports
posted May 28, 2013 at 10:21pm

Recently, two issues have popped up across my desk that needs to be address in terms of professionalism and ethics in reporting the news. The first deals with sharing of information, and the other is what is proper and not proper to write about. Both are ...more

Vidonic vs. Gray Announced for SCS June 1
by Wombat Sports
posted May 26, 2013 at 10:08am

Vidonic Gray Patricia Vidonic is stepping up last minute to take on Alida Gray at Sugar Creek Showdown in Hinton, OK June 1. The match will be for their inaugural strawweight title. Vidonic got her win over Jessica Doerner just a few weeks ago via ...more

Fallon Fox Advances to CFA Tournament Finals
by Wombat Sports
posted May 26, 2013 at 9:58am

It wasn’t an easy task, but Fallon Fox earned her way into the CFA featherweight tournament finals against Ashlee Evans-Smith. Fox defeated Allanna Jones Friday night at CFA 11 in Miami, FL. Fox controlled the pace, but seemed to tire after round 1...more

MMA News! As Atchley’s Management Company Crumbles; He is now Banned from InvictaFC
by Wombat Sports
posted May 25, 2013 at 9:35am

It was inevitable, but InvictaFC Shannon Knapp made it official on AXS TV’s “Inside MMA” that MMA manger Brett Atchley is now banned from InvictaFC events. Knapp was quoted: “In light of the documented information that has come ...more

The MRS – May 24
by Wombat Sports
posted May 24, 2013 at 6:59pm

Smith Miscellaneous News Ashlee Evans-Smith has automatically advanced in the CFA featherweight tournament as her opponent Anna Barone forfeited by being overweight. Barone didn’t officially hit the scales and we may not know how far she was ove...more

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

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