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Video: 2012 WMMA Awards Wrap-up – Rousey Wins Fighter of the Year For 2nd Time
by Wombat Sports
posted January 5, 2013 at 12:04pm

Rousey Several of the WMMA Nominees couldn’t be at InvictaFC this time, so we cooked up this video.The winners include… Bantamweight & Fighter of the Year – Ronda Rousey Headline of the Year – “Rousey Signs to UFC&r...;more

New Years Eve Results – Coenen & Kankaanpaa End Year on Wins
by Wombat Sports
posted January 3, 2013 at 8:22am

Coenen Subs Muxlow Courtesy Sherdog.com The last pro bouts of 2012 were on opposite sides of the planet and had ranking implications. New Years Eve started in Japan, as #1 Unified featherweight Marloes Coenen (21-5) step back into a Japanese ring to t...more

Angelica Chavez Latest to Sign to XFC
by Wombat Sports
posted January 3, 2013 at 8:13am

The XFC has promised to open more women’s divisions and true to their word, they have signed their first atomweight to a contract. InvictaFC 2 vet Angelica Chavez is the first 105er to sign on to the promotion in 2013 according to a press release W...more

January 2013 Rankings – Eye Atop of the Flyweights
by Wombat Sports
posted January 2, 2013 at 7:59am

Eye The New Year comes a new #1 in the Unified Flyweight rankings. With her submission victory over Zoila Gurgel at Bellator, Jessica Eye propels herself to the top of the 125 list. With Aisling Daly’s loss to Katja Kankaanpää on New Ye...more

Podcast – InvictaFC 4 Preview with MMA Meg
by Wombat Sports
posted January 1, 2013 at 9:43am

Columnist for several MMA websites, Meg May will be joining us to talk about the upcoming InvictaFC 4 event Jan. 5, which includes the crowning of their first ever 115 champion and the rematch between Alexis Davis and Shyana Baszler. Listen to the Podc...more

Daly and Kankaanpaa Official for Cage Warriors 51
by Wombat Sports
posted December 31, 2012 at 8:07am

Daly and Kankaanpaa Courtesy Cage Warriors Two ranked fighters will go at it in a catchweight bout at Cage Warriors 51 in Dublin, Ireland. Hometown fighter and #8 Unified ranked flyweight Ais “The Bash” Daly is testing the waters...more

Coenen and Muxlow on Weight for DREAM/Glory Japan Event
by Wombat Sports
posted December 30, 2012 at 8:18pm

Muxlow and Coenen – Courtesy DREAM MMA It is one of the last big fights of the year and an important one in the featherweight division. #1 Unified ranked Marloes Coenen makes her long awaited return to Japan to take on #8 ranked Fiona Muxlow at DREA...more

MMA Awards Seasons Breakdown – Where to Vote and Who Has Already Won
by Wombat Sports
posted December 29, 2012 at 9:54pm

With the end of 2012 in a few days, it means that MMA Awards season is in full swing. With more and more sites giving away honors, here is the breakdown on who was won so far, and where you can vote for your favorite fighters. —- The WMM...more

Bec Hyatt to Replace Claudia Gadelha in InvitcaFC 4 Main Event
by Wombat Sports
posted December 29, 2012 at 11:26am

After an unfortunate training accident that broke her nose in five places, Claudia Gadelha has dropped out of her InvictaFC 4 title match against Carla Esparza. Invicta, however, were quick to find a replacement. The promotion announced that Austr...more

Tweet vs. Jewett Announced for March
by Wombat Sports
posted December 28, 2012 at 5:20pm

Tweet Jewett After gaining a much needed win at the Super Fight League, featherweight Charmaine Tweet will take on undefeated Sy Jewett at Aggression Fighting Championships in Calgary, Alberta, Canada March 15. Tweet (2-3) got a 45 second guil...more

Watch the Epic Promo for InvictaFC 4
by Wombat Sports
posted December 28, 2012 at 8:35am

We are one week away from InvictaFC 4 and a stacked 13 fight card. Women from all over the planet will be making the trek to Kansas City to show their skills and make a name for themselves. You can watch all the action on iPPV on InvictaFC.com for on $8 ...more

Coenen vs. Muxlow to Air on CBS Sports Net
by Wombat Sports
posted December 28, 2012 at 8:18am

After this week’s announcement of #1 Unified ranked featherweight Marloes Coenen versus #8 Fiona Muxlow, DREAM MMA and Glory announced they have inked a U.S. TV deal to air their New Years Eve event. The eight hour show will air on tape...more

Podcast – Australia’s Fiona Muxlow
by Wombat Sports
posted December 26, 2012 at 10:26am

Coming off a win this past October on the historic Brace MMA all female card, Australian MMA fighter and renowned BJJ practitioner Fiona Muxlow has propelled herself into the 145 rankings. We catch up with Muxlow about how the win has changed her MMA foc...more

Marloes Coenen vs. Fiona Muxlow Announced for DREAM NYE
by Wombat Sports
posted December 26, 2012 at 10:21am

Coenen Muxlow With DREAM MMA’s New Years Eve card just a week away, they announced a huge featherweight bout with ranking implications. #1 ranked Marloes Coenen will make her return to Japan to take on #8 ranked Fiona Muxlow on the annual car...more

Kate & Rose Earn Wins at BRACE MMA
by Wombat Sports
posted December 25, 2012 at 2:48pm

The final BRACE MMA card of the year saw a pro debuter and a BFW vet earn wins. Lana Kate (1-1; pictured right) evened her record as she took a split decision over Amy Adam. Kate had lost in her pro debut this past October to Helena Malone at the Brace...more

Ammy Fighter Paulina Granados Ends 2012 Undefeated
by Wombat Sports
posted December 25, 2012 at 2:44pm

Courtesy Mike Calimbas : Texas’s Paulina Granados has proven to be a force at 110 pounds, as she ended 2012 still undefeated in the amateur ranks. Granados (4-0) earned her first title this past weekend, as she defeated Stephanie Alba for the se...more

InvictaFC’s Rose Namajunas
by Wombat Sports
posted December 23, 2012 at 8:42am

King of the Cage vet Rose Namajunas is ready to turn pro and invade the strawweight division as she takes on Emily Peters-Kagan at InvictaFC Jan. 5. The undefeated fight will talk to us about training in Minnesota for her upcoming fight and her influence...more

Suzie Montero Named Opponent for Pearl Gonzalez’s XFC Debut
by Wombat Sports
posted December 23, 2012 at 8:39am

After announcing Pearl Gonzalez’s signing this week, the XFC has announced her opponent for her promotional debut Feb. 22 in Charlotte, NC. InvictaFC vet Suzie Montero will step up to face Gonzalez in a flyweight bout on AXS TV, which...more

Two Fights Set for Dakota Nations MMA in February
by Wombat Sports
posted December 23, 2012 at 8:25am

Doerner Two pro female bouts are set at the Dakota Nation MMA promotion “Young Guns” card Feb. 2 in Ft. Yates, ND. After coming off her first loss, Jessica Doerner is looking to get back on the winning track as she takes on pro debute...more

Miesha Tate Pre-fight Interview - Strikeforce: Rousey vs Kaufman
by Women's MMA Roundup
posted December 22, 2012 at 2:02pm

Miesha Tate Pre-fight Interview - Strikeforce: Rousey vs Kaufman Interview with Miesha Tate before her fight with Julie Kedzie on Strikeforce: Rousey vs Kaufman From: womensmmaroundup Views: 2339 15 ratings Time: 06:17 More in Sports ...more

From New York to Chiang Mai thanks to Muay Thai
by Inspiring Sports Women
posted December 20, 2012 at 1:47pm

One of the first things Sylvie Von Duuglas-Ittu learned when she moved to Thailand was taking a long nap after training is probably not a good idea. Too much sleeping means no eating means weight loss. And at 47 kg, that’s not so smart, the American...more

Pearl Gonzalez Latest Signee to XFC; Tryouts Announced
by Wombat Sports
posted December 19, 2012 at 8:11am

XFC has back up it’s promise to bring in more female talent, and has acquired a solid fighter in flyweight Pearl Gonzalez. Gonzalez was 8-1 as an amateur and was also a member of the U.S. Pankration team. She made her pro debut this past February...more

Top Ammy Prospect Taylor Stratford Added to CFA Tournament
by Wombat Sports
posted December 19, 2012 at 7:51am

After the addition of Ashlee Evans-Smith to the upcoming CFA Florida tournament; another Tuff-n-uff vet has signed to the promotion. Top featherweight prospect Taylor Stratford has signed to take part in the historic CFA tounrey starting Mar. 2. Stratfor...more

Women’s MMA Awards 2012 Nominations Released
by Wombat Sports
posted December 18, 2012 at 8:16am

WMMA Press Association has released the nominees for The Fourth Annual Women’s MMA Awards. The awards are to help recognize the accomplishment of all the female fighters and organizations that support the sport throughout th...more

Podcast – InvictaFC’s Laura Marcusse
by Wombat Sports
posted December 17, 2012 at 8:09pm

Having only one loss as an amateur, Laura Marcusse is turning pro in her hometown of Kansas City as she takes on Cassie Robb at InvictaFC 4 Jan. 25. We will talk to Marcusse about winning the Blue Corner title, training for her national debut, and balanc...more

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