Another busy month of mixed martial arts action concluded with UFC 130 on May 28th. Rising welterweight star Rick “The Horror” Story picked up his biggest victory to date when he upset former UFC title challenger Thiago “Pitbull” Alves, and Story vaults up the 170-pound ranks with the win.
In women’s action, Jewels and Valkyrie stars clashed on May 14th at the Jewels: 13th and 14th Ring doubleheader, where Valkyrie prevailed 3-2 in the best of five series. As a result, the female strawweight rankings have undergone a number of changes as new faces climb towards the top.