Mexico’s Xtreme Kombat promotion will crown its first women’s flyweight champion on August 31st at Xtreme Kombat 20 in the city of Cuautitlán Izcalli. A four-woman grand prix tournament featuring some of the country’s top prospects will determine the promotion’s inaugural female titleholder.
Among those competing in the title tournament is former bantamweight standout Anely “Neka” Jimenez, who has yet to taste defeat in seven fights. Jimenez drops down to 125 following a victory in November. She is joined in the tournament by Alexa Grasso, Karina Rodriguez and Sandra Chimeyo.
Former Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight Champion Sarah Kaufman’s UFC debut will have to wait a little longer. The Victoria, British Columbia native is without an opponent for her August 28th fight at UFC Fight Night 27: “Condit vs Kampmann 2” and has been officially removed from the card.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship travelled to the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts tonight for UFC Fight Night 26: “Shogun vs Sonnen.” The promotion’s debut on FOX Sports 1 was headlined by a light heavyweight bout between former champ Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and Chael Sonnen.
Amber “The Apex Predator” Stautzenberger will look to extend her winning streak to four when she returns to action at Global Warrior Challenge 2: “USA vs Brazil.” The strawweight rising star has agreed to face Caroline Correia on the GWC 2 card, which is targeted for November 9th in Hawaii.
All 32 cast members have now been revealed for The Ultimate Fighter 18: “Team Rousey vs Team Tate,” which premieres September 4th on FOX Sports 1. UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey and Miesha “Cupcake” Tate serve as the coaches on two opposing teams.
14-year-old “Muay Thai Genius” Saya Ito added another prestigious title to her immense collection on Saturday at the Queen of Thailand’s Birthday Commemoration event in Bangkok. Ito defeated Pizza Sor. Thipjaroen for the undisputed WPMF Women’s Pinweight Championship at 100 pounds.
Strawweight prospect Kailin Curran improved her professional record to 2-0 with a hard-fought victory tonight at Pacific Xtreme Combat 38 in Mangilao, Guam. Curran took a close and competitive Unanimous Decision win over experienced Japanese veteran Emi Tomimatsu in the PXC 38 co-feature.
Submission specialist Ana Maria “India” looks for her third victory of 2013 when she returns to the cage at Web Fight Combat 3 on September 30th in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Maria is expected to face off against Dayana Silva, a veteran bantamweight contender who has won four of her past five fights.