In one of the best fights in the history of The Ultimate Fighter competition, Raquel “Rocky” Pennington earned a big win during tonight’s sixth episode of TUF 18: “Team Rousey vs Team Tate” on FOX Sports 1 and Sportsnet 360. Pennington outpointed Jessamyn “The Gun” Duke after three rounds.
Both fighters put on excellent performances in tonight’s battle, which was even on the scorecards after two rounds. Pennington came on strong in an extension round to take a Unanimous Decision victory over Duke, giving Miesha “Cupcake” Tate a 3-2 lead over rival coach “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship came to José Corrêa Gymnasium in Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil tonight for UFC Fight Night 29: “Maia vs Shields.” The card was headlined by a pivotal five-round welterweight fight between world-renowned jiu-jitsu specialists Demian Maia and Jake Shields.
Former Jewels atomweight prospect Satomi “Sarami” Takano looks to get back on the winning track when she returns to action on November 17th at Deep: “Toyama Impact – Rookies 3” in Toyama, Japan. Takano is set to face off against skilled grappler Miyoko Kusaka on the card next month.
This past Saturday night, MMA legend Megumi “Mega Megu” Fujii fought for the final time in a rematch with Jessica “Jag” Aguilar at Vale Tudo Japan 3rd in Tokyo. The controversial bout was marred by eye pokes and Aguilar was initially declared the winner by doctor stoppage after the second round.
One of MMA’s most experienced female fighters, Julie “Fireball” Kedzie, is set to welcome an Octagon newcomer to the UFC on December 7th at UFC Fight Night 33: “Hunt vs Bigfoot” in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Kedzie faces unbeaten Russian prospect Aleksandra “Stitch” Albu on the card.
Mixed martial arts legend Megumi “Mega Megu” Fujii’s storied career came to a disappointing end tonight in the main event of Vale Tudo Japan 3rd in Ota, Tokyo, Japan. Fujii was once again defeated by Jessica “Jag” Aguilar tonight, this time as a result of a doctor stoppage due to an eye injury.
Two more fights have now been added to the upcoming Deep Jewels 2 card on November 4th in Tokyo, Japan. Former Jewels Featherweight Queen Champion Naho “Sugi Rock” Sugiyama looks to put an end to a three-fight losing skid when she takes on veteran journeywoman Masako Yoshida.
Former top Jewels star Shizuka Sugiyama looks for her fifth straight victory when she returns to action on November 24th at Deep: “Cage Impact 2013” in Tokyo, Japan. Sugiyama is set to take on South Korean kickboxer Ji Yun Kim in a featured bout on the card. Elbow strikes will be permitted.