Former flyweight contender Kalindra Faria made a successful XFC debut tonight at XFC International 2 in Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil. Faria extended her current winning streak to nine by defeating Aline Sério in a strawweight rematch from the pair’s Pink Fight title bout just over two years ago.
Faria and Sério battled back and forth throughout tonight’s three-round rematch, but it was Faria’s takedowns and clinch control that gave her an early edge on the scorecards. Sério performed well in round three and she threatened with a late guillotine, but Faria took home a well-deserved win.
Brazilian rising star Jéssica “Bate Estaca” Andrade picked up her second Octagon victory tonight at UFC 171: “Hendricks vs Lawler” in Dallas, Texas. The 22-year-old Andrade narrowly edged out TUF 18 semi-finalist Raquel “Rocky” Pennington in an action-packed three-round war at 135 pounds.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas tonight for UFC 171: “Hendricks vs Lawler.” The event was headlined by a five-round UFC Welterweight Championship bout between top contenders Johny “Bigg Rigg” Hendricks and “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler.
Former Valkyrie champ “V.V” Mei Yamaguchi returns to the PXC cage for her atomweight debut on March 29th at Pacific Xtreme Combat 43 in Pasig City, Philippines. Yamaguchi is set to face off against local favourite Gina “Conviction” Iniong, who won her promotional debut at PXC 41 in November.
Invicta Fighting Championships continues to expand its roster with the additions of Sugar Creek Showdown champion Jinh Yu Frey and former multi-time amateur titleholder Amanda Bobby Cooper. Officials confirmed the signings on Wednesday following announcements from both fighters.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to the O2 Arena in London, England tonight for UFC Fight Night 37: “Gustafsson vs Manuwa.” The event was headlined by a light heavyweight bout between Alexander “The Mauler” Gustafsson and unbeaten prospect Jimi “The Poster Boy” Manuwa.
Fighting for the second time in two months, UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey successfully retained her title with a quick victory at UFC 170: “Rousey vs McMann.” Rousey stopped fellow Olympic medallist Sara McMann and remains atop the 135-pound rankings.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship made its way back to CotaiArena in Cotai, Macau tonight for UFC Fight Night: “Kim vs Hathaway.” The event was headlined by an entertaining welterweight matchup between divisional standouts Dong Hyun “Stun Gun” Kim and John “The Hitman” Hathaway.