Undefeated Polish standout Karolina Kowalkiewicz put forth her best performance to date in a career-defining victory tonight at UFC 201: “Lawler vs Woodley” in Atlanta, Georgia. Kowalkiewicz outpointed former UFC title challenger “Thug” Rose Namajunas in the strawweight co-main event.
Kowalkiewicz got off to a slow start early on in tonight’s contest, but she methodically wore Namajunas down with dozens of powerful knee strikes to the body. A dominant final round sealed the fight in Kowalkiewicz’s favour, and she may now move on to rematch countrywoman Joanna Jędrzejczyk.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship travelled to Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia tonight for UFC 201: “Lawler vs Woodley.” The event was headlined by a UFC Welterweight Championship showdown between reigning champ “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler and challenger Tyron “The Chosen One” Woodley.
Atomweight prospect Tessa “The Typhoon” Simpson kicked off her Invicta FC career with a close and competitive decision win tonight at Invicta Fighting Championships 18 in Kansas City, Missouri. Simpson edged out Simona “The Pitbull” Soukupova in the Invicta FC 18 Fight of the Night.
Undefeated Mexican striker Alexa Grasso made a strong case for a shot at the Invicta FC strawweight title with an impressive decision victory tonight at Invicta Fighting Championships 18 in Kansas City, Missouri. The talented 22-year-old defeated Jodie Esquibel in tonight’s 115-pound main event.
Invicta Fighting Championships showcased its 18th all-female card tonight at the Kansas City Scottish Rite Temple in Kansas City, Missouri. Invicta FC 18 was headlined by a strawweight bout between undefeated Mexican star Alexa Grasso and The Ultimate Fighter 23 contestant Jodie Esquibel.
Public weigh-ins for Invicta Fighting Championships 18 took place tonight at McFadden’s Sports Saloon in Kansas City, Missouri. A strawweight bout between undefeated rising star Alexa Grasso and recent TUF 23 competitor Jodie Esquibel is set to headline Friday’s eight-fight all-female card.
Bantamweight Queen of Pancrase Rin Nakai made a successful return to the flyweight division with a third-round TKO victory tonight at Pancrase 279 in Tokyo, Japan. Nakai, who was competing at 125 pounds for the first time since 2008, stopped former boxing champion Emiko “Fujin” Raika.
Multi-time Muay Thai champion Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenko earned the biggest victory of her MMA career in tonight’s UFC on FOX 20 main event in Chicago, Illinois. Shevchenko scored a convincing Unanimous Decision win over former UFC champion Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm.