Former UFC women’s bantamweight title challenger Valentina “Bullet” Shevchenko made a big statement in her UFC flyweight debut on February 3rd at UFC Fight Night 125. Shevchenko annihilated the previously unbeaten Priscila “Pedrita” Cachoeira and enters the top ten at 125 pounds.
Also in February, Jéssica “Bate Estaca” Andrade made a strong case for a UFC women’s strawweight title shot with a clear-cut Unanimous Decision win over Tecia “The Tiny Tornado” Torres at UFC on FOX 28, and Marion “The Belizean Bruiser” submitted Sara McMann in bantamweight action.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship made its way to Perth Arena in Perth, Western Australia today for UFC 221: “Romero vs Rockhold.” The event was headlined by a UFC Interim Middleweight Championship bout between Yoel “Soldier of God” Romero, who missed weight, and Luke Rockhold.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returned to TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts tonight for UFC 220: “Miocic vs Ngannou.” The event was headlined by a UFC Heavyweight Championship bout between Stipe Miocic and highly-touted title challenger Francis “The Predator” Ngannou.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship came to the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri tonight for UFC Fight Night 124: “Stephens vs Choi.” The event was headlined by a featherweight bout between Jeremy “Lil’ Heathen” Stephens and popular prospect “The Korean Superboy” Doo Ho Choi.
Invicta Fighting Championships showcased its 27th all-female card tonight at the Kansas City Scottish Rite Temple in Kansas City, Missouri. Invicta FC 27 was headlined by a bantamweight contender’s bout between Pannie “Banzai” Kianzad and former Strikeforce champion Sarah Kaufman.
Invicta FC Flyweight Champion Jennifer Maia successfully retained her title and her spot atop the 125-pound women’s rankings with a hard-fought decision victory at Invicta Fighting Championships 26 on December 8th. Maia defeated Agnieszka “Kuma” Niedźwiedź in the night’s main event.
Road FC Women’s Atomweight Champion Seo Hee Ham retained her title with a quick and decisive victory tonight at Road Fighting Championship 45 in Seoul, South Korea. Ham knocked out former Invicta FC title challenger Jinh Yu Frey in round one of tonight’s championship main event.
“Thug” Rose Namajunas made the most of a big opportunity and scored a thrilling victory on November 4th at UFC 217 in New York City, New York. Namajunas knocked out the previously unbeaten Joanna Jędrzejczyk in quick fashion to become the new UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion.