Throughout her career, mixed martial arts legend Megumi “Mega Megu” Fujii paved the way for other female fighters in Japan. Now retired from active competition, Fujii has assumed a new role as a matchmaking assistant for Vale Tudo Japan, but her goal of aiding female fighters remains the same.
Tonight’s “VTJ In Osaka” card featured a pair of female fights that Fujii was instrumental in putting together. 17-year-old rising stars Yukari Yamaguchi and Kanna Asakura earned quick wins. Fujii spoke with MMARising.com tonight about the event and about the future of VTJ’s women’s divisions.
Top Japanese prospect Yukari Yamaguchi scored a quick and impressive submission victory in her long-awaited pro MMA debut tonight at Vale Tudo Japan: “VTJ In Osaka” in Osaka, Japan. Yamaguchi, who turned 17 on Friday, finished Mikiko Hiyama with a first-round rear-naked choke.
UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk successfully retained her title with a brutal third-round stoppage victory tonight at UFC Fight Night 69: “Jędrzejczyk vs Penne” in Berlin, Germany. Jędrzejczyk battered and bloodied Jessica Penne en route to a dominant TKO triumph.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship came to O2 World in Berlin, Germany tonight for UFC Fight Night 69: “Jędrzejczyk vs Penne.” The fight card was headlined by a UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship bout between champ Joanna Jędrzejczyk and former Invicta FC titleholder Jessica Penne.
Deep Jewels Strawweight Champion Mizuki Inoue looks to rebound from a pair of close defeats inside the Invicta FC cage when she defends her title on August 29th at Deep Jewels 9 in Tokyo, Japan. Inoue faces off against familiar foe Emi “Kamikaze Angel” Fujino for a third time on the card.
It was not the exciting performance that many had hoped for, but Tecia “The Tiny Tornado” Torres kept her perfect pro record intact with a Unanimous Decision victory tonight at UFC 188: “Velasquez vs Werdum” in Mexico City, Mexico. Torres outpointed Angela “Overkill” Hill in a main card matchup.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship came to Mexico City Arena in Mexico City, Mexico tonight for UFC 188: “Velasquez vs Werdum.” The event was headlined by a UFC Undisputed Heavyweight Championship bout between Cain Velasquez and interim titleholder Fabricio “Vai Cavalo” Werdum.
Invicta Fighting Championships returns with its 13th all-female event on July 9th at The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Invicta FC 13 card is headlined by a featherweight title bout between champion Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino and challenger Faith “The Immortal” Van Duin.