On Saturday night, featherweight prospect Faith Van Duin became Storm MMA’s inaugural 145-pound women’s champion at “Storm Damage 3” in Canberra, Australia. The New Zealand native defeated three opponents in Storm MMA’s first women’s grand prix tournament to capture the title.
Elsewhere on Saturday, flyweight knockout artist Alexa Grasso claimed the inaugural Xtreme Kombat women’s 125-pound title at Xtreme Kombat 20 in Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico. Grasso defeated Alejandra Alvarez and Karina Rodriguez in succession to win a one-night, four-woman title tournament.
Competing in front of hometown fans, Anthony “Showtime” Pettis picked up his fourth straight win on August 31st at UFC 164: “Henderson vs Pettis 2” in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Pettis defeated ex-WEC rival “Smooth” Benson Henderson for a second time to become the UFC Lightweight Champion.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship came to BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin tonight for UFC 164: “Henderson vs Pettis 2.” The event featured a much-anticipated UFC Lightweight Championship rematch between “Smooth” Benson Henderson and Anthony “Showtime” Pettis.
Former Jewels title challenger Emi “Kamikaze Angel” Fujino survived early scares and emerged victorious in the Deep Jewels 1 main event tonight at Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo, Japan. Fujino used a rear-naked choke to defeat South Korean challenger Hyo Kyung Song in the late stages of round two.
The newly-formed Deep Jewels promotion held its inaugural all-female event tonight at Shinjuku FACE in Tokyo, Japan. Deep Jewels 1 was headlined by a 52-kilogram mixed martial arts bout between former Jewels title challenger Emi “Kamikaze Angel” Fujino and South Korean striker Hyo Kyung Song.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship travelled to Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana tonight for UFC Fight Night 27: “Condit vs Kampmann 2.” The card was headlined by a welterweight rematch between “The Natural Born Killer” Carlos Condit and rival Martin “The Hitman” Kampmann.
Hometown star Rosi “The Surgeon” Sexton looks for her first UFC win when she returns to the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 30: “Bisping vs Munoz” on October 26th in Manchester, England. Sexton will face off against Brazil’s Jéssica “Bate Estaca” Andrade in a bantamweight bout on the card.
Georgia native Tyra “The Honey Badger” Parker evened her pro MMA record with an impressive win tonight at Dakota FC 16: “Fall Brawl 2013” in Fargo, North Dakota. Parker submitted Michele “Diablita” Gutierrez with a slick armbar early in the second round of their featured flyweight matchup.