Despite a number of lineup changes, Championship Fighting Alliance began its inaugural women’s featherweight title tournament tonight at CFA 10: “McSweeney vs Staring” in Coral Gables, Florida. In tonight’s co-feature, Allanna “Hands of Stone” Jones narrowly defeated Kelsey De Santis.
Highly-touted prospect Peggy “The Daywalker” Morgan advanced on to the semi-finals with a big win over Revelina “Nana” Berto. In other tournament action, Ashlee Evans-Smith avenged a 2011 loss by defeating Tori Adams, and Fallon “The Queen of Swords” Fox stopped Ericka “Pitbull” Newsome.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship travelled back to Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan today for UFC on Fuel TV 8: “Silva vs Stann.” The event was headlined by a light heavyweight showdown between former PRIDE champ Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva and “All American” Brian Stann.
UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to retain her title in the UFC 157 main event on February 23rd. Rousey submitted challenger Liz “Girl-Rilla” Carmouche in round one of an action-packed fight and remains atop the 135-pound women’s ranks.
2004 Olympic silver medallist Sara McMann now has an opponent for her first fight inside the UFC Octagon. The standout wrestler will face knockout artist Sheila “The German Tank” Gaff in a featured bantamweight matchup at UFC 159, which is set to take place on April 27th in Newark, New Jersey.
Decorated boxing champion Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm picked up another impressive stoppage victory in her return to MMA competition tonight at Bellator 91 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Holm overwhelmed Katie Merrill with kicks and punches to the body to earn a second-round TKO win.
Top-ranked strawweight Jessica “Jag” Aguilar at last has an opponent for her return to action at Bellator 94 on March 28th in Tampa, Florida. Aguilar will face off against veteran contender “Little” Patricia Vidonic in a rematch from one year ago. The featured bout will be contested at 115 pounds.
Jewels title contender Emi “Kamikaze Angel” Fujino will make her Pancrase debut on May 19th at Pancrase 247 in Tokyo, Japan. Fujino is set to face off against New Mexico’s Monica Lovato in a featured matchup at 115 pounds. Pancrase officials announced plans for the strawweight fight earlier today.
UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey fought through early adversity and successfully retained her title tonight in the main event of UFC 157: “Rousey vs Carmouche” in Anaheim, California. Rousey submitted Liz “Girl-Rilla” Carmouche with an armbar late in round one.