UFC Heavyweight Champion Stipe Miocic successfully retained his title with a first-round stoppage win on May 13th at UFC 211 in Dallas, Texas. Miocic avenged his most recent loss by finishing former champion Junior “Cigano” dos Santos in the main event to remain atop the heavyweight rankings.
Also at UFC 211, women’s strawweight ace Joanna Jędrzejczyk retained her title and her #1 pound-for-pound ranking by defeating challenger Jéssica “Bate Estaca” Andrade. In Bellator action, flyweight rising star Ilima-Lei “The Ilimanator” Macfarlane moved to 6-0 with a submission win at Bellator 178.
UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk retained her title with a dominant Unanimous Decision victory tonight at UFC 211: “Miocic vs dos Santos 2” in Dallas, Texas. Jędrzejczyk defeated top-ranked Brazilian challenger Jéssica “Bate Estaca” Andrade in impressive fashion.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship came to American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas tonight for UFC 211: “Miocic vs dos Santos 2.” The event was headlined by a UFC Heavyweight Championship rematch between reigning champ Stipe Miocic and former titleholder Junior “Cigano” dos Santos.
Strawweight prospect “Dynamite” Danielle Taylor picked up the biggest victory of her career tonight at UFC Fight Night 108: “Swanson vs Lobov” in Nashville, Tennessee. Taylor edged out former Invicta FC champion Jessica Penne in a closely-contested matchup on the preliminary card.
Shoot Boxing Women’s Flyweight Champion Rena Kubota earned her biggest MMA win to date in impressive fashion tonight at Rizin Fighting Federation 5: “Sakura” in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. Kubota stopped Hungarian prospect Dora Perjes with a devastating left hook to the liver.
Rizin Fighting Federation 5: “Sakura” took place on Sunday night at the famed Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. The 11-fight card was headlined by a featured featherweight matchup between UFC veterans Tatsuya “Crusher” Kawajiri and Anthony “El Toro” Birchak.
Former UFC title challenger “Thug” Rose Namajunas made a strong case for another shot at championship gold with a thrilling win tonight at UFC on FOX 24: “Johnson vs Reis” in Kansas City, Missouri. Namajunas submitted Michelle “The Karate Hottie” Waterson in the strawweight co-main event.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship came to the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri tonight for UFC on FOX 24: “Johnson vs Reis.” The event was headlined by a UFC Flyweight Championship bout between champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson and top contender Wilson Reis.