Monday, August 8, 2011

Ashley Sanchez vs. Ediane Gomes




On Saturday October, 1 at Blackeye Promotions 5: "Breast Cancer Beatdown" in Fletcher, North Carolina.



Ashley "Loca" Sanchez (4-2-0) will battle #12 ranked 145-pound fighter Ediane "India" Gomes (7-2-0) in a 145-pound MMA match.

Ashley has won two fights in a row since her three year absence from MMA, including wins over Adriane Sieber and Erin Toughil.

Ediane defeated Katrina Alendal by kneebar on June, 17th, before that she lost to Ronda Rousey by armbar in the first round on March, 27th.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Hope Saftner defeats Melissa Schiro



On Saturday July, 30 at Bruutal- All-American Cage Fighting at Treasure Island Casino in Welch, Minnesota.

#11 ranked 145-pound fighter Hope Saftner (2-2-0) defeated #12 ranked 145-pound fighter Melissa Schiro (3-1-0) by unanimous decision in their 145-pound amateur championship match.


Hope last fought and lost to Kendra Ruff in December.

She trains at The Anytime Fight Club in Clear Lake, Wisconsin where she is coached by Gabe Walbridge.

Friday, August 5, 2011

Monica Earnshaw defeats Kristy Kester: Fight Video


On Friday July, 29 at Legacy Fighting  Championship: "'Amateur Series" at House Of Blues in Houston, Texas.
Monica  Earnshaw (2-0-0) defeated Kristy Kester (2-1-0) by split decision in their 125-pound amateur championship match.

Monica remains undefeated and she is now the Legacy 125-pound amateur ladies champion. In her professional debut on May, 14 she defeated Tina Gomez by TKO.

Monica trains at Bushi Ban Headquarters in Pasadena, Texas under Grand Master Zulfi Ahmed.
Kristy suffers the first loss of her career, in her last fight she earned the TKO victory over Jordan Gaza.

To see the fight video click read more below


Patricia Vidonic vs. Avery Vilche


On Saturday October, 1 at Blackeye Promotions 5: "Breast Cancer Beatdown" in Fletcher, North Carolina.


#12 ranked 115-pound fighter Patricia "Lil P" Vidonic (4-1-0) will go toe to toe with  Avery Vilche (2-5-1) in a 125-pound professional MMA match.

Little P has won her last four matches in a row and all four wins have come at four different weight classes. She defeated Karina Taylor at 125, Angelica Brotherton at 115, Kyane Hampton at 135 and now Lacey Schuckman at 110.

Not to mention she also fought on the reality television show Ultimate Women Challenge.

Avery defeated Sarah Maloy in her last match on April, 9th before that victory she had lost four fights in a row.

Ashley Cummins vs. Angelica Brotherton




On Saturday October, 1 at Blackeye Promotions 5: "Breast Cancer Beatdown" in Fletcher, North Carolina.

Ashley Cummins (0-0-0) will take on Angelica Brotherton (1-2-0) in a 115-pound professional MMA match.

Ashley is coming off of a very impressive amateur career that saw her ranked the #1 fighter at 115-pounds she compiled an (8-0) record and won two 115-pound titles (Tuff-N-Uff and Hook & Shoot)

Angelica is coming off a loss against Glena Avila at Blackeye Promotions 4 on June, 17th of this year. She is on a two fight losing streak.

Meghan Wright vs. Amy Davis



On Saturday October, 1 at Blackeye Promotions 5: "Breast Cancer Beatdown" in Fletcher, North Carolina.


Meghan Wright (1-2-0) battles #10 ranked 105-pound fighter Amy Davis (1-2-0) in a 105-pound professional MMA match.

Meghan who has not fought in over two years is looking to bounce back from her last fight a loss to Angela Magana.

Amy last fought and lost to Misaki Takimoto on December, 30 she has currently lost two MMA fights in a row she has however won her last two fights in professional Muay Thai.


Erin Toughill vs. Anna Barone



On Saturday October, 1 at Blackeye Promotions 5: "Breast Cancer Beatdown" in Fletcher, North Carolina.



Erin "Steel" Toughill (10-3-1) will go up against Anna Barone (1-2-0) in a 150-pound professional MMA match.

Erin is coming off of a decision loss to Ashley Sanchez after not fighting in almost two  years.

Anna lost her last match to 135-pound fighter Tannaya Hantleman.

Roxanne Modaffri vs. Barb Honchak



On Saturday October, 1 at Blackeye Promotions 5: "Breast Cancer Beatdown" in Fletcher, North Carolina.


#7 ranked 135-pound fighter Roxanne Modafferi (15-8-0) will take on #11 ranked 125-pound fighter Barb Honchak (4-1-0) in a 125-pound professional MMA match.

Roxanne is currently in the midst of a three fight losing streak (Kaufman, Sexton, Akano) since her victory over #1 ranked 125-pound fighter Tara LaRosa on May, 21 2010.

Barb has won her last three matches in a row (Ansaroff, McAvoy and Herrig) the only loss on her record coming against Cat Zingano in only her second pro fight.

This will be a tough fight and it will come down to who shows better grappling in the cage.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Fukuko Hamada defeats Yuko Takagi II



On Sunday July, 31 at Pancrase: "Impressive Tour 7" at Azalea Taisho Hall in Osaka, Japan.

#8 ranked 105-pound fighter Fukuko "Happy" Hamada (7-6-0) defeated Yuko Takagi (0-3-0) by TKO at 2:30 of the first round in their 100-pound professional MMA match.

Fukuko last fought on May, 13th when she defeated Mamiko Mizoguchi.

She trains at Cobra Kai MMA Dojo in Japan.

Sarah Alpar defeats Erica Torres

 


On Saturday July, 30 at C-3 Fights: "Great Plains Sizzling Slamfest at First Council Casino in Newkirk, Oklahoma.

Sarah "Too Sweet" Alpar (2-0-0) defeated Erica Torres (2-3-0) by unanimous decision in their 125-pound professional MMA match.

Sarah just made her pro debut on July, 1st when she defeated Mariah Reed by submission.

Sarah trains and teaches wrestling to kids at the Martial Arts and Athletic Center in Amarillo, Texas.


Casey Noland defeats Nina Ansaroff



On Saturday July, 30 at The Cage Inc: "Battle at the Border 10' at Dakota Magic Casino in Hankinson, North Dakota.

Casey "KO" Noland (3-1-0) defeated Nina Ansaroff (1-3-0) by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:18 of he first round in their 125-pound professional MMA match.

Casey rebounded very nicely in this fight from her April, 16 loss to Michelle Blaylock.

She trains out of San Luis Obispo at The Pit MMA gym.

Sara McMann defeats Tonya Evinger: Fight Video


On Friday July, 29 at Titan Fighting Championship 19 at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas.

#21 Sara McMann (3-0-0) defeated #9 Tonya Evinger (9-5-0) by unanimous decision in their 140-pound professional MMA match.

Sara who just recently turned pro on May, 28th defeated Christina Marks and Julie Malenfont in her two other victories.

Sara is a 2004 Olympic Silver Medalist in wrestling, who fights out of Gaffney, South Carolina and trains at Revolution MMA and Limestone wrestling. She is coached by Trent Goodale, Jimmy Fowler and Cody Freeland. Her manager in Monte Cox.


To see the fight video click read more below.

Alexis Davis defeats Julie Kedzie

 


On Saturday July, 30 at Strikeforce: "Fedor vs. Henderson" at Sears Center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

#4 ranked 135-pound fighter Alexis Davis (10-4-0) defeated #10 ranked Julie "Fireball" Kedzie by unanimous decision in their 135-pound professional MMA match.

In her last match in October 2010 she defeated Tonya Evinger by submission.

Alexis trains at Dayboll Jiu Jitsu in Ontario, Canada.

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Miesha Tate defeats Marloes Coenen: Fight Video


On Saturday July, 30 at Strikeforce: "Fedor vs. Henderson at Sears Center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

#1 ranked 135-pound fighter Miesha "Takedown" Tate (12-2-0) defeated #2 ranked 135-pound fighter Marloes "Rumina" Coenen (19-5-0) by submission (arm triangle) in the fourth round of their 135-pound Championship match.

Miesha will now prepare for a rematch with former 135-pound champion Sarah Kaufman who defeated her by unanimous decision in their May, 15 fight that was contested with three minute rounds. 

In her last appearance for Strikeforce almost a year ago on August, 13 2010 she won the Strikeforce 135-pound tournament to earn her title shot by defeating Maiju Kujala and Hitomi Akano in the same night.
Miesha trains at Ultimate Fitness Gym in Sacramento, California. She was cornered by Brian Caraway
and Travis Calanoc.

To see the fight video click read more below.

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Brandi Cuno defeats Billie Whittaker




On Saturday July, 23 at The Center: "Battle at the Oasis 5" in Lees Summit, Missouri.

Brandi Cuno (2-8-0) defeated Billie Whittaker (0-1-0) by TKO (ref stoppage due to strikes) at :32 seconds of the first round of their 125-pound amateur MMA match.

Brandi trains with Team Rock MMA in Mexico, Missouri where she is coached and managed by Melissa Jones.

Kristy Davis defeats Rhianon Coleman

 



On Saturday July, 23 at Shock N Awe: 8 at Pyramid Centre in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.

Kristy Davis (1-0-0) defeated Rhianon Coleman (0-1-0) by split decision in their 145-pound amateur MMA match.

Kristy trains out of Phoenix MMA in Bournemouth, England. She is coached by Jimmy Johnstone.

Monday, August 1, 2011

Heather Bassett defeats Moriel Charneski




On Saturday July, 23 at King of the Cage: "Compression Test" at Lake of the Torches Casino in Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin.

Heather Bassett (1-0-0) defeated Moriel Charneski (4-1-0) by unanimous decision in their 135-pound amateur MMA match.

She trains at Unified Martial Arts in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin where she is coached by Mike Biddle.