Sunday, November 20, 2011

Jessica Beckham defeats Nicole McGuire: Fight Video

 


On Saturday November, 12 at Ron Garrison Promotions: "The Reckoning" at Club Doo-Drop in Sedalia, Missouri.

Jessica Beckham (3-0-0) defeated Nicole McGuire (0-1-0) by TKO (ref stoppage due to strikes) in the first round of their 145-pound amateur MMA match.

In her last fight on May, 21 of this year Jessica defeated Christina Fulton by TKO.

Jessica trains out of Warrensburgh, Missouri.


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Ashley Taylor defeats Terri Brinson: Fight Video




On Saturday November, 12 at Extreme Challenge: 198 at Oakley Lindsey Center in Quincy, Illinois.

Ashley Taylor (2-2-1) defeated Terri Brinson (2-5-1) by TKO in the second round of their 135-pound amateur MMA championship match.

This is Ashley's first MMA fight since her controversial split decision loss to Jenna Fox on February, 19 of this year.

She trains at CICC in Canton, Illinois. She is coached by Bob Long. 


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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Caitlin Young defeats Mary Jane Matlock



On Saturday November, 12 at Total Warriors Combat: "Anger Management" at The Causeway Bay Hotel in Lansing, Michigan.

Caitlin Young (1-0-0) defeated Mary Jane Matlock (1-1-0) by TKO (ref stoppage due to strikes at the 1:40 mark of the second round in their 110-pound amateur MMA match. (Mary weighed in at 105)


Caitlin is a 5'3 fighter who trans at Xtreme MMA in Holland, Michigan where she is coached by Andy Jamrog.


Julia Hammelman defeats Jordan Lovan: Fight Video




On Saturday November, 12 at True Revelation MMA: "Homecoming" at The Bridgeview Center in Ottumwa

#14 ranked 135-pound fighter Julia "Jewell Hammer" Hammelman (4-0-0) defeated Jordan Lovan (2-1-0) by TKO (ref stoppage due to strikes) in the third round of their 135-pound amateur championship match.

In her last fight on June, 4 she defeated the very talented Cailee Hayes by unanimous decision. As you can see she is two organization champion.

Julia trains out of Ottumwa, Iowa.


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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Samantha Mosqueda defeats Bridgette Batch: Fight Video

 

On Friday November, 11 at Tuff-N-Uff:: "Future Stars Of MMA" in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Samantha "Muay Thai Machine" Mosqueda (4-4-0) defeated Bridgette Batch (2-2-0) by unanimous decision in their 140-pound amateur MMA mach.

Samantha is coming off of a two fight losing streak. (September, 30 against Katalina Malungahu, July, 24 against Nikki Nunez. Her last victory came against Sarah Marang on May, 31.

She trains with Team No Excuse MMA out of Caldwell, Idaho where she is coached by Johnny Perez. 

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Jillian Lybarger defeats Jordan Gaza: Fight Video


On Friday November, 11 at Tuff-N-Uff:: "Future Stars Of MMA" in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Jillian "Justice" Lybarger (5-4-0) defeated Jordan "Ninja Princess" Gaza (3-2-0) by TKO (ref stoppage due to GNP) at 2:16 of the second round to take away Jordan's 115-pound Tuff-N-Uff amateur MMA championship.

Jillian is now on a four fight win streak not to mention she is undefeated at 115-pounds all this after having lost four fights in a row in the 125-pound division.

Jillian Lybarger trains with Seige MMA/The training room in Peoria, Arizona where she is coached by Sonny Diaz and Joe Riggs.



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Kyoko Kimura defeats Megumi Yabushita




On Saturday, November, 12 at Pancrase: "Impressive Tour11" at Shinjuku Face, in Tokyo, Japan.

Kyoko Kimura (1-0) defeated Megumi Yabushita (19-19-0) by TKO (doctor stoppage) at the end of the first round in their 135-pound professional MMA match.

Kyoko is a 5'5 thirty-four year old Japanese pro wrestler who trains at Sakaguchi Dojo in Kanagawa, Japan where she is trained by Yukio Sakaguchi.

Katie Merrill defeats Kaline Medeiros III



On Saturday November, 12 at Victory Promotions: "Clementi vs.Rogers" at Tsongas Center in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Katie Merrill (1-0) defeated Kaline Medeiros (0-2) by submission (armbar) at 1:40 of the second round of their 125-pound professional MMA match.

This was the third fight between the the two ladies with the first two coming as amateurs. Their first fight was in January of 2010 with Medeiros winning by split decision. Their second match was in March of 2011 when Katie Merrill won by rear-naked choke.

Katie trains at Wai Kru MMA in Brighton, Massachusetts.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Kathleen Albany defeats Amy Talbot


On Saturday November, 5 at Madmen Promotions: "Invasion" at Adrian Fairgrounds in Michigan.

Kathleen "Lil Shit" Albany (6-8-0) defeated Amy Talbot (1-2-0) by unanimous decision for the vacant Madmen 135-pound amateur MMA championship.

Kathleen has now won two fights in a row with her last win coming only a week ago against Hayley Winters. She also holds a victory over Melissa Griffith.

Kathleen is known for having fought many of the best fighters Michigan has to offer, which include her losses to Tori Music, Lydia Barrera, Amber Ignatowski, Tasha Moore, Jen Aniano, Christiana Daniels and Nancy Churches.

She fights out of Monroe, Michigan.


Krissy Pettman defeats Natasha Sadlier




On Saturday November, 5 at Princess of Pain: "Fawksey Ladies" at Auckland Boxing Association Stadium in Eden Terrace, Auckland.

Krissy Pettman (1-1-0) defeated Natasha Sadlier (0-1-0) by majority decision in their 145-pound amateur MMA match.

In her amateur MMA debut she lost to Ruhia Epiha.

She trains in West Auckland, New Zealand at Oliver MMA under Steve Oliver and at Maai Hyoshi Dojos under Steve Cockell and Karl Norton.

Charlene Watt defeats Ruiha Epiha: Fight Video


On Saturday November, 5 at Princess of Pain: "Fawksey Ladies" at Auckland Boxing Association Stadium in Eden Terrace, Auckland.

Charlene Watt (1-0-0) defeated Ruiha Epiha (1-1-0) by unanimous decision in their 143-pound amateur MMA match.

She trains out of  Hamilton, New Zealand at I.M.A Hamilton where she is Coached by Steve Wallace, Carlo Meister and Luke Jumeau.


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Tairi Ford defeats Tara Finderup: Fight Video






On Saturday November, 5 at Princess of Pain: "Fawksey Ladies" at Auckland Boxing Association Stadium in Eden Terrace, Auckland.

Tairi Ford (1-0-0) defeated Tara Finderup (0-1-0) by unanimous decision in their 138-pound amateur MMA match.

Tairi trains in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealandat at Hori Thai where she is coached by Anaru Grant, Josh Te Kowhai and Paki Wilson.



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Tuyet Nguyen defeats Ursula Marshall.

 



On Saturday November, 5 at Princess of Pain: "Fawksey Ladies" at Auckland Boxing Association Stadium in Eden Terrace, Auckland.

Tuyet Nguyen (1-1-0) defeated Ursula Marshall (0-1-0) by submission (rear-naked choke) in the third round of their 126-pound amateur MMA match.

Tuyet fights out of Auckland, New Zealand at Auckland MMA where she is coached by Van Do.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Laura Howarth defeats Melanie Burroughs: Fight Video



On Tuesday November, 8 at Ultimate Cage Fighting MMA: "Contenders" in Oceana, Brighton, England.

Laura Howarth (2-0-0) defeated Melanie Burroughs (0-2-0) by TKO (kick to the body) in the first round of their 138-pound amateur (semi-pro) MMA match.

Laura trains at ZT Fight Skool in Hove, United Kingdom under Sol Gilbert (head coach), Ryan White (MMA coach), Kenny Moyston (Muay Thai coach), Dani Vlad (Wrestling Coach) and Christian Villa (strength and conditioning)



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Friday, November 11, 2011

Sheena Brandenburg defeats Sabrina Wilkie: Fight Video



On Saturday November, 5 at New World Karate & Big John's MMA: "Champions Collide II" at Treetops Resort in Gaylord, Michigan.

Sheena "Star" Brandenburg (2-1-0) defeated Sabrina Wilkie (0-2-0) by submission (Injury) at the eighteen second mark of the first round in their 125-pound amateur MMA match.

In her last match she defeated Hailey Walsh by TKO.

Sheena trains with New World Karate where she is coached by Master Zack Burns, Eric Madill And Travis Shipple.

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Mary Jane Matlock defeats Myndi Collins: Fight Video




On Saturday November, 5 at New World Karate & Big John's MMA: "Champions Collide II" at Treetops Resort in Gaylord, Michigan.

"Smokin" Mary Jane Matlock (1-0-0) defeated Myndi Collins (0-2-0) by submission (rear-naked choke) in the second round of their 105-pound amateur MMA match.

Mary trains with her boyfriend at Murcielogo & American Muscle in Ionia, Michigan.



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Lauren Barefoot defeats Brittney Van Camp: Fight Video


On Friday November, 4 at Disorderly Conduct: "Turf War" at Tip Top Ballroom in Omaha, Nebraska.

Lauren Barefoot (4-0-0) defeated Brittney Van Camp (0-1-0) by TKO (due to strikes) in the first round of their 145-pound amateur MMA match.

In her last fight on August, 19 she defeated Chandra Engel by submission.

Lauren fights out of Omaha, Nebraska at Premier Combat Center where she is Coached by Kurt Podany and John Hansenand. and she is managed by Disorderly Conduct.

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Liz Tracy defeats Emily Whitmire: Fight Video




On Saturday November, 5 at Full Contact Fighting Federation: "Caged on the Coast" at Chinook Winds Resort in Lincoln City, Oregon.

Liz Tracy (1-0-0) defeated Emily Whitmire (2-3-0) by majority decision in their 120-pound amateur MMA match. The fight was chosen as Fight of the Night.

Liz trains Jiu Jitsu at Five Rings and trains MMA with Andreas Correa at Trident MMA in Oregon.



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Paulina Granados defeats Ashley Meza: Fight Video


On Friday November, 4 at Garcia Promotions: "Cage Combat 6" at Humble Civic Center in Humble, Texas.

Paulina Granados (2-0-0) defeated Ashley Meza (0-1-0) by split decision in their 110-pound amateur MMA match.

Although Paulina has kept busy with Muay Thai & grappling tournaments, her last MMA fight came on January, 15 when she defeated Stephanie Alba by unanimous decision.

Paulina trains at American Revolution in Corpus Christi, Texas where she is coached by Freddy Medellin.



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Monday, November 7, 2011

Melanie Reynolds defeats Brianna Mortimer II




On Saturday October, 29 at ShoFight 13: "Fight Night at The Mansion" in Branson, Missouri.

Melanie Reynolds (2-0-0) defeated Brianna Mortimer (0-2-0) by submission (rear-naked choke) in the first round of their 125-pound amateur MMA match.

This was a rematch of the debut MMA fight for both of these fighters. Melanie won the first fight on September, 24 of this year by second round TKO.

 Melanie owns and trains at The Ludus Jiu Jitsu in Ozark, Missouri.



Friday, November 4, 2011

Crystal Starkey defeats Chandra Engel



On Friday October, 28 at Blackout Promotions: "Halloween Beatdown 2" at Cardinal Gym in Saginaw, Michigan.

#3 ranked 125-pound fighter Crystal Starkey (5-0-0) defeated #4 ranked 125-pound fighter Chandra Engel (10-8-0) by submission (rear-naked choke) in the second round to retain her 125-pound amateur MMA championship.

Crystal trains at Cosen's MMA in Bay City, Michigan.

Katalina Mahungahu defeats Valerie Barney: Fight Video

 

On Saturday October, 29 at Bush Cree Promotions: "Cage Wars 10" in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Katalina Malungahu (1-0-0) defeated Val Barney (5-1-0) by TKO in the first round of their 155-pound professional MMA match.

Katalina is coming off of a very successful amateur career (3-0-0) which included victories over Samantha Mosqueda, Kari Lichtenwalner and Jennifer Raff.

She is a 5'8 thirty year old fighter who trains at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, Nevada where she is trained by Dennis Davis.


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Amanda Lucas defeats Mika Harigai: Fight Video

 

On Saturday October, 29 at Deep: Cage Impact 2011 at Differ, Ariake in Tokyo, Japan

 Amanda "Powerhouse" Lucas (3-1-0) defeats Mika “Hari” Harigai (6-25-1) by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:32 of the first round in their 155-pound professional MMA match.

Amanda has now won three fights in a row since her debut loss to Nicole Kavanaugh in May of 2008.

She trains with the Scrap Pack in San Fransisco, California.


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Hannah Stephens defeats Helena Martin



On Saturday October, 29 at Knuckle Up MMA 8: "Eclipse" at Hull Arena in Hull, England.

Hannah Stephens (1-0-0) defeated Helena Martin (0-3-0) by submission (neck crank) at 1:35 of the third round in their 140-pound professional MMA match.

Hannah who is a English Muay Thai Champion trains at Combat Athletics Academy in Cornwall, England where she is coached by Mark Tucker.

Lauren Taylor defeats Julia Griffin: Fight Video




On Friday October, 28 at Alaska Cage Fighting: "Tribute to Veterans" at Gold Star Arena in Fairbanks, Alaska

#14 ranked 145-pound fighter Lauren "The Pirate" Taylor (4-0-0) defeated #23 ranked 145-pound fighter Julia Griffin (2-3-0) by TKO at 4:26 of the second round in their 145-pound professional MMA Championship match.

Lauren who is also the AFC 145-pound Champion, last fought on January, 12 when she defeated Willow Bailey. She also holds victories over  Leslie Wright (10/13/10) and Kloiah Wayland who she defeated in her professional debut on (6/9/10).

She trains at Gracie Barra  in Anchorage, Alaska. Her jiu jitsu coach is Patrick Applegate, her wrestling coach is Joe Murphy, and her striking coaches are Jared Cannonier and Ali Isaako.

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Vanessa Porto defeats Jennifer Maia

 

On Friday October, 28 at Kumite MMA Combate at Gigantinho Gymnasium in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Vanessa Porto (13-4-0) defeated Jennifer Maia (4-1-1) by Technical Submission (Armbar) at 3:55 of the second round in their 130-pound professional MMA match.

In her last fight on March, 31 she defeated Kalindra Carvalho Faria also by armbar. This is the third win in a row (all finishes) since her loss to Amanda Nunes in December of 2009.

Vanessa trains at Drenix Iglesia Team in Sao Paulo, Brazil.