Chandra Engel defeats Crystal Stevens

On Friday May, 13 at Fight The Process: "Friday the 13th" in Marshall, Missouri.

#8 ranked 135-pound fighter Chandra Engel (7-4-0) defetaed #13 ranked 135-pound fighter Crystal Stevens (4-3-0) by submission (north south choke) in the second round of their 135-pound amateur MMA match.

In her last match on April, 16th Chandra was defeated by Rachel Dovido.

Chandra trains out of Mcpherson, Kansas.

Bolormaa Erdenebileg defeats Chisa Yonezawa

On Saturday May, 14 at Jewels: 13th Ring at Shin-Kiba 1st Ring in Tokyo, Japan.

Bolormaa "Esui" Erdenebileg (2-1-0) defeats Chisa Yonezawa (1-5-0) by TKO (doctor stoppage) in the first round of their 135-pound professional MMA match.

In her last match on December, 17 she upset Shizuka Sugiyama. Her only loss came against Mayumi Aoki.

Nadia Nixon defeats Brandi Robbins-Cuno

On Friday May, 13 at Fight The Process: "Friday the 13th" at the Martin Community Center in Marshall, Missouri.

Nadia Nixon (2-3-0) defeated Brandi Robbins-Cuno (1-8-0) by submission (arm triangle) in the first round of their 115-pound amateur MMA match.

In her last fight on April 1st Nadia was defeated by Summer Artherton.

Next up for Nadia is a scheduled match against Amanda Hein on June 3rd at Blue Corner Battles in Kansas City, Missouri.

Nadia trains out of Topeka , Kansas.

Felice Herrig defeats Nicdali Calanoc: Fight Video

On Friday May, 13 at Xtreme Fighting Organization 39 at Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Felice "Lil Bulldog" Herrig (5-3-0) defeated Nicdali " Night Queen" Calanoc (7-5-0) by unanimous decision in thier 115-pound professional MMA match.

Felice wanted to use her stand-up and the times that she did get the chance she landed good punches and kicks. Nicdali's game plan seemed to be to pin Felice against the cage and take her down, however she was unable to get Felice down to the ground and Felice was able to take Nicdali down in every round.

Felice has now won two matches in a row since her loss to Barb Honchak at 125-pounds on January, 14th.
115-pounds seems like the perfect weight for Felice.

Felice trains with Team Curran in Chicago, Illinois and she is managed by Suckerpunch Entertainment.

To see the fight video click read more below.

Michele Gutierrez: Weigh-In Photo's and Video

You might be wondering where is Amanda LaVoy, Michele's opponent and why is there no face-off?

Well what happens I am told is when Amanda weighs-in she clears the room, and no pictures can be taken??

So that is no reason to deprive you of seeing Michele Gutirrez weigh in.

 

click read more to see another picture and Michele's weigh-in video.

Amanda LaVoy defeats Michele Gutierrez: Fight Video

On Friday May, 13 at Xtreme Fighting Organization: 39 at Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Amanda 'Red Fox" LaVoy (2-4-0) defeated Michele "Diablita" Gutierrez (3-2-0) by TKO (doctor stoppage due to a cut) in the second round of their 125-pound professional MMA match.

Amanda had lost her last four matches in a row inluding losses to Jessica Eye, Kelly Warren, Patty Lee and Felice Herrig. Much to Amanda's credit she does fight the best in her weight class and always puts on a great fight, she really needed this win and she was able to pullit off with her heart and her toughness.

Amanda trains at Cheetah Cage Combat Center in Monnroe, Michigan

To see the fight video click read more below

Felice Herrig vs. Nicdali Calanoc weigh-in Pictures & Video



Friday May, 13 at Xtreme Fighting organization 39 at Sears centre in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

Felice Herrig will take on Nicdali Calanoc.

Both ladies weighed in at 115-pounds. These were the best weigh-ins I have ever seen, men or women!

Click read more below to see 5 more pics and the weigh-in video.

Katherine Richter defeats Kim Novak

 

On Thursday May, 12 at Rukus V: "Thursday Night Fights" at Alhambra Palace in Chicago, Illinois.

Katherine Richter (3-3-0) defeated Kim Novak (0-3-0) by unanimous decision in their 145-pound amateur MMA match.

This fight was named fight of the night.

In her last match in February Katherine was defeated by Chandra Engel.

Larie Barker defeats Shannon Fisher

On Saturday May, 7 at Xtreme Fight Inc: "Obsession Fight 12" at the Phoenix Expo Event Center in Fort. Smith Arkansas.

Larie Barker (1-0-0) defeated Shannon Fisher (0-1-0) by TKO (GNP) in the first round of their 125-pound amateur MMA match.

Larie trains out of Fort Smith, Arkansas with Team 24/7 Fitness and she is coached by Sean O'Grady.

Jessica Bell defeats Kelly Reilly

On Saturday May, 7 at Fight Night in the Cage VII at Odee's Ice Arena in Aberdeen, South Dakota

Jessica Bell (2-0-0) defeated Kelly Reilly (4-5-0) by submission (due to strikes) in the first round of their 120-pound amateur MMA match.

In her last fight on November, 5 she defeated Brandy Robbins by TKO.

Jessica trains with "The Caveman Crew" in Kansas City, Missouri where she is coached by Sarah Schneider and Rudy Bears.

Nicole Igalo defeats Allis Dean

On Saturday May 7 at Split Decision Entertainment: Fight Night XX "Cinco De Mayhem" at Las Rocas in Longview, Washington.

Nicole Igalo (2-0-0) defeated Allis Dean (0-3-0) by submission (rear-naked choke) in the first round of their 135-pound amateur MMA match.

This was Nicole's second fight in two weeks, nice way to start off her amateur carrer. In her fight last week she defeated Makenna by TKO. Two fights two finishes. One a submission and the other a TKO.

She lives in Milwaukie, Oregon and trains out of 503 WCJJ under Jason Pittman and Chris Standing.

co De Mayhem" at Las Rocas in Longview, Washington.

Katie Kujawa defeats Heather Standing

On Sturday May, 7 at Split Dcision Etertainment: Fight Night XX "Cinco De Myhem" at Las Rocas in Longview, Washington.

Katie Kujawa (1-0-0) defeated Heather Standing (0-1-0) by KO in the first round of their amateur MMA match.

Katie won knockout of the night.

She fights out of Battle Ground, Washington at Total Fitness with team"Total Inception" Her trainers are Bryan Descloux, Jason Williams, and Travis Nein.

Tasha Moore defeats Kathleen Albany

On Saturday May, 7 at Warrior Xtreme Combat 29: "Victorious" at Cobo Hall in Detroit, Michigan.

Tasha Moore (3-3-0) defeats Kathleen Albany (1-3-0) by submission (armbar) in the second round of their 135-pound amateur MMA match.

In her last match on February, 25 Tasha lost a title fight by a close decision to Katie Dihle.

Tasha trains at Ultimate Judo & Karate in Detroit, Michigan where she is coached by Kevin Tubbs.

Christianna Daniels defeats Tori Music-Athy

On Saturday May, 7 at Warrior Xtreme Combat 29: "Victorious" at Cobo Hall Center in Detroit, Michigan.

Christianna Daniels (2-1-0) defeated Tori Music-Athy (2-2-0) by submission (triangle choke) in the first round of their 125-pound amateur MMA match.

Christianna also won submission of the night.

Christianna is coming off of the first loss of her career against Amber Inagtowski in March.

Nina Erickson and Alicia Wood fight to a draw.

On Saturday May, 7 at Collision In the Cage in El Dorado Springs, Missouri.

Nina "The Enemy" Erickson (0-0-1) and Alicia Wood (0-0-1) fought to a draw in their 110-pound amateur MMA match.

Most observers felt that Nina won the fight.

Nina trains in Missouri with Jina Cole and Team Show Stoppers.

(Nina Erickson pictured)

Jessamyn Duke defeats Crystal Bentley

On Saturday May, 7 at AAMMA: 13 in Florence, Kentucky.

#11 ranked 145-pound fighter Jessamyn Duke (3-1-0) defeated Crystal Bentley (1-3-0) by submission (rear-naked choke) in the second round of their 145-pound amateur MMA championship match.

Jess has now won two fights in a row since losing the first fight of her career to Ashlee Evans-Smith back on January 7th. In her last fight on April 2nd she defeated Sarah Cook to win the 145-pound AAMMA amateur championship.

Jessamyn is set to begin shooting for a reality television show that will air on VH-1 that will focus on the lives of female mixed martial artist in and out of the cage.

She trains at Team AFS in Richmond, Kentucky where she is coached by Scott Elliott.

Hanna Sillen defeats Katherine Jackson

On Saturday May, 7 at The Zone Fighting Championship 5: "Unbreakable" in Gothenberg, Sweeden.

#18 ranked 125-pound fighter Hanna Sillen (4-1-0) defeated Katherine Jackson (2-1-0) by unanimous decision in their 125-pound professional MMA match.

In her last match Hanna lost to Shiela Gaff by KO, before that setback however she had one the first three matches of her pro career including impressive wins over Leah Melnychuk and Maiju Kujala.

Elina Nilsson defeats Danielle West

On Saturday May, 7 at The Zone Fighting Championship: "Unbreakable" in Gothenberg, Sweeden.

Elina Nilsson (2-2-0) defaeted Danielle West (3-2-0) by TKO in the second round of their 145-pound professional MMA match.

This has to be considered an upset but by looking at who Elina has lost to, she does fight good competition.

Her last fight was actually a victory against Melissa Lan so Elina has now started to two fight winning streak and I am sure she will be making her debut in the next Top 25 Womens World Pro Rankings.

Angela Magana defeats Elsie Henri

On Saturday May, 7 at Mixed Fighting Alliance 5: "New Generation" in Homestead, Florida.

Angela Magana (9-4-0) defeated Elsie Henri (4-4-0) by submission (armbar) in the first round of their 125-pound professional MMA match.

Angela is coming off of the reality television show "The Ultimate Women Challenge" before that she last fought on September, 25 2009 when she was defeated by Jessica Penne. 

Angela is best known for trilogy with Jessica Aguilar in which she won the last of the three matches by decision.

Lori Dunnavant defeats Ma'Eisha Lowe

On Friday May, 6 at Sport Fighting League: "Wright Fight III" in St. Charles, Missouri.

Lori "The Dominator" Dunnavant (1-0-0) defeated Ma'Eisha Lowe (0-2-0) by submission (forearm choke) in the third round of their 145-pound professional MMA match.

Lori is coming off of a very sucessful amateur caree where she went (7-1-1-)

Erika Arroyo defeats Sue Ann Timentawa

On Saturday April, 30 at King of the Valley 4 in East Wenatchee, Washington.

Erika Arroyo (1-0-0) defeated Sue Ann Timentawa (1-3-0) by TKO in the first round of their 140-pound amateur MMA match.

Erika trains at The Octagon in East Wenatchee, Washington and hertrainer is Victor Estrada.

Julia Griffin defeats Heather Painter

On Friday April, 29 at Alaska Cage Fighting 5 in Fairbanks, Alaska

Julia Griffin (4-2-0) defeated Heather Painter (1-1-0) by TKO (strikes) in the first round of their 150-pound proferssional MMA match.

Julia trains with Team Hollywood MMA in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Mei Yamaguchi defeats Akiko Neito

 

On Wednesday May, 3 at Pancrase: "Impressive Tour 4" in Tokoyo, Japan.

#6 ranked 115-pound fighter Mei Yamaguchi (8-2-1) defeated Akiko "Betiko" Neito ( 6-11-0) by submission (armbar) in the first round of their 115-pound professional MMA match.

In her last match which took place exactly one month prior to this match she defetaed "Windy Tomomi" by unanimous decision.

Mei is also coming off of that contreversial draw against Kyoko Takabayashi at Valkyrie 8 in November of 2010.

Nicole Igalo defeats Makenna

On Saturday April, 30 at Fight Night XIX: "Ressurection" in Vancouver, Washington.

Nicole Igalo (1-0-0) defeated Makenna (0-1-0) by TKO in the third round of their open weight amateur MMA match.

 Nicole who came in the open weight fight at 135 was outweighed by 25-pounds.

She lives in Milwaukie, Oregon and trains out of 503 WCJJ under Jason Pittman and Chris Standing.

Cailee Hayes defeats Lisa Burris

On Saturday April, 30 at Extreme Cage Rentals: "Caged Aggression" in Knoxville, Illinois

#9 ranked 125-pound fighter Cailee Hayes (4-0-0) defeated Lisa Burris (0-2-0) by submission (rear-naked choke) in the first round of their 125-pound amateur MMA match.

Cailee fights out of Illinois.

Angela Magana vs. Elsie Henri: Weigh-In Photos

On Saturday May, 7 at Mixed Fighting Alliance 5: "New Generation" in Homestead, Florida.

Angela Magana will take on Elsie Henri in a 125-pound professional MMA match.

Angela weighed 124.5

 

Elsie weighed in at 121.5

Maria Messer defeats Allanna Jones

On Saturday April, 30 at NAAFS: "Proving Ground 5" in Akron, Ohio.

#15 ranked 155-pound fighter Maria Messer (3-1-0) defeated #20 ranked 155-pound fighter Allanna Jones (2-1-0) by unanimous decision in their 155-pound amateyr MMA match.

Maria trains with Team NFC out of Logan, Ohio her
coaches are Gary Messer, Jeff Russell, Shaun North and Sam Jones.

Tiffany Baker defeats Gabby Atnip

 

On Saturday April, 30 at Cage Wars MMA: "Chaos at the College" in Everett, Washington.

Tiffany Baker (1-0-0) defeated Gabby Atnip (3-4-0) by TKO in the first round of their 130-pound amateur MMA match.

Tiffany trains with Reagan Benadetti and Team Wise in Lynwood, Washington.

To see the fight video click read more below.

Lina Eklund defeats Kristina Talvosaite

On Saturday April, 30 at Superior Challenge 7: "Rise of the Champions" in Stockholm, Sweeden.

Lina Eklund (1-0-0) defeated Kristina Talvosaite (0-1-0) by submission (rear-naked choke) in the second round of their 130-pound professional MMA match.

Lina trains at the Pancrase Gym in Stockholm, Sweeden.

Katja Kalliokoski defeats Ekatarina Tarnavskaja

On Friday April, 29 at Cage 15: "Powered by Reezig" in Espoo, Finland.

Katja Kalliokoski (4-0-0) defeated Ekatarina Tarnavskaja (0-3-0) by submission (rear-naked choke) in the first round of their 125-pound professional MMA match.

 Although she has finished her last three opponents, the combined record of the fighters she has beat is (1-10) it might be time for a step up in competition.

Katja fights out of Seinäjoki, in Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland.

Karla Benitez defeats Sonja Sucavic

On Saturday April, 30 at Strength and Honor Championship 4 "Monson vs. Perak" in Geneva, Switzerland.

#13 ranked 125-pound fighter Karla Benitez (5-0-0) defeated Sonja Sucavic (1-1-0) by TKO in the second round of their 125-pound professional MMA match.

She has finished all three of her last opponents. Two by TKO and one by rear-naked choke.

Karla is a Muay Thai based fighter who resides in Spain.

Heather Lambert defeats Melissa Demers

On Friday April, 29 at Combat Zone 37: "Kicking it at the Rock" in Salem, New Hampshire.

Heather Lambert (2-2-0) defeated Melissa Demers (0-2-0) by TKO (ref stopage) in the first round of their 115-pound amateur MMA match.

Heather trains at Kaze Dojo in Lisbon, New Hampshire. Her Sensei and coach is Greg Williams.

Heather made the following statment:

 I can’t thank my team mates at Kaze and Sensei Greg Williams enough for all their help getting me ready to fight and for their support. It’s not my win it’s ours because I couldn’t have done it without them.

Thanks, Heather Lambert

Melissa Austin defeats Kerry Pinnell

On Friday April, 29 at Fight Night Beach Haven in South Haven, Michigan.

Melissa Austin (1-0-0) defeated Kerry Pinnell (0-1-0) by submission (rear-naked-choke) in the first round of their 115-pound amateur MMA match.

This was the debut fight for both fighters.

Katrina Teer defeats Kahealani Solo

On Friday April, 29 at Las Vegas MMA: Hawaii vs. The Mainland II "Tropical Storm" in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Katrina Teer (1-0-0) defeated Kahealani Solo (0-1-0) by unanimous decision in their 140-pound amateur MMA match.         

Katrina who trains at Arizona Combat Sports in Tempe, Arizona actually weigh-in at 132-pounds. She is coached by Jamie Varner and Trevor Lally.

Racheal Ostovich defeats Kari Lichtenwalner

On Friday April, 29 at Las Vegas MMA: Hawaii vs. Mainland II "Tropical Storm" in Las Vegas, Nevada.

#17 ranked 145-pound fighter Racheal Ostovich (2-0-0) defeated Kari Lichtenwalner (1-2-0) by split decision in their very close 145-pound amateur MMA match.

In her last fight Racheal defeated Vee Vickers.

Monica Franco defeats Lani Fauhiva

 

On Friday, April, 29 at Las Vegas MMA: Hawaii vs. The Mainland II "Tropical Storm" in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Monica "Fierce" Franco (1-3-0) defeated Lani Fauhiva (2-2-0) by split decision in a very close 145-pound amateur MMA match.

Monica trains with team HMC. One of her losses came against Raquel Paaluchi.

Alae Morgan defeats Charlene Pence

On Friday April, 29 at Cage Fighting Champions: "Superbrawl Legends" in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Alae Morgan (2-0-0) defeated Charlene Pence (0-1-0) by unanimous decision in their 110-pound amateur MMA match.

Alae trains at Bull's Gym in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Kayla Blood defeats Rebecca Adney

 

 

On Friday April, 29 at Cage Fighting Cmatchhampions: "Superbrawl Legends" in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Kayla Blood (2-0-0) defeated Rebecca Adney (0-1-0) by (TKO) in the first round of their 125-pound amateur MMA .

 

Kayla trains at Bull's Gym in Aexandria, Louisiana.

Ivana Coleman defeats Rachel LaCroix

On Friday April, 29 at Cage Fighting Champions: "Superbrawl Legends" in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Ivana Coleman (1-1-0) defeated Rachel LaCroix (0-1-0) by submission (rear-naked choke) in the second round of their 120-pound professional MMA match.

The only loss on Ivana's record came against Cat Zingano in June of 2010.

Ivana trains at Gladiator Academy in Sydell. Louisiana.

Barb Honchak defeats Nina Ansaroff

 

On Friday April, 29 at Crowbar MMA: "Spring Brawl II in Fargo, North Dakota.

Barb "Little Warrior" Honchak (4-1-0) defeated Nina Ansaroff (1-2-0) by majority decision in their 125-pound professional MMA match.

Barb is on a real career hot streak having won three fights in a row since her only career loss against Cat Zingano. Her four career victories are very impressive having come against top fighters, Monica Lavato, Felice Herrig, A.J McAvoy and now Nina Ansaroff.

Barb Honchak is a member of the female MMA
reality television show "Ultimate Women Challenge"   She trains at Steve Bergers
"Red Nose MMA" in St. Louis, Missouri.

Elaina Maxwell defeats Shana Olsen

On Friday April, 29 at Crowbar MMA: "Spring Brawl II" in Fargo, North Dakota.

 

#9 ranked 145-pound fighter Elaina "Beef" Maxwell (5-4-0) defeated #12 ranked 145-pound fighter Shana "Rock Solid" Olsen (4-2-0) by unanimous decision in their 145-pound professional MMA match.  

 

This was a very exciting war that won Fight of the Night.

 

Elaina was coming off of a loss in her last fight in November of 2010 to Shayna Bayzler she also holds losses against Miesha Tate and Gina Carano.

 

She holds a victory over top ranked 135-pound fighter Alexis Davis.

 

Elaina trains at Combat Sports Academy in Dublin, California where she is coached by Kirian Fitzgibbons and Lana Stefanac.

She also trains at Cesear Gracie Jiu Jitsu.

 

 

Sheila Gaff defeats Aisling Daly

On Sunday April, 24 at Cage Warriors Fighting Championship in Kentish Town, N. London, England.

#9 ranked 125-pound fighter Sheila "The German Tank" Gaff (9-4-1) defeated #6 ranked 125-pound fighter Aisling "The bash" Daly (10-2-0) by TKO (knees & punches) early in the first round of their 125-pound professional MMA match. 

This was Sheila's second fight at 125-pounds and she has won both fights against top 25 competition. Her first win at 125-pounds was against Hanna Sillen on February, 26th.

Before making the move to 125-pounds Sheila had lost three in a row to three top ten fighters: Dandois, Ruyssen and Dudieva.

Shiela trains out of Energy Gym in Eschwege, Germany.

Katie Merrill defeats Samantha Wright

On Saturday April, 23 at Cage Fighting Xtreme: "Beantown Brawl" in Boston, Massachusetts.

Katie Merill (3-1-0) defeated Samantha Wright (0-1-0) by submission (rear-naked choke) in the third round of their125-pound amateur MMA match.

Katie who holds a victory over Kaline Medieros will be making her professional debut on June 17th when she goes up against Tisha Rodriguez who will also be making her professional debut.

Kaline Medeiros defeats Angie Reinhardt

On Saturday April, 23 at Cage Fighting Xtreme: "Beantown Brawl" in Boston, Massachusetts.

Kaline Medeiros (4-2-0) defeated Angie Reinhardt (0-1-0) by submission (armbar) in the first round of their 125-pound amateur match.

Kaline who trains at Gillett MMA is coming off of a loss in her last fight against Katie Merrill in March of this year.

Kaline has decided to turn pro and in a big step up in class, she will take on #25 ranked 135-pound undefeated professional fighter Marianna Kheyfets on May, 21st at 125-pounds.

photo by Joe Belloli

Heather Sachleben defeats Vallie Rae Mead

 On Saturday April, 23 at Steel City Rumble 7 in Pueblo, Colorado.

#25 ranked 125-pound fighter Heather Sachleben (3-1-0) defeated Vallie Rae Mead (2-1-0) by unanimous decision in their 125-pound amateur MMA match.

 Heather has now won two matches in a row, in her last match she defeated Nayleen Schmidt. 

The lone loss of her career came against  Jillian Lybarger in November of 2010.

 

Heather trains at MMA Premier Fitness in Centennial, Colorado she is coached by Thomas "The Wildman" Denny.

Romy Ruyssen defeats Meryem El Banouti

On Saturday April, 23 at MMA Octagon Fight Club 02: "Espace Magnum" in Colfontaine, Belgium.

#11 ranked 145-pound fighter Romy Ruyssen (4-1-0) defeated Meryem El Banouti (3-2-0) by submission (armbar) in their 145-pound professional MMA match.

Romy has now won three fights in a row and all four of her career victories have ended by armbar including wins over Shiela Gaff and Maria Hougaard.

Her only loss came in August 2008 against Strikeforce 135-pound Champion Marloes Coenen.

Kathryn Davis defeats Jaymee Nievera

On Friday April, 22 at Ultimate Reno Combat 24: "Throwdown" in Reno, Nevada.

#25 ranked 115-pound fighter Kathryn Davis (2-1-0) defeated Jaymee Nievera (0-3-0) by unanimous decision in their 125-pound amateur MMA match.

Kathryn trains with Taylor Stratford at Reno Academy of Combat in Reno, Nevada.

The other victory on her record came against Pricsilla Anderson in October 2010 and her only loss came against Jocelyn Lybarger in December of 2010.

Patricia Vidonic defeats Kyane Hampton

On Friday April, 22 at Ultimate Showdown: "Sydney Slam 5" in Sydney Wyoming.

Patricia "Little P" Vidonic (3-1-0) defeated Kyane "The Pepper" Hampton (2-4-0) by submission (armbar) in the second round of their 130-pound professional MMA match.

Little P has now won her last three matches in a row and all three wins have come in three different weight classes. She defeated Karina Taylor at 125, Angelica Brotherton at 115 and now this victory at 135. Not to mention she also fought on the reality television show Ultimate Women Challenge.

She has now fought four times in her pro career that began only ten months ago.

The only loss on her record came against Valerie Coolbaugh in her very first professional match.

Patricia will next face Lacey Schuckman on June, 25th for a 110-pound Championship.