Jordan Gaza vs. Christina Crist

 

On Saturday March, 24 at Ascent Combat: "Nothing Personal" at Shreveport Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Jordan Gaza (3-2-0) will go for her second title against Cristina Crist (1-3-0) in a 115-pound amateur championship MMA match.

Jordan is coming off a November, 11 TKO loss to Jillian Lybarger for the Tuff-N-Uff 115-pound title.

Crtistina last fought on December, 10 losing to Taylor Ziegler. This is her first fight at 115-pounds.

Maureen Riordan vs. Summer Bradshaw

 

On Saturday, February, 11 at Annihlation 38 at The Colorado Springs City Auditorium in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Maureen Riordan (1-0-0) will go up against Summer Bradshaw (0-0-0) in a 145-pound amateur MMA match.

Maureen is coming of her debut fight on July, 16 which she won by TKO in the second round versus Britney Elkin.

Summer is making her amateur debut after having three fighters back out on her.

Vee Vickers vs. Kathryn Davis

On Friday February, 17 at Ultimate Reno Combat 31 at Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada

Vee Vickers (1-3-0) will take on Kathryn Davis (3-2-1) in a 115-pound amateur MMA match.

Vee last fought a little under a year ago when she was defeated by Kailin Curran.

Kathryn last fought on August, 26 where she was submitted by Jordan Gaza for the Tuff-N-Uff 115-pound championship.

Brighton Hutton vs. Stacy Hayes

On Saturday April, 7th at Midwest Ultimate Cage Fighting: "Missouri Rumble" at Hilton Convention Center in Branson, Missouri

Brighton 'The British Blonde Bomber" Hutton (0-1-0) will battle against Stacy "Hammer" Hayes (0-1-0) in a  135-pound professional MMA match.

Brighton has not fought since her pro debut loss to Jan Finney on October, 30 2009.

She was also a cast member of the women's reality MMA show "Ultimate Women Challenge"

Stacey last fought on July, 17th when she was defeated by Lisa McCallum.

Jeri Sitzes vs. Sofia Bagherdai

On Saturday April, 7th at Midwest Ultimate Cage Fighting: "Missouri Rumble" at Hilton Convention Center in Branson, Missouri

Jerri "Fists of Fury" Sitzes (3-1-0) will go up against Sofia Bagherdai (4-1-0) in a 125-pound professional MMA match.

This is a return match for both of these women who have been away from the sport of MMA for quite a while. Both women have kept busy in other combat sports especially Jeri who is the current WBC Muay Thai Champion in her weight class.

The last time Jeri was in an MMA cage she defeated Lacey Schuckman by TKO in September of 2009.

The only loss of her MMA career came against a fighter who she had previously beaten, Anita Rodriguez.

Sofia last fought in MMA in October of 2008 when she defeated Angela Hayes. She also holds a victory over Michelle Ould, with the only loss of her career coming against Carina Damm.

Kim Couture vs Anita Rodriguez

On Saturday April, 7th at Midwest Ultimate Cage Fighting: "Missouri Rumble" at Hilton Convention Center in Branson, Missouri

Kim "Suga Free" Couture (3-6-0) will take on Anita "El Tigre" Rodriguez (5-2-0) in a 135-pound professional MMA match.

Kim is currently on a three fight losing streak having lost most recently a decision to Suzie Montero in August

The other two losses on her current streak came against Sheila Bird and Munah Holland.

Anita has a win in her last fight which took place only a few weeks ago against Lizbeth Carreiro.

Kristen Gatz vs. Jeana Pineli II

On Saturday April, 21 at King Of The Cage: "All In" at Gold Country Casino in Orville, California

Kristen Gatz (4-1-0) will face Jeana Pineli (1-1-0) in a 125-pound amateur MMA rematch.

Kristen who fights out of Fresno, California, won the first fight on May, 21st by third round TKO.

Kristen has been inactive since the win while Jeana who trains out of San Mateo, California, has fought since, defeating Jackie Vandenburgh by submission.

Mercedez Campos vs. Jaimelene Nievera

On April, 21 at King Of The Cage: "All In" at Gold Country Casino in Orville, California

Mercedez Campos (1-0-0) will battle Jaimelene "Queenie" Nievera (0-5-0)in a 115-pound amateur MMA match.

Mercedez is coming off of her debut fight on June 18th where she defeated Julia Garcia by knockout only :29  seconds into the first round.

Jaimelene is coming off of a November, 18th fight that she lost to Nalin Sar by unanimous decision. She has never been finished in any of her losses.

Jody Lynn Reicher defeats Nikki Smith: Fight Video

On Saturday February, 4 at Shamrock Promotions: "Redemption" at Stratford Inn in St. Louis, Missouri

Jody Lynn Reicher (2-3-0) defeated Nikki Smith (2-1-0) by submission (guillotine choke) in the second round of their 113-pound amateur MMA match. Jody weighed in at 105-pounds.

In her last match on January, 28 Jody was submitted by Roya Darvishian.

Jody trains at AFS Team Asylum out of Mahwah, New Jersey where she is coached by Phil Dunlap.

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Sarah McLeod vs. Nadia Nixon

On Saturday February, 11 at Victory Fighting Championship:"Fight Night" at Junction City, Kansas

Sarah McLeod (3-4-1) will take on Nadia Nixon (4-3-0) ina 115-pound amateur MMA match.

Sarah has been on a recent skid losing two fights in a row to Heather Lambert and Jill Valenzuela.

Nadia is coming off of a victory over Jody Reicher.

Meghan Joyce vs. Heather Bess

On Saturday February, 18 at NAAFS: "Caged Vengeance" at Cleveland Gray Armour Museum" in Cleveland, Ohio.

Meghan Joyce (1-0-0) will take on Heather Bess (1-0-0) in a 120-pound amateur MMA match.

Meghan made her ammy debut against Rebecca Gruitza who she defeated by rear-naked choke.

Heather defeated Amy Judy Hancock at 115-pounds in her amateur MMA debut by unanimous decision in October of last year.

This fight will be on the under card of a professional MMA fight between Jessica Eye and Kelly Warren.

Nekhai Hong defeats Kathleen Albany: Fight Video

On Friday February, 3 at  Capital City Cage Fighting at the Ramada Hotel in Lansing, Michigan

Nekhai Hong (2-0-0) defeated Kathleen Albany (6-9-0) by submission (rear-naked choke) in the first round of their 125-pound amateur MMA match.

She is fresh off her debut fight on January, 21 where she defeated Carly Moncy by unanimous decision.



Nekhai trains at The Factory in Eaton Rapids, Michigan where she is coached by Elsa Gallegos and Jason Smith.


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Laura Marcusse vs. Kyla Potter II

On February,12 at Kansas City Fighting Alliance I at Truman Memorial Building in Independence, Missouri.

#5 ranked 105-pound fighter Laura Marcusse (3-1-0) takes on #6 ranked 105-pound fighter Kyla Potter (5-3-0)

This is a rematch of a fight that took place on September, 23 in which Laura defeated Kyla by first round armbar.

Kyla has remained active by picking up a victory over Alicia wood since her loss to Laura.

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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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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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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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.

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.

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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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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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.

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.