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VanZant Puts Weight-Cutting Struggle Behind Her In Move to 125

  Paige VanZant never publicized her struggle to make 115 pounds. She’s a fighter and the go-to line when discussing an upcoming fight is, “I’ve never felt better.” But it’s been a long time since VanZant felt good inside the Octagon. So she’s making a change and moving weight classes starting at UFC 216 in […]

ICYMI: Cynthia Calvillo Suspended by USADA For Marijuana Use

Bellator announces three impressive Female Flyweight signings!

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (February 11, 2015) – Bellator MMA’s women’s flyweight division continues to grow with today’s addition of: Bruna Ellen, Bruna Vargas, and Kenya Miranda. All three ladies have been signed to exclusive, multi-fight contracts. Joining a division that already boasts: Ilima Macfarlane, Anastasia Yankova, Lena Ovchynnikova, andKeri Taylor-Melendez, the trio of Brazilian fighters […]

BELLATOR 197: CHANDLER vs. GIRTZ RESULTS

Fighter Interview With Chaleur Jones

  Name: Chaleur Jones Age: 32 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Gym: Dynamic MMA Weight Class: Flyweight and Strawweight Pro/Ammy: Pro   For those of our readers who don’t know a great deal about you, please write a short bio. Grew up doing ballet and playing sports and running around outside having pretend battles. Moved to Calgary, which is now home, at 19. I live […]

The Comeback Fighter: Kelly Kobold Eyeing for the Flyweight division…

Fighter Interview With Monica “Phenomamom” Medina

Name: Monica “Phenomamom” Medina Age: 31 Location: D’Iberville, Mississippi Gym: Alan Belcher MMA Club Weight Class: Flyweight Pro/Ammy: Pro For those of our readers who don’t know a great deal about you, please write a short bio. I started fighting in January of 2014. As an ammy I was 7-2, and held two title belts […]

The Comeback Fighter: Kelly Kobold Eyeing for the Flyweight division…

Kate Da Silva joins XFC

Welcome Kate ‘Jiu-Jitseira’ Da Silva (8-2) to the women’s season III flyweight tournament series! Training out of the Gracie Gym NZ in New Zealand under Roney Da Silva, Kate is a BJJ Black Belt and multiple times national Brazilian Jiu Jitsu champion. #XFC #MMA #WMMA #BJJ #neXtgeneration — with Mahmoud Tantawy. Good luck Kate! (2)

Amanda Sardinha signs with XFCi