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Holly Holm: How The Preacher’s Daughter became the ‘best female boxer of all time’

by admin | Dec 15, 2021 | Representation, SEW

In a largely male-dominated sport, women have continuously chipped away at the glass ceiling over the years, until eventually, shards were scattered everywhere. One of the leading names in this industry is the iconic Holly Holm. Read More

Ronda Rousey: How the WWE and UFC trailblazer put women’s combat sports on the map

by admin | Dec 13, 2021 | Representation

When it comes to women’s combat sports, Ronda ‘Rowdy’ Rousey is up there as one of the most recognised fighters of the modern age. After starting off as a judoka, the renowned Rowdy competed on some of the biggest stages in the world and has enjoyed...

‘I could see the change in her face’: Inside Julianna Pena’s historic upset of Amanda Nunes

by admin | Dec 13, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Julianna Peña’s face was blank, and emotionless. On her knees, she reached over to hug Amanda Nunes. A Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) inspector came over and pointed Peña to her corner, where a ringside physician tended to her bruised left eye. Peña had...

UFC 269 video: Gillian Robertson fights off blatant eye poke to choke out Priscila Cachoeira

by admin | Dec 13, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Gillian Robertson didn’t let an underhanded tactic stop her from setting a UFC record. In Saturday’s UFC 269 preliminary opener, Robertson submitted Priscila Cachoeira in the last second of the first round despite Cachoeira blatantly attempting to jam a thumb into...

The world doubted Julianna Peña could beat Amanda Nunes at UFC 269, but Peña believed

by admin | Dec 13, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Julianna Peña believed. She might have been the only one. Peña entered Saturday night’s UFC 269 co-main event as a 6½-to-1 betting underdog against Amanda Nunes, and who could argue with that? She was up against the greatest fighter in the history of...

With Julia Avila out, Macy Chiasson steps in to face Raquel Pennington at UFC Fight Night 199

by admin | Dec 8, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Macy Chiasson will look to climb the rankings when she faces a former title challenger. Julia Avila has been forced out of UFC Fight Night 199 because of a knee injury, and Chiasson will step in on short notice to face Raquel Pennington on Dec. 18 at the UFC Apex in...

Felicia Spencer, former UFC title challenger, announces retirement from MMA

by admin | Dec 3, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Former UFC women’s featherweight title challenger Felicia Spencer has announced her retirement. On Thursday, Spencer (9-3 MMA, 3-3 UFC) revealed the news in an interview with Fight Bananas in which she cited her mental health as the main reason for stepping away from...

‘I was almost going broke fighting in MMA’: Rachael Ostovich says BKFC far more lucrative

by admin | Nov 28, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Rachael Ostovich has received offers for both bare-knuckle boxing and MMA, but her choice will depend on the numbers. A former UFC women’s flyweight and “The Ultimate Fighter 26” cast member, Ostovich (4-6 MMA) tried her hand(s) at bare-knuckle boxing earlier this...

Cris Cyborg looks back at Amanda Nunes loss as blessing in disguise: ‘It opened a door for other things’

by admin | Nov 28, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Cris Cyborg was champion in every promotion she’s fought for over the last decade, collecting belts in Strikeforce, Invicta FC, and UFC before capturing gold in Bellator. But there’s a good chance she never would’ve competed under the Bellator banner had she beaten...

Roxanne Modafferi reveals biggest regret of career: ‘I was afraid I was never going to get another chance’

by admin | Nov 26, 2021 | Representation, SEW

Roxanne Modafferi may never have captured a UFC title, but she still had a career that many of her fellow MMA pioneers could envy. “The Happy Warrior” competed 44 times over an 18-year run that began in an era of MMA’s infancy. Women’s MMA existed only on the fringes...
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