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UFC 159 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Jones vs Sonnen' fights on FX (Pt. 2)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Apr 23, 2013 11:30 PM EDT

UFC 159 "Prelims" predictions, preview of top four (of seven) under card fights on Facebook/FX: Gaff vs. McMann, Bedford vs. Caraway, Khabilov vs. Medeiros and St. Preux vs. Villante at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on April 27, 2013.

History in the making: Miesha Tate wins the Strikeforce bantamweight title by choking out Marloes Coenen

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 12, 2013 1:00 AM EDT

Miesha Tate became one of the top female fighters in the world when she submitted Marloes Coenen under the Strikeforce banner, taking the promotion's 135-pound strap and setting up a future title fight against Ronda Rousey.

UFC adds Sara McMann and Alexis Davis to women's division

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 12, 2013 5:33 PM EST

The UFC women's division is slowly but surely taking shape as two more talents were recently signed for the ever-growing 135-pound weight class.

Invicta FC 5: 'Penne vs Karate Hottie' full fight card announced for Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City on April 5

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Feb 12, 2013 1:00 AM EST

Jessica Penne will defend her 105-pound title against the "Karate Hottie," Michelle Waterson, in Invicta FC 5 main event from Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City in Kansas City, Kansas, on April 5, 2013. The all-female MMA full fight card revealed.

Invicta FC 4: 'Gadelha vs. Esparza' fight card set for Jan. 5 in Kansas City

by Press Release from MMAmania.com on Nov 23, 2012 3:43 PM EST

Who's the baddest female strawweight fighter in the world? We're going to find out when Claudia Gadelha takes on Carla Esparza at Invicta Fighting Championships 4 on Jan. 5 in Kansas City.

Invicta will crown 115-pound champion to headline Jan. 5 date in Kansas City

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Nov 23, 2012 2:06 PM EST

The all-women Invicta Fighting Championship announced a strawweight title fight as well as an almost complete lineup for its Jan. 5 event in Kansas City.

Invicta Judo Chop: Jessica Penne and other Invicta Fighters Show the Variants of Women's Grappling

by Ben Thapa from Bloody Elbow on Oct 5, 2012 8:02 AM EDT

Bloody Elbow's Judo Chop finally takes a look at the Invicta FC fighters and women's mixed martial arts to examine how the girls attack and defend on the mats. Lots of GIFs, video links and explanations of technique.

Video: Invicta FC 2 Full Fights

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Jul 29, 2012 3:00 PM EDT

Invicta FC has released video of nine of their fight

Invicta FC 2 Full Fight Videos: Baszler Vs. McMann, Davis Vs. Akano, More

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Jul 29, 2012 10:35 AM EDT

Complete fight videos from Invicta FC 2 including Sara McMann vs. Shayna Baszler, Alexis Davis vs. Hitomi Akano, Liz Carmouche vs. Kaitlin Young and more.

Invicta FC 2 results recap from last night for ‘McMann vs Baszler' in Kansas City, Kansas

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jul 29, 2012 9:00 AM EDT

MMAmania.com has a full recap of all the crazy female fighting action from the thrilling Invicta FC 2 event last night, which featured a main event between veteran Shayna Baszler and Olympian Sara McMann.

Invicta FC 2 Results: Sara McMann Outpoints Shayna Baszler in Main Event

by Ben Fowlkes from MMA Fighting on Jul 29, 2012 12:45 AM EDT

Former Olympic medalist McMann survives late scare to stay undefeated.

Invicta FC 2 Results: Baszler vs. McMann

by Ben Fowlkes from MMA Fighting on Jul 28, 2012 7:19 PM EDT

McMann defeats Baszler via a questionable unanimous decision

UPDATE: Invicta FC 2: Shayna Baszler Vs. Sara McMann Live Thread

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Jul 28, 2012 5:30 PM EDT

Invicta FC 2: Shayna Baszler Vs. Sara McMann Live Thread

Invicta FC 2 weigh in photos gallery for 'Baszler vs McMann'

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Jul 28, 2012 1:00 PM EDT

Check out a photo gallery from the Invicta FC 2 weigh ins that took place yesterday for the event set to go down tonight in Kansas City.

Reminder: Invicta 2 is on Free Stream Tonight

by Cory Braiterman from Gals Guide To MMA on Jul 28, 2012 12:56 PM EDT

Reminder: Invicta 2 is on Free Stream Tonight!

Invicta FC 2 results and LIVE fight coverage for 'Baszler vs McMann' TONIGHT (July 28)

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jul 28, 2012 9:00 AM EDT

MMAmania.com will be providing live coverage of Invicta FC 2 tonight. The main event will feature two of the best female 135 pounders in the world as veteran grappler Shayna Baszler takes on Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann.

UPDATED: Invicta FC 2: Shayna Baszler Vs. Sara McMann Weigh In Results

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Jul 27, 2012 6:41 PM EDT

Invicta FC 2: Shayna Baszler Vs. Sara McMann Weigh In Results

Invicta FC 2 weigh in results LIVE from Kansas City for 'Baszler vs McMann'

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jul 27, 2012 11:00 AM EDT

MMAmania.com will be providing live updates of the Invicta FC 2 weigh-ins which take place later today and feature a 135 pound showdown between elite female grapplers Shayna Baszler and Sara McMann.

Invicta FC 2 preview and predictions for 'Baszler vs McMann' on July 28 in Kansas City

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jul 26, 2012 9:01 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger offers his preview and predictions of Saturday night's Invicta Fighting Championships 2 event, which takes place in Kansas City, Kansas and features a bout between Shayna Baszler and Sara McMann in the main event.

Bad Boy Presents Bloody Elbow Radio - Episode 192: The Landscape Of MMA

by Matt Bishop from Bloody Elbow on Jul 26, 2012 12:58 PM EDT

Bloody Elbow Radio, presented by Bad Boy, will be live to discuss the latest in MMA.

Nickname Girlfight Monster	Birthdate 7/27/1974
Height / Weight 5'4" - 135lbs	Place of Birth Osaka, Japan

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