The inaugural UFC Strawweight Champion was Carla Esparza, who defeated Rose Namajunas in 2014 in the tournament finale for The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned. At UFC 185, Joanna ...
‘Rowdy' brought more eyes to women’s MMA than anyone before suffering ... suffered dominant defeats against the Chinese superstar. Zhang is another fighter who could move towards the top ...
BEIJING – With her rise to stardom from an unlikely background intriguing fans around the world, doctor-turned-fighter Shi Ming has helped mixed martial arts tap into a larger fan base, particularly ...
Women’s MMA hit new heights in 2024 ... title against compatriot Yan Xiaonan in the first-ever title fight between Chinese athletes. This battle wasn’t just about the belt; it was about ...
UFC 312 is the next UFC event to take place after UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Imavov. This fight will take place on February 9, 2025, at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia, and will be ...
against Max Holloway in the UFC featherweight championship fight during the UFC 308 event at Etihad Arena on October 26, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC ...
“Most of the Yi people live in the mountains of Sichuan, but they have many excellent fighters,” says Chinese MMA analyst Hou Yu ... Even local farmers, these old women, they are really ...
Paige Van Zant was quickly named as someone who could become a top draw in women's MMA during the post- Ronda Rousey era. Dana White recognized Van Zant's potential by having her appear in ads ...
Should she win, would that be enough to persuade Amanda Nunes to come out of retirement and face her in possibly the biggest women's fight in UFC history? It could happen and place Harrison ...