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19-year-old Alice Pereira set for UFC debut at Noche UFC 3

BAD MMA News — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Alice Pereira is set to be the youngest female fighter to ever compete in the UFC’s octagon. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that the undefeated Pereira makes her UFC debut against Monsterrat Rendon at Noche UFC 3. The event takes place Sept

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Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney Comments on Shuttering Women’s Divisions

BAD MMA News — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 04:35:25 +0000

The writing was on the wall when Invicta FC on Tuesday announced it had signed former Bellator fighter Felice Herrig to a multi-fight contract, and then Jessica Eye and Jessica Aguilar , two of the top female fighters around, announced via Twitter that Bellator had released them from their contracts. With those three powerhouses gone, Bellator was left with zero women on its roster. The UFC currently has an iron grip on the women’s bantamweight (135-pound) division, ruled by champion Ronda Rousey . Invicta FC – an all women’s fight promotion – is the go-to home for the rest of women’s MMA, with most of the best women in the world fighting for the fledgling promotion. That left Bellator with very few options when trying to line up legitimate competitors for the fighters it had under contract. With no suitable opposition, Bellator decided it was best to let its female fighters pursue other opportunities. “Jessica Eye, Jessica Aguilar and Felice (Herrig) represent all that is good in women’s MMA,” said Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney on Tuesday. “Both Eye and Aguilar are ranked No

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Jared Downing Ready to Take Lance Palmer’s Spot as RFA’s Top Featherweight Prospect

BAD MMA News — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 22:47:00 +0000

Heading into Friday’s RFA 8 show at 9-1, featherweight Jared “Demon Eyes” Downing looks to be one of several prospects on the card that could possibly take a step to the next level with a solid performance on the show. Even though he’s highly regarded, Downing continues to fight like he has something to prove, even if it means facing larger opposition like he’s done recently. “I feel happy with my performances (in 2012),” said Downing.” I got to go with a lot of heavier guys and I feel that even at the heavier weight, I felt explosive and had strength like I had at 145 pounds. “The bigger guys kind of got to me a little more than I had hoped for, but I definitely felt comfortable in those fights and doing what I wanted at that moment.” In his more natural division at featherweight, Downing told MMAWeekly.com that he is more dangerous. “I feel good at 145 and I have a speed advantage and a way bigger advantage in my strength and explosiveness,” he said

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