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2025 UFC Fighter Swimsuit Edition | Photos

BAD MMA News — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:46:12 +0000

As 2025 comes to an end this week, take a look back at the sunny days of UFC fighters enjoying some beach and pool time. Champions and contenders showed off their 2025 beach bodies and swimsuits on social media throughout the year. In no particular order, check out the fighters’ beach attire

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Zhang Weili vacates strawweight title to challenge flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko

BAD MMA News — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:54:53 +0000

The women’s flyweight title will be on the line in the UFC 322 co-main event on Nov. 15 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Zhang Weili vacated her strawweight championship to move up a division to take on champion Valentina Shevchenko .

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XFC 25 Results: Stephanie Eggink Submits Angela Magana, Captures Strawweight Championship

BAD MMA News — Sat, 07 Sep 2013 22:45:52 +0000

XFC 25 took place Friday night from the Albuquerque Convention Center in Albuquerque, N.M., with the women’s strawweight championship headlining on AXS TV. Although Angela Magana overcame a tragic car accident to make it into the XFC 25 main event, she couldn’t overcome the reach of Stephanie Eggink . It was quickly obvious that Eggink was the much more fluid fighter on her feet.

With final three females released, Bellator issues statement on women’s division

BAD MMA News — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 04:15:00 +0000

Bellator MMA hasn’t officially dissolved its women’s division. But with no women left on its roster, there may not be a home for those fighters in the promotion any time soon. Word got out on Tuesday that Jessica Eye (10-1) had been let go by Bellator, and Tuesday also saw an announcement from all-female promotion Invicta Fighting Championship that former Bellator fighter Felice Herrig (9-4) had signed. Jessica Aguilar (15-4) most recently fought for Bellator in March. Those three were the last remaining women on Bellator’s roster, and on Tuesday night promotion CEO Bjorn Rebney issued a statement on the state of the California-based company’s women’s division. “Jessica Eye, Jessica Aguilar and Felice represent all that is good in women’s MMA,” Rebney stated. ”Both Eye and Aguilar are ranked No. 1 in the world in their respective divisions and carry themselves with class and distinction elevating the women’s game. I’ve said many times that fighters need to fight and fight often. Given our current focus, we are not in position to provide these very deserving women regular and reoccurring fights on a large platform. And, I felt it was best to let them go and secure options that did. I genuinely wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors and will be rooting for each of them wherever they fight.” For Herrig, a strawweight, that opportunity will now come with Invicta. Aguilar, who went 5-1 as a strawweight for Bellator, and is on a six-fight win streak, may have to look Invicta’s direction, as well

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Bellator Releases Jessica Aguilar and Jessica Eye

BAD MMA News — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 02:19:06 +0000

Bellator MMA has released strawweight Jessica Aguilar and flyweight Jessica Eye , effectively killing off the women’s side of the sport in the promotion. Both fighters confirmed the news on Tuesday via Twitter. Yes everyone rumor TRUE.. I have been released by Bellator. Please be respectful to them they helped me to grow Into fighter I am . #blessed — Jessica Eye (@jessicaevileye) August 13, 2013 Hi:)! The rumors R true, I have been released by @BellatorMMA . I Want 2 thank them 4 everything they did 4 me & excited for what’s next! #1 — Jessica Aguilar (@jagatt) August 13, 2013 The news comes on the heels of the announcement that former Bellator women’s strawweight Felice Herrig has inked a new multi-fight deal with Invicta FC. Former Bellator fighter and women’s MMA pioneer Megumi Fujii also recently announced that she would retire following an Oct.

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Invicta FC 6 Fight Card Loses Julia Budd and Sarah Schneider to Injury Bug

BAD MMA News — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 20:17:17 +0000

Invicta FC 6 has been bitten again by the injury bug. Featherweight Julia Budd and strawweight Sarah Schneider have been forced off of the July 13 fight card due to injuries. Invicta officials moved swiftly, however, and already have replacements in place for both fighters. Charmaine Tweet has stepped up to in place of Budd against Ediane Gomes, and Norma Center has agreed to take Schneider’s spot opposite Joanne Calderwood. Invicta FC 6 is slated for July 13 at Ameristar Casino Hotel in Kansas City. It features a rematch between Cris Cyborg Justino and Marloes Coenen in the main event. The two will battle for the inaugural Invicta featherweight championship

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XFC 25 heads to Albuquerque for Eggink vs. Magana strawweight title fight

BAD MMA News — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 03:00:00 +0000

Xtreme Fighting Championship will head to Albuquerque, N.M., in September and its women’s strawweight title will be on the line. XFC 25 takes place Sept. 6 at Albuquerque Convention Center and features a main event between Stephanie Eggink (3-1) and Angela Magana (11-5) for the promotion’s first 115-pound championship. In the co-main event, Dhiego Lima (8-1) takes on Ricky Rainey (8-1) at welterweight. XFC officials recently announced the card, which will be its first visit to the New Mexico city – and first card west of the Mississippi River. Eggink has won back-to-back unanimous decisions under the XFC banner

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XFC 25: Eggink vs. Magana Fight Card Rumors

BAD MMA News — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:34:23 +0000

XFC 25: Eggink vs. Magana Date: September 6, 2013 Venue: Albuquerque Convention Center Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Main Bouts (on AXS TV): -Stephanie Eggink (3-1) vs Angela Magana (11-5)† – Stephanie Skinner (2-4) vs Angelica Chavez (4-2) -Brianna Van Buren (1-1) vs Heather Clark (5-4) -Joey Diehl (4-4) vs Joby Sanchez (4-0) Preliminary Bouts: -Tommy Truex (8-3) vs. TBA †XFC Women’s strawweight championship Television Schedule : Main Card Airs Live on AXS TV at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT

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Calderwood vs. Schneider completes next month’s 13-bout Invicta FC 6 lineup

BAD MMA News — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 05:20:00 +0000

A strawweight bout Joanne Calderwood (6-0) and Sarah Schneider (6-6) is the final addition to next month’s Invicta FC 6 event. Officials today announced the fight. Calderwood initially was slated to fight Claudia Gadelha (9-0) at the July 13. However, when strawweight champion Carla Esparza (9-2) went down with a leg injury earlier this month, Gadelha took her spot and now meets Ayaka Hamasaki (9-0) in the co-headliner. Invicta FC 6 takes place at Ameristar Casino Hotel in Kansas City, Mo. The event streams as an online pay-per-view

Strawweight Champ Carla Esparza Out of Invicta 6 with Knee Injury

BAD MMA News — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 03:12:56 +0000

Invicta FC strawweight champion Carla Esparza has been forced out of her scheduled July 13 title defense against Ayaka Hamasaki due to a knee injury. MMAWeekly.com confirmed the news with Invicta FC president Shannon Knapp. It was first reported on Tuesday by MMAFighting.com . Esparza’s injury has caused a shake-up to the Invicta FC 6 fight card and could possibly lead to the crowning of an interim titleholder. Claudia Gadelha, who was originally scheduled to face Joanne Calderwood on the fight card, will now face Hamasaki. Invicta FC officials are waiting to learn how long Esparza’s injury will keep her sidelined before making a decision on whether Hamasaki vs. Gadelha will be for an interim title. The promotion is awaiting commission approval on a new opponent for Calderwood.

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