Invicta Fighting Championships, the fast-rising and popular all-women's MMA fight promotion returns this evening with "Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson" emanating from Ameristar Hotel Casino in Kansas City, Mo. Read More »
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Invicta FC 5 takes place Friday at Ameristar Casino Hotel in Kansas City, Mo. The event is headlined with an Atomweight title fight as Jessica Penne puts her title on the line against Michelle Waterson. In the co-headliner Barb Honchak and Vanessa Porto square off for Invicta's inaugural Flyweight title. The ProMMAnow.com staff weighs in with their thoughts and predictions on each of the main card bouts. Read More »
Cris Cyborg excited for Invicta FC debut *VIDEO*
Our old pal Aaron Tru recently caught up with Cris Cyborg -- the one woman in the world right now MMA fans think might be able to dethrone UFC women's bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey. However, that fight is still only a dream as Cyborg gets ready to make her Invicta FC debut on April 5 against Ediane Gomes in Kansas City. Read More »
Tito Ortiz on Cris Cyborg in UFC: ‘The Ronda Rousey fight has to happen’
ProMMAnow.com recently caught up with "The People's Champ" Tito Ortiz, who has been busy trying to negotiate a UFC deal for his client, Cris Cyborg. Ortiz discussed the proposed bout between Cyborg and current UFC women's bantamweight champ Ronda Rousey, and the difficulty he sees with Cyborg cutting down to 135 pounds. Read More »
Dana White using psychological warfare to make Rousey vs. Cyborg a reality?
Is UFC President Dana White using psychological warfare to make the Ronda Rousey vs. Cyborg Santos fight become a reality? Read More »
Dana White: ‘I absolutely positively would bring Ronda Rousey into the UFC’
"I absolutely positively would bring Ronda Rousey into the UFC." Those were the words of UFC President Dana White as he spoke with a group of reporters following Saturday's fight card in England. Read More »
Breaking: Ronda Rousey vs. Cris Cyborg war of words on Inside MMA
Coming off her 54-second armbar submission win over Sarah Kaufman this weekend, Strikeforce women's bantamweight champion "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey talked with Inside MMA this evening about the fight all the fans want to see, her versus Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos. And Cyborg fires back! Read More »
Ronda Rousey: Are there any legitimate challengers left for her?
We take a look at Strikeforce women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey and who could potentially give her a challenge in the future. We look at Cyborg Santos, Miesha Tate, and Invicta's Sara McMann. Read More »
Cris Cyborg tells Rousey to stop running; willing to meet her in parking lot Saturday night
Former Strikeforce women's 145 pound champion Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos about all the women leaving the 145-pound division in Strikeforce and her thoughts on Saturday's upcoming 135 title fight between champion Ronda Rousey and Sarah Kaufman. Cyborg feels like Rousey dropped to 135 pounds to run away from her and is willing to meet her at 140 pounds. Cyborg says she is ready to fight Rousey even in the parking lot on Saturday night after her fight with Kaufman. Read More »
1st Quarter Radio: Ronda Rousey talks Kaufman, Tate, Cyborg and more
Olympic medalist and Strikeforce women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey (5-0) was a guest this morning on 102.5 The Game's 1st Quarter MMA segment. Ronda discussed a number of topics including her upcoming title defense against Sarah Kaufman (15-1) on Aug. 18 in San Diego. Read More »
Cris ‘Cyborg’ Santos is denied a reduced suspension by the CSAC
On Monday Cris "Cyborg" Santos, along with her lawyer, attended a meeting with the California State Athletic Commission in an effort to appeal a one year long suspension levied against her for the use of banned substances. Read More »
Dr. Rhadi Ferguson on Ronda Rousey’s defeat of Miesha Tate and what is next for the champ
Ronda Rousey's 2004 Olympic judo teammate and Strikeforce veteran Dr. Rhadi Ferguson analyzes Rousey's performance against Miesha Tate and examines the field of possible future opponents. Read More »
King Mo tests positive for anabolic steroid
The Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer confirmed via email on Tuesday that former Strikeforce light heavyweight champion and current top contender Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal tested positive for the anabolic steroid Drostanolone following his first round TKO ... Read More »
Couples who are MMA fighters: How does it affect their marriage?
Just making a regular marriage work is hard enough, but when both partners are mixed martial arts fighters it can be extra challenging. Jillian Bullock examines three MMA couples and how they make it work. Read More »
MMA Flashback: Cris Cyborg loses her pro debut by double kneebar
The date is May 17, 2005. The location is Sao Paulo, Brazil and a young Chute Boxe female fighter by the name of Cristiane Santos is making her pro MMA debut against Brazilian Top Team's Erica Paes. Read More »
Why women’s MMA needs Ronda Rousey to establish its legitimacy
Olympic teammate of Ronda Rousey, Dr. Rhadi Ferguson, makes the case for why women's MMA desperately needs the 2008 medalist and other women athletes of her caliber. Read More »
Podcast – The Cageside Beat: Welcome to 2012
Furby and Jack recapped recent headlines, including the retirement of Brock Lesnar, Cris Cyborg testing positive for steroids and the Tate-Rousey match-up scheduled for March. And much more! Read More »
Breaking: Cris Cyborg responds to positive steroid test and suspension
Former Strikeforce women's 145 pound champ Cris "Cyborg" Santos responds for the first time to Friday's announcement that she had tested positive for steroids following a Dec. 17 title defense. Read More »
Strikeforce women’s champ Cris Cyborg tests positive for steroids
Strikeforce's 145 pound women's champion Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos has tested positive for stanozolol metabolites following her Dec. 17 title defense against Japan's Hiroko Yamanaka in San Diego. Read More »
The top 10 things I should have got for Christmas
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all of our ProMMAnow.com readers! Did you get everything you wanted for Christmas? Of course you didn't, no one ever does. Read More »
Interview: Scott Coker promises big fights in 2012 for women’s division; talks Rousey vs. Tate, Rousey vs. Cyborg
The Strikeforce CEO denies there will be UFC vs. Strikeforce bouts and discusses the potential of Ronda Rousey and his belief she can submit anyone on the ground. Read More »
“Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal” post-fight press conference full video
Watch the "Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal" post-fight press conference that took place at Valley View Casino Center in San Diego following Saturday night's Showtime-televised event. Read More »