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Post by JoeyOhCanada on Oct 7, 2021 22:39:09 GMT 1
In January 2012, billionaire Rebecca Murphy decided that she wanted to launch her own mixed martial arts company. She knew that UFC was the number 1 men's promotion in the world but she promised to be the number 1 women's promotion in the world and build new stars and give all women a shot in the sport. |
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Post by JoeyOhCanada on Oct 7, 2021 22:39:40 GMT 1
Featherweights (record in WWFL):
Marlos Coenen (1-0)
Romy Ruyssen (0-1)
Cristiane Justino (0-0)
Charmaine Tweet (0-1)
Randi Miller (1-0)
Hiroko Yamanaka (0-0)
Germain de Randamie (0-0)
Ronda Rousey (1-0)
Bantamweights (record in WWFL):
Lauren Murphy (0-0)
Sarah D'Alelio (0-1)
Liz Carmouche (0-0)
Kaitlin Young (1-0)
Leslie Smith (0-0)
Sara McMann (0-1)
Shayna Baszler (1-0)
Alexis Davis (0-1)
Amanda Nunes (1-0)
Sarah Kaufman (0-0)
Miesha Tate (0-0)
Flyweights (record in WWFL):
Aisling Daly (0-1)
Barb Honchak (1-0)
Jennifer Maia (0-1)
Vanessa Porto (1-0)
Strawweights (record in WWFL):
Bec Rawlings (0-1)
Carla Esparza (0-0)
Bec Hyatt (0-1)
Rose Namajunas (1-0)
Tecia Torres (0-0)
Paige VanZant (0-0)
Emily Kagan (0-0)
Felice Herrig (1-0)
Atomweights (record in WWFL):
Jessica Penne (1-0)
Lisa Ellis (0-0)
Michelle Waterson (0-1)
Stephanie Frausto (0-0)
Cassie Rodish (0-1)
Ayaka Hamasaki (1-0)
Herica Tiburcio (0-0)
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Post by JoeyOhCanada on Oct 7, 2021 22:40:09 GMT 1
Bantamweight Championship
1. Amanda Nunes won at WWFL 1 on January 21, 2012
Flyweight Championship
1. Barb Honchak won at WWFL 1 on January 21, 2012
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Post by JoeyOhCanada on Oct 8, 2021 22:42:02 GMT 1
In a press conference, it was today announced that WWFL's first event WWFL 1: Nunes vs. Davis will be held on January 21, 2012 from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the card will be as follows:
Main Event
Bantamweight Championship Bout
Amanda Nunes (0-0) vs. Alexis Davis (0-0)
Flyweight Championship Bout
Aisling Daly (0-0) vs. Barb Honchak (0-0)
Featherweight Bout
Randi Miller (0-0) vs. Charmaine Tweet (0-0)
Strawweight Bout
Bec Rawlings (0-0) vs. Rose Namajunas (0-0)
Atomweight Bout
Cassie Rodish (0-0) vs. Ayaka Hamasaki (0-0)
Bantamweight Bout
Kaitlin Young (0-0) vs. Sarah D'Alelio (0-0)
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Post by JoeyOhCanada on Oct 9, 2021 1:13:22 GMT 1
WWFL 1: Nunes vs. DavisConsol Energy CenterPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaJanuary 21, 2012Attendance: 6,343RESULTS| Weight class | | Method | Round | Time | Notes | | Bantamweight | Amanda Nunes def. Alexis Davis | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 3:19 | Bantamweight Championship Bout | | Flyweight | Barb Honchak def. Aisling Daly | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 5:00 | Flyweight Championship Bout | | Featherweight | Randi Miller def. Charmaine Tweet | Submission (armbar) | 2 | 2:36 |
| | Strawweight | Rose Namajunas def. Bec Rawlings | KO (head kick) | 1 | 1:54 |
| | Atomweight | Ayaka Hamasaki def. Cassie Rodish | KO (punch) | 1 | 0:36 |
| | Bantamweight | Kaitlin Young def. Sarah D'Alelio | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 |
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Barb Honchak vs. Aisling Daly Submission of the Night: Randi Miller Knockout of the Night: Ayaka Hamasaki - Ronda Rousey was seen in the crowd and confirmed to be the newest signing to the Featherweight division. - The Board of Directors were concerned at the low attendance for the event. - Rebecca Murphy confirmed that Ayaka Hamasaki will be getting a shot at becoming the first Atomweight Champion after her stunning knockout of Cassie Rodish. |
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Post by JoeyOhCanada on Oct 16, 2021 2:51:18 GMT 1
In a huge announcement, it was today confirmed that retired MMA star Gina Carano will come out of retirement for one fight only to face off against Ronda Rousey at WWFL 2: Rousey vs. Carano. It will take place from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida on March 17, 2012 and the official card is as follows:
Main Event
Featherweight Bout
Ronda Rousey (0-0) vs. Gina Carano
Atomweight Bout
Michelle Waterson (0-0) vs. Jessica Penne (0-0)
Strawweight Bout
Felice Herrig (0-0) vs. Bec Hyatt (0-0)
Bantamweight Bout
Sara McMann (0-0) vs. Shayna Baszler (0-0)
Featherweight Bout
Marlos Coenen (0-0) vs. Romy Ruyssen (0-0)
Flyweight Bout
Jennifer Maia (0-0) vs. Vanessa Porto (0-0) |
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Post by JoeyOhCanada on Oct 16, 2021 3:01:33 GMT 1
WWFL 2: Rousey vs. CaranoAmerican Airlines CenterMiami, FloridaMarch 17, 2012Attendance: 12,493RESULTS
| Weight class | | Method | Round | Time | Notes | | Featherweight | Ronda Rousey def. Gina Carano | Submission (armbar)
| 2 | 3:19 |
| | Atomweight | Jessica Penne def. Michelle Waterson | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| | Strawweight | Felice Herrig def. Bec Hyatt | Knockout (head kick) | 1 | 0:56 |
| | Bantamweight | Shayna Baszler def. Sara McMann | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 2 | 1:03 |
| | Featherweight | Marlos Coenen def. Romy Ryussen | Decision (split) | 3 | 5:00 |
| | Flyweight | Vanessa Porto def. Jennifer Maia | TKO (punches) | 3 | 4:28 |
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Fight of the Night: Shayna Baszler vs. Sara McMann
Submission of the Night: Ronda Rousey
Knockout of the Night: Felice Herrig
- Ronda Rousey called out Cristiane Justino following her victory.
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Post by JoeyOhCanada on Oct 16, 2021 3:06:02 GMT 1
CEO Rebecca Murphy has confirmed a slew of upcoming title fights but has not confirmed when they will take place.
Featherweight Championship Bout: Ronda Rousey (1-0) vs. Cristiane Justino (0-0)
Atomweight Championship Bout: Jessica Penne (1-0) vs. Ayaka Hamasaki (1-0)
Strawweight Championship Bout: Felice Herrig (1-0) vs. Rose Namajunas (1-0)
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