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Ben Nguyen should move up the UFC Flyweight ranks with 49 second submission of Tim Elliott

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Jeff

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B70UMxJdujw Ben “Ben 10” Nguyen will most likely move up the UFC Flyweight ranks with his 49 second submission of #9 ranked Tim Elliott at UFC Fight Night:  Lewis vs. Hunt.   #12 ranked flyweight Nguyen was scheduled to fight #2 … Continue reading →

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Michelle “The Karate Hottie” Waterson Defeats Paige VanZant

Posted on December 22, 2016 by tinabot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxsh4HBvueQ In a fight that drew about 5 million viewers, Michelle “The Karate Hottie” Waterson dominated Paige VanZant, choking her unconscious with a rear naked choke a little over 3 minutes into a fight that was supposed to go for … Continue reading →

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UFC Waterson vs. VanZant

Posted on December 16, 2016 by tinabot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkTSVkS6uUc Asian American mixed martial artist Michelle “The Karate Hottie” Waterson will be headlining Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card against Paige “12 Gauge” VanZant in a 115 lbs strawweight bout. The event will be in Sacramento, VanZant’s home court. Since … Continue reading →

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‘Into The Badlands’ Episode Review: “Fist Like a Bullet”

Posted on November 23, 2015 by tinabot

The Widow Into The Badlands, Season 1, Episode 2: “Fist Like A Bullet” Original airdate November 22, 2015. Synopsis An attempt on the life of The Widow (Emily Beeckman) reveals struggles for power between the Barons. After escaping from Baron … Continue reading →

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Michelle Waterson’s UFC Win Angela Magana

Posted on August 19, 2015 by tinabot

What a fun fight this was (finally available on UFC Fightpass). And not just because Waterson won. The fight started off generally even-footed, but there was a hint of what was to come as Magana tried to take down Waterson … Continue reading →

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AAPI MMA Fighters win at UFC Fight Night 66 in Manila as Mark Munoz Retires

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Jeff

Three Asian American/Pacific Islander MMA fighters won at UFC Fight Night 66 in Manila (Pasay to be exact) Philippines.  Jon “The Super Saiyan” Tuck, the first Chamorro signed to the UFC, submitted Tae Hyun Bang, by rear naked choke.  Mark … Continue reading →

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Michelle “Karate Hottie” Waterson Signed to UFC

Posted on May 7, 2015 by tinabot

Great shot taken by @allelbows from my last fight. I am truly greatful for everything @invictafc has done for me! Such an amazing organization backing women who represent wmma with pride and passion! I have yet to see an invicta … Continue reading →

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APIA Fighters on Invicta FC 12 Card Tonight

Posted on April 24, 2015 by tinabot

Tonight’s Invicta FC 12 card will feature some APIA fighters. First, we’ve got Jenny Liou (3-1) from Idaho who will be squaring off with Lacey Schuckman (10-8). Posted by Jenny Liou on Monday, March 16, 2015 Next, there’s Hawaii’s Raquel … Continue reading →

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TUF 20 Features Zero APIA Women

Posted on November 19, 2014 by tinabot

Since I got my UFC Fight Pass to watch Invicta Fights, I have been watching a lot of the other content available on UFC TV, including all the previous UFC fights and some of the shows such as The Ultimate … Continue reading →

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Are Asian Americans Cheaters?

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Jeff

When Cung Le lost to Michael Bisping, UFC commentator and former fighter Brian Stann tweeted, “it didn’t pay to cheat for once, good start to the day,”  assuming that Le’s ripped body shown at the UFC Fight Night Macau weigh-ins … Continue reading →

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Asian American Female MMA Battles: Waterson vs. Tamada

Posted on September 6, 2014 by tinabot

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsWKVXed0zg So my favorite ring-girl-turned-cage-fighter Michelle “The Karate Hottie” Waterson is up to battle Yasuko Tamada from Japan in all women’s pro-MMA promotion Invicta FC 8 tonight, Saturday Sept 6 at Kansas City. Waterson is 5′ 3″ with a pro … Continue reading →

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Invicta FC8: Waterson vs. Tamada set for Sept. 6

Posted on July 11, 2014 by tinabot

If you didn’t already know, the announcement that UFC Fight Pass is now distributing top female MMA promotion Invicta FC content was already big news, but the bigger news is they finally announced date and fight card for Invicta FC8: … Continue reading →

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