MMA Top 10 Pound-for-Pound Women: Zoila Frausto Moves to No. 2

by Michael David SmithBellator did a great thing for women's mixed martial arts this season, putting together an eight-woman tournament that featured six very good American fighters, the undefeated Irishwoman Aisling Daly, and the undisputed best fighter in Japan, Megumi Fujii.

As it turned out, it was Zoila Frausto, who initially wasn't even supposed to be a part of the tournament, who won the whole thing, first knocking out Rosi Sexton to earn her spot in the tournament in June, then beating Jessica Pene by unanimous decision in August, Jessica Aguilar by split decision in September, and Megumi Fujii by split decision in October. It was a very impressive run over the last five months, and it moves her to No. 2 in our latest women's pound-for-pound rankings.

You won't be surprised to learn that No. 1 remains Cris Cyborg, whose powerful striking and killer instinct take women's MMA to another level. Find out the other eight in our Top 10 below.

 

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The new DQM montage makes me want to go skate the NYC streets.

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TUF 13 tryouts: Andre Galvao and a 51-year-old amongst the 298 candidates

With "The Ultimate Fighter 12" winding down, the UFC is already working on the next season. Yesterday in Las Vegas, Dana White joined UFC matchmaker Joe Silva and officials from Spike television to take a look at roughly 300 prospects for TUF 13.

The cast of characters included jiu-jitsu whiz Andre Galvao along with former Strikeforce fighters like Lewis Taylor, Shamar Bailey and Zak Cummings. Those guys certainly have a legitimate shot at making the cast.

There were also some former TUF cast members, Frank Lester and Jeremiah Riggs, who came to Las Vegas looking for a second chance.

A 51-year-old kickboxer took a shot at his dream. To no one's surprise, he fell a little bit short. A trash-talking wacko, who was sporting a shiny championship belt, also got the boot.

Cagewriter spoke with Adam Hill from the Las Vegas Review-Journal, who attended the TUF 13 tryout at Red Rock Resort and Casino, for a behind-the-scenes look. 

MMAjunkie has a more thorough list of the recognizable fighters who came to Las Vegas.

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Deet Media has a new (to me) montage of gnarly Texas shredding. That screen grab reminds me of Greg Hunt in a mid 90's issue of Slap.

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Which cage wins? Octagon specifics for the UFC-WEC merger

Much is being made on mixed martial arts blogs and forums about the move to a 30-foot cage from the 25-footer for fighters in the World Extreme Cagefighting who are moving to the Ultimate Fighting Championship as part of the merger that UFC president Dana White announced Thursday.

But, as it turns out, they aren't going to abandon the so-called "small cage" entirely. And nor are established UFC veterans.

That's because the UFC has been using the 25-foot cage for all of its Ultimate Fight Night and Ultimate Fighter events, White confirmed on Friday.

Venues that have hosted numerous UFC Fight Night cards, such as the Palms and the Hard Rock in Las Vegas, were smaller than a typical arena and so the UFC used the 25-foot cage as a way of making it fit easier into the available space.

The numbered UFC events will continue to use the larger cage, but the UFN and TUF cards will use the 25-footer. That should make the ex-WEC fighters feel a little more at home.

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Yahoo's Iole on big merger: The pressure is on to win

All fighters feel a sense of urgency but with today's announcement that the WEC's roster is folding into the UFC, the final two WEC cards will be pressure packed. Yahoo! Sports Kevin Iole says in the short run with a few less cards on the schedule mid-level fighters up and down the UFC/WEC roster will be under the gun to win.

The increased roster depth now makes it easier for the UFC to pitch new shows to existing or new networks. If you're a fighter, you just have to win to keep yourself in the mix for what could be on the horizon in 2011.

Some of the key pressure fights at WEC 52 include:

Raphael Assuncao v. L.C. Davis
Assuncao has lost two straight which puts the Brazilian at risk. LC Davis needs a win to erase the bad taste of getting choked out by Josh Grispi.  

Anthony Njokuani v. Edwards Faaloloto
At the start of 2010, Njokuani was on the fast track to a title shot at 155 pounds. His weak takedown defense did him in against Shane Roller and even more surprising he was beat on the feet by newcomer Maciej Jewtuszko. A third straight loss, especially against a WEC newcomer could be devastating to his future.

Cub Swanson v. Mackens Sermerzier
Swanson has toiled in obscurity for a while and would love nothing better than the big stage in UFC. He's been rotating between winning and losing. He needs a win here. The same goes for Sermerzier, who's on a two-fight losing streak.  

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