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Female Flyweight Secures Brutal Kneebar Victory at Combate MMA Event

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Prince Horton | Last updated Mar 14, 2025 2:17 PM ET

The Combate Female series is an all-women’s MMA event under the Combate Global promotion, which focuses on showcasing top female talent in Latin America and beyond. Combate Global (formerly Combate Americas) has been a key player in promoting Latin American fighters and has frequently featured women's bouts, but Combate Female is a dedicated series that highlights female fighters exclusively.

Last night, Kate "Queen of the South" Bacik secured a dominant victory over Maritza Sanchez via submission at the latest Combate Female event. The fight took place on March 13, 2025, at Mediapro Studios in Miami, Florida. Bacik wasted no time asserting her grappling skills, locking in a brutal kneebar that forced Sanchez to tap out in the first round.

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The impressive finish was shared on Combate Global’s official Instagram, showcasing Bacik’s technical prowess and marking a major moment in the event. The submission victory adds another highlight to Bacik’s growing resume, further solidifying her reputation in the promotion’s competitive female division.

Other results from the event:

Kenia Enriquez def. Hayley "The Bloody" Valentine via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Yazmín "La Niña Árbol" Nájera def. Wiktoria Wojciechowska via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Sayury Cañon def. Nicdali "Medusa" Rivera-Calanoc via Submission (Armbar) at 4:48 of Round 1.
Claudia "Lobita" Pizarro def. Sharon Martinez via TKO (Elbows & Punches) at 3:38 of Round 1.

With each event, the Combate Female series continues to shine a spotlight on emerging and established talent, further advancing women's MMA on a global stage, expanding its audience and enhancing its competitive landscape.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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