(PRESS RELEASE) -- LOS ANGELES – Invicta FC Featherweight Champion Cristiane Justino joined AXS TV’s INSIDE MMA live in studio tonight for an interview with series hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten. During the interview, Justino discussed the potential of finally fighting UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champnion Ronda Rousey along with her progress in moving to the bantamweight division and intensive training regimen. Justino’s full interview from tonight’s show is available here:
UFC women’s bantamweight Miesha Tate also appeared on INSIDE MMA tonight where she discussed her rivalry with Rousey, her desire to finish Jessica Eye in their upcoming fight July 25, and improving her knock out power. Tate’s interview is available here:
INSIDE MMA correspondent Ron Kruck caught up with UFC Heavyweight Champion Fabirico Werdum and posed the following question, “Which victory was more satisfying for you, beating Fedor Emelianko or Cain Velasquez?” Watch his answer here:
Kruck also reported from a recent press event with Rousey, where she discussed her comments about Floyd Mayweather at the ESPY’s Wednesday, her upcoming match with Bethe Correia, and whether she thinks a fight with Justino will eventually happen:
Highlights from tonight’s broadcast of AXS TV FIGHTS: LEGACY FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP 43 are available here, presented by AXS TV FIGHTS commentators Pat Miletich and “The Voice” Michael Schiavello:
Official results from Legacy 43 are as follows:
Welterweight title fight: Derrick Krantz (17-8) defeated Brock Larson (38-10) via TKO (punches) at 2:38 in round one.
Welterweight fight: Jacob Volkmann (18-6) defeated Zak Ottow (9-3) via submission (D’Arce choke) at 4:55 in round one.
Middleweight fight: Chase Waldon (8-1) defeated Nick Wagner (7-5-1) via submission (rear naked choke) at 2:14 in round three.
Bantamweight fight: Augusto Mendes (5-0) defeated Donald Williams (4-4) via submission (triangle choke) at 1:20 in round two.
Catchweight fight (165 pounds): Derek Getzel (8-5) defeated Brian Christianson (10-5) via TKO (punches) at 4:13 in round two.
Featherweight fight: Nate Richardson (4-1) defeated Courtney Buck (11-11) via TKO (punches) at 3:43 in round three.
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