Cris Cyborg vs. Kelsey Wickstrum:
Cyborg by KO in the 1st round.
Jesus Resendiz vs. Rosekie Cristobal:
Resendiz by KO in the 3rd round.
Christian Tinoco vs. Brandon Hai Thruong:
Tinoco by KO in the 1st round.
Michael Hansen vs. Ulysses Navarro:
Navarro by KO in the 1st round.
John Paul Darcy vs. Fernando Gonzalez:
Gonzalez by unanimous decision.
Angel Munoz vs. Keith Carson:
Munoz by KO in the 4th round.
Casey Macias vs. Jahnius Basurto:
Macias by unanimous decision.
Andres Rosales vs. Rolando Villa:
Rosales by split decision.
Mathias Bariss vs. Ramon Solano:
Solano by unanimous decision.
World Fighting Championships (WFC) is set to make a spectacular return on January 19th at the stunning Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California. The event, which marks the first WFC card of the year and its debut at the casino, promises an exciting lineup of fights, with the main event featuring Cris Cyborg (1-0, 0 KOs) taking on Kelsey Wickstrum (2-0, 1 KOs). Fans worldwide can stream the action live on spectationsports.com.
Cris Cyborg, globally recognized as one of the top female fighters in MMA, is making her second appearance in professional boxing. Following a dazzling debut in 2022, where she secured a unanimous decision victory over Gabrielle Holloway, Cyborg is ready to make her mark in California. Her enthusiasm for the upcoming bout is evident. "I am excited to be making my California boxing debut with Pechanga Casino and WFC,” said Cyborg. She acknowledges the challenge posed by Wickstrum, who is ranked #3 in the USA at super welterweight for women’s boxing.
Kelsey Wickstrum, coming off a first-round stoppage win over Sudana Moore last April, is gearing up for the biggest fight of her career. “This is the biggest fight of my career against a legendary woman in the world of mixed martial arts and women's combat sports," Wickstrum stated. Known for her underdog spirit, she expresses confidence in her preparation and readiness for this high-profile showdown. Her determination is clear as she emphasizes her unwavering commitment to come prepared and not to lose.
The co-main event features an intriguing matchup between San Diego's Jesus Resendiz (7-0-1, 5 KOs) and Rosekie Cristobal (15-6, 11 KOs) of the Philippines in a welterweight bout. Resendiz enters the ring off a third-round knockout win, while Cristobal returns to action after a break since 2021.
Fight card:
▪️Cris Cyborg vs. Kelsey Wickstrum, 6 rounds, super welterweight
▪️Jesus Resendiz vs. Rosekie Cristobal, 6 rounds, welterweight
▪️Christian Tinoco vs. Brandon Hai Thruong, 4 rounds, bantamweight
▪️Michael Hansen vs. Ulysses Navarro, 4 rounds, featherweight
▪️John Paul Darcy vs. Fernando Gonzalez, 4 rounds, cruiserweight
▪️Angel Munoz vs. Keith Carson, 4 rounds, super welterweight
▪️Casey Macias vs. Jahnius Basurto, 3 rounds, amateur
▪️Andres Rosales vs. Rolando Villa, 3 rounds, amateur
▪️Mathias Bariss vs. Ramon Solano, 3 rounds, amateur
