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MMA fighter of the week: Cage Warriors champ Kennedy Freeman is the next Brit in the UFC
Kennedy Freeman. Photo via Instagram (@Kennedy Freeman)
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Unbeaten with six with four KOs, Kennedy Freeman captured the Cage Warriors bantamweight title just last month.
Following a stellar amateur career, the 26-year-old Brit made her pro debut in 2018 but after back-to-back wins she stepped away from the cage for five years. When she returned in November 2023, this time in Cage Warriors, she racked up two stoppage wins to get a shot at the vacant title against Mafalda Carmona. Kennedy claimed the title with a flawless performance that left her opponent unable to continue between rounds.
A couple of days ago, the power-punching 26-year-old announced that she’s inked a contract with the UFC and is now ready to make waves in the biggest MMA promotion in the world.
The future is certainly looking bright for Kennedy Freeman!
This is Kennedy Freeman
- Age: 26
- Weight class: Bantamweight
- Record: 6-0
- Promotion: UFC
- Notable wins: Mafalda Carmona
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