· ‘Ultimate Women Challenge’ Set To Air This Fall

The fall will mark a giant step in women’s mixed martial arts. This coming September, 16 women will step out of their comfort zone and into the national spotlight as the first fighters on the reality television show “Ultimate Women Challenge.”

"Ultimate Women Challenge" will bring viewers into the lives of the 16 MMA contestants to experience an intimate knowledge of them as both individuals and fighters. The combatants will go through challenges and eliminations each week to prove their worth and stay in the contest. UWC, will also provide an educational experience for the audience, as certain episodes throughout the series will be dedicated to social causes and various charities. Hosting the show will be world renowned fighter, broadcaster, and self defense instructor Bas “El Guapo” Rutten and actress/model Joanna Krupa.

The future stars taking on this challenge are: Alexis Davis, Angela Hayees, Angela Magana, Brandi Hainey, Coleen Schneider, Heather Jo Clark, Jeessica Aquilar, Julie Kedzie, Karina Hallinana, Kristin Milina, Lacey Schuckman, Martha Benavides, Melissa Steele, Michelle Quld, Michele Vera, and Patricia Vidonic.

The series will air on NBC before a national audience, offering the opportunity to bring a new light and growth for women’s MMA. The question remains: which one of these 16 women will be able to take home the title of “Ultimate Women Challenge Champion”?