Southpaw Stitches founder Jess took the stage to reflect on how far women have come in combat sports— from searching for female fighters online to headlining events. But progress doesn’t happen in isolation. True equal play means showing up, supporting, and creating spaces for everyone in the ring.

Allycia Hellen Rodrigues isn’t just defending a title—she’s defining an era. On March 7, she stepped into Lumpinee Stadium and proved once again why she reigns at the top of the atomweight division, successfully defending her world title with a dominant performance.