Russian Tyunina beats Ukraine's Mariya Vorobey in MMA world final
Russian fighter Tyunina won the MMA world championship final against Ukraine's Mariya Vorobey in the 47.6 kg class for ages 18 to 20.
A Russian fighter has taken a world title in mixed martial arts, and she did it by beating an opponent from Ukraine in the final.
Tyunina defeated Ukraine's Mariya Vorobey in the final of the MMA world championship. The fight was held in the weight class up to 47.6 kg, which is roughly 105 pounds.
The bout was part of the 18–20 age category, so both fighters are still very young for a world final.
MMA, or mixed martial arts, is a full-contact combat sport that combines striking and grappling. Amateur and youth world championships are split by age group and weight class, which is why a title like this is decided in such a specific category.
For Tyunina, the victory means a world championship win in her age group and weight class.
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