Carina Damm secures visa, will compete
MMAjunkie.com confirmed late Saturday night with Strikeforce officials that despite concerns, Brazilian veteran Carina Damm was able to secure a…
MMAjunkie.com confirmed late Saturday night with Strikeforce officials that despite concerns, Brazilian veteran Carina Damm was able to secure a visa necessary for travel to the U.S., and she will compete in Strikeforce’s upcoming four-woman tournament.
Strikeforce officials had previously announced that a backup competitor was on standby, but Sherdog.com first reported that Damm’s spot will not need to be filled.
Damm joins Hitomi Akano, Maiju Kujala and Miesha Tate in the single-night bracket. The tournament crowns a contender to the women’s 135-pound title currently held by Sarah Kaufman, who next defends her belt against Marloes Coenen at a future Strikeforce event.
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