Elle Brooke Retains MFB Middleweight Title, Calls Out Paige VanZant at Misfits Boxing 18

LockerRoom Team

15 Sep 2024

Elle Brooke successfully defended her MFB Women’s Middleweight Championship, defeating Jenny Savage via unanimous decision in the main event of Misfits Boxing 18 on Saturday at Vertu Motors Arena. The victory came with scores of 48-47, 49-46, and 48-47 in favor of Brooke.

Brooke, who remains unbeaten in her Misfits Boxing career, immediately called out former UFC star Paige VanZant for a rematch during her post-fight interview, setting the stage for a potential high-profile bout.

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In addition to Brooke’s win, the event featured the opening round of the Stake Pro tournament, headlined by former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson and Nate Diaz protege Chris Avila. Henderson secured a unanimous decision victory over Avila with scores of 49-46 twice and 48-47.

Misfits Boxing 18 Results:

• Elle Brooke def. Jenny Savage via unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 48-47)
• Idris Virgo def. Benson Henderson via unanimous decision (48-47 x2, 49-46)
• Jully Poca def. Crystal Pittman via unanimous decision (50-44 x3)
• Lil Cracra def. Joey Knight via unanimous decision (48-47 x2, 49-46)
• Lewis Bowden def. George Stokey via unanimous decision (40-36 x3)
• Ashley Rak-Su def. Tristan Hamm via majority decision (38-38, 39-37 x2)
• Carla Jade def. Nikki Hru via unanimous decision (49-46 x2, 48-47)
• Benson Henderson def. Chris Avila via unanimous decision (49-46 x2, 48-47)
• Idris Virgo def. Fes Batista via first-round TKO (2:03)
• Kelz def. Big Tobz via third-round TKO (1:49)

The event showcased a mix of thrilling matchups and notable fighters, making it one of the most anticipated nights in Misfits Boxing.