Bay Area fight fans have a massive grudge match on the calendar for Saturday, November 14, 2026. The highly anticipated Yvette Aguaristi vs Danielle Downen 2 rematch goes down at NMFC 8 inside The Grove in Santa Cruz,California. Earlier this fall, their first meeting went right down to the wire. Now, both strikers are stepping back into the ring to settle the score once and for all.
Two Bay Area Promotions Take Over The Grove
This fight card brings two standout California promotions together for one action-packed night by the beach. Santa Cruz native Daniel Compton launched Central Coast Fighting Championship (CCFC) to give local athletes a true hometown stage. Now, CCFC is teaming up with New Money Fight Club (NMFC). Fans across the region know NMFC for its electric, nightclub-style fight atmosphere. Between the local grit, cinematic walkouts, and a stacked lineup of MMA and Muay Thai bouts, The Grove will be loud from the opening bell.
Unfinished Business in Yvette Aguaristi vs Danielle Downen
Recent history fuels the fire in the Yvette Aguaristi vs Danielle Downen rivalry. The pair first squared off on September 19, 2026, at the Mission Peak Sports Plex in Fremont. After three intense, back-and-forth rounds, the judges awarded Downen a razor-thin split decision. Officials Anthony Aurellio, Jordan Balcita, Lynda Chuhawat, and John Tole oversaw that close contest. However, a fight that tight always leaves big questions unanswered. At NMFC 8,Aguaristi gets her shot at payback, while Downen aims to leave zero doubt.
San Jose’s Six-Time Champion Aims to Even the Score
San Jose native Yvette Aguaristi never backs down from a tough challenge. Fighting out of coach John Hurney’s corner, the six-time Muay Thai champion holds a 10-7 record alongside eight amateur kickboxing appearances. More importantly, she knows how to bounce back from a loss. After dropping a split decision to Maya Gibson in Oakland in April 2025, Aguaristi flipped the script during their five-round rematch in Hayward in February 2026. By June 2026,she was in Stockton claiming an ISKA title via unanimous decision over Elisa Familiar. She also holds notable wins over April Vergara in Los Angeles, Megan Mcnelis at Berkeley’s Wat Mongkolratanarum, and Fabiana Nogueira aboard the USS Hornet in Alameda. As a result, she enters Santa Cruz hungry for redemption and another belt.
Danielle Downen Rides a Wave of Sharp Decisions
Across the ring, Danielle Downen has stayed busy sharpening her timing in the amateur ranks. She spent late 2024 and 2025 logging valuable ring time in IKF Point Muay Thai. During that run, she earned a decision win over Alana Nguyen at the Evo Sports Expo and defeated Priscilla Trinh twice under Shadow Pack Promotions. Next, her move into full-contact amateur Muay Thai brought tough tests against Juliet Barton, Danielle Loya, and Adalina Elizondo. Each bout made her cleaner and more precise. That hard work paid off in March 2026 when she defeated Yongchan Cai at Kaizen Muay Thai before edging out Aguaristi in September.
How to Watch NMFC 8: Tickets and Live Stream Info
CAMO and ISKA California officially sanction this event, putting premier amateur MMA and Muay Thai under one roof. Whether you plan to grab seats cageside or watch from home, here is everything you need for fight night:
- Event: CCFC x New Money Fight Club Present: NMFC 8
- Main Matchup: Yvette Aguaristi vs Danielle Downen 2
- Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Venue: The Grove (Santa Cruz Event Center), 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA
- Schedule: Doors open at 3:00 PM PST; first bell rings at 4:00 PM PST (running until 9:00 PM PST)
- Live Tickets: General Admission starts at $65
- Pay-Per-View Stream: Watch live at newmoneyfightclub.com for $28 on your TV, phone, or tablet
