Entries by InvictaFC

Fighting Words: Michelle Waterson

Reshaping herself during the layoff, the new and improved Michelle Waterson steps back into the cage September 6th to defend her Invicta FC Atomweight World Championship against battle hardened veteran Yasuko Tamada.     Corey Smith: Your most recent bout was your upset win over Jessica Penne for the Invicta FC Atomweight title in April […]

Fighting Words: Katja Kankannpaa

The “Killer Bunny” Katja Kankaanpaa returns to the Invicta FC cage in search of gold when she challenges Stephanie Eggink for the vacant World Strawweight Title September 6th at Invicta FC 8.   Corey Smith: Your last appearance in the Invicta FC cage, you suffered the first defeat of your career, a decision loss to […]

Fighting Words: Stephanie Eggink

Invicta FC newcomer Stephanie Eggink steps right into the fire when she faces off against Katja Kankaanpaa for the vacant Invicta FC World Strawweight title September 6th at Invicta FC 8.   Corey Smith: You have an extensive background in boxing, even fighting for the US National Team at one point. How did you first […]

Fighting Words: Tonya Evinger

A fighter’s fighter, veteran Tonya Evinger is always looking for a fight, and next up on the list is the ever tough Ediane Gomes at Invicta FC 8 September 6th.   Corey Smith: Before you began to focus more on mixed martial arts, you actually wrestled for the US Senior Freestyle team. How do you […]

Fighting Words: DeAnna Bennett

Undefeated newcomer DeAnna Bennett looks to continue her upward trend, when she scuffles with Michelle Ould September 6th at Invicta FC 8.   Corey Smith: What initially attracted you to the world of martial arts? At what point did you decide it was something you wanted to pursue professionally? DeAnna Bennett: In high school I […]

Fighting Words: Ediane Gomes

Making the drop to 135lbs, grizzled veteran Ediane Gomes looks to defeat fellow veteran Tonya Evinger September 6th at Invicta FC 8 in a pivotal bantamweight affair.   Corey Smith: What initially drew you to the world of martial arts? What has kept you motivated to continue improving throughout the years? Ediane Gomes:  I started […]