Entries by InvictaFC

FIGHTING WORDS: FELICE HERRIG

Recent signee, Felice “Lil Bulldog” Herrig brings her outgoing and popular personality to the home of Women’s MMA; Invicta FC. No debut date has been set, but Herrig will look to make some noise in the Straweight division. Considered by most to be an elite level striker, Herrig took some time to tell us how […]

FIGHTING WORDS: JULIE KEDZIE

Women’s MMA pioneer Julie Kedzie continues to blaze a path for other fighters as she fights full time and provides commentary for Invicta Fighting Championships. Commanding universal respect among her peers, and unable to hide her passion for the sport, Kedzie is a welcome addition to all Invicta broadcasts. Despite never commentating or conducting interviews […]

FIGHTING WORDS: JENNIFER MAIA

Brazilian submission authority Jennifer Maia tests herself against fan-favorite Leslie Smith, July 13th at Invicta FC 6. Despite the matchup determining who will next face 125 pound champion Barb Honchak, Maia feels no extra pressure against the always active Smith. Confidence gained from an upset victory over Zoila Gurgel at IFC 5 will be put to […]

FIGHTING WORDS: CLAUDIA GADELHA

Ever evolving Claudia Gadelha makes her Invicta FC debut July 13th, at Invicta FC 6 against fellow world traveler, Japanese standout Ayaka Hamasaki. Believing that the key to continued success in MMA depends upon the evolution of your skills, Gadelha takes advantage of the talent present on her team, famed Nova Uniao. A lover of […]

FIGHTING WORDS: AYAKA HAMASAKI

Current JEWELS Lightweight champion, Ayaka Hamasaki, reports to the Invicta FC cage for a second time on July 13th, facing off against Brazilian grappler Claudia Gadelha at Invicta FC 6. Originally booked to face Straweight champion Carla Esparza before an injury sidelined the champion, Hamasaki is intent on making an impression regardless of the opponent. […]

FIGHTING WORDS: LESLIE SMITH

The always loquacious and entertaining Leslie Smith appears in the Invicta cage once more on July 13th at Invicta FC 6, looking for her third Fight of the Night award. Dropping down a weight class to 125lbs for the first time, Smith looks to go straight to the front of the line with a win of […]

FIGHTING WORDS: LAUREN TAYLOR

Late addition to Invicta FC 5, Lauren Taylor, will attempt to climb the next rung on the ladder, when she returns to face off against battle hardened veteran Sarah D’alelio at Invicta FC 6 on July 13th. Though it may sound like an oxymoron, Taylor is only interested in one thing in the cage; fighting. […]

FIGHTING WORDS: SARAH D’ALELIO

If the expression “Iron sharpens iron,” is true, then veteran Sarah D’Alelio should be as sharp as they come when she enters into the Invicta cage July 13thagainst Lauren Taylor at Invicta FC 6. Having fought and trained with some of the best athletes on the planet, D’Alelio will be making her fifth appearance in […]

FIGHTING WORDS: MIRIAM NAKAMOTO

Seven-time Muay Thai world champion Miriam Nakamoto opposes Duda Yankovich, herself a world champion in Boxing, July 13th at Invicta FC 6. Believing that you should always face the challenge you are most scared of, Nakamoto has met the challenge of transitioning from Muay Thai head on. With world class striking, Nakamoto looks to continue her […]