Entries by InvictaFC

FIGHTING WORDS: SWAYZE VALENTINE

Like Invicta FC, Swayze Valentine is a pioneer in the world of Mixed Martial Arts. The first woman to work as a cut person for the major MMA promotions, “The Queen of Cuts” continues to knock down barriers and show that she is capable of performing her job as skillfully as anyone in the sport. […]

INVICTA FC NAMES WOMEN’S MMA PIONEER JULIE KEDZIE NEW MATCHMAKER

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Dec. 16, 2013) – Invicta Fighting Championships has appointed recently retired women’s Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) superstar Julie Kedzie as the new matchmaker for the women’s world championship MMA promotion, it was announced today on an all-new edition of “The MMA Hour” web TV program by award-winning host Ariel Helwani. Kedzie will […]

UFC LAUNCHES WOMEN’S STRAWWEIGHT DIVISION

UFC LAUNCHES WOMEN’S STRAWWEIGHT DIVISION WITH THE ADDITION OF 11 NEW ATHLETES FROM INVICTA FC The Ultimate Fighting Championship® announced today that the Invicta FC women’s mixed martial arts organization has assigned the contracts of 11 women’s strawweight (115 pounds) competitors to the UFC. Terms of the assignment were not disclosed. The 11 fighters are: Carla Esparza, Claudia Gadelha, Felice […]

BARB HONCHAK RETAINS FLYWEIGHT TITLE AT INVICTA FIGHTING 7

BARB HONCHAK RETAINS FLYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION OVER LESLIE SMITH  AT INVICTA FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 7  Lauren Murphy Wins Inaugural Invicta Fighting Championships Bantamweight Title With TKO Of Miriam Nakamoto  Honchak-Smith Wins “Fight Of The Night” & Nina Arsanoff Wins “KO Of The Night KANSAS CITY, MO. (Dec. 7, 2013) – Barb Honchak won […]

FIGHTING WORDS: TECIA TORRES

Dubbed the “Tiny Tornado” for her whirlwind fighting style inside the cage, Tecia Torres will lock horns with Felice Herrig December 7th at Invicta FC 7. Though Herrig represents a significant jump in terms of experience, Torres believes she possesses the tools to secure a win December 7th, and is ready to show she can […]

FIGHTING WORDS: VANESSA PORTO

Fresh off a hard fought defeat to Invicta FC Flyweight Champion Barb Honchak, Brazilian veteran Vanessa Porto again faces a stiff test when she takes on Zoila Frausto Gurgel at Invicta FC 7 on December 7th. With the judge’s decision at Invicta FC 5 leaving a bad taste in her mouth, Porto is aiming for […]

FIGHTING WORDS: BARB HONCHAK

Barb Honchak defends her Invicta FC Would Flyweight Championship for the first time on December 7th when she faces off against exciting fan favorite Leslie Smith at Invicta FC 7. A product of the world famous Miletich Fighting Systems,  Honchak believes her well rounded game plan will have her ready for anything Smith can throw […]

FIGHTING WORDS: LAUREN MURPHY

Locking up the biggest win of her career at Invicta FC 6 with a win over Sarah D’Alelio, Lauren Murphy is ready for the next level of her MMA career: competing for the Inaugural Invicta FC Bantamweight World Championship. Squaring off against knockout machine Miriam Nakamoto on December 7th, Murphy is honored and humbled to […]

Miesha Tate Joins Invicta FC 7 as a commentator for this Saturday’s event

KANSAS CITY, MO. (Dec. 2, 2013) – Women’s MMA superstar Miesha Tate will join the announcing team as guest analyst for this Saturday’s Invicta Fighting Championships 7, airing live on pay-per-view from Ameristar Casino Hotel in Kansas City, Mo. Tate will call the nine-bout event featuring three world championship fights alongside play-by-play announcer Michael Schiavello and color analyst and Invicta veteran […]