Entries by Rob Tatum

Laura Salazar Replaces Rachael Cummins at Invicta FC 11

Los Angeles — Invicta Fighting Championships today announced a change to the fight card for Invicta FC 11, which takes place Friday, Feb. 27, in Los Angeles. Flyweight Rachael Cummins (2-2) has suffered an injury in training and is out of her preliminary card bout against Christine Stanley (3-1). Replacing Cummins on just days’ notice will be undefeated […]

Invicta FC 11: Cyborg vs. Tweet Prelims Stream Live and Free

Kansas City, Mo. — Invicta Fighting Championships today announced that the four-fight preliminary card for Invicta FC 11: Cyborg vs. Tweet, which takes place Friday, Feb. 27 in Los Angeles, will stream live and free on YouTube. The action kicks off live at 10 p.m. ET. The night’s main card will stream live and exclusively on UFC Fight Pass from the […]

Charmaine Tweet: Things Happen for a Reason

No matter what your philosophical approach might be in life, there’s no denying that some things are simply beyond our control. Whether it’s the unexpected traffic jam that makes you late for a meeting or the snow storm that delays your flight, sometimes you just have to go with the flow. Invicta featherweight Charmaine Tweet […]

DeAnna Bennett: The Tip of the Iceberg

Mixed martial arts is a serious sport. It requires a level of focus and dedication beyond the limits of most athletes. With two combatants locked inside a cage aiming to separate each other from consciousness or twist each other’s limbs apart, the life of a fighter isn’t for the lighthearted. And then there’s DeAnna Bennett. […]

Decorated Grappler Sijara Eubanks Latest to Ink Invicta FC Contract

Kansas City, Mo. — Flyweight division be warned. Invicta Fighting Championships has signed Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Sijara Eubanks to its ever-expanding roster of 125-pound fighters. The Team Lloyd Irvin product has amassed two submissions in her brief amateur career, but the multiple-time IBJJF champion is ready for her professional debut in 2015. “It’s crazy, I’m so […]

Irene Aldana: Destined for Competition

Life’s journey is full of twists and turns. What lies ahead is not always expected. Less than three years ago, Mexico’s Irene Aldana had never stepped into a cage as a professional mixed martial artist. Although she always had a passion for sports, the 26-year-old appeared destined for a career in photography and her own […]

Colleen Schneider Joins Invicta FC, Faces Irene Aldana at Invicta FC 11

Kansas City, Mo. — Invicta Fighting Championships today announced a change to the fight card for Invicta FC 11, which takes place Friday, Feb. 27 in Los Angeles. Bantamweight Melanie LaCroix (3-2) was forced out of her bout against Mexico’s Irene Aldana (4-1) due to injury. Replacing LaCroix will be veteran Colleen Schneider (6-5). Schneider has faced some of […]

Ana Carolina Vidal Steps In Against Aspen Ladd at Invicta FC 11

Kansas City, Mo. — Invicta Fighting Championships today announced another change to the fight card for Invicta FC 11, which takes place Friday, Feb. 27 in Los Angeles. Flyweight Kristi Lopez (2-0) has suffered an injury in training and is out of her scheduled bout against fellow newcomer Aspen Ladd (0-0). Replacing Lopez against Ladd will be decorated grappler […]

Invicta FC 11: Cyborg vs. Tweet Tickets On Sale Friday, Jan. 30

Kansas City, Mo. – Invicta FC featherweight champion Cristiane ‘Cyborg’ Justino returns to action on Friday, Feb. 27 at the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles, when she looks to defend her title against Canadian challenger Charmaine ‘Not So Sweet’ Tweet in the headline bout of Invicta FC 11. Tickets for Invicta FC 11 go on sale today at […]