Invicta FC Partners with Verdict MMA
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Invicta Fighting Championships, the world’s largest all-women’s mixed martial arts organization, announced today a new partnership with Verdict MMA, the purveyor of the Global Scorecard.
The agreement will be featured at Invicta FC 46: Rodríguez vs. Souza on Wednesday, March 9. Fans, media and anyone in combat sports can submit their scorecards in real time during the event, providing valuable data for everyone in the industry to reference.
“I’m excited for Invicta FC to work with Verdict MMA,” stated Invicta FC President Shannon Knapp. “It’s a great opportunity for our fans to engage in scoring alongside our open scoring with the Kansas Athletic Commission.”
“Working with Verdict MMA will drive engagement and expose more fans to Invicta FC events,” said Ariel Shnerer, VP of Business Development for Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc., the parent company of Invicta FC. “This partnership is an important step as we look toward integrating premium sports betting and fantasy experiences, increasing the ways in which Invicta FC’s passionate fans can engage with our live events.”
Verdict MMA was established in 2018 and has been utilized in more than 50 countries. The application is available through the App Store and Google Play. The company has been featured during live events across the globe.
Invicta FC 46: Rodríguez vs. Souza is headlined by Mexico’s Karina Rodríguez (9-4), who puts her belt on the line against Brazilian newcomer Ketlen “Esquentadinha” Souza (11-3). Rodríguez captured gold after defeating Brazil’s Daiana Torquato last year. Souza enters the Invicta cage having stopped eight of her 11 wins by knockout. The event takes place from Memorial Hall and begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Invicta FC’s YouTube channel. Tickets for the event can be purchased through Eventbrite.
The full fight card for the event is below:
Flyweight Title: Karina Rodríguez vs. Ketlen Souza
Flyweight: Daiana Torquato vs. Milana Dudieva
Strawweight: Danielle Taylor vs. Liz Tracy
Flyweight: Kristina Williams vs. Flore Hani
Atomweight: Paulina Granados vs. Monique Adriane
Strawweight: Fatima Kline vs. Nadia Vera
About Invicta FC:
Invicta Fighting Championships (invictafc.com) is a world championship, all-pro mixed martial arts (MMA) fight series dedicated to providing female athletes with a major platform to hone their skills on a consistent basis. Founded in 2012 by longtime MMA executive Shannon Knapp, Invicta is committed to pioneering the future growth of women’s MMA by promoting the best possible match-ups between female competitors and identifying and developing future superstars of the sport. Follow Invicta on Twitter (@InvictaFights), Facebook (InvictaFights) and Instagram (@InvictaFC) for all the latest information.
About Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc.
Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. is a global multi-platform media company with offices and studios in Los Angeles, Denver, Nashville, New York, Kansas City and Toronto. Anthem’s portfolio includes AXS TV, a leading music, entertainment and lifestyle television channel and digital media company; global film distribution company Gravitas Ventures; Fight Network, the world’s premier combat sports channel; IMPACT Wrestling, one of the world’s leading wrestling organizations specializing in original programming and live events; Invicta Fighting Championships, the world’s premier all-women mixed martial arts promotion; Game+, the leader in Esports and gaming content; GameTV, the home of game shows and competition-based reality series; and HDNet Movies, which features theatrically released films and documentaries. Anthem also has a significant ownership interest in Pursuit Channel, one of the top outdoor channels in the U.S.