Invicta Preventing Championships returned to Memorial Corridor in Kansas Metropolis on Wednesday evening with a five-fight present that featured a flyweight championship rematch between Karina Rodríguez and Daiana Torquato.
Rodríguez and Torquato fought for the vacant flyweight championship at Invicta on AXS TV this previous Could. An instantaneous rematch was not anticipated as Rodríguez had Ketlen Souza teed up as her first protection, however ‘Esquentadinha’ was pressured to withdraw. Rodríguez vs. Torquato II was simply as scrappy as their first assembly, and it got here right down to the judges’ scorecards once more. Ultimately, the champion retained.
Karina Rodríguez vs. Daiana Torquato
Karina Rodríguez and Daiana Torquato had been already acquainted with one another, so their rematch was fairly the showcase. Rodríguez fired off some jabs blended with straight proper fingers, whereas Torquato labored on clinching up with and taking down the champion. Rodríguez got here out within the second spherical with extra straight proper fingers, forcing Torquato to retreat a bit. When she closed the space once more, Torquato shot in and secured a takedown. Rodriguez returned to her ft shortly however couldn’t do the identical after being taken down once more. Torquato completed in half guard, raining down punches and elbows to the pinnacle and physique of Rodríguez because the time expired.
The third spherical noticed Torquato tie Rodríguez up within the clinch once more, driving the champion into the cage and planting knees into her midsection. Rodríguez separated and exchanged with Torquato for just a few seconds earlier than being pushed towards the cage and shortly taken down. Rodríguez saved getting up and touchdown some exhausting punches and kicks, however Torquato was very happy to return the favor. The fourth spherical was primarily the identical, with Rodríguez advancing and touchdown earlier than being clinched up.
The combat was 2-2 heading into the fifth spherical. Each ladies started within the clinch, firing off some knees earlier than separating. Torquato shot in once more and compelled Rodríguez towards the cage, the place she linked with extra knees. Rodríguez broke away and delivered an elbow to Torquato. Torquato stayed on Rodríguez however couldn’t maintain her down for too lengthy. Towards the ultimate minute, Rodríguez pushed the tempo and wished to brawl with Torquato. Although not the combat she ready for, Rodríguez earned a hard-fought cut up resolution over Torquato to retain her belt.
Milana Dudieva vs. Denise Gomes
Denise Gomes was virtually completed a number of occasions in her combat towards Milana Dudieva, however the Brazilian pulled off one hell of a comeback within the third spherical. After being stung early with two overhand rights, Gomes was tripped and brought down by Dudieva. Gomes discovered herself on the mercy of the submission specialist on her again, making an attempt to keep away from punches and a rear-naked choke try. Gomes reversed place and even took the again of Dudieva, however nothing important was achieved. The second spherical started, and Dudieva was fouled by Gomes twice, a low blow and eye poke inside seconds of each other. As soon as the motion resumed, Dudieva dropped Gomes with a proper hook and tried to complete with follow-up punches on the bottom. Gomes was out of hazard for just a few seconds earlier than being dropped once more by a proper hook. Dudieva pounced however in the end went for a takedown to finish the spherical. Maybe drained from her makes an attempt to complete the combat, Dudieva acquired overwhelmed by Gomes, who moved ahead and uncorked a barrage of punches and knees that dropped her opponent to the canvas. The referee stepped in, and Dudieva protested, nevertheless it was a stable stoppage.
Danielle Taylor vs. Liz Tracy
Liz Tracy practically scored a first-round stoppage of Danielle Taylor after getting her to the bottom off a superbly timed journey and unloading some ground-and-pound earlier than transitioning right into a rear-naked choke. Taylor survived however appeared to haven’t any reply for Tracy and her pursuit of the takedown because the minutes wound down. Taylor had some moments on the ft however couldn’t comply with up. Down 0-2 on the scorecards, Taylor tried to return alive within the last minute. Nevertheless, it was a little bit too late to show the tide. Tracy received a unanimous resolution and informed Michelle Waterson throughout her post-fight interview that she would really like a title shot for her subsequent look.
Kristina Williams vs. Flore Hani
Flore Hani knew she needed to shut the space on the rangy Kristina Williams, and he or she did precisely that. Hani saved the strain on Williams, however the Invicta FC debutant fired off some good mixtures and kicks. Hani discovered success within the clinch, however paid for it as Williams continued to discover a dwelling for a a punch or an elbow through the separations. Hani took the combat to the bottom within the second spherical, taking pictures in on a double and placing Williams down. Although Hani went to work from prime place, the referee determined to face the fighters up. Hani tied Williams up once more, tying up the combat at 1-1 earlier than the bell. The third and last spherical was simply the closest, and the judges thought so too, as Williams was awarded a cut up resolution over Hani.
Paulina Granados vs. Monique Adriane
Paulina Granados and Monique Adriane wasted no time as soon as the bell signifying the beginning of the primary spherical sounded. A fast alternate noticed Granados dropped by a straight proper hand from Adriane, who was then pressured to the bottom by her opponent after she shot in for a takedown. Adriane instantly went for a choke, however Granados scrambled out of the try and ended up in a greater place. Each ladies ultimately returned to their ft the place Adriane continued to mild up Granados. It was extra of the identical within the second and third rounds, with Adriane outstriking and outgrappling Granados. Adriane left the cage with a unanimous resolution win, her first below the Invicta FC banner.
Full outcomes:
Karina Rodríguez def. Daiana Torquato by way of cut up resolution (47-48, 48-47, 49-46)
Denise Gomes def. Milana Dudieva by way of TKO (punches) at 1:56 of Spherical 3
Liz Tracy def. Danielle Taylor by way of unanimous resolution (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Kristina Williams def. Flore Hani by way of cut up resolution (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Monique Adriane def. Paulina Granados by way of unanimous resolution (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
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