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Invicta FC 46 results: Karina Rodriguez retains flyweight title in close split decision

The main event of Invicta FC 46 came down to the wire, but the champ Karina Rodriguez earned a close split decision to retain her title.

It wasn’t easy, but [autotag]Karina Rodriguez[/autotag] can still call herself Invicta flyweight champion.

In a short-notice rematch at Invicta FC 46, Rodriguez (10-4) met Daiana Torquato, the same fighter she defeated to become Invicta champ in May 2021 at Invicta on AXS TV. Ketlen Souza was the originally scheduled opponent for Rodriguez, but was forced out of the contest due to undisclosed reasons. Torquato (10-5) was elevated from her co-main bout against Milana Dudieva to get another crack at claiming Invicta gold.

The flyweights picked up right where they left off in their first meeting, as Torquato and Rodriguez wasted little time in the first round before trading strikes. Both fighters found success on the feet early, but Torquato hit a beautiful outside trip takedown to take the fight to the mat with around 40 seconds remaining. It was a close round that left the judges split on who earned 10 points on the scorecard.

Torquato looked to clinch more in the second round and successfully brought the fight to the mat with over a minute remaining this time. However, Torquato couldn’t get much done on the ground because the champ did well to stop any significant offense.

Rodriguez was able to stay upright for the entirety of the third round and let her hands and feet go often as Torquato was unable to find success in the clinch game, but she was able to land nice kicks.

The fourth round was similar to the third, until Torquato went for a takedown that was initially reversed with over a minute to go. However, Torquato was able to get back on top before they returned to the feet and traded strikes before heading to their stools for the final break of the fight.

The fifth was the highest-paced round of the fight with back-and-forth action throughout. Both fighters knew the fight was close and did their best to put their stamp on the round. Rodriguez landed a few hard strikes before Torquato looked to clinch. The champ kept the fight standing and the pair picked their strikes until the fight concluded.

The two judges who saw the fight in favor of Rodriguez were Kevin Champion who saw it 48-47 and Greg DiVilbiss who turned in the widest score of 49-46. The dissenting judge who scored the fight for Torquato was judge David Sutherland who turned in a 48-47 for the challenger.

Although it came down to a split decision, Rodriguez secured the first defense of her title, as she picked up her second-straight win over Torquato.

The full results of Invicta FC 46 include:

  • Karina Rodriguez def. Daiana Torquato via split decision (48-47, 47-48, 49-46) – for flyweight title
  • Denise Gomes def. Milana Dudieva via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 1:56
  • Liz Tracy def. Danielle Taylor via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
  • Kristina Williams def. Flore Hani via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
  • Monique Adriane def. Paulina Granados via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)

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Invicta FC 46: Rodriguez vs. Torquato 2 live stream and results

Watch a live video stream of Invicta FC 46, headlined by a title fight between Karina Rodriguez and Daiana Torquato, right here on MMA Junkie.

Invicta FC 46 takes place Wednesday at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kan., and MMA Junkie will provide the official live stream and results of the event right here beginning at 8 p.m. ET.

A flyweight title rematch headlines the event as [autotag]Karina Rodriguez[/autotag] looks to defend for the first time against [autotag]Daiana Torquato[/autotag]. The pair first met at Invicta on AXS TV, where Rodriguez (9-6) won a unanimous decision over Torquato (10-4) to claim the vacant title.

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The co-main event will see another pair of flyweights clash as [autotag]Denise Gomes[/autotag] (4-1) attempts to make it five wins in a row in her Invicta FC debut against UFC veteran [autotag]Milana Dudieva[/autotag] (12-8).

Below is the complete lineup and results for Invicta FC 46:

MAIN CARD (MMA Junkie, 8 p.m. ET):

  • Karina Rodriguez vs. Daiana Torquato – for flyweight title
  • Milana Dudieva vs. Denise Gomes
  • Danielle Taylor vs. Liz Tracy
  • Kristina Williams vs. Flore Hani
  • Paulina Granados vs. Monique Adriane
  • Fatima Kline vs. Nadia Vera

Ketlen Souza out of Invicta FC 46, Daiana Torquato to rematch Karina Rodriguez for flyweight title

A flyweight title rematch is now set for Invicta FC 46 after Ketlen Souza was forced out of the main event.

The main event of Invicta FC 46 is now a flyweight title rematch.

[autotag]Ketlen Souza[/autotag] (11-3) was scheduled to face Karina Rodriguez (9-4) for the Invicta flyweight title on March 9 at Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kan., however, the Brazilian has been forced out of the contest, the promotion announced. The reason for the change was not disclosed.

The new main event of Invicta FC 46 will be a title fight rematch as Daiana Torquato (10-4) will be elevated from her originally-scheduled co-main bout to face Rodriguez for the second-straight time. The pair first met at Invicta on AXS TV in May 2021, where Rodriguez won via unanimous decision.

With the main event shuffle, Milana Dudieva (12-8) will now face Denise Gomes (4-1) in the new flyweight co-main event.

Invicta FC 46 will be simulcast on both MMA Junkie’s YouTube channel, as well as Invicta FC’s YouTube channel, in addition to live-streaming on MMA Junkie starting at 8 p.m. ET on March 9.

The updated Invicta FC card includes:

  • Karina Rodríguez vs. Daiana Torquato – for flyweight title
  • Milana Dudieva vs. Denise Gomes
  • Danielle Taylor vs. Liz Tracy
  • Kristina Williams vs. Flore Hani
  • Paulina Granados vs. Monique Adriane
  • Fatima Kline vs. Nadia Vera

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Daiana Torquato ready to go to war with Karina Rodriguez at Invicta on AXS TV

Daiana Torquato knows she’s in for a battle when her and Karina Rodriguez vie for the top spot at 125 pounds.

[autotag]Daiana Torquato[/autotag] knows she’s in for a battle when her and [autotag]Karina Rodriguez[/autotag] clash for the top spot at women’s flyweight.

Torquato (10-3) meets Rodriguez (8-4) for the vacant 125-pound title in the main event of Invicta on AXS TV on Friday, which takes place at the Police Athletic League in Kansas City, Kan. The card airs on AXS TV and streams on Invicta FC’s YouTube channel.

Rodriguez is coming off a loss to the promotion’s last titleholder Vanessa Porto, but notched back-to-back wins over veterans Milana Dudieva and DeAnna Bennett prior to that.

“I know Karina Rodriguez is very tough,” Torquato told MMA Junkie. “She’s a long-time veteran. It gives me extra motivation. It’s going to be a great fight. I will look for ways to win at every moment. I’m ready for us to go to war.”

She continued, “I’m getting ready in the best possible way. My head coach, Marcio Malko, has customized training sessions with me in mind. We train in strategy, physical conditioning, as well as mental and technical aspects. I’m getting ready to have my best possible performance on fight night.”

Torquato has faced an array of experienced opponents herself, having competed against several current UFC fighters. Her first stint with Invicta took place in September 2019, when she participated in the promotion’s one-night tournament at Phoenix Series 2. After edging out Dudieva in her opening bout, she was submitted by Bennett in her second fight.

However, the exhibition bouts were not counted on her record, which means the Brazilian is currently riding a six-fight winning streak heading into Friday. Torquato is coming off a split decision win over ex-UFC flyweight Sarah Frota in October and she hopes the caliber of opponents she’s faced throughout the years will help propel her to the top.

“Early on, I faced opponents like Taila Santos and Ariane Lipski,” Torquato said. “I’m happy to see them in the world’s top MMA promotion. They’re very tough. Over the last two and a half years, my coach has molded me into a more complete fighter. Most recently, I beat UFC veteran Sarah Frota. I was able to showcase the work I’ve been putting in. Every time I step into the cage, I want to show a better version of Daiana. I want to face the best fighters in the world, in the best promotions.”

Invicta FC’s AXS TV debut set for May 21 with two title fights

Invicta FC will kick off its new era on AXS TV with new owners Anthem Sports and Entertainment with a pair of title fights next month.

Invicta FC will kick off its new era on AXS TV with new owners Anthem Sports and Entertainment with a pair of title fights next month.

Invicta on AXS TV is set for May 21, a Friday, an Invicta official told MMA Junkie on Tuesday. The card will take place at the Police Athletic League in Kansas City, Kan. The two-hour main card will air on AXS TV at 8 p.m. ET. In addition, the full seven-fight card, including the two title fights, will be available as free streams on Invicta’s social media platforms.

In the main event, [autotag]Karina Rodriguez[/autotag] (8-4) will meet [autotag]Daiana Torquato[/autotag] (10-3) for the strawweight title vacated by Vanessa Porto when she signed with Bellator.

The co-feature also will be a title fight. Atomweight champion [autotag]Alesha Zappitella[/autotag] (8-2) will put her 105-pound title on the line for the first time when she takes on [autotag]Jessica Delboni[/autotag] (10-2).

Rodriguez, from Mexico, hasn’t fought since a November 2011 unanimous decision loss to Porto in the Invicta FC 38 co-main event. Prior to that, she had back-to-back decision wins in 2019 against Milana Dudieva and DeAnna Bennett.

Torquato, from Brazil, first fought for Invicta at the promotion’s one-night tournament at Phoenix Series 2 in September 2019. After a split decision win over Dudieva in her opening bout, she was submitted by Bennett in her second fight. Those bouts were exhibitions and not counted on her record, though, which technically gives her a six-fight winning streak heading into the title fight.

Zappitella went 3-0 in 2020, despite the trials the year brought to the MMA world. After back-to-back decision losses in 2019 to Viviane Pereira at Invicta FC 35 and Kanna Asakura at RIZIN 18, she took decisions from Kelly D’Angelo and Lindsey VanZAndt in 2020, then submitted Ashley Cummins in the fourth round this past September to win the vacant atomweight title.

Brazil’s Delboni has won three of her past four, including a decision over Herica Tiburcio at Invicta FC 42 this past September. That got her back in the win columnn after a TKO loss to Julia Polastri at a Shooto event in Brazil 11 months prior.

Additional fights for Invicta’s AXS TV debut are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Invicta FC 39 features Jinh Yu Frey-Ashley Cummins 2, Pearl Gonzalez-Miranda Maverick

Seven fights have been announced for the first Invicta FC card of 2020, including two intriguing fights at the top of the bill.

Invicta FC has a date, location, and lineup for its first event of 2020.

Friday, Feb. 7, Invicta FC 39 takes place at Memorial Hall in Kansas Ciry, Kan, the promotion announced in a press release Thursday. In addition, the promotion announced seven bookings are set for the event.

In the main event, the atomweight title will be on the line. Champion [autotag]Jinh Yu Frey[/autotag] (8-4 MMA) will defend her strap against [autotag]Ashley Cummins[/autotag] (7-4 MMA).

Invicta FC 39 marks the second time the two fighters have squared off. At Invicta FC 24 in July 2017, the two women competed in a three-round fight. After the two combatants utilized the full 15 minutes, the judges unanimously declared Frey the victor.

Also featured on the card, former Invicta FC title challenger [autotag]Pearl Gonzalez[/autotag] takes on [autotag]Miranda Maverick[/autotag]. Gonzalez (10-4 MMA) has won four out of five outings since being released from the UFC in late 2017. As for Maverick (6-2 MMA), the 22-year-old flyweight defeated three opponents in one night at Phoenix Series 2 in September.

Invicta FC 39 streams live on UFC Fight Pass (8 p.m. ET).

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Check out the current lineup below:

  • Jinh Yu Frey vs. Ashley Cummins
  • Pearl Gonzalez vs. Miranda Maverick
  • [autotag]Mariya Agapova[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Daiana Torquato[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Kelly D’Angelo[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Alesha Zappitella[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Erin Blanchfield[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Victoria Leonardo[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Jillian DeCoursey[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Linda Mihalec[/autotag]
  • [autotag]Tina Pettigrew[/autotag] vs. TBA

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