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Invicta FC 50 results: Valesca Machado wins one-night tournament to become strawweight champion

Watch the replay of Invicta FC 50 from Denver, where Valesca Machado won a one-night tournament.

Invicta FC returned to action Wednesday to crown a new strawweight champion.

The promotion traveled to Colorado for Invicta FC 50, which took place at Reelworks Denver, featuring a one-night, four-woman tournament with the winner claiming the strawweight title.

After winning their first bouts of the evening, Karolina Wojcik and Valesca Machado advanced to the main event tournament final. In their semifinal bouts, Wojcik (10-3) defeated Gloria de Paula by unanimous decision and Machado (12-3) edged out Ediana Silva by split decision.

With the title up for grabs, Machado stuck with a calculated approach, sticking and moving on Wojcik over three rounds. With open scoring in use, Wojcik knew she had to get a finish in the final round, with Machado winning the first two frames. Despite her best efforts, Wojcik could only win the round on two judges’ cards as Machado crossed the finish line.

The official scores were 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28 for Machado, making her the winner of the one-night tournament and the new strawweight champ.

The co-main event took place in the bantamweight division. UFC veteran Talita Bernardo (9-5) took on former Invicta bantamweight title challenger Katharina Lehner (7-4). After a close first round, Bernardo was able to crank on a kimura in the second to force a tap.

Bernardo’s win sets her up for a shot at the bantamweight title. As announced during her post-fight interview, she will take on the champ Taneisha Tennant at Invicta FC 51 on Jan. 18.

You heard it here first at #InvictaFC50! @Talita_MMA will be fighting @TaneishaTennant for the Invicta FC Bantamweight title on January 18th! #InvictaFC51 pic.twitter.com/wOiVm8pzig

— Invicta FC (@InvictaFights) November 17, 2022

Watch a recap of the event in the video above and check out the full results below.

Official results of Invicta FC 50 include:

Valesca Machado def. Karolina Wojcik via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) – tournament final for strawweight title
Talita Bernardo def. Katharina Lehner via submission (kimura) – Round 2, 4:26
Claire Guthrie def. Brigid Chase via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Danni McCormack def. Maira Mazar via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) – strawweight tournament reserve bout
Valesca Machado def. Ediana Silva via split decision (30-27, 29-28, 28-29) – strawweight tournament semifinal
Karolina Wojcik def. Gloria de Paula via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) – strawweight tournament semifinal
Elise Pone def. Melissa Oddessa via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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Photos: Invicta FC 50 weigh-ins and faceoffs

Check out these photos from the Invicta FC 50 weigh-ins in Denver.

Check out these photos from the Invicta FC 50 official weigh-ins and faceoffs in Denver. (Photos courtesy of Dave Mandel/Invicta FC)

Invicta FC announces one-night, four-woman tournament for vacant strawweight title on Nov. 16

Invicta FC 50 is set to host a one-night tournament.

A one-night, four-woman tournament is headed to Invicta FC.

The promotion announced on Wednesday in a press release that they’re hosting a tournament to crown a new strawweight champion. The 115-pound tourney will take place at Invicta FC 50, which is set to go down on Nov. 16 in Denver.

The four fighters competing for 115-pound title are [autotag]Valesca Machado[/autotag] (10-3), UFC veteran [autotag]Gloria de Paula[/autotag] (6-5), 20-year-old Brazilian [autotag]Ediana Silva[/autotag] (12-2) and newcomer [autotag]Karolina Wojcik[/autotag] (9-2).

The event will also include two strawweight tournament reserve match-ups –[autotag]Sharon Jacobson[/autotag] (6-5) vs. [autotag]Melissa Oddessa[/autotag] (3-2) and [autotag]Fatima Kline[/autotag] (2-0) vs. Ireland’s [autotag]Danni McCormac[/autotag]k (5-2).

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Both the semifinals and final bout will consist of three, five-minute rounds. Tournament match-ups will be drawn during the event’s weigh-ins on Nov. 15.

Apart from the tournament and tournament reserve matchups, Invicta FC 50 will also feature two women’s bantamweight bouts.

Former Invicta FC title challenger [autotag]Katharina Lehner[/autotag] (7-3) takes on ex-UFC fighter [autotag]Talita Bernardo[/autotag] (8-4), and Denver’s own [autotag]Claire Guthrie[/autotag] (3-1) looks to hand Brazili’s [autotag]Marilia Morais[/autotag] (3-0) her first professional loss.

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UFC on ESPN 37 medical suspensions: Josh Emmett among 6 fighters suspended indefinitely by Texas commission

Six fighters were handed indefinite medical suspensions after what many fans are calling the most violent UFC card of the year.

UFC on ESPN 37 took place Saturday at Moody Center in Austin, Texas where the promotion put on what many fans are calling one of the most violent cards of 2022.

With violence, however, comes injuries. Tuesday, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), the commissioning body that regulated the event, released a list of medical suspensions for UFC on ESPN 37 fighters. The TDLR does not give injury specifics, but reveals the duration of suspensions.

Among those handed indefinite suspensions were main event winner Josh Emmett, co-main event loser Tim Means, Albert Duraev, Julian Marquez, Deron Winn, and Kyle Daukaus. Note: fighters can return sooner than the date listed if they receive medical clearance from a physician prior to completion of their suspension.

Check out the full list of medical suspensions below.

Photos: UFC on ESPN 37 ceremonial weigh-ins and faceoffs

Check out these photos from the UFC on ESPN 37 ceremonial weigh-ins in Austin, Texas.

Check out these photos from the UFC on ESPN 37 weigh-ins and faceoffs from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. (Photos by Matthew Wells, MMA Junkie)

Speaking of SEC blockers who have tons of experience against top competition, Williams has played both guard and center at a high level in college football’s toughest conference. At best, Williams will eventually grow into an effective starter at any interior spot. At worst, he’ll be a valuable depth piece who can fill in at center or either guard spot. Runner-Up: John Molchon | Boise State (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

The top three linebackers are in a tier of their own this year and all hail from powerhouse programs. But the next-best prospect at that position isn’t from an FBS blue-blood. Davis-Gaither is a three-down playmaker with the perfect skill set for today’s NFL. If anyone questions the level of competition he faced in college, Davis-Gaither put those concerns to rest with a strong week of practice at the Senior Bowl. Runner-Up: Mykal Walker | Fresno State (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Andrew Thomas is the best tackle in this year’s loaded class, but his running mate is deserving of first-round consideration in his own right. Wilson is a massive mauler with a nasty, physical playing style, and his experience against SEC competition will have him ready to start from Day 1. Runner-Up: Robert Hunt | Louisiana (Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports)

In today’s NFL, the slot/nickel corner position has become a starting job, even more so than a third off-ball linebacker. That puts a premium on finding prospects with the versatile skill set to play the position effectively, and that should lead teams to Robertson in this year’s draft. Runner-Up: Reggie Robinson II | Tulsa (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Linebacker-safety hybrids seem to be all the rage in this year’s draft, from elite talents like Clemson’s Isaiah Simmons to small-school stars like Lenoir-Rhyne’s Kyle Dugger and Southern Illinois’s Jeremy Chinn. But there’s a big-school prospect that fits, and he’s flying under the radar. While some may look at Hudson and see a ‘tweener with no position at the next level, I see a versatile defender who can make plays all over the field, no matter where he lines up at the snap. Runner-Up: J.R. Reed | Georgia (Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports)

Let’s get that image of Wilcox getting drilled with a pass at the NFL Scouting Combine out of our minds, okay? Sure, it was awful, but it wasn’t as frustrating as watching him get misused by the Bulls’ sputtering offense over the past two seasons. Wilcox won’t set the world on fire with his speed or athleticism, but he’s a reliable pass-catcher who can be open even when covered, and his willingness as a blocker is also a plus. Runner-Up: Devin Asiasi | UCLA (Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports)

We’re two weeks away from the 2020 NFL Draft, and while there are plenty of top prospects getting their well-earned attention in the first-round conversation, others are flying under the radar. Here are my picks for the most underrated prospects at every position in this year’s draft: (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Photos: UFC on ESPN 37 official weigh-ins

Check out these photos from the official weigh-ins in Austin, Texas.

Check out these photos from the official weigh-ins for UFC on ESPN 37 in Austin, Texas. (Photos by Matthew Wells, MMA Junkie)

Apr 5, 2018; Augusta, GA, USA; Rory McIlroy hits out of a bunker on the 13th hole during the first round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports

AUGUSTA, GA – APRIL 03: Mark O’Meara of the United States plays a shot from a bunker on the 12th hole during a practice round prior to the start of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 3, 2018 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Chicago Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman breaks through the Carolina Panthers offensive line during the first half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky)

UFC on ESPN 28 video: Cheyanne Buys’ perfectly timed head kick stops Gloria de Paula

Cheyanne Buys needed just 60 seconds to dispatch Gloria de Paula in highlight-reel fashion in the UFC on ESPN 28 co-main event.

[autotag]Cheyanne Buys[/autotag] needed just 60 seconds to dispatch [autotag]Gloria de Paula[/autotag] in highlight reel fashion in the UFC on ESPN 28 co-main event.

After a dominant loss in her UFC debut earlier this year, Buys (6-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) was eager to redeem herself against de Paula (5-4 MMA, 0-2 UFC) after switching camps and changing her attitude toward the fight game.

It paid off. Buys stopped de Paula in one minute flat courtesy of a perfect head kick that set up a flurry of punches for the TKO.

Check out the replay of the finish below (via Twitter):

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH pt. 2 #UFCVegas33 pic.twitter.com/iMSZXachM5

— UFC (@ufc) August 1, 2021

Buys was emotional after securing her first UFC win, and even admitted she didn’t foresee herself winning the way she did.

“I didn’t expect that,” Buys said in her post-fight interview with Paul Felder. “She’s a ‘G.’ She has great striking. Honestly, I was going to come in here and wrestle since my last fight I got outwrestled. … It’s been a long road to get here. It’s been a crazy fight camp for me. I left my home in Dallas. I packed up everything and left.”

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UFC on ESPN 28 predictions: Uriah Hall or Sean Strickland in middleweight showdown?

Check out our staff members’ picks for the UFC on ESPN 28 main card, featuring Uriah Hall vs. Sean Strickland.

	Hall vs. Strickland	Kang vs. Yahya	Buys vs. De Paula	Gooden vs. Stolze	Adashev vs. Benoit	Barberena vs. Witt
MMA Junkie readers’ consensus picks 2021: 111-66	Hall (61%)	Yahya (62%)	Buys (77%)	Stolze (61%)	Benoit (74%)	Barberena (86%)
Ken Hathaway @kenshathaway 2021: 112-65 2018 Champion	Strickland	Kang	De Paula	Gooden	Benoit	Barberena
John Morgan @MMAjunkieJohn 2021: 109-68	Strickland	Kang	Buys	Stolze	Adashev	Barberena
Simon Samano @SJSamano 2021: 109-68	Strickland	Kang	Buys	Stolze	Adashev	Barberena
Dan Tom @DanTomMMA 2021: 108-69 2020 Champion	Hall	Yahya	Buys	Stolze	Benoit	Barberena
Mike Bohn @MikeBohnMMA 2021: 107-70 2014 Champion	Hall	Yahya	De Paula	Stolze	Benoit	Barberena
Matt Erickson @MMAjunkieMatt 2021: 106-71	Strickland	Kang	Buys	Stolze	Benoit	Barberena
Nolan King @mma_kings 2021: 106-71	Strickland	Kang	Buys	Stolze	Benoit	Barberena
George Garcia @MMAjunkieGeorge 2021: 105-72	Strickland	Yahya	Buys	Stolze	Benoit	Barberena
Brian Garcia @thegoze 2021: 105-72 2017 Champion	Strickland	Kang	Buys	Stolze	Benoit	Barberena
Danny Segura @dannyseguratv 2021: 104-73	Strickland	Yahya	Buys	Stolze	Benoit	Barberena
Farah Hannoun @Farah_Hannoun 2021: 103-74	Strickland	Yahya	Buys	Stolze	Benoit	Barberena
Abbey Subhan @kammakaze 2021: 100-77	Strickland	Kang	Buys	Gooden	Benoit	Barberena
Matthew Wells @MrMWells 2021: 36-25	Strickland	Yahya	Buys	Stolze	Benoit	Barberena
BetMGM Betting Favorites	Strickland -225	Kang -135	Buys -165	Stolze -200	Benoit -140	Barberena -275

The UFC stays in its Las Vegas home base this week with a fight between a pair of surging middleweights.

UFC on ESPN 28 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The card airs on ESPN and streams on ESPN+.

(Click here to open a PDF of the staff picks grid in a separate window.)

In the main event, [autotag]Uriah Hall[/autotag] (17-9 MMA, 10-7 UFC) takes on [autotag]Sean Strickland[/autotag] (23-3 MMA, 10-3 UFC) at 185 pounds. Both fighters come in with four-fight winning streaks, but it’s Strickland with a sizable betting advantage at -225 at BetMGM, and he’s got a big 10-3 lead in the picks from our 13 editors, writers, radio hosts and videographers.

In the co-feature, [autotag]Kyung Ho Kang[/autotag] (17-8 MMA, 6-2 UFC) meets jiu-jitsu ace [autotag]Rani Yahya[/autotag] (27-10-1 MMA, 12-4-1 UFC) at bantamweight. Kang is the slight favorite at -135, and he’s got just a narrow 7-6 lead in the picks in our most contentious fight.

[autotag]Cheyanne Buys[/autotag] (5-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) and [autotag]Gloria de Paula[/autotag] (5-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC) both are looking for their first UFC wins in a women’s strawweight fight. Buys, from South Africa, is a -165 favorite and has a big 11-2 lead in the picks.

[autotag]Jared Gooden[/autotag] (17-6 MMA, 0-2 UFC) is stepping up on short notice to take on [autotag]Niklas Stolze[/autotag] (12-4 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at welterweight. Stolze is a 2-1 favorite at the betting window, and he’s got an 11-2 edge from our pickers.

[autotag]Zarrukh Adashev[/autotag] (3-3 MMA, 0-2 UFC) takes on [autotag]Ryan Benoit[/autotag] (10-7 MMA, 3-5 UFC) in a flyweight bout. And despite just a -140 nod from the oddsmakers and betting public for Benoit, he’s running away with the picks at 11-2.

And to open the main card, [autotag]Bryan Barberena[/autotag] (15-7 MMA, 6-5 UFC) is the biggest favorite at -275 in his welterweight bout against [autotag]Jason Witt[/autotag] (18-7 MMA, 1-2 UFC). He’s also our lone unanimous pick at 13-0.

In the MMA Junkie reader consensus picks, Hall (61 percent), Yahya (62 percent), Buys (77 percent), Stolze (61 percent), Benoit (74 percent) and Barberena (86 percent) are the choices.

Check out all the picks above.

Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (May 17-23)

All the UFC and Bellator fight announcements that were broken or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week.

MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize.

But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back.

Each week, we’ll compile all the newly surfaced fights in one spot. Every Monday, expect a feature listing everything you might have missed from the UFC or Bellator.

Here are the fight announcements that were broken or confirmed by MMA Junkie from May 17-23.

UFC Fight Night 187 medical suspensions: Belal Muhammad faces 30 days after eye poke

Belal Muhammad isn’t facing a long time off after suffering a nasty eye poke against Leon Edwards at UFC Fight Night 187.

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Thankfully, [autotag]Belal Muhammad[/autotag] isn’t facing a potentially long medical suspension coming out of UFC Fight Night 187.

Muhammad’s first headliner vs. Leon Edwards was ruled a no contest after Edwards accidentally poked him in the eye 18 seconds into the second round of their welterweight fight. Visibly in pain, Muhammad was unable to continue and, as a result, the fight was stopped without a winner.

Muhammad (18-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC) was able to provide a positive update shortly after, stating that he suffered no permanent damage to his eye and was slowly starting to get his vision back. The medical report supports his claim as Muhammad will be prohibited from any contact for 21 days with no contest for 30 days, until he receives doctor clearance for his right eye.

MMA Junkie on Tuesday obtained the full list of suspensions from MixedMartialArts.com, the Association of Boxing Commissions’ official record keeper.

The full list of UFC Fight Night 187 medical suspensions includes:

[autotag]Leon Edwards[/autotag]: No suspension.
Belal Muhammad: Must have right eye cleared by an ophthalmologist, otherwise suspended 30 days; minimum suspension is 21 days.
[autotag]Misha Cirkunov[/autotag]: Suspended 60 days with 45 days no contact.
[autotag]Ryan Spann[/autotag]: No suspension.
[autotag]Dan Ige[/autotag]: No suspension.
[autotag]Gavin Tucker[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact.
[autotag]Jonathan Martinez[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact.
[autotag]Davey Grant[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with 21 days no contact.
[autotag]Manel Kape[/autotag]: Suspended 21 days with 14 days no contact.
[autotag]Matheus Nicolau[/autotag]: No suspension.
[autotag]Eryk Anders[/autotag]: No suspension.
[autotag]Darren Stewart[/autotag]: Suspended 45 days with no contact for 30 days.
[autotag]Angela Hill[/autotag]: Must have left eye cleared by an ophthalmologist, otherwise suspended 30 days.
[autotag]Ashley Yoder[/autotag]: Suspended 180 days or until right ear is cleared by ENT.
[autotag]Marcelo Rojo[/autotag]: Must have maxillofacial bones fractures cleared by maxillofacial surgeon and left lamina papyracea cleared by an ophthalmologist, otherwise suspended 180 days.
[autotag]Charles Jourdain[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days due to left scalp laceration.
[autotag]Rani Yahya[/autotag]: No suspension.
[autotag]Ray Rodriguez[/autotag]: Suspended 21 days with no contact for 14 days.
[autotag]Nasrat Haqparast[/autotag]: Suspended 180 days or until left fibula X-ray is cleared by orthopedic doctor; also suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days.
[autotag]Rafa Garcia[/autotag]: Suspended 180 days or until right elbow X-ray is cleared by orthopedic doctor; also suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days.
[autotag]Cortney Casey[/autotag]: Suspended 180 days or until right foot and right hand X-rays are cleared by orthopedic doctor; also suspended 21 days with no contact for 14 days.
[autotag]J.J. Aldrich[/autotag]: No suspension.
[autotag]Gloria de Paula[/autotag]: No suspension.
[autotag]Jinh Yu Frey[/autotag]: Suspended 21 days with no contact for 14 days.
[autotag]Matthew Semelsberger[/autotag]: No suspension.
[autotag]Jason Witt[/autotag]: Suspended 30 days with no contact for 21 days.

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