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Invicta FC 56 Results: Jennifer Maia Toughs Out Decision and Earns Title Shot





Former UFC title challenger and Invicta flyweight champ Jennifer Maia returned to action for the first time since parting ways with the Ultimate Fighting Championship at Invicta FC 56, making the move up to bantamweight in the process.


Maia anchored Friday’s main event, taking on Mayra Cantuária with the possibility of a title shot awaiting the winner. Also in action, former Invicta strawweight champion Valesca Machado, with “Tina Black” taking on Yulia Ostroverkhova in a key fight for the promotion’s 115lb division, with the possibility of a title shot down the road also on the table.


Invicta FC 56: Maia vs. Cantuaria Results


Main Card

Bantamweight: Jennifer Maia def. Mayra Cantuária by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Strawweight: Valesca Machado def. Yulia Ostroverkhova by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Featherweight: Jackie Cataline def. Kelly Ottoni by TKO, Round 3, 3:15

Bantamweight: Kate Bacik def. Paula “Bittencourt” Cristina by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Atomweight: Ana Palacios def. Flor Hernandez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)


Preliminary Card

Atomweight: Giulliany Perêa def. Ailed Zubieta by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Featherweight: Ali Pellegrini def. Marissa Ellis by submission (rear-naked choke), Round 3, 1:14

Flyweight: Ashley Barrett def. Tatiana Salazar by TKO, Round 1, 1:34

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