All-women’s MMA promotion Invicta FC returns to action for the first time since prior to the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday, July 2. Jumping into action just prior to Independence Day in the U.S., the promotion hosts Invicta FC 40 in Kansas City, with a strawweight main event featuring former Bellator title challenger Emily Ducote against ex-UFC fighter Juliana Lima.
Weigh-ins for the event went down Wednesday, and the card wound up losing a key fight, as DeAnna Bennett suffered a medical issue during her weight cut, and could not weigh in. As a result, opponent Victoria Leonardo was paid her show purse.
Invicta FC 40 Weigh-In Results:
Strawweight: Emily Ducote (115.2) vs. Juliana Lima (115.5)
Atomweight: Alesha Zappitella (105.7) vs. Lindsey VanZandt (105.2)
Flyweight: DeAnna Bennett (N/A)* vs. Victoria Leonardo (125.9)
Featherweight: Chelsea Chandler (145) vs. Liv Parker (145.7)
Flyweight: Trisha Cicero (126) vs. Laura Gallardo (125.1)
Strawweight: Genia Goodin (115.9) vs. Shelby Koren (115.9)
* – The flyweight bout between DeAnna Bennett and Victoria Leonardo was removed from the card after Bennett had a medical issue during her weight cut and could not weigh-in. Leonardo was paid her show purse after making weight and the fight card will proceed with five fights.
Invicta FC 40 is set to air live on UFC Fight Pass, starting at 7PM CT/8PM ET.
