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.
Where to Watch Invicta FC 56
Invicta FC 56 takes place on Friday, August 9, 2024 at the Stockyards Event Center in Denver, Colorado. The event streams live on Fight Network in Canada, and on CBS Sports Network in the U.S. Full results from the card can be found below.
The Invicta FC 56 preliminary card can be viewed online starting at 8PM, and is available in the video embed below. The main card gets underway at 9PM ET.
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
