That championship bout sees Elisandra “Lili” Ferreira looking to notch her fifth straight win in the promotion, and make the first defense of her 105lb title. Opposite her is Ana Palacios, a challenger on a three-fight win streak, with two of those victories coming under the Invicta banner.

Also in action on Friday, former Bellator title challenger, Invicta FC champ, and UFC fighter Emily Ducote. Taking on Thaiane Souza in a scheduled 120lb catchweight, that fight moved even higher when Souza missed weight.

Where to Watch Invicta FC 61

Invicta FC 61 takes place on Friday, April 4, 2025 at the Grand Casino Hotel & Resort in Shawnee, Oklahoma. The event airs live on CBS Sports in the U.S., and on Fight Network in Canada. The action gets underway at 8PM ET, 5PM PT; full results can be found below.

Invicta FC 61: Ferreira vs. Palacios Results

Atomweight: Elisandra “Lili” Ferreira def. Ana Palacios by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45) — for the Invicta FC atomweight championship
Featherweight: Jamie Edenden def. Jackie Cataline by KO, Round 2, 1:53
Catchweight (124.3 pounds): Emily Ducote def. Thaiane Souza by TKO, Round 1, 2:29
Featherweight: Jaeleen Robledo def. Riley Martinez by TKO, Round 2, 2:17
Atomweight: Taynara Silva def. Claire Lopez by submission (guillotine choke), Round 1, 3:17
Featherweight: Joy Pendell def. Marilia Morais by submission (arm-triangle choke), Round 1, 2:28
Flyweight: Zoe Nowicki def. Kellie Marin by submission (Americana), Round 1, 1:42

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The main event fight finds Ferreira looking to defend her 105lb title for the first time, while securing her fifth straight victory in the promotion. Challenger Palacios, a Combate Global veteran, had won three straight, with two of those coming under the Invicta banner.

One fighter missed weight at Thursday’s official weigh-in, with Thaiane Souza coming in heavy for a catchweight affair with Emily Ducote. She has been fined 25% of her purse, but the bout with former UFC fighter and ex-Invicta champ Ducote will move forward. Invicta FC 61 takes place on Friday, April 4, 2025; results from Thursday’s weigh-ins can be found below.

Invicta FC 61: Ferreira vs. Palacios Weigh-In Results

Atomweight: Elisandra “Lili” Ferreira (104.7) vs. Ana Palacios (104.6) — for the Invicta FC atomweight championship
Featherweight: Jamie Edenden (145.5) vs. Jackie Cataline (145)
Catchweight (120 pounds): Emily Ducote (119) vs. Thaiane Souza (124.3)*
Featherweight: Riley Martinez (145) vs. Jaeleen Robledo (145)
Atomweight: Taynara Silva (105.7) vs. Claire Lopez (105.9
Featherweight: Joy Pendell (146) vs. Marilia Morais (145.1)
Flyweight: Zoe Nowicki (125.5) vs. Kellie Marin (125.7)

* – Souza missed the agreed-upon catchweight limit of 120 pounds and was fined 25 percent of her fight purse

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In the main event, Elisandra “Lili” Ferreira was set to take on Andressa Romero with the promotion’s vacant 105lb title on the line. The belt had a storied legacy, with names including Michelle Waterson-Gomez, Jinh Yu Frey, and Jillian DeCoursey all former atomweight champs in the company.

Also in action on Friday, UFC alum Milana Dudieva looked for her first win since 2019 when she took on Sandra Lavado. DeAnna Bennett, a TUF alum and Bellator title challenger, took on Liz Tracy at flyweight, while Bellator vet Kristina “War Horse” Williams was in the co-main event opposite Nayara Maia.

Where to Watch Invicta FC 57

Friday, September 20, 2024 finds Invicta FC back at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, KS. The event airs live on CBS Sports Network in the U.S., and Fight Network in Canada. Full results can be found below.

Invicta FC 57: Ferreira vs. Romero Results

Main Card

Atomweight: Elisandra “Lili” Ferreira def. Andressa Romero by unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) – for the vacant Invicta FC 57 atomweight championship
Flyweight: Kristina Williams def. Nayara Maia by TKO (injury), Round 1, 0:31
Flyweight: DeAnna Bennett def. Liz Tracy by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Flyweight: Milana Dudieva def. Sandra Lavado by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Preliminary Card

Featherweight: Jamie Edenden def. Abby Montes by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Bantamweight: Maria Djukic def. Maria Favela by TKO, Round 1, 0:57
Strawweight: Fernanda Orellana def. Meaghan Penning by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Strawweight: Quinn Williams def. Ana Vitória by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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Promotion officials announced the first five fights for next month’s card on Tuesday, including the main event of Elisandra Ferreira vs. Andressa Romero, with the vacant 105lb title on the line.

In addition, a number of notable names are set to appear, including Bellator vet Kristina “War Horse” Williams, TUF alum/Bellator contender DeAnna Bennett, and former UFC fighter Milana Dudieva.

Ferreira (7-2) last competed at Invicta FC 55 in June, where she won a unanimous decision over Katie Saull. The Brazilian has won all three of her fights under the Invicta FC banner to date. Romero (7-4-1) was last in action the very same night, defeating Saori Oshima. The bout was Romero’s Invicta FC debut.

The Invicta atomweight title was last held by Rayanne Amanda dos Santos, who vacated it when she signed with the UFC late last year. Historically, the belt has been held by Jessica Penne, Michelle Waterson-Gomez, and Jinh Yu Frey, among others – all three of whom went on to have careers as strawweights with the UFC.

The card as announced for Sept. 20, 2024 at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, KS currently breaks down as follows:

• Atomweight: Elisandra “Lili” Ferreira vs. Andressa Romero – for the vacant Invicta FC atomweight championship
• Flyweight: Kristina Williams vs. Nayara Maia
• Flyweight: Liz Tracy vs. DeAnna Bennett
• Flyweight: Milana Dudieva vs. Sandra Lavado
• Bantamweight: Maria Djukic vs. Maria Favela

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