Invicta FC 41: Morandin vs. Ruiz was held on Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Kansas City, Kansas. Like many events, the card was shuffled due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, in addition to the usual changes. Cynthia Arceo withdrew vs. Itzel Esquivel and Kelly D’Angelo was in, but the bout was canceled on fight day due to testing for COVID-19.
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#InvictaFC41 starts now. pic.twitter.com/GFovAp0CMo
— jluis ⚉ (@mma21plus) July 31, 2020
Another incredible Invicta show in the books. Thank you Shannon for the opportunity, TJ and Julie for allowing me to join the broadcast team tonight 🙏🏻
All the supportive comments and tweets have been incredible! Improving show by show ❤❤ #InvictaFC41 pic.twitter.com/F1hgjDW3GV
— Megan Anderson (@MeganAnderson) July 31, 2020
Montserrat Ruiz defeated Janaisa Morandin by Submission (Key Lock, Round 1, 3:28)
And that is that! #InvictaFC41 pic.twitter.com/vXtMDvtm9f
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) July 31, 2020
#InvictaFC41 Results: Ruiz Runs Through Morandin, Blanchfield Bests Sanchez https://t.co/dEQPBBxmir pic.twitter.com/FuNBYysKQf
— Invicta FC (@InvictaFights) July 31, 2020
Erin Blanchfield defeated Brogan Sanchez by Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
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Kaitlin Young defeated Latoya Walker by Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
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Caitlin Sammons defeated Claire Guthrie by split decision (29-28. 28-29, 29-28)
Caitlin Sammons def. Claire Guthrie by Split Decision.#InvictaFC41 pic.twitter.com/61kGeErgoa
— jluis ⚉ (@mma21plus) July 31, 2020
Alexa Culp def. Natalya Speece by Submission (Rear Naked choke, Round 2, 3:59)
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Invicta takes advantage of the Kansas Athletic Commission’s Open Scoring option. There are fears that if a fighter knows s/he is well ahead going into the third, it can lead to a lackluster final round. However, the wise fighter knows how he or she got there, and doesn’t change. Erin Blanchfield was up 20-18 after two, and won the third by 10-8 too.
The event was held in front of an empty arena.
