KANSAS CITY, Kan. – The fight card for Invicta FC 46 has undergone some late changes.
Brazil’s Ketlen Souza (11-3) has been forced out of her flyweight title challenge. Stepping in to face champion Karina Rodríguez (9-4) will be a familiar face in Daiana Torquato (10-4). The Brazilian has been elevated from the co-main event to once again battle for the title.
Rodriguez and Torquato met previously at Invicta FC on AXS, with the Mexican Rodriguez capturing gold after five, hard-fought rounds. The decision loss for Torquato snapped a six-fight winning streak, and she’ll now have the opportunity to avenge the defeat on short notice.
As a result of the main event shuffling, UFC veteran Milana Dudieva (12-8) will now welcome Brazil’s Denise Gomes (4-1) to the Invicta cage. Gomes rides the momentum of four straight victories, including three by way of knockout.
“Invicta FC 46: Rodriguez vs. Torquato II” takes place Wednesday, March 9 from Memorial Hall. It will be overseen by the Kansas Athletic Commission and will feature open scoring. Tickets for the event can be purchased through Eventbrite. The action will be will be simulcast on Invicta FC’s YouTube channel and MMA Junkie beginning at 8 p.m. ET.
The updated fight card includes:
- Champ Karina Rodriguez vs. Daiana Torquato – for flyweight title
- Milana Dudieva vs. Denise Gomes
- Danielle Taylor vs. Liz Tracy
- Kristina Williams vs. Flore Hani
- Paulina Granados vs. Monique Adriane
- Fatima Kline vs. Nadia Vera
