KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Invicta FC has announced the broadcast plans for its upcoming “Invicta FC 46: Rodríguez vs. Souza” event.
The promotion is once again partnering with one of the biggest media outlets in MMA, five-time World MMA Awards winner MMA Junkie, part of the USA TODAY Sports Media Group. The fight card – which takes place Wednesday, March 9 from Memorial Hall in Kansas City – will be simulcast on Invicta FC’s YouTube channel and MMA Junkie beginning at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Invicta FC President Shannon Knapp said, “After a great event in January, we are thrilled to be working with MMA Junkie again for this upcoming card. They are supportive of our athletes and we are thankful to have them onboard for another event.”
In the night’s main event, Mexico’s Karina Rodríguez (9-4) defends her 125-pound belt opposite Brazilian newcomer Ketlen “Esquentadinha” Souza (11-3). Rodríguez earned the title after a five-round battle against Brazil’s Daiana Torquato. The veteran rides the momentum of three victories in her last four appearances, including wins over UFC alums DeAnna Bennett and Milana Dudieva. The 26-year-old Souza will step into the Invicta cage for the first time carrying a three-fight winning streak. A proven finisher, Souza has stopped eight of her 11 wins by knockout.
The Invicta FC 46 lineup includes:
- Champ Karina Rodríguez vs. Ketlen Souza – for flyweight title
- Milana Dudieva vs. Daiana Torquato
- Danielle Taylor vs. Liz Tracy
- Flore Hani vs. Kristina William
- Monique Adriane vs. Paulina Granados
- Fatima Kline vs. Nadia Vera
