Another MMA promotion will soon be making its return.
The all-female promotion Invicta FC will run it’s first event in months on Thursday, July 2 in Kansas City, Kansas, though the venue has yet to be confirmed at this time.
Juliana Lima will finally make her debut for the promotion as she’s set to take on Emily Ducote in the main event. The 38-year-old previously fought under the UFC and faced talents such as Joanna Jędrzejczyk, Carla Esparza, Tecia Torres, and Randa Markos. The Brazilian left the company in 2018 and signed a six-fight deal with Invicta FC in January last year.
Emily Ducote is known for her time in Bellator MMA and Xtreme Fighting League. The 26-year-old has come close to winning both the Invicta FC Strawweight Championship and Bellator Women's Flyweight World Championship. Ducote has beaten top ranked fighters Kathryn Paprocki and Janaisa Morandin, though she is currently coming off a loss against Kanako Murata.
The full line-up has officially been confirmed for the UFC Fight Pass show. Check it out below:
Emily Ducote vs. Juliana Lima
Lindsey VanZandt vs. Alesha Zappitella
DeAnna Bennett vs. Victoria Leonardo
Chelsea Chandler vs. Liv Parker
Laura Anderson vs. Claire Guthrie
Genia Goodin vs. Shelby Koren