If you're a mixed martial arts fan, you've probably heard of Invicta Fighting Championships (also known as Invicta FC). Anthem Sports & Entertainment is the owner of Invicta Fighting Championships, which was started by Shannon Knapp in 2012 and Janet Martin. Learn more about the women behind this company. These are the three fighters to watch if you want to get into this new exciting sport.
Invicta Fighting Championships
Invicta Fighting Championships (also known as InvictaFC) is an American mixed-martial arts promotion. Janet Martin and Shannon Knapp created the organization and it is owned by Anthem Sports & Entertainment in Canada. It has experienced great success over the years and recently moved into a new venue. The T-Mobile Arena was added to their calendar in 2013.
Veronica Rothenhausler
Veronica Rothenhausler boasts a long list of impressive amateur achievements. California native, she is an Olympic Gold Medalist. Recently, she moved to Sacramento to study under Urijah Farber and Joseph Benavidez. She is due to make her professional debut on Saturday against Katalina Mungahu after training with some of top MMA trainers. Rothenhausler had been undefeated in amateur competition until she sustained two concussions within three weeks. She won a victory over UFC fighter Ashlee Jones Smith and hopes to make her dream come to fruition.
Tara La Rosa
In the past, Tara LaRosa has been one of the best women's MMA fighters in the world. After her victory over Kelly Warren, she moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. LaRosa, now an all-female member of Invicta Fighting Championships, is now in the organization. You can stream the championships online at this time.
Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson, a mom of two, made a comeback into mixed martial arts in 2012. Since then, she has become one the most prominent women in MMA. Invicta Fighting Championships Atomweight crown was won in 2013. She says she owes her success to her motherhood. It's not every day that UFC titles are won by women!
Ashley Cummins
Ashley Cummins from America is a mixed martial artist. Invicta FC signed her. Cummins was named the number-one contender in the Atomweight category by Ultimate Fighter. Her mixed martial arts career has been filled with high-level wins and has made her way into the UFC spotlight. Cummins will next fight in the Atomweight division when she faces off against Kelvin Gastelum.
Charmaine Tweet
Charmaine Twitters, Canadian mixed martial artist, is your source of information. Invicta FC is currently signing the Featherweight champion. She competes within the Featherweight Division. Her mixed martial arts training has allowed her to win several championship belts including one in featherweight. Tweet was an Invicta FC member and competed in UFC 2006.