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Invicta FC 2: Baszler vs. McMann
Invicta FC 2: Baszler vs. McMann was a mixed martial arts event held on July 28, 2012 at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas. Like the first event, it was made available as a free stream on the promotion's official website. The event was headlined by 2004 Summer Olympics women's freestyle wrestling silver medalist Sara McMann and Shayna Baszler. It will be the second event of the promotion. Jessica Phillipus missed weight for her bout and forfeited 25% of her fight purse. After the event, fight of the night (US$1,500 bonus to each fighter) went to Sara McMann and Shayna Baszler who competed in the main event. Two submission of the night bonuses (US$1,000 bonus) were awarded to Sarah D'Alelio and Alexis Davis.
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Plot Summary
Invicta Fighting Championships' second event showcased a highly anticipated women's bantamweight main event between The Ultimate Fighter alumnae Shayna Baszler and Olympic silver medalist wrestler Sara McMann. The card featured a mix of established veterans and rising stars in women's mixed martial arts, aiming to establish Invicta FC as a premier promotion for female fighters.
Critical Reception
Invicta FC 2 was generally well-received by MMA media and fans as a strong follow-up to the promotion's debut. It was praised for showcasing exciting women's fights and providing a platform for athletes overlooked by larger organizations, further solidifying Invicta FC's niche in the sport.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its competitive matchmaking and high-level women's MMA action.
Seen as a significant step forward for women's professional fighting.
Featured strong performances from both established and emerging female fighters.
Google audience: Specific Google user reviews for this event are not widely aggregated.
Fun Fact
The event marked the second time that Olympic wrestler Sara McMann competed in professional mixed martial arts, having only debuted earlier that year.
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