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Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama
Invicta FC 3: Penne vs Sugiyama was a mixed martial arts event to be held on October 6, 2012 at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas. Invicta President Shannon Knapp has announced that the event would feature the first championship bout for Invicta Fighting Championships. Invicta continued their partnership with JEWELS as Jessica Penne will face unbeaten JEWELS Featherweight Queen (105 lb.) Naho Sugiyama for the Invicta FC Atomweight Championship. Tara LaRosa (127.6 lbs) and Lacey Schuckman (106.2 lbs) failed to make weight at the weigh in. Schuckman was able to get within 1 pound of her 105 weight class limit within the next two hours and was fined 10% of her purse. LaRosa was not able to get within one pound of 125 pounds within two hours and was fined 25% of her purse.
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Plot Summary
Invicta FC 3 was a landmark event in women's mixed martial arts, featuring a stacked card headlined by Jessica Penne and Naho Sugiyama for the inaugural atomweight championship. The event showcased a variety of talented female fighters across multiple weight classes, highlighting the growing depth and competitiveness of women's MMA. It provided a platform for established stars and emerging talents to compete on a major stage.
Critical Reception
As a live event, Invicta FC 3 was widely praised by MMA journalists and fans for its high level of competition, exciting finishes, and commitment to showcasing women's mixed martial arts. The event successfully delivered on its promise of providing top-tier women's fights, contributing to Invicta FC's reputation as a premier promotion for female athletes.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its exciting matchups and high-quality fights.
Celebrated for advancing women's mixed martial arts on a major platform.
Noted for strong performances from established and rising female fighters.
Google audience: Audience reception for this specific event is not readily available through aggregated Google reviews. However, general sentiment for Invicta FC events during this period indicated strong support for women's MMA and appreciation for well-matched fights.
Awards & Accolades
Inaugural Invicta FC Atomweight Championship awarded to Jessica Penne.
Fun Fact
This event marked the first time Jessica Penne became an Invicta FC champion, a significant achievement in her career and in the burgeoning landscape of women's MMA.
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