UFC® FIGHT PASS™ -Coenen vs Ruyssen

Invicta FC 1

Coenen vs Ruyssen

Sat, Apr 28, 2012

Invicta FC 1

Coenen vs Ruyssen

Apr 28, 2012

The inaugural live event from the world’s premiere all-female mixed martial arts group was headlined by former Strikeforce bantamweight champion Marloes Coenen taking on 22-year-old armbar specialist Romy Ruyssen. The 11-fight card made MMA history at the Memorial Hall, Kansas City, Kansas, and featured future atomweight world champion Jessica Penne, future UFC title challenger Liz Carmouche, and the pro-debut of 2008 Olympic bronze medalist Randi Miller.

Marloes Coenen vs. Romy Ruyssen Invicta FC 1 Thu, Apr 12, 2012 (30:18) In the main event of the first Invicta event, former Strikeforce world champion Marloes Coenen rematched with 22-year-old armbar specialist Ruyssen. The fight was fought at 149lbs after Romy Ruyssen missed weight.

Jessica Penne vs. Lisa Ellis Invicta FC 1 Thu, Apr 12, 2012 (25:15) Future Invicta atomweight champ Jessica Penne collided with the vastly experienced veteran Lisa Ellis at Invicta 1.

Liz Carmouche vs. Ashleigh Curry Invicta FC 1 Thu, Apr 12, 2012 (9:45) Future UFC world title challenger Liz Carmouche was in need of a victory when she met Ashleigh Curry at Invicta 1. Curry missed weight for this bantamweight bout, but Carmouche was determined to fight.

Leslie Smith vs. Kaitlin Young Invicta FC 1 Thu, Apr 12, 2012 (28:34) In a classic MMA fight, Leslie Smith and Kaitlin Young threw down at Invicta 1.

Sarah D'Alelio vs. Vanessa Mariscal Invicta FC 1 Thu, Apr 12, 2012 (17:28) Strikeforce veteran Sarah D’Alelio took on bantamweight Vanessa Mariscal at Invicta 1.

Sarah Schneider vs. Sally Krumdiack Invicta FC 1 Thu, Apr 12, 2012 (11:08) Hometown girl Sarah Schneider had a lot of pressure on her shoulders in this battle of straweights against Sally Krumdiack at Invicta 1.

Amy Davis vs. Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc Invicta FC 1 Thu, Apr 12, 2012 (18:21) Two submission specialists, Amy Davis and Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc pitted their grappling skills against each other in an atomweight bout at Invicta 1.

Sarah Maloy vs. Michele Gutierrez Invicta FC 1 Thu, Apr 12, 2012 (25:00) Wrestler Sarah Maloy took on thai boxing specialist Michele Gutierrez at Invicta 1 in a classic clash of styles.

Randi Miller vs. Mollie Estes Invicta FC 1 Thu, Apr 12, 2012 (23:40) Heavily-hyped 2008 Olympic wrestling bronze medalist Randi Miller made her MMA debut against Mollie Estes, who was 7-1 as an amateur, in this Invicta 1 bout.

Ashley Cummins vs. Sofia Bagherdai Invicta FC 1 Thu, Apr 12, 2012 (26:04) Three-time amateur champion and BJJ black belt Ashley Cummins looked to go 3-0 as a pro against the 5-1 Sofia Bagherdai at Invicta 1.

Cassie Rodish vs. Meghan Wright Invicta FC 1 Thu, Apr 12, 2012 (10:38) Atomweights Cassie Rodish and Meghan Wright opened the show at Invicta 1, with Rodish looking to go 2-0 in her young career.