Invicta FC 28: Inoue vs Jandiroba preview, weigh-in video

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It’s time for more Invicta FC this weekend, and this one’s got some serious divisional movement and a title fight as the cherry on top.

Brazilian grappling sensation Virna Jandiroba (12-0) squares off against agile and technical Japanese striker Mizuki Inoue (12-4). The two will challenge each other for the currently vacant strawweight title, which was vacated by brutal striker (and essential Twitter follow) Angela Hill upon her return to the UFC. Jandiroba’s dynamic grappling style and relentless pressure on the ground will prove to be a challenge for the 23-year-old Japanese standout. Inoue’s striking is on a very high level, though. Neither fighter will have an easy time here. Inoue’s last fight was a submission win over Lynn Alvarez, extending her win streak to four.

The co-main event is a great matchup between DeAnna Bennett (8-3-1 draw) and Mexican talent Karina Rodriguez (6-2). Bennett returns to Invicta after participating in The Ultimate Fighter and ending up with a draw in her UFC debut. She was then released and heads back to her old stomping grounds to use her well-rounded MMA game against a sharp and accurate striker that knows how to pace herself and break through to find a finish. It should be noted that Bennet had unfortunately missed weight, and will be fined accordingly.

Former UFC fighter Milana Dudieva (11-7) faces yet another former TUF contestant, Christina Marks (8-9). Former UFC fighter Pearl Gonzalez (6-3) will also see action as she faces tough rising prospect Kali Robbins (5-0).

Here’s the weigh-in video:

Full card and bout order are as follows:

Mizuki Inoue (113.9lbs) vs Virna Jandiroba (115lbs)- Strawweight title fight

DeAnna Bennett (127.9lbs) vs Karina Rodriguez (125.2lbs) – Flyweight

Milana Dudieva (125.9lbs) vs Christina Marks (124.8lbs) – Flyweight

Pearl Gonzalez (115.9lbs) vs Kali Robbins (115.4lbs)- Strawweight

Minna Grusander (105.8lbs) vs Fernanda Priscila (105.9lbs) – Strawweight

Kal Schwartz (115.6lbs) vs Kay Hansen (115.3lbs) – Strawweight

Chelsea Chandler (135.7lbs) vs Kerri Kenneson (135.7lbs)- Bantamweight

Jillian DeCoursey (106lbs) vs Rebekah LeVine (104.9lbs) – Atomweight

Tracy Cortez (124.7lbs ) vs Kaytlin Neil (125.5) – Flyweight

Invicta FC 28: Inoue vs Jandiroba takes place this Saturday night, live from Salt Lake City, UT. The full card will stream live on UFC Fight Pass, starting at 8:00pm EST.

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Victor Rodriguez has been a writer and podcaster for Bloody Elbow since 2015. He started his way as a lowly commenter and moderator to become the miscreant he is now. He often does weekly bits on fringe martial arts items across the globe, oddball street combat pieces, previews, analysis, and some behind-the-scenes support. He has trained in wrestling, Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and the occasional Muay Thai and Judo lesson here and there. Victor has also been involved with acting and audio editing projects. He lives in Pennsylvania where he plays way too many video games and is an S-rank dad.