Invicta FC 46: Rodriguez vs Torquato 2 preview, weigh-in results

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Invicta FC sets up shop at the Memorial Hall once again with another midweek event, showcasing their lighter weight classes and with a title on the line at the top.

Karina Rodriguez (9-4, no relation) meets Daiana Torquato (10-4) once again in a rematch for the Invicta flyweight championship. Their first encounter took place last May, where Rodriguez came out on top with a decision win. Both are determined strikers that manage to get into slugfests, but also thrive in clinch situations. Both are also equally equipped to handle the rigors of a five-round bout, and should be ready to put on another show.

Submission specialist Milana Dudieva (12-8) welcomes heavy-hitter Denise Gomes (4-1) to Invicta. Dudieva’s attempting to bounce back from her last bout, a loss to current champ Rodriguez. Gomes has come up from the Brazilian circuit with three finishes, all due to strikes.

Liz Tracy (6-4) remains a mainstay within the organization, as she now faces former King of the Cage and UFC fighter Danielle Taylor (11-6). Tracy most recently won a split decision against Jodie Esquibel back in 2021, while Taylor is attempting to rebound from a loss to Emily Ducote last August.

Rangy striker Kristina Williams (4-3) makes her Invicta debut, and it’ll be a tough one as she meets Flore Hani (4-1). Hani’s lone loss was her pro debut, and she’s been undefeated since including a notable win against tough striker Stephanie Page. Williams has wins over Bruna Ellen, Heather Hardy, and current Invicta strawweight champ Emily Ducote.

Monique Adriane (4-2) returns to fighting for the first time since 2019, where she suffered a loss at the hands of Thai phenom Loma Lookboonmee. Maybe that was a bit too much too soon, but she’ll still have a stiff challenge when she faces grappling specialist Paulina Granados (4-4). Granados was last in the cage back in June of last year for the Phoenix Rising atomweight tournament.

Full card is as follows:

Karina Rodríguez (123.8) vs. Daiana Torquato (124.6) – Invicta Flyweight championship

Milana Dudieva (125.9) vs. Denise Gomes (125.9)

Danielle Taylor (115.6) vs. Liz Tracy (117.8)**

Kristina Williams (125.2) vs. Flore Hani (125.2)

Paulina Granados (105.6) vs. Monique Adriane (105.4)

**Tracy to be fined a portion of her purse due to missing weight.

Invicta FC 46 takes place this Wednesday night starting at 8:00pm EST, streaming live over on YouTube.

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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.