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Welcome to PWInsiderXtra’s live coverage of Invicta FC 52, which is taking place live from ReelWorks Denver in Denver, Colorado with Velasca Machado and Danni McCormack headlining.
Here is the full card for tonight’s event:
Invicta FC Strawweight Championship
Danni McCormack def. Valesca Machado by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) to win the title
Karolina Wojcik def. Ediana Silva by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Shauna Bannon def. Minna Grusander by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Mayra Cantuaria def. Calie Cutler by submission via rear naked choke (2:16, R2)
Fatima Kline def. Natalia Kuziutina by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Sayury Canon def. Amanda Macioce by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Kendra McIntyre def. Diana Sanchez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
-Round By Round Coverage-
Invicta FC Strawweight Championship
Valesca Machado (c) vs. Danni McCormack
Round One: The round begins with Machado nailing McCormack with a right before dropping her with a follow up right, Machado starts landing leg kicks on McCormack. McCormack cracks a swinging Machado with a counter left, McCormack charges forward while swinging away at Machado. Machado then cracks McCormack with a left hook, Machado drops McCormack with a left and she lands a bunch of follow up strikes. Machado manages to get back control on McCormack while landing more strikes, McCormack scrambles to get free and she backs Machado into the fence. Machado separates from McCormack after landing a knee strike, McCormack grabs Machado again before backing her into the fence until the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Machado
Round Two: The round begins with McCormack backing Machado into the fence for a short time, Machado cracks an incoming McCormack with a short right. Machado follows up by landing an uppercut followed by a right on McCormack, McCormack looks for a takedown and Machado defends by landing a knee strike. McCormack grabs Machado and she backs her into the fence, McCormack attacks Machado with knee strikes while keeping her against the fence. Machado lands a few strikes on McCormack after separating from her, McCormack backs up Machado after landing a left. McCormack grabs Machado and she backs her into the fence again, the fighters separate and McCormack lands a left as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for McCormack (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with the fighters exchanging some jabs, Machado lands a combo on an incoming McCormack. McCormack eats a right while backing Machado into the fence, the fighters separate and trade a few more strikes. McCormack grabs a swinging Machado and she briefly backs her into the fence, Machado stuns McCormack after landing an elbow strike. McCormack looks for a takedown before landing a few lefts on Machado, McCormack continues backing Machado into the fence. Machado then cracks McCormack with a right before eating a left, McCormack nails Machado with an elbow strike during a brief clinch. McCormack again backs Machado into the fence after eating a right, the fighters separate and exchange a few strikes as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Machado (Overall Score: 29-28 for Machado)
Round Four: The round begins with McCormack and Machado exchanging a few strikes, McCormack cracks a swinging Machado with a counter left. McCormack lands a follow up combo before backing Machado into the fence for a short time, McCormack then pops Machado with a knee strike followed by a left. The fighters clinch and exchange some more strikes, McCormack gets Machado against the fence before landing a two strike combo. McCormack scores a takedown on Machado and Machado gets right back up, McCormack stuns Machado after landing a left. McCormack scores another takedown on Machado and she gets side control, McCormack transitions to the half guard on Machado. Machado rolls for a heel hook and McCormack defends while landing strikes, McCormack lands ground and pound on Machado as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for McCormack (Overall Score: 38-38 for Draw)
Round Five: The round begins with McCormack backing Machado into the fence before getting her to the ground, Machado gets back up while eating a knee strike. Machado gets free from McCormack and McCormack backs her into the fence again, McCormack scores a takedown on Machado and she gets her in a seated position. Machado wall walks to her feet and McCormack keeps her against the fence, the fighters separate and McCormack backs Machado right into the fence again. McCormack goes for a takedown and Machado rolls for an arm bar when they hit the ground, McCormack defends and she gets top control on the ground. McCormack attacks Machado with some ground and pound, McCormack postures up and she throws a few kicks at the legs of a downed Machado as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for McCormack (Final Score: 48-47 for McCormack)
Official Result: Danni McCormack def. Valesca Machado by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47) to win the title
Karolina Wojcik vs. Ediana Silva
Round One: The round begins with the fighters exchanging some jabs, Wojcik starts landing some leg kicks on Silva. Wojcik then cracks Silva with a two punch combination, Silva occasionally takes some swings at Wojcik. Wojcik lands a right during a brief exchange with Silva, Wojcik continues popping Silva with right hooks to the head. Silva takes a few swings at Wojcik as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Wojcik
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters dancing around each other while throwing very little, Silva starts landing leg kicks on Wojcik. Wojcik dances around Silva while occasionally throwing a strike, Wojcik and Silva get into a brief striking exchange. Silva comes forward and she attacks Wojcik with a right hook, Silva also kicks Wojcik in the midsection. Wojcik fires back and she hits Silva with some combos, Silva grabs Wojcik and she backs her into the fence. Wojcik cracks Silva with a knee strike while separating from her, the fighters trade a few more strikes as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Silva (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Silva taking some swings at a circling Wojcik, Wojcik accidentally pokes Silva in the eye and the fight is halted. The action resumes with Silva taking more swings at Wojcik, the fighters trade some jabs and a few combos. Silva eats a few counter right hooks from Wojcik while swinging away at her, Silva backs Wojcik into the fence as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Silva (Final Score: 29-28 for Silva)
Official Result: Karolina Wojcik def. Ediana Silva by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Minna Grusander vs. Shauna Bannon
Round One: The round begins with Bannon taking some swings at Grusander, Bannon then kicks Grusander in the midsection. Grusander fires back and she lands a combo on Bannon, Bannon backs Grusander towards the fence while landing a few strikes. Grusander trips up a swinging Bannon and she gets top control on the ground, Grusander stays in the half guard while landing a few strikes. Bannon scrambles to her feet and the fighters are standing again, Bannon again kicks Grusander in the midsection. Grusander comes forward and she pops Bannon with a short right, Grusander backs Bannon into the fence after trading a few strikes. The fighters separate and Bannon kicks Grusander in the midsection again, Bannon then cracks Grusander with a high kick. Bannon scores a takedown on Grusander and she lands a few strikes as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Bannon
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters exchanging some strikes, Bannon nails Grusander with a kick to the midsection. Grusander backs Bannon into the fence while looking for a takedown, Bannon winds up getting Grusander down while getting the full mount on the ground. Grusander scrambles quickly and she gets Bannon in her butterfly guard, Grusander looks for a sweep and Bannon defends while landing ground and pound. Bannon advances to the half guard of Grusander while landing more strikes, Bannon attacks Grusander with more ground and pound. The referee halts the fight after Bannon allegedly landed illegal strikes to the back of Grusander’s head, the action resumes with Bannon attacking Grusander with a variety of kicks as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Bannon (Overall Score: 20-18 for Bannon)
Round Three: The round begins with Grusander cracking a kicking Bannon with a two punch combo, Bannon hits Grusander with a variety of kicks. Bannon hits Grusander with multiple side kicks to the midsection, Grusander comes forward while Bannon cracks her with some combos. Grusander charges at Bannon while swinging away at her, Bannon trips up a swinging Grusander and Grusander immediately rolls for a knee bar as Bannon defends while landing strikes. Bannon gets free to immediately land ground and pound on Grusander, Bannon postures up and she lets Grusander back up. Bannon attacks Grusander with a few kicks as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Bannon (Final Score: 30-27 for Bannon)
Official Result: Shauna Bannon def. Minna Grusander by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Calie Cutler vs. Mayra Cantuaria
Round One: The round begins with Cutler throwing a few kicks against Cantuaria, Cantuaria charges at Cutler and a striking exchange breaks out. Cantuaria backs up Cutler while landing a multiple punch combination, Cantuaria lands a counter right hook against a swinging Cutler. Cutler grabs Cantuaria and she backs her into the fence, the fighters separate and Cantuaria scores a takedown on Cutler. Cantuaria gets up and she allows Cutler to get up as well, Cantuaria comes forward while swinging wildly at Cutler. Cutler looks for a takedown and Cantuaria defends before getting back control on the ground, Cutler spins at the right time and Cantuaria catches her in an arm triangle choke. Cutler defends and she lands some ground and pound on Cantuaria, Cantuaria rolls for an arm bar and Cutler defends. Cutler rolls for a knee bar on Cantuaria as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Cantuaria
Round Two: The round begins with Cantuaria popping Cutler with a few lefts, Cutler comes forward while swinging away at Cantuaria. Cutler looks for a takedown and Cantuaria defends while looking for a guillotine choke, Cantuaria transitions to back control and Cutler gets back up. Cantuaria drags Cutler back to the ground after eating a few elbow strikes, Cantuaria catches Cutler in a rear naked choke and a tap out follows.
Official Result: Mayra Cantuaria def. Calie Cutler by submission via rear naked choke (2:16, R2)
Fatima Kline vs. Natalia Kuziutina
Round One: The round begins with Kline attacking Kuziutina by throwing leg kicks, Kline gets Kuziutina down momentarily after a brief exchange. Kline grabs Kuziutina and she gets her up against the fence, the fighters separate and Kline lands a counter right on a swinging Kuziutina. Kline gets Kuziutina down and Kuziutina gets right back up while landing a knee strike, Kuziutina scores a takedown on Kline and she gets her in a headlock position. Kline sweeps Kuziutina and she manages to get back control, Kuziutina scrambles to her feet and the fighters separate. Kuziutina scores a takedown and Kline gets right back up, Kline grabs Kuziutina and she backs her into the fence as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Kline
Round Two: The round begins with Kline popping Kuziutina with a right after some kick exchanges, Kuziutina starts landing leg kicks on Kline. Kuziutina charges at Kline while swinging away at her, Kline scores a takedown on Kuziutina and she gets top control. Kline advances to the half guard on Kuziutina while landing some ground and pound, Kline transitions to back control against a scrambling Kuziutina. Kline keeps back control on Kuziutina as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Kline (Overall Score: 20-18 for Kline)
Round Three: The round begins with Kuziutina coming forward while taking some swings at Kline, Kline cracks a swinging Kuziutina with a counter right. Kline backs up Kuziutina while landing a two punch combination, Kuziutina grabs Kline and she backs her into the fence. Kline manages to get Kuziutina down and Kuziutina gets up while eating a few strikes, Kuziutina looks for a takedown and Kline defends to get her against the fence for a short time. Kuziutina again goes for a takedown and Kline defends while getting top control on the ground, Kuziutina scrambles to her feet and Kline attempts a high kick. Kline cracks with a two punch combo before getting time control while defending a Kuziutina takedown attempt, Kline postures up while landing more strikes on Kuziutina. Kline gets Kuziutina back down and she gains back control, Kline looks for a rear naked choke before landing a bunch of strikes on Kuziutina as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Kline (Final Score: 30-27 for Kline)
Official Result: Fatima Kline def. Natalia Kuziutina by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Sayury Canon vs. Amanda Macioce
Round One: The round begins with Macioce attacking Canon with some combinations, Macioce drops Canon with a right and she gets up while eating more strikes. Macioce briefly looks for a takedown before swinging away at Canon, Macioce backs Canon into the fence after avoiding a spinning back fist. The fighters exchange some strikes while in the clinch, Macioce starts landing some knee strikes on Canon while in the clinch. Macioce separates from Canon before landing more combos, Macioce trips up Canon after landing a leg kick. Macioce swings away and Canon and Canon fires back with some strikes as well, Macioce accidentally nails Canon low and the fight is halted. The action resumes with Canon attempting another spinning back first on Macioce, Macioce goes for a takedown and Canon quickly scrambles to get the fight standing again. Macioce grabs a spinning Canon and she backs her into the fence, Macioce lands a few more strikes as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Macioce
Round Two: The round begins with Macioce landing some leg kicks on Canon, Macioce backs up Canon after landing a right. Canon fires back and she lands some kicks of her own on Macioce, Macioce continues landing rights on Canon. Canon grabs Macioce and she backs her into the fence, the fighters separate and Canon goes for more spinning attacks. Canon scores a takedown on Macioce and Macioce gets back up while eating a few strikes, Canon keeps Macioce against the fence while landing a few strikes. Macioce gets free after eating a trio of short right hooks from Canon, Canon comes forward and Macioce pops her with a left. Macioce and Canon exchange some front kicks to the midsection, Canon then cracks Macioce with a four punch combination. The fighters trade a few jabs as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Canon (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Canon backing Macioce into the fence while swinging away at her, Canon also lands knee strikes on Macioce while in the clinch. The fighters separate and Macioce starts landing leg kicks on Canon, Canon looks for a takedown and Macioce defends while landing knee strikes. Macioce rocks Canon by landing a leg kick to her hurt leg, Canon scores a takedown on Macioce and she gets the half guard. Canon gets back control on Macioce while landing ground and pound, Macioce scrambles to her feet as Canon lands more strikes. Canon grabs Macioce and she backs her into the fence before dragging her to the ground, Macioce gets up and Canon lands more strikes. Canon gets Macioce down again while gaining back control, Macioce scrambles to her feet and Canon gets her against the fence as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for Canon (Final Score: 29-28 for Canon)
Official Result: Sayury Canon def. Amanda Macioce by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Diana Sanchez vs. Kendra McIntyre
Round One: The round begins with McIntyre swinging away at Sanchez, the fighters clinch and exchange some strikes. Sanchez scores a takedown and McIntyre gets right back up, Sanchez falls back during a failed takedown and McIntyre responds by pouncing on her with strikes. McIntyre lets Sanchez back up and she swings away at her, McIntyre starts landing leg kicks against Sanchez. McIntyre stuns Sanchez after landing a few combinations, McIntyre follows Sanchez around the cage while swinging away at her. Sanchez scores a takedown on McIntyre as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for McIntyre
Round Two: The round begins with McIntyre swinging away at Sanchez, Sanchez backs McIntyre into the fence before dragging her to the ground. McIntyre wall walks to her feet and Sanchez holds her against the fence, Sanchez looks for another takedown and McIntyre defends while getting her against the fence. The fighters trade some strikes before separating, McIntyre goes back to swinging away at Sanchez. McIntyre cracks Sanchez with a right to the midsection, McIntyre catches a kick from Sanchez before landing a combo. The fighters swing away at each other and Sanchez scores a takedown afterwards on McIntyre as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for McIntyre (Overall Score: 20-18 for McIntyre)
Round Three: The round begins with McIntyre lighting up Sanchez with a combination, McIntyre trips up a kicking Sanchez with a leg kick. McIntyre cracks a backing Sanchez with a right to the head, Sanchez looks for a takedown and McIntyre defends before being put up against the fence. McIntyre winds up getting top control when they hit the ground, McIntyre attacks Sanchez with some ground and pound. Sanchez scrambles to her feet and she eats some more strikes from McIntyre, McIntyre backs Sanchez into the fence while swinging away at her. McIntyre gets Sanchez down and Sanchez trips her while looking for a heel hook, McIntyre and Sanchez stay locked up on the ground as the round ends.
PWInsiderXtra scores the round 10-9 for McIntyre (Final Score: 30-27 for McIntyre)
Official Result: Kendra McIntyre def. Diana Sanchez by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
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