LOS ANGELES (December 15, 2025) – Invicta Fighting Championships®, the world’s premier all-women mixed martial arts promotion, puts the spotlight on some of its most iconic moments and unforgettable finishes in Invicta Fighting Championships Present Invicta Elite—an all-new two-hour special premiering Thursday, December 18 at 7 PM ET on CBS Sports Network.
Hosted by TNA Wrestling’s veteran play-by-play commentator Tom Hannifan, Invicta Elite features nine top fights packed with explosive finishes, razor-close decisions, impressive debuts, and breathtaking title bouts—presented largely in their entirety.
The night boasts BJJ black belt Talita Bernardo taking on former champion Katharina Lehner in a stunning back-and-forth battle at IFC 50, where Bernardo’s adaptability outlasted Lehner’s combat I.Q. to secure a second-round tap-out; and Danni McCormack putting on a resiliency clinic in a 25-minute spectacular at IFC 52, absorbing devastating blows from Strawweight champ Valesca Machado before imposing her will with a late offensive onslaught—ending Machado’s reign, and four-win streak, to become the first Irish champion in Invicta history.
Also included is Olga Rubin vs Claire Guthrie at IFC 53, where Guthrie brought things to a decisive close with the first buggy choke in Invicta history—earning a nod for 2023 Submission Of The Year; experienced martial artist Jackie Cataline handing Kelly Ottoni her first loss in a brutal stoppage victory at IFC 56; Brazilian bantamweight Mayra Cantuária taking down Olga Rubin at IFC 60 for the right to challenge reigning champ Jennifer Maia; Emily Ducote’s epic hometown return at IFC 61, defeating Thaiane Souza in less than 2.5 minutes; and more!
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