Invicta FC 59 outcomes: Jennifer Maia makes promotional historical past as first two-division champion

Former UFC title challenger Jennifer Maia made Invicta FC historical past Friday night.

At Invicta FC 59, which came about at The Japanese in Atlanta, Maia (23-10-1) confronted incoming Invicta bantamweight champion Talita Bernardo in the principle occasion. Bernardo (11-5) sought a second protection of her title, however Maia gained a unanimous resolution (49-46, 49-46, 49-46) to grow to be the primary two-division champion in Invicta FC historical past.

The battle was aggressive early on the toes and on the mat. Each fighters threatened deep submission makes an attempt within the battle: Maia with an armbar and Bernardo with a kneebar.

.@jennimaiaufc threatens an armbar however @Talita_MMA escapes and takes high management once more!#InvictaFC59 pic.twitter.com/5up6s8GFNO

— Invicta FC (@InvictaFights) December 14, 2024

.@Talita_MMA was cranking on that kneebar, however @jennimaiaufc escapes! #InvictaFC59 pic.twitter.com/iOhb0PN4nH

— Invicta FC (@InvictaFights) December 14, 2024

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Because the battle continued on, Maia pulled away on the scorecards behind efficient putting and grappling. Bernardo fought onerous all through and created a number of attention-grabbing scramble moments late, however Maia constantly discovered herself in advantageous positions.

#AndNew! @jennimaiaufc claims the Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship by way of unanimous resolution (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)! #InvictaFC59 pic.twitter.com/pUApszVssV

— Invicta FC (@InvictaFights) December 14, 2024

With the outcome, Maia turns into the primary two-division champion in Invicta FC historical past. Maia gained the Invicta flyweight title in 2016 by defeating Vanessa Porto at Invicta FC 16, a title she defended twice earlier than transferring to the UFC in 2018.

Maia returned to Invicta in August after a 12-fight run below the UFC banner which included a shot at Valentina Shevchenko’s flyweight title at UFC 255.

Full Invicta FC 59 outcomes embrace:

• Jennifer Maia def. Talita Bernardo by way of unanimous resolution (49-46, 49-46, 49-46)
• Paula Bittencourt def. Alejandra Lara by way of cut up resolution (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
• Valesca Machado def. Yasmin Castanho by way of unanimous resolution (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Ana Palacios def. Monique Adriane by way of unanimous resolution (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Fernanda Orellana def. Ashley Barrett by way of submission (rear-naked choke) – Spherical 3, 4:24