Invicta FC 61 Erupts in Shawnee
Invicta Fighting Championship 61 delivered a violent, high‑octane showcase at the Grand Casino Hotel and Resort in Shawnee, Oklahoma, with nearly every bout ending inside the distance. From slick submissions to walk‑off knockouts, the card was a statement night for rising contenders and established names alike. Only the main event went the full five rounds—and it was a grueling championship battle worthy of the spotlight.
Undercard: Submissions Steal the Show
Zoe Nowicki Submits Kellie Marin
Zoe Nowicki wasted no time imposing her grappling dominance, securing a first‑round Americana submission to open the night in emphatic fashion. Her control, patience, and finishing instincts set the tone for an undercard defined by decisive endings.
Joy Pendell Overwhelms Marilia Morais
Joy Pendell delivered a commanding performance, relentlessly pushing the pace before locking in a submission victory to close out a dominant showing. Pendell’s pressure and composure made her one of the standout performers of the early card.
Taynara Silva Taps Claire Lopez
Taynara Silva showcased poise beyond her years, navigating early scrambles before securing a first‑round arm-in guillotine choke. Her technical execution and calm under fire marked one of the cleanest finishes of the night.
Main Card: Knockouts, Breakouts, and a Hometown Hero
Jaeleen Robledo Stops Riley Rad Martinez
At just 21 years old, Jaeleen Robledo delivered a breakout moment with a second‑round TKO over Riley Rad Martinez. Robledo’s speed and shot selection overwhelmed Martinez as the young prospect announced himself as a serious threat in the division.
Emily Ducote Returns Home and Delivers a Knockout
Fighting in front of her home crowd, Emily Ducote made her Invicta return unforgettable. A perfectly timed left‑hook knockout in the first round electrified the Shawnee audience and reaffirmed Ducote’s status as one of the promotion’s most dangerous veterans.
Jamie Edenden Crushes Jackie Cataline in Co‑Main Event
Billed as a guaranteed slugfest, the co‑main event delivered. Jamie Edenden closed the show with a second‑round knockout, detonating a clean right hand that sent Jackie Cataline crashing to the canvas. It was one of the night’s most explosive finishes.
Main Event: Elisandra Ferreira Retains Atomweight Gold
The only fight to go the distance was also the most technical. Elisandra Ferreira and Ana Palacios, both elite Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu practitioners, battled through five grueling rounds for the Invicta FC Atomweight Championship. The matchup was a chess match of scrambles, pressure, and tactical adjustments, with Ferreira ultimately retaining her title via unanimous decision after a hard‑fought, high‑level contest.
Citation Sources
- Invicta FC Official Website — https://invictafc.com
- Grand Casino Hotel & Resort — https://grandshawnee.com
Article Tags
Invicta FC, Invicta FC 61, Women’s MMA, Atomweight Championship, Emily Ducote, Elisandra Ferreira, MMA Results, Shawnee Oklahoma, Grand Casino Hotel and Resort
Date clarification
Invicta FC 61 took place on April 4, 2025, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. It was not a June 2026 event. The main event was Elisandra Ferreira vs. Ana Palacios for the atomweight title. Invicta’s official results archive.
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Tags: MMA, Combat Sports
