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A familiar face returns to Invicta Fighting Championships on Wednesday, Nov. 6, as former strawweight champion Emily “Gordinha” Ducote (13-9) collides with Russia’s Yulia Ostroverkhova (9-3-1) in a main event match-up, live from Memorial Hall in Kansas City. Oklahoma’s Ducote returns to the division she once reigned following a five-fight stint with the UFC. The 30-year-old will quickly look to get back into the title picture — for the belt she gave up voluntarily — and build on the momentum of four wins in her five Invicta appearances. Ostroverkhova will present a stern challenge for the former champion, fresh off a three-round battle with another former titleholder, Valesca Machado, at Invicta FC 56 in August. The Ducote-Ostroverkhova bout replaces the previously announced headliner between Alejandra Lara and Viviane “Sucuri” Pereira, which has been canceled due to illness. In the night’s co-main event, England’s “Queen of the South” Kate Bacik (5-1) faces the toughest test of her young career when she squares off with Invicta FC staple DeAnna “Vitamin D” Bennett (14-9-1) in a flyweight contest. Bacik debuted with the promotion in August, edging out Brazilian Paula Bittencourt on the scorecards and extending her winning streak to five straight. The UFC and Bellator veteran Bennett returned to the Invicta cage in September, putting on a dominant display in a victory over Liz Tracy. Invicta FC 58: Ducote vs. Ostroverkhova will air via CBS Sports Network at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT. Preliminary card action will stream live on Invicta’s official YouTube Channel and Facebook Page at 7:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. CT. GET TICKETS NOW: @InvictaFightingChampionships Like & Subscribe Connect with Invicta FC online and on Social: WEBSITE: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: TIKTOK: @invictafc Join the Invicta Insiders Club for FREE for exclusive offers and news before anyone else gets it: About Invicta FC: Invicta Fighting Championships is the world’s premier all-women mixed martial arts (MMA) brand. Founded in 2012 by longtime combat sports executive Shannon Knapp, the greatest women athletes in the sport’s history continue to fight in Invicta FC. Owned by Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Invicta FC remains committed to pioneering women’s growth in combat sports.
