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Mike Bohn

A decade later, Invicta FC boss Shannon Knapp has big plans to ‘keep the sport moving for the females’

It’s been just shy of a decade since Invicta FC held its first event. The promotion has gone through many phases since April 2012, and company president Shannon Knapp argues the best days are still ahead.

In a crowded MMA space, Invicta FC distinguished itself from the outset by building a roster solely of female fighters. Since then, it’s been a breeding ground for some of the top names in the sport.

The likes of former UFC champions Cris Cyborg, Amanda Nunes, Rose Namajunas, and Carla Esparza, as well as Cat Zingano, Michelle Waterson, Tecia Torres and countless other notables have passed through the Invicta FC cage, and Knapp thinks her organization has evolved into a fundamental piece of MMA’s foundation.

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