Invicta FC 2 'McMann vs. Baszler' Results: Reaction for Every Fight

Invicta FC will hold their second show in the same location as their first, Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas.

The 14-bout card will be streamed live and free on InvictaFC.com at 7 p.m. ET.

In the main event of the evening top prospect and Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann takes on her toughest foe to date, Shayna Baszler.

In the co-main, Strikeforce bantamweight Alexis Davis returns to action following her defeat to Sarah Kaufman in March to battle Hitomi Akano.

Main Card
Shayna Baszler (133.6) vs. Sara McMann (135.4)
Hitomi Akano (135.8) vs. Alexis Davis (134)
Kaitlin Young (135) vs. Liz Carmouche (135)
Lacey Schuckman (115.4) vs. Ayaka Hamasaki (114.6)
Raquel Pa'aluhi (134.4) vs. Amanda Nunes (135.4)
Vanessa Porto (133.6) vs. Sarah D'Alelio (136.2)*
Bethany Marshall (124) vs. Barb Honchak (124.2)
Elina Nilsson (144.6) vs. Julia Budd (145.2)

Preliminary Card
Carla Esparza (115.2) vs. Sarah Schneider (116)
Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc (105.2) vs. Angelica Chavez (105.4)
Sarah Moras (134.8) vs. Raquel Pennington (134.4)
Jessamyn Duke (135) vs. Suzie Montero (136)
Cheryl Chan (124.2) vs. Jocelyn Lybarger (124.8)
Jessica Philippus (107.2) vs. Liz McCarthy (104.2)*

*Sarah D'Alelio was able to weigh-in under 136-pounds on her second weigh-in. Jessica Philippus was unable to cut more weight. The fight will still proceed and she will be penalized 25% of her fight purse.

Shayna Baszler vs Sara McMann

Round 1

McMann and Baszler open with strikes. McMann going to the body. Baszler responds to a missed McMann flurry with a leg kick that lands solidly. Body kick from Baszler. Big right from McMann. McMann trying to strike from way too far out, ineffective. McMann sneaks an uppercut in. McMann pressures Baszler to the fence and throws a flurry. The round ends in the clinch.

Bleacher Report scores the round 10-9 McMann.

Round 2

McMann lands another nice shot to the body. Baszler throws a sidekick that nearly connects. Leg kick thrown by Baszler and McMann takes her down. Baszler working a rubber guard. Baszler goes for a kneebar. Baszler being patient and waiting for her opening to finish the submission. She gets it but McMann spins out. Baszler on top in guard. Baszler passes, McMann tries for a Kimura that almost cost her as Baszler went for an armbar. Nearly reminiscent of Hughes-GSP. They are back to their feet with 30 seconds. McMann closes the round by dragging Baszler to the ground.

Bleacher Report scores the round 10-9 Baszler.

Round 3

McMann closes the distance and fires some hard shots on Baszler. McMann puts Baszler down but doesn't go to the mat with her. Nice leg kick from McMann, Baszler happy to counter but needs to be a bit more active. McMann shoots in, gets Baszler down and takes her back. Baszler fights back to her feet. One minute remains. McMann controlling in the clinch. McCarthy breaks them. They close the fight throwing and Baszler staggers McMann!

Bleacher Report scores the round 10-9 McMann (29-28).

McMann defeats Baszler via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28).

A very close fight that in no way, shape or form McMann won all three rounds. Rounds one and three were very close with the only clear round going to Baszler. This was the fight of the night and hopefully there will be a rematch down the round. This was a fantastic fight for the continued development of McMann and a good fight to put Baszler back in the eye of the 135-pound division. A fantastic card, great fight and a big win for the silver medalist.

Alexis Davis vs. Hitomi Akano

Round 1

Davis catches a leg kick early. A head kick just misses Davis. Now she turns up the pressure on Akano. Akano falls down and is on her back. Davis circles Akano on the ground but does not go there. Akano is back to her feet. They clinch and Davis lands a knee to the stomach. Akano tries a shoulder throw but Davis gets her back. Knees to the shoulder by Davis. Davis stands up out of her guard. Nice left from Davis. Uppercuts from Davis.

Bleacher Report scores the round 10-9 Davis.

Round 2

Akano finds herself on the mat with Davis in side control early on. Nice knees from Davis to the midsection of Akano. Davis using her size to smother Akano. Davis has back mount. Davis gets a body triangle to keep position. Davis going for a rear naked. She sinks it in and Akano can not fight it for long.

Davis defeats Akano via submission (rear naked choke) at 3:41 of the second round.

Akano, like many other Japanese fighters, is too small when they make the trek to North America. Weight cutting needs to make its weight to Asia for their stars to make an impact long-term in a division. Akano has the technique, but is always outmatched physically and that has been showcased in her last two outings. Davis on the other hand looked great and had the performance she needed. She defeats a legend of women's MMA with ease and takes minimal damage. It is possible we see her go for Invicta gold in October.

Liz Carmouche vs. Kaitlin Young

Round 1

Carmouche throws a leg kick that is caught and Young responds with a straight right. Young is clinched with Carmouche against the cage. They separate. Young walking down Carmouche. Young using her jab well early on. A big straight right from Young. Carmouche clinches. Young reverses the clinch and now has Carmouche's back against the fence. They separate again. Nice leg kick from Young. Carmouche gets a Thai clinch but the height of Young is a problem against the fence. Big takedown from Carmouche.

Bleacher Report scores the round 10-9 Young.

Round 2

Nice leg kick from Carmouche. Young responds, but Carmouche gets a big takedown and is right in to side control. Young doing a good job defending. She is not letting Carmouche land significant ground and pound. However, Carmouche maintains position. Carmouche advances to mount. Big ground and pound from the Strikeforce veteran. Now with Young's back. Heel shots to the midsection by Carmouche. Rear naked choke sunk in and it is over.

Carmouche defeats Young via submission (rear naked choke) at 3:34 of the second round.

Young started the fight strong. She looked fantastic and ready to make the next step in the division. But Carmouche got the early takedown and showed the glaring holes that are still in Young's game. She moved to mount, softened her up with ground and pound to eventually sink in the choke. Carmouche picks up another victory and could contend for the Invicta 135-pound championship in the near future.

Ayaka Hamasaki vs. Lacey Schuckman

Round 1

Hamasaki quickly puts Schuckman on her back. Hammerfists from Hamasaki and Schuckman throws up an armbar attempt. Hamasaki moves to half-guard. Passes to side control. Schuckman gets out and tries to get a takedown of her own but Hamasaki defends easily. Schuckman presses Hamasaki against the fence. Hamasaki tosses Schuckman back to the mat. Hamasaki throwing numerous right hands to the grill of Schuckman. Schuckman trying to tie Hamasaki's arms up. The round ends with Hamasaki in Schuckman's guard.

Bleacher Report scores the round 10-9 Hamasaki.

Round 2

Big punches from Hamasaki and Schuckman clinches. Hamasaki trips Schuckman to the canvas. Schuckman lands a solid upkick. Good ground and pound from Hamasaki. Hamasaki is in control on the ground, but there is little in the way of action. Hamasaki goes for an armbar, but the round closes before she can complete it.

Bleacher Report scores the round 10-9 Hamasaki.

Round 3

Schuckman throws head kicks that are nowhere close to landing to open the final frame. Hamasaki closes the distance and puts Schuckman on the mat. More short shots from Hamasaki on the ground. Hamasaki in side control. Throwing knees to the ribs of Schuckman. Hamasaki goes for an armbar. Schuckman trying to defend, Hamasaki trying to pry the hands apart. Hamasaki almost had it but Schuckman's arm slipped out. Hamasaki gets the armbar with seconds to spare.

Hamasaki defeats Schuckman via submission (armbar) at 4:45 of the third round.

Hamasaki controlled the fight from the out set. Schuckman didn't offer much except defense as Hamasaki worked her game for nearly 15 minutes before securing the armbar. This will give Schuckman a good idea of what she needs to work on in her young career, and it was a good showcase for the JEWELS champion.

Amanda Nunes vs. Raquel Pa'aluhi

Round 1

Pa'aluhi gets Nunes' back and gets hooks in early. Nunes stays on her feet, and eventually gets Pa'aluhi off. Nunes gets her back, a rear naked choke of her own and Pa'aluhi is out cold.

Nunes defeats Pa'aluhi via submission (rear naked choke) at 2:24 of the first round.

Nunes weathered an early storm of grappling from Pa'aluhi and then turned the tables in a vicious way. Nunes has the killer instinct and finishes in brutal fashion.

Sarah D'Alelio vs. Vanessa Porto

Round 1

Porto throwing strong punches and the two stand and trade. D'Alelio staggered Porto. Porto goes for an armbar in a scramble, but D'Alelio takes her time and escapes. D'Alelio dropping strong ground and pound now that she is out of danger. Porto gets out from the bottom and winds up on top of D'Alelio. D'Alelio gets Porto's back. D'Alelio searches for the armbar, stays patient and eventually gets it for the tap. Big performance from D'Alelio.

D'Alelio defeats Porto via submission (armbar) at 3:16 of the first round.

Patience was a virtue for D'Alelio. She steadily worked for the armbar, got the position and then worked to get Porto to loosen her grip. Fantastic performance as she moves to 2-0 under the Invicta banner.

Barb Honchak vs. Bethany Marshall

Round 1

Honchak gets a bodylock and drags Marshall to the mat early on. She has the back with hooks in. Marshall has wrist control and Honchak works to get free. Now free, she works for a submission but doesn't secure it. Marshall on top now, in guard. Honchak reverses to top position with ease. Honchak to side control. Now she gets to mount again. Marshall gets out from under mount but eats some big punches. Honchak gets back to mount.

Bleacher Report scores the round 10-9 Honchak.

Round 2

Marshall clinches with Honchak who responds with some punches, and pressures Marshall against the cage. They go to the ground, Honchak gets mount. Big ground and pound. McCarthy stops the fight.

Honchak defeats Marshall by TKO at 1:22 of the second round.

A complete performance by Honchak. Complete control on the ground. She tried to secure position before going for a submission or ground and pound or else the first could have been a 10-8. Another quality stoppage as Honchak connected repeatedly. Impressive performance from Honchak.

Julia Budd vs. Elina Nilsson

Round 1

Budd transitions to a double leg and takes the fight to the ground in the opening seconds. Budd working on positioning, trying to pass. Budd gets to side control. Budd gets to full mount and starts throwing some ground and pound. Nilsson covering up, but not offering anything in return. Nilsson gets back to half guard. Knee on belly to mount for Budd. Nilsson covers up again and the ref has seen enough.

Budd defeats Nilsson by TKO at 3:49 of the first round.

Domination. Nilsson offered nothing for Budd. A good return to action for Budd, but unsure how much she has improved until she takes on another fighter on her level.

Sarah Schneider vs. Carla Esparza

Round 1

Esparza trying to stay on the outside early on. Schneider clinches and gets her down briefly. Schneider finally gets Esparza down. Schneider gets to full mount quickly. Esparza gets back to guard, but Schneider stays on top. Esparza fights to her feet. Esparza with a hip toss and is top of Schneider. Schneider goes for a leg to get Esparza off and they are back to their feet. Schneider goes for another takedown, but Esparza falls on top. Esparza ends the round on top in a very close round.

Bleacher Report scores the round 10-10.

Round 2

Esparza with some nice strikes tat the beginning of the second. It turns in to a slugfest that Esparza gets the better of. Esparza has Schneider down and gets her back. Esparza tries for a choke but lets it go. Esparza in mount, and now has her back again. Schneider works back to her feet, but with Esparza on her back. Back to the ground they go. Schneider scrambles but Esparza maintains top position. Schneider goes for an inverted triangle, but does not have it locked. Esparza doing a great job of keeping position. Schneider gives up her back. Big John McCarthy sees enough punishment and stops the fight.

Esparza defeats Schneider by TKO at 4:28 of the second round.

After a close first round Esparza controlled the second. She kept dominant position through all of the scrambles and hammered away at Schneider on the ground. While some may question the stoppage, at some point accumulation matters. It is all about fighter safety and Schneider was taking shot after shot as Esparza stayed on top.

Angelica Chavez vs. Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc

Round 1

Rivera-Calanoc throws bombs to open the fight. Wasting absolutely no time at all. They clinch against the fence. Rivera-Calanoc short knees to the thigh of Chavez. They separate briefly and throw down. A hell of a slugfest. Rivera-Calanoc is on top of Chavez throwing strikes freely. Chavez in a closed guard now. Rivera-Calanoc still on top but the pace has slowed. Chavez offering little to no offense. RIvera-Calanoc closes the round strong.

Bleacher Report scores the round 10-8 Rivera-Calanoc.

Round 2

Rivera-Calanoc nails Chavez with a couple big strikes before pressing Chavez against the cage. Rivera-Calanoc unloads punches while Chavez was against the cage and they clinch again. Chavez goes for a guillotine but it is never a threat. Chavez jumps in to guard. Rivera-Calanoc stacks Chavez and lands from ground and pound. The round ends with Rivera-Calanoc on top.

Bleacher Report scores the round 10-9 Rivera-Calanoc.

Round 3

Chavez comes forward but is backed up when Rivera-Calanoc tags her multiple times. Clinched against the fence once again. Rivera-Calanoc getting the better position against the fence throughout the fight. Chavez goes for an armbar but Rivera-Calanoc was able to defend. Chavez keeps throwing her legs up but Rivera-Calanoc is able to defend and remain on top. Rivera-Calanoc in side control. Chavez gets Rivera-Calanoc's back momentarily and then gets it. Chavez fighting for the choke, but Rivera-Calanoc escapes and gets back on top. Chavez goes for an armbar, but it's too late as time expires.

Bleacher Report scores the round 10-9 Rivera-Calanoc (30-26 Rivera-Calanoc).

Rivera-Calanoc defeats Chavez via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).

Complete domination from Rivera-Calanoc. From the outset she outclassed Chavez on the feet and was able to stay out of trouble on the ground until the end of the third round. Another fun fight, but Rivera-Calanoc failed to finish despite dominating the fight.

Sarah Moras vs. Raquel Pennington

Round 1

Moras opens by trying for a takedown. Pennington avoids it but Moras presses against the cage. Moras slipped and Pennington capitalized briefly. Moras drives for another takedown and gets it. Pennington has a guillotine, but it's not tight and Moras passes to side control. Pennington gets back to her feet, Moras has a bodylock and drags her down. Pennington reverses position and is on top. Moras throws nice elbows from the bottom. Pennington is being stifled from top. Moras continually looking for an armbar, but Pennington defends well. The round ends with Moras getting another takedown.

Bleacher Report scores the round 10-9 Moras.

Round 2

Moras shoots in after a kick and completes the takedown. Pennington attempts an omaplata, gets it, but Moras survives. Pennington now on top. Pennington backs away and gets Moras to stand back up. Moras goes for a takedown, but Pennington sprawls. Pennington stays on top. Pennington lands some short elbows. Two big punches to the midsection from Pennington. Pennington backs away and kicks Moras' legs. Moras dives for another takedown, but easily defended by Pennington. Moras has Pennington pressed against the cage and gets the takedown, Pennington immediately goes for a submission. Pennington keeps trying for an arm as the round ends.

Bleacher Report scores the round 10-9 Pennington.

Round 3

The third round opens with a leg kick from Pennington. Moras shoots in and completes a takedown. Moras is in half-guard. Moras passes to side control but Pennington immediately gets to guard. They are back to their feet. Leg kick from Pennington. Another leg kick and Moras shoots in, but Pennington sprawls. Moras is scooting toward Pennington, but Pennington responds with constant kicks to the legs. One minute to go in a close third round. Big kick from Pennington as she comes in. Pennington defending well and is on Moras' back as Moras has her leg hooked. Pennington goes for a choke but switches to strikes as the fight ends.

Bleacher Report scores the round 10-9 Pennington (29-28 Pennington)

Pennington defeats Moras via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28).

A solid fight, but Pennington did more in the final two rounds to close the fight. Moras continually shot in for takedowns but was unable to do damage afterwards. Her stand-up was also non-existent. Pennington made the adjustments to avoid being held down and was the far more active fighter.

Jessamyn Duke vs. Suzie Montero

Round 1

They immediately slug away at one another. Montero takes the fight to the cage. Duke is attempting a guillotine, but uses it to throw knees. Duke trips Montero down and begins to work from inside Montero's guard. Montero throws up her legs looking for a triangle or armbar. Montero nearly sweeps using the high guard. Montero goes for an armbar, but Duke seems to be out of danger. Duke gets free and attempts to throw ground and pound, but misses most shots. Montero goes for another submission, bu Duke tries one of her own. The scramble doesn't give either woman a clear submission attempt. Duke gets mount and throws down heavy ground and pound. Montero survives.

Bleacher Report scores the round 10-9 Duke.

Round 2

They start the round the same way as the first, swinging. Duke uses her reach and eventually forces Montero against the fence. Duke throwing relentless knees against the cage. Montero desperately is searching for a way to get out of the clinch and falls to the mat. Duke stacks Montero as Montero goes for a leg, but that is easy avoided by Duke. Montero gets back to full guard. Montero throws her legs up again for the high guard. As Montero tries to escape out the back door Duke got a reverse mount. The round ends with Duke on top.

Bleacher Report scores the round 10-9 Duke.

Round 3

Montero and Duke open the final frame by throwing down. Duke completes a takedown. Montero is having a difficult time dealing with Duke's length. Duke throwing elbow after elbow to the ribs of Montero and switches to punches to the face. Montero covering up but Duke is hammering away. The referee should be stopping this and finally steps in a good 30 strikes too late.

Duke defeats Montero by TKO at 2:32 of the third round.

Duke had a fantastic pro debut. Her length will create problems for many in the division, but the newcomer still has a lot of room to grow. Good positioning on the ground, excellent strikes and good submission defense. An all around good performance for Duke.

Jocelyn Lybarger vs. Cheryl Chan

Jocelyn Lybarger defeated Cheryl Chan via unanimous decision.

Due to stream problems I was not able to view the bout.

Jessica Philippus vs. Liz McCarthy

Liz McCarthy defeats Jessica Philippus by TKO in the first round (doctor stoppage).

Due to stream issues I was unable to view the bout.