Invicta FC Phoenix Rising Series 1 Quick Results (5/3), New Strawweight Champion Crowned
The first ever Invicta FC Phoenix Rising Series is complete and Brianna Van Buren not only walked away as the first tournament winner, but also the Invicta FC Strawweight Champion. Alyssa Krahn would also win the tournament reserve bout by defeating Itzel Esquivel, but Krahn wouldn’t get an opportunity to compete in the tournament itself.
Here are the full Invicta FC Phoenix Rising Series 1 quick results:
Phoenix Rising Series Finals
Invicta FC Strawweight Championship
Brianna Van Buren def. Kailin Curran by submission via rear naked choke (3:49, R2) to win the gold
Phoenix Rising Series Semi-Finals
Kailin Curran def. Sharon Jacobson by unanimous decision (10-9, 10-9, 10-9)
Brianna Van Buren def. Juliana Lima by unanimous decision (10-9, 10-9, 10-9)
Phoenix Rising Series Opening Round
Sharon Jacobson def. Amber Brown by unanimous decision (10-9, 10-9, 10-9)
Brianna Van Buran def. Manjit Kolekar by submission via armbar (3:20, R1)
Juliana Lima def. Danielle Taylor by split decision (10-9, 9-10, 10-9)
Kailin Curran def. Sunna Davidsdottir by split decision (10-9, 9-10, 10-9)
Phoenix Rising Series Reserve Bout
Alyssa Krahn def. Itzel Esquivel by split decision (10-9, 9-10, 10-9)
Non-Tournament Bout
Magdalena Sormova def. Kay Hansen by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)