Why was Invicta Fighting Championships created?

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Two mixed martial arts fighters face off inside a caged ring, viewed through the chain-link fence with a referee and audience in the background. — mixed martial arts Two fighters competing in a mixed martial arts contest.

Invicta Fighting Championships was launched in the United States in 2012 as a professional mixed martial arts promotion specifically dedicated to female fighters.1

By providing a dedicated platform for women, the organization helped address the need for greater representation and competitive opportunities for female athletes within the sport.1