Danni McCormack to challenge Valesca Machado in quest for first world title

Danni McCormack to challenge Valesca Machado in quest for first world title
Grace Fisher
Grace Fisher

Former Bellator fighter Danni McCormack is set to fight Invicta FC strawweight (52.2 kg) champion Valesca Machado in a bid to win her first world title.

The fight will take place tomorrow (March 15) at Invicta FC 52 in Denver, Colorado at the Reelworks Denver Arena.

Brazil's Machado (12-3-0) claimed the title after winning the strawweight tournament at Invicta FC 50 in November 2022. She has won her last four fights.

At the same event in November McCormack (6-2-0) defeated Maira Mazar.

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McCormack currently trains with Dublin-based SBG Ireland.

Tomorrow's event will also see Irish fighter Shauna Bannon (4-0-0) face Finnish Minna Grusander (6-4-0).

 

 

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