Marloes Coenen (right) had little trouble controlling the action against Romy Ruyssen. Photo Credit: Invicta Fighting Championships/Esther Lin

By FCF Staff

Former Strikeforce bantamweight champ Marloes Coenen was victorious at Invicta Fighting Championship’s debut event last night in Kansas City, Kansas, as the veteran earned a unanimous decision win over Romy Ruyssen.

Jessica Penne recorded her ninth pro victory by way of third round TKO over Lisa Ellis-Ward in the co-main event.

Strikeforce competitors Liz Carmouche and Sarah D’Alelio reeled off victories by way of first round TKO and second round submission, respectively, and 2008 Olympic wrestling bronze medalist Randi Miller notched her first career victory in the cage with a barrage of strikes from mount position in the third round of her matchup with Mollie Estes.

Here are the complete results:

Marloes Coenen def. Romy Ruyssen via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)

Jessica Penne def. Lisa Ellis-Ward via TKO at 2:48 R3

Liz Carmouche def. Ashleigh Curry via TKO at 1:58 R1

Kaitlin Young vs. Leslie Smith ruled a split draw (29-28, 28-29, 29-29)

Sarah D’Alelio def. Vanessa Mariscal via submission (punches) at 3:19 R2

Sarah Schneider def. Sally Krumdiack via submission (armbar) at 3:01 R1

Amy Davis def. Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc via submission (kimura) at 3:47 R2

Sarah Maloy def. Michele Gutierrez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Randi Miller def. Mollie Estes via TKO at 3:27 R3

Ashley Cummings def. Sofia Bagherdai via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Cassie Rodish def. Meghan Wright via submission (guillotine choke) at 0:36 R1