InvictaFC Preview – Strikeforce Vet Sarah D’Alelio vs. Undefeated Vanessa Mariscal

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Monday, April 23, 2012 at 10:20pm EDT

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(We are breaking down the upcoming InvictaFC card every day for the next 4 days. Invicta will be live in Kansas City. MO on Apr. 28 and will stream online at InvictaFC.com. You can read our previous previews and watch the WMMA Round-up video breakdowns all the previews here. )

After two attempts of getthing these two to fight, undefeated Vanessa Mariscal will face Sarah D’Alelio in a bantamweight contest.

Mariscal (2-0) has 15 years of experience in martial arts, including karate, kickboxing and Jeet Kune Do. Originally a student of UFC legend Royce Gracie, she has a brown belt in BJJ; which showed with her two rear naked choke wins in MMA. She is hoping to make it three in a row.

You can follow Mariscal on Twitter @VanessaMfitness

You can also like her facebook page here

D’Alelio (4-2) is coming back to the 135 division after her loss to Strikeforce’s Ronda Rousey. After starting her career on a four fight win streak, she is looking to bounce back from two straight losses. She recently trained kickboxing in Thailand and is hoping that will give an edge.

You can follow D’Alelio on Twitter @SarahDAlelio

You can also like her facebook page here

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