Hong Kong MMA fighter Ramona Pascual wants ‘a step up in competition’, eyes quick Invicta FC return against Courtney King
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Hong Kong MMA fighter Ramona Pascual is eyeing a quick return to Invicta FC after a near-perfect debut in the all-women’s organisation this month.
The 33-year-old featherweight (6-2) finished American Shamir Peshewa (2-1) with knees to the body and punches after just one minute of January 12’s Invicta FC 45 co-main event in Kansas City.
Former UFC China Academy star Pascual certainly caught the eye as intended, and has already held discussions about returning.
“I had a super brief chat with Shannon [Knapp, Invicta FC president] just thanking her for having me on,” Pascual told the Post. “It’s looking like I might be headed back there. They’ve got availabilities in the near future.
“I’d like to get on their next card in March and just keep the momentum going. They’re great to work with.”
Peshewa was a late replacement after Pascual’s original opponent, Courtney King (4-2), was forced to withdraw following a positive Covid-19 test.
Pascual, who moved from Hong Kong to Las Vegas last year and now fights out of Syndicate MMA, is keen to rebook that fight as soon as possible.