Kristina Williams is all set for an enormous alternative in her profession.
In a number of days on Jan. 18, Williams will compete for the Invicta FC flyweight title when she fights Ketlen Souza at Invicta FC 51.
Ever since Williams left Bellator, she has been pink scorching as she’s tallied off three straight victories, together with two below the Invicta banner.
The final time Williams stepped foot within the cage, she picked up her first stoppage win since her professional debut 2017 as she was capable of lock in a rear bare choke and drive Liana Pirosin to faucet.
Following the win Williams wished a title elimination and he or she was supplied that battle towards Souza in late September. Solely upsetting factor about that battle is the world would by no means see it.
Williams suffered a damaged orbital bone throughout her coaching camp and the harm pressured her to overlook six weeks and it will lead to her withdrawing from the battle.
Whereas Williams was unable to battle, she must watch Souza go on to select up a unanimous resolution win over Maiju Suotama.
Effectively as issues turned out, Williams pulling out of that battle wouldn’t end result on her lacking out on a title alternative as proper earlier than the vacations, Williams realized that she’d be as soon as once more matched up with Souza, however this time the battle can be for the vacant flyweight championship.
Previous to Invicta FC 51, Williams spoke with MyMMANews to debate her matchup with Souza, what its been liking making ready for her in back-to-back coaching camps and what he long run plans are if she is to win the title.
You’ll be able to watch her full interview within the video above.
A listing of fights scheduled for Invicta FC 51 are listed under: Taneisha Tennant vs. Talita Bernardo – Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship fightKristina Williams vs. Ketlen Souza – Invicta FC Flyweight Championship fightSerena DeJesus vs. Olga RubinClair Guthrie vs. Auttumn NortonM. Messer-Belenchia vs. Elisandra FerreiraKatie Saull vs. Rayanne AmandaFatima Kline vs. Laura Gallardo