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Ronda Rousey training partner and 'Four Horsewomen' member Marina Shafir signs with Invicta FC

Maybe she'll get her hands on "Cyborg" before Ronda Rousey can.

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Esther Lin

Marina Shafir (1-1) has inked a contract to fight for Invicta FC, the all-female mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion which streams on UFC Fight Pass.

"The Supernova from Moldova" dropped the news on the MMA Roasted Podcast (via Sherdog) and confirmed she would be competing in the featherweight division.

No opponent or date for her promotional debut was given.

Shafir, one quarter of the "Four Horsewomen" -- which consists of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey, Jessamyn Duke, and Shana Baszler -- won all five of her amateur fights via first-round submission (four via armbar).

After winning her professional debut (video), Shafir suffered the first loss of her combat sports career via first-round knockout last August.

Now, Shafir can begin a new streak on a much bigger stage, as she will look to make a name for herself under the Invicta banner. And who knows, with a few wins, perhaps we see her can join the rest of her crew inside the UFC Octagon down the road.

For now, Marina will ply her trade in Invicta in a division that is currently owned by none other than Ronda Rousey's arch nemesis, Cris Cyborg. And judging by math, Marina is almost ready to take on the champ.

Unless the Brazilian makes good on this promise.

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