Liz McCarthy is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Atomweight division. She is currently signed with Invicta FC. Liz McCarthy competed at Invicta 2 and 4. She returned at Invicta FC 9.
Liz is an MMA fighter from the Portland, Oregon area. With an amateur record of 6-0, Liz held the Budofights 105lb title, the Tuff N Uff 110lb title, and the FCFF 115lb title. Liz has made the leap to professional mixed martial arts where she currently competes for the world class premier womens MMA organization Invicta Fighting Championship. Her height is 5’2″ and weighs about 105lbs.
Achievements of Liz McCarthy
Result Fighter Event Held on
| Result | Fighter | Event | Held on |
| Win | Cassie Robb | ICF – Intense Championship Fighting-13 | 16th May 2014 Decision (Unanimous) |
| Win | Jessica Philippus | Invicta FC 2 – Baszler vs. McMann | 28th July 2012 TKO (Doctor Stoppage) |
Amateur Fights
| Result | Fighter | Event | Held on |
| Win | Liz Tracy | FCFF – Rumble at the Roseland-61 | 21st January 2012 Decision (Split) |
| Win | Jordan McDonald | Tuff-N-Uff – Total Annihilation | 26th August 2011 Submission (Flying Triangle Choke) |
| Win | Sarah Lagerstrom | Budo Fights 5 – Fists and Flowers | 14th May 2011 Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
| Win | Shawnee Merrell | Budo Fights 3 – Resilience | 8th January 2011 Submission (Armbar) |
| Win | Crystal Jewell | Budo Fights 2 – Evolution | 21st August 2010 TKO (Punches) |
| Win | Elizabeth Kelley | FCFF – Rumble at the Roseland-50 | 6th March 2010 TKO (Retirement) |
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Liz McCarthy is an exceptionally talented MMA fighter. She has won 105lb Budofights title, 110lb Tuff N Uff title, and 115lb FCFF title. She is in conversation with Namita Nayyar President Women Fitness.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You made your amateur career debut in 2010, going on to a stellar 6-0 record which including three separate amateur titles. You turned professional in 2012 and later joined Invicta FC Atomweight division. You reached the pinnacle of success on defeating Cassie Robb in ICF 13 main event. What factors you consider were responsible that made you achieve that?
Ms. Liz McCarthy:
A lot of hard work and dedication. I train 4-5 days a week whether I am in fight camp or not, so I’m always working hard and improving.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You have strong submission skills, including a win via flying triangle choke. Tell us about your fighting style that give you the winning edge in your fights?
Ms. Liz McCarthy:
I think being comfortable in all of my skills has contributed to my success. I try to recognize my weak areas after each fight and work to improve those because I want to be well-rounded so that I’m comfortable anywhere the fight goes.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
On May 16, 2014 you defeated Cassie Robb in ICF 13 main event at Great Falls, Montana, United States. Tell us about this winning fight and how did you feel on the winning?
Ms. Liz McCarthy:
The ICF card in Montana was a fun card to compete on, it was an all-female amateur & pro card. Cassie is a tough girl, and likes to close the distance and wrestle. We prepared for this, but Cassie is tough and fought hard, so the fight went to a decision.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you shall like to share?
Ms. Liz McCarthy:
I do a mixture of technique, strength training, and cardio throughout the week. I think strength training like lifting weights is important to add in because it helps strengthen everything so that your body can stand up better to the rigors of hard training.
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Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit?
Ms. Liz McCarthy: In general I try to avoid processed foods as much as possible. Out of fight camp I’m a little more relaxed about what I’ll eat, but in fight camp I’ll start cutting out certain foods, and just stick to a base diet of healthy protein/carbs/fats.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding mixed martial artist girls who all are your fans, they shall like to know from you, what they should do for their climb to ladder of success in field of women mixed martial art and other style of professional fighting?
Ms. Liz McCarthy:
Don’t let anyone tell you that you shouldn’t train or compete because as a girl you’re too pretty or it’s just not right. Fighting isn’t for everyone, but neither is soccer or basketball or swimming. If it’s something you enjoy, then do it, and aim to be respected as a skilled athlete.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
On July 28, 2012 in Kansas City, Kansas, United States you defeated Jessica Phillipus by doctor stoppage in the event Invicta FC 2: Baszler vs. McMann. Tell us about your endeavour of winning this fight of yours?
Ms. Liz McCarthy:
This was my first professional fight, and my first fight for Invicta FC. I was really focused and trained more than I did for any of my amateur fights. I was excited for the opportunity more than anything, and wanted to make the most of it. Overall it was a great experience, the staff at Invicta took great care of all of the fighters.
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Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Who has been your greatest influencer and motivator in your success in the field of your career in competitive women mixed martial art fighting?
Ms. Liz McCarthy:
When I first started training I would watch videos of Megumi Fujii, and was so impressed and inspired by how dominate she was. But my Dad has probably always been my biggest fan and I always want to make him proud.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You train out of Syndicate in Las Vegas. Tell us more about your training regime?
Ms. Liz McCarthy:
I train 4-5 days a week, a combination of kickboxing, boxing, wrestling, and jiu jitsu, and spar at least 1 day a week, but when I’m in fight camp I usually spar 2 days a week I also do most of my strength & conditioning work with Dominate Your Game and my boxing coach is Clayton Hires.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What you wish to say about the website Womenfitness.net and message for its visitors?
Ms. Liz McCarthy:
I want to thank Women’s Fitness for the support and thank you to all of my fans.
Please follow me on twitter @Lightning_Liz and like my facebook fanpage facebook.com/LightningLizMcCarthy
Women Fitness Team thanks Liz McCarthy for giving her valuable time for this interview and quenching the thirst of her fans to know more about her and made this interview happen.
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