Former Invicta FC Competitor Sarah Patterson Dies at 36

We are saddened by the passing of former Invicta athlete Sarah Patterson. Our thoughts go out to her friends and family. pic.twitter.com/Dd8BBggEtM

— Invicta FC (@InvictaFights) February 9, 2021

One-time Invicta FC competitor Sarah Patterson has died at 36 years old.

Fighter Alias, which previously sponsored Patterson, confirmed her passing in a post on Facebook. Details regarding Patterson’s cause of death are currently unknown.

“We are deeply saddened upon learning the passing yesterday of our friend and fighter, Team Fighter Alias’s Sarah Patterson. Sarah had an amazing spirit and was such a kind-hearted person,” the post read. “We were proud and honored to sponsor her at Invicta Fighting Championships 32! R.I.P. Sarah, you will be deeply missed.”

Invicta FC also released a statement of tribute to the deceased fighter.

“We are saddened by the passing of former Invicta athlete Sarah Patterson. Our thoughts go out to her friends and family,” the statement read.

Patterson’s last MMA appearance came at Invicta FC 32, where she suffered a first-round TKO defeat to Kaitlin Young. The Burlington, Iowa, native compiled a 5-5 career mark while competing mostly on the regional circuit. Her professional debut came in 2002.