Crazy, emotional and overwhelming is how Papamoa MMA fighter Faith Van Duin describes her Invicta FC debut in Kansas City, America.

The Immortal squared off against Amanda Bell in a featherweight bout at the weekend and made her opponent tap out in the second round.

Faith won her Invicta FC debut in the second round of her fight. Video courtesy of MMA Discussion.

'Now that it's all done,” says Faith, 'looking back on what we did and what we all go through to get to this point is just crazy.

'I would firstly like to thank my opponent Amanda for stepping into the cage with me and giving one hell of a first round.

'I would like to thank Shannon and Julie for giving me the opportunity to show my skills and heart in the cage.”

The fight, which marked her first bout in the United States, is her fifth win in her professional career.

As women's MMA is a young sport in New Zealand, it's difficult for Faith to get sponsorship.

To help cover the costs of training and traveling, the mother-of-two is constantly fundraising.

'I would like to thank all my training partners for all the help and beatings you all give me, you are all like my family,” she adds.

'I'd also like to thank all my supporters from New Zealand and all around the world. Every step I take in my journey, you're all right there with me.

'And my friends and family – wow, just wow. The support you all give me is just overwhelming.

'When I was standing in that cage, nervous as, I thought of you all and that calmed me and got my head where it needed to be.”

Faith is now taking a week to rest and will head back into training next week as she prepares for a world title fight in Las Vegas on July 10.