The stage is set, and Bay of Plenty of Plenty MMA fighter Faith Van Duin is pumped for her Invicta FC 12 bout with Amanda Bell this weekend.

The Papamoa mother-of-two was due to fight in a featherweight bout against Canadian Charmaine Tweet at the end of last year.

Faith is ready for her April 24 bout in the USA.

However, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation pulled the fight ahead of the December 5 scheduling due to medical concerns about the Canadian.

Faith, 28, is the first New Zealand woman signed to Invicta - the largest women's MMA promotional organisation in the world.

Faith has amassed four wins in her professional career, including three before the final bell. And this fight will mark her first bout in the United States.

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

'To help cover the cost of training and traveling internationally with my team of trainers, I'm constantly fundraising.”

To help with the costs needed, Faith has set up a fundraising page at: www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/supporttheimmortal

'If you're inspired or just want to help support my dream of bringing the Invicta FC and eventually UFC title back home to Aotearoa, please donate,” she adds.