Jessica Middleton
| Jessica Middleton | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 15, 1988 Wichita, Kansas, United States |
| Other names | Million Hits |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1] |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
| Division | Flyweight |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Team | Fox Fitness |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 9 |
| Wins | 4 |
| By knockout | 0 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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Jessica Middleton (born 1988, in Wichita, Kansas) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the flyweight division. She notably competed in Bellator MMA, and first gained recognition after video of her winning via a spinning back-fist at an amateur fight in 2014 went viral.[2]
Background
Middleton competed as an amateur from 2014 to 2016, compiling a record of 3-2.
Mixed martial arts career
Bellator MMA
Middleton began her professional MMA career with Bellator MMA. She made her promotional debut at Bellator 159 on July 22, 2016 defeating Bruna Ellen by unanimous decision.[3]
In her second fight under the Bellator MMA banner, Middleton faced Alice Yauger at Bellator 171 on January 27, 2017. Middleton won the fight via unanimous decision.[4]
Middleton's next fight would come against future Bellator women's flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane at Bellator 178 on April 21, 2017. Middleton lost the fight via submission (arm-bar).[5]
Stepping in on short notice[6] Middleton would face future title-challenger Emily Ducote at Bellator 181 on July 14, 2017, losing a unanimous decision. [7]
Middleton's final Bellator MMA fight would come against Bellator Kickboxing champion Denise Kielholtz at Bellator 188. Middleton lost the fight when she was submitted in the first round.
Mixed martial arts record
Professional mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 9 matches | 4 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 0 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 2 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 4–5 | Hailey Cowan | Decision (unanimous) | LFA 73 | August 2, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 4-4 | Julie Murray | Submission (armbar) | Evolution Fighting Championship 9 | July 21, 2018 | 2 | 1:17 | Mulvane, Kansas, United States | |
| Loss | 3–4 | Joselyne Edwards Laboriel | TKO (punches) | TFS - The Fight Series | May 18, 2018 | 1 | 0:57 | West Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 3-3 | Jaymee Jones | Decision (split) | Xtreme Fight Night 346 | February 2, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 2–3 | Denise Kielholtz | Submission (Scarf Hold Armlock) | Bellator 188 | November 16, 2017 | 1 | 1:16 | Tel Aviv, Israel | |
| Loss | 2–2 | Emily Ducote | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 181 | July 14, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Ilima-Lei Macfarlane | Submission (armbar) | Bellator 178 | April 21, 2017 | 1 | 2:15 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Alice Yauger | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 171 | January 27, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Mulvane, Kansas, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Bruna Ellen | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 159 | July 22, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Mulvane, Kansas, United States |
See also
References
- ↑ "Jessica Middleton". Sherdog.
- ↑ "Bellator 178: 'Grumpy' Ilima-Lei Macfarlane vows to take out aggression on Jessica Middleton, fight for first-ever Flyweight title". MMA Mania. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ↑ "Bellator 159 results: Taimanglo scores upset, Guillard wins and moves to 170". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ↑ "Bellator 171: Jessica Middleton picks up another Bellator victory". WMMA Rankings. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ↑ "Bellator 178 results: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane submits Jessica Middleton in the first round". WMMA Rankings. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ↑ "Bellator 181: Valerie Letourneau injured, Jessica Middleton steps in to fight Emily Ducote". MMA Mania. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
- ↑ "Bellator 181 results and highlights: Campos gets doc stoppage, Salter tech subs Grove". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
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