Caitlin Sammons

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Caitlin Sammons
BornOctober 31, 1993 (1993-10-31) (age 29)
Other namesGinger
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Division Flyweight (115—125 Ib)
Reach65 [1]  in (165 cm)
Fighting out of Orlando, Florida, United States
TeamIronlife Athletics
Teacher(s)Aaron "Coringa" Conway [2]
Years active2019–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total5
Wins3
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision1
Losses2
By knockout1
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Caitlin Sammons (born October 31, 1993) is an American mixed martial artist, whp competes in the flyweight division. She has previously competed in the Invicta Fighting Championships.

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Mixed martial arts career

Invicta Fighting Championships

Sammons made her Invicta debut on February 15, 2019, against Christina Ricker at Invicta FC 34. [3] She won the fight by technical knockout in round two. [4]

Her next fight came on August 9, 2019, facing Chantel Coates at Invicta FC 36. [5] She won the fight via a rear-naked choke in round two. [6]

On July 30, 2020, Sammons faced Claire Guthrie at Invicta FC 41. [7] [8] She won the fight via split decision. [9]

Sammons faced Stephanie Geltmacher on November 20, 2020 at Invicta FC 43. She lost the fight via knockout in round one. [10]

Simmons faced Helen Peralta at Invicta FC 44: A New Era on August 27, 2021. [11] Simmons lost via unanimous decision. [12]

Personal life

Simmons graduated with a bachelor's degree in Sports and Exercise Science. [13]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
5 matches3 wins2 losses
By knockout11
By submission10
By decision11
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss3–2 Helen Peralta Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 44 August 27, 202135:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss3–1 Stephanie Geltmacher KO (punches) Invicta FC 43 November 20, 202014:28 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win3–0Claire GuthrieDecision (split) Invicta FC 41 July 30, 202035:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win2–0Chantel CoatesSubmission (rear-naked choke) Invicta FC 36 August 9, 201824:10 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win1–0Christina RickerTKO (elbows and punches) Invicta FC 34 February 15, 201923:02 Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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