Jessica Middleton

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Jessica Middleton
Born (1988-05-15) May 15, 1988 (age 33)
Wichita, Kansas, United States
Other namesMillion Hits
Nationality American
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) [1]
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
Division Flyweight
Style Muay Thai
TeamFox Fitness
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins4
By knockout0
By submission1
By decision3
Losses5
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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]

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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 matches4 wins5 losses
By knockout01
By submission12
By decision32
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss4–5Hailey CowanDecision (unanimous) LFA 73 August 2, 201935:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win4-4Julie MurraySubmission (armbar)Evolution Fighting Championship 9July 21, 201821:17 Mulvane, Kansas, United States
Loss3–4 Joselyne Edwards TKO (punches)TFS - The Fight SeriesMay 18, 201810:57 West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win3-3Jaymee JonesDecision (split)Xtreme Fight Night 346February 2, 201835:00 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Loss2–3 Denise Kielholtz Submission (Scarf Hold Armlock) Bellator 188 November 16, 201711:16 Tel Aviv, Israel
Loss2–2Emily DucoteDecision (unanimous) Bellator 181 July 14, 201735:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss2–1 Ilima-Lei Macfarlane Submission (armbar) Bellator 178 April 21, 201712:15 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win2–0Alice YaugerDecision (unanimous]] Bellator 171 January 27, 201735:00 Mulvane, Kansas, United States
Win1–0Bruna EllenDecision (unanimous) Bellator 159 July 22, 201635:00 Mulvane, Kansas, United States

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References

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