Jessica Rakoczy

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Jessica Rakoczy
Born (1977-04-14) April 14, 1977 (age 47)
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Other namesRagin'
Residence Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight115 lb (52 kg; 8 st 3 lb)
DivisionBoxing
Lightweight
Super bantamweight
MMA
Bantamweight
Flyweight
Strawweight
Reach68.0 in (173 cm) [1]
Style Boxing
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Team Xtreme Couture
Trainer Dewey Cooper [2]
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [ citation needed ]
Master of sports in boxing [ citation needed ]
Years active2000-2009, 2012-2013 (Boxing)
2009-present (MMA)
Professional boxing record
Total37
Wins33
By knockout12
Losses3
By knockout1
No contests1
Mixed martial arts record
Total7
Wins1
By knockout1
Losses5
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision2
No contests1
Other information
Website jessieboxing.com
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: 13 Nov 2011

Jessica Rakoczy (born April 14, 1977) is a professional boxer and professional mixed martial arts fighter from Hamilton, Ontario, and seven time women lightweight boxing champion of the world.

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Boxing career

Rakoczy made her professional boxing debut in October 2000. She has earned a record of 33 wins against 3 losses, with one no contest.[ citation needed ]

She is as a three-time WIBA World Champion and two-time former WBC Lightweight Champion. Most recently, she won the vacant WIBA Women's International Boxing Association super bantamweight title with a win against Ada Vélez on January 24, 2013.[ citation needed ]

Rakoczy was inducted into the International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame in 2018. [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Rakoczy made her professional MMA debut in October 2009. In five fights, she amassed a record of 1 win, 3 losses and one no contest.

The Ultimate Fighter

In August 2013, it was announced that Rakoczy was one of the fighters selected to be on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate. [4]

Rakoczy faced Revelina Berto in the elimination fight to get into the house. Despite both women being boxers, the majority of the fight was contested on the ground, where Rakoczy won via an armbar submission in the second round. [5]

During her first tournament fight in the house, Rakoczy faced veteran Roxanne Modafferi. After losing the first round with it mostly being contested on the ground and struggling for takedowns, Rakoczy landed multiple punches on the feet in the second round. After several heavy blows landed and a slam against Modafferi's armbar attempt Rakoczy won via TKO.

In the semifinals, Rakoczy faced Raquel Pennington and won the fight via unanimous decision after three rounds.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Rakoczy faced Julianna Peña in the finals on November 30, 2013, at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale. She lost the bout via TKO in the final seconds of the first round.

Rakoczy made her return to the UFC Octagon on April 25, 2015, in her strawweight debut against Valérie Létourneau at UFC 186 in Montreal, Quebec on April 25, 2015. [6] She lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the UFC. [7]

Championships and accomplishments

Boxing

  • IBA Women's Lightweight Championship (1 time)
  • NABA Women's Lightweight Championship (1 time)
  • NABF Female Lightweight Championship (1 time)
  • WIBA Intercontinental Lightweight Championship (1 time)

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
7 matches1 win5 losses
By knockout12
By submission01
By decision02
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss1–5 (1) Valérie Létourneau Decision (unanimous) UFC 186 April 25, 201535:00 Montreal, Quebec, CanadaStrawweight debut.
Loss1–4 (1) Julianna Peña TKO (punches and elbows) The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale November 30, 201314:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate women's Bantamweight tournament final.
Win1–3 (1)Kristen GatzKO (punches)Tachi Palace Fights 14September 7, 201212:19 Lemoore, California, United States
NC0–3 (1)Jennifer ScottNo Contest (overturned)Millennium EventsOctober 9, 201025:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesInitially Rakoczy won via TKO; overturned as Rakoczy tested positive for banned substance. [8]
Loss0–3 Felice Herrig Decision (split) Bellator 14 April 15, 201035:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss0–2 Zoila Frausto Submission (armbar) TPF 3: Champions Collide February 4, 201021:17 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss0–1Michelle OuldTKO (punches) TPF 1: Tachi Palace Fights 1 October 8, 200921:40 Lemoore, California, United States

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win3–0 Raquel Pennington Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate November 27, 2013 (air date)35:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesTUF 18 semi-final
Win2–0 Roxanne Modafferi TKO (slam & punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate September 25, 2013 (air date)22:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesTUF 18 preliminary round
Win1–0Revelina BertoSubmission (omoplata) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate September 4, 2013 (air date)22:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesTUF 18 elimination round

Professional boxing record

37 fights33 wins3 losses
By knockout121
By decision212
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
37Win33–3 (1) Ada Vélez UD10 (10)2013-01-24Coca-Cola Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.Won vacant WIBA super-bantamweight title
36Win32–3 (1)Brittany CruzTKO4 (8)2012-05-04The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
35Win31–3 (1)Jessica MohsTKO3 (6)2009-07-16Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.
34Win30–3 (1) Belinda Laracuente UD6 (6)2009-04-23Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.
33Win29–3 (1) Cindy Serrano UD8 (8)2008-04-17Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.
32Win28–3 (1) Belinda Laracuente UD10 (10)2008-02-29Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.Won vacant NABF lightweight title
31Loss27–3 (1) Ann Saccurato KO10 (10)2007-09-27Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.Lost WBC lightweight title
30Win27–2 (1)Terri BlairUD8 (8)2007-05-17Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.
29Win26–2 (1)Kelli CoferTD5 (10)2007-02-22Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.Won vacant WBC lightweight title
28Win25–2 (1)Jessica MohsTKO2 (6)2007-01-05 DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven, Mississippi, U.S.
27Win24–2 (1)Tawnyah FreemanTKO1 (8)2006-12-14Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.Won vacant NABF lightweight title
26NC23–2 (1) Belinda Laracuente NC3 (6) Sep 2, 2006 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Fight stopped after Rakoczy was cut from an accidental head-butt
25Win23–2Angel McNamaraTKO5 (6)2006-04-12Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.
24Win22–2Terri BlairUD8 (8)2006-02-23Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.
23Win21–2Angel McNamaraUD6 (6)2005-12-02Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.
22Loss20–2 Eliza Olson UD10 (10)2005-09-16Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.Lost WBC and IBA lightweight titles
21Win20–1 Jane Couch TKO6 (10)2005-07-21Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.Retained IBA lightweight title;
Won inaugural WBC lightweight title
20Win19–1 Belinda Laracuente UD10 (10)2005-04-01Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.Retained IBA lightweight title
19Win18–1 Mia St. John RTD2 (6)2005-02-10Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.
18Win17–1Dana KendrickTKO1 (8)2004-12-16Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.
17Win16–1 Olivia Gerula UD8 (8)2004-07-01Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.
16Win15–1Gloria RamirezUD8 (8)2004-05-22 Warnors Theatre, Fresno, California, U.S.
15Win14–1 Mia St. John UD8 (8)2004-04-15Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.
14Win13–1Lisa LewisUD10 (10)2004-02-19Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.Won vacant IBA lightweight title
13Loss12–1 Jenifer Alcorn SD10 (10)2003-01-17Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.For vacant IWBF lightweight title
12Win12–0Cheryl NanceTKO4 (6)2002-11-22 Tachi Palace, Lemoore, California, U.S.
11Win11–0Gail MuzzeyTKO1 (6)2002-07-09 Playboy Mansion, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
10Win10–0Gloria RamirezUD6 (6)2002-04-30 Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel, Bernalillo, New Mexico, U.S.
9Win9–0 Layla McCarter UD6 (6)2002-02-17 Stardust Resort and Casino, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
8Win8–0Michelle LindenUD6 (6)2001-11-09Spa Resort Casino, Palm Springs, California, U.S.
7Win7–0Mikee StaffordUD6 (6)2001-08-18 Cox Pavilion, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
6Win6–0Imelda AriasUD4 (4)2001-07-08 Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
5Win5–0Vicky ClardyUD6 (6)2001-05-20 Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Florence, Indiana, U.S.
4Win4–0Mikee StaffordUD6 (6)2001-04-01 The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
3Win3–0Mary WellsUD4 (4)2001-01-21Sunset Station, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
2Win2–0Josephine BracamontesTKO1 (4)2000-12-03 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
1Win1–0Chris SepulvadoTKO2 (4)2000-10-21 Silver Star Casino, Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S.

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
New title NABF lightweight champion
December 14, 2006 – February 22, 2007
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Herself
Vacant
Title last held by
Herself
NABF lightweight champion
February 29, 2008 – January 24, 2013
Won WIBA title
Vacant
Title next held by
Selina Barrios
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Sumya Anani
IBA lightweight champion
February 19, 2004 – September 16, 2005
Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Lisa Brown
WIBA super-bantamweight champion
January 24, 2013 – 2013
Retired
Vacant
Title next held by
Shannon O'Connell
Major world boxing titles
Inaugural champion WBC lightweight champion
July 21, 2005 – September 16, 2005
Succeeded by
Eliza Olson
Vacant
Title last held by
Ann Saccurato
WBC lightweight champion
February 22, 2007 – September 27, 2007
Succeeded by
Ann Saccurato