Jessy Miele

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Jessica Miele
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Born (1985-03-28) March 28, 1985 (age 39)
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States
Other namesThe Widowmaker
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight
Reach69.0 in (175 cm)
Fighting out ofWaterbury, Connecticut
TeamIMB Academy of CT
Triton Athletics
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins9
By knockout2
By submission4
By decision3
Losses6
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jessica Miele is an American female mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight. She has formerly competed for Bellator MMA. Fight Matrix within the top #10 Women's Featherweight from January 2015 till October 2015. [1] Sherdog had her ranked within the top 10 Female Featherweight's since January 2020, rising as high as #7. [2]

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Background

Born in Waterbury, CT she is the oldest of 3 children. Growing up Jessy played several sports such as soccer, softball and basketball. While she attended University of Massachusetts, she participated in rugby and break dancing. After college she started to look for something to keep her active and found her way to Brazilian jiu-jitsu and eventually to Mixed Martial Arts. [3] [4]

Outside of fighting, she is the multimedia director for Post University. [4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

With a record of 8–3 on the regional scene, Miele most notably fought the likes fought Ultimate Fighter Season 18 contestant Peggy Morgan, Invicta FC title contender Charmaine Tweet, and defeated former UFC fighter Elizabeth Phillips. She also won the GC Featherweight Championship, defending the title once, and the RF Bantamweight Championship. [5] In her two wins before the Bellator contract, she defeated touted prospect Kylie O’Hearn at CES 54 via TKO [6] and split decision against Elizabeth Phillips at CES 56. [7]

Bellator MMA

Miele made her Bellator debut against Talita Nogueira at Bellator 231 on October 25, 2019. She won a close bout via split decision. [8]

Miele was expected to face Leslie Smith at Bellator 241 on March 13, 2020. [9] However, the whole event was eventually cancelled due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic. [10]

Miele faced Julia Budd on August 21, 2020, at Bellator 234. [11] She lost the bout via unanimous decision. [12]

Miele faced Janay Harding at Bellator 251 on November 5, 2020. [13] She lost the bout via unanimous decision. [14]

BTC Fight Promotions

Miele faced Sarah Kaufman on November 20, 2021, at BTC 13: Power. [15] She lost the bout via TKO due to ground and pound in the first round. [16]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches9 wins6 losses
By knockout21
By submission41
By decision34
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss9–6 Sarah Kaufman TKO (punches)BTC 13: PowerNovember 20, 202113:56 St Catharines, Canada
Loss9–5 Janay Harding Decision (unanimous) Bellator 251 November 5, 202035:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss9–4 Julia Budd Decision (unanimous) Bellator 244 August 21, 202035:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesCatchweight (147 lbs) bout; Miele missed weight.
Win9–3 Talita Nogueira Decision (split) Bellator 231 October 25, 201935:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win8–3 Elizabeth Phillips Decision (split)CES 56May 31, 201935:00 Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Win7–3Kylie O'HearnTKO (punches)CES 54January 19, 201934:27 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win6–3Calie CutlerSubmission (rear-naked choke)Reality Fighting: Mohegan Fight Night 13January 7, 201724:38 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesWon the vacant RF Bantamweight Championship. Bantamweight bout.
Loss5–3 Charmaine Tweet Decision (unanimous)Prestige FC 2March 12, 201655:00 Regina, CanadaFor the vacant Prestige Fight Club Featherweight Championship.
Win5–2Jamie DriverSubmission (rear-naked choke)Reality Fighting: New Year's Bash 4January 2, 201622:01 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss4–2 Peggy Morgan Decision (unanimous)CES 30August 14, 201535:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win4–1Janice MeyerTKO (punches)Reality Fighting: Mohegan Fight Night 11June 19, 201511:51 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesCatchweight (140 lb) bout.
Win3–1Lissette NeriDecision (split)Gladiator Challenge: Holiday BeatingsDecember 20, 201435:00 El Cajon, California, United StatesDefended the GC Featherweight Championship.
Win2–1Lissette NeriSubmission (rear-naked choke)Gladiator Challenge: AftershockOctober 25, 201413:25 San Diego, California, United StatesWon the GC Featherweight Championship.
Win1–1Cassie CrisanoSubmission (armbar)Premier FC 17September 20, 201424:59 Worcester, Massachusetts, United StatesCatchweight (140 lb) bout.
Loss0–1Andria WawroSubmission (rear-naked choke)Reality Fighting: Mohegan Fight Night 10June 6, 201410:19 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesFeatherweight debut.

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