Jodie Esquibel

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Jodie Esquibel
Born (1986-05-07) 7 May 1986 (age 38)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Height5 ft 1 in (1.55 m)
Weight105 lb (48 kg; 7.5 st)
Division Atomweight
Strawweight
Fighting out ofAlbuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
TeamJackson Wink MMA
Years active2011–present
Professional boxing record
Total15
Wins7
By knockout2
Losses7
By knockout1
Draws1
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins6
By knockout1
By decision5
Losses7
By submission1
By decision6
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jodie Esquibel (born 7 May 1986) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. [1] She has also fought for Invicta FC. [2] [3]

Contents

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Esquibel made her professional MMA debut in April 2011 as part of the Jackson's MMA Series. She won her first two bouts before signing with Invicta Fighting Championships.

Invicta FC

Esquibel made her Invicta FC debut against Liz McCarthy at Invicta FC 4: Esparza vs. Hyatt on January 5, 2013. She won the fight by split decision. [4]

Esquibel next faced Alex Chambers at Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson on April 5, 2013. She lost the fight via submission in the first round, the first loss of her professional MMA career. [5]

The Ultimate Fighter

In April 2016, it was announced that Esquibel would be a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia. [6] She was defeated by Ashley Yoder via split decision in the opening qualifying round. [7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Esquibel made her UFC debut against Karolina Kowalkiewicz on October 21, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Till. [8] She lost the fight by unanimous decision. [9]

Esquibel was scheduled to face Jessica Aguilar on June 1, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 131. [10] Aguilar successfully weighed in, but the bout was removed from the card the day of the event by the NYSAC due to a concern over a medical issue with Aguilar. [11] The pair eventually faced each other at UFC Fight Night 133 on July 14, 2018. [12] Esquibel lost the bout via unanimous decision. [13]

Esquibel was scheduled to face Jessica Penne on February 17, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 1. [14] At the weigh-ins, Penne weighed in at 118 pounds, 2 pounds over the strawweight non-title fight upper limit of 116 pounds. As a result, the bout proceeded at catchweight and Penne was fined 20% of her purse which went to Esquibel. [15] However Penne then injured herself on the morning of the fight and the bout was cancelled. [16] The pairs was rescheduled to meet on April 27, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson. [17] However, it was reported on April 18 that Penne pulled out of the bout due to injury and she was replaced by Angela Hill [18] Esquibel lost the bout via unanimous decision. [19]

Esquibel faced Hannah Cifers on August 17, 2019 at UFC 241. [20] She lost the fight by unanimous decision. [21]

On March 19, 2020, it was reported that Esquibel was no longer part of the UFC's roster. [1]

Return to Invicta Fighting Championships

Esquibel faced Liz Tracy at Invicta FC 44: A New Era on August 27, 2021. [22] Esquibel lost via split decision. [23]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
13 matches6 wins7 losses
By knockout10
By submission01
By decision56
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss6–7Liz TracyDecision (split) Invicta FC 44: A New Era August 27, 202135:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesCatchweight (117.2 lbs) bout
Loss6–6 Hannah Cifers Decision (unanimous) UFC 241 August 17, 201935:00 Anaheim, California, United States
Loss6–5 Angela Hill Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson April 27, 201935:00 Sunrise, Florida, United States
Loss6–4 Jessica Aguilar Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Ivanov July 14, 201835:00 Boise, Idaho, United States
Loss6–3 Karolina Kowalkiewicz Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Till October 21, 201735:00 Gdańsk, Poland
Win6–2 DeAnna Bennett Decision (split) Invicta FC 22: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya II March 25, 201735:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss5–2 Alexa Grasso Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 18: Grasso vs. Esquibel July 29, 201635:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesStrawweight debut.
Win5–1 Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 9: Honchak vs. Hashi November 1, 201435:00 Davenport, Iowa, United States
Win4–1 Jinh Yu Frey Decision (split) Invicta FC 8: Waterson vs. Tamada September 6, 201435:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss3–1 Alex Chambers Submission (rear-naked choke) Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson April 5, 201311:35 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win3–0 Liz McCarthy Decision (split) Invicta FC 4: Esparza vs. Hyatt January 5, 201335:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesAtomweight debut.
Win2–0Amy RiehleDecision (unanimous)Jackson's MMA Series 7January 21, 201235:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United StatesCatchweight (109 lbs) bout.
Win1–0Brittany HortonTKO (head kick and punches)Jackson's MMA Series 4April 9, 201113:59 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

[24]

Professional boxing record

15 fights7 wins7 losses
By knockout21
By decision56
Draws1
15Win7–7–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Mayela PerezSD8, 3:00May 9, 2015 Flag of the United States.svg Buffalo Thunder Casino, Pojoaque, New Mexico, USANABF female minimumweight title
14Loss6–7–1 Flag of the United States.svg Eileen Olszewski UD6, 2:00Jan 18, 2014 Flag of the United States.svg Five Star Banquet, Long Island City, Queens, New York, USAvacant Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) International female flyweight title
13Loss6–6–1 Flag of South Korea.svg Ji Hyun ParkSD10, 2:00Dec 11, 2011 Flag of South Korea.svg City Gymnasium, Geoje, South KoreaInternational Female Boxers Association World minimumweight title
12Win6–5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Savanna HillUD6, 2:00Dec 3, 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Route 66 Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
11Loss5–5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Suzannah WarnerSD8, 2:00Dec 4, 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USAvacant NABF female minimumweight title
10Loss5–4–1 Flag of South Korea.svg Ji Hyun ParkUD10, 2:00Jul 25, 2009 Flag of South Korea.svg City Gymnasium, Bucheon, South KoreaInternational Female Boxers Association World minimumweight title
9Loss5–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Carina MorenoTKO9, 1:36Oct 23, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, USAWBC World female minimumweight title Women's International Boxing Association World minimumweight title
8Draw5–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ava Knight MD4, 2:00Jan 11, 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
7Win5–2 Flag of the United States.svg Melissa ShafferSD5, 2:00Aug 18, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado, USA
6Loss4–2 Flag of the United States.svg Chantel CordovaUD4, 2:00Jan 4, 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Harrah's Casino & Resort, Mayetta, Kansas, USA
5Win4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Holly KunischTKO1, 1:10Dec 1, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
4Loss3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Melissa ShafferUD4, 2:00Sep 9, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, USA
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Melissa ShafferUD4, 2:00May 13, 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Ford Pavilion Expo NM, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Suzannah WarnerUD4, 2:00Oct 28, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Marr Gymnasium, Las Vegas, New Mexico, USA
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Doreen HiltonTKO2, 1:39Jun 24, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg sleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

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