Lindsey VanZandt

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Lindsey VanZandt
Born (1993-08-06) August 6, 1993 (age 31)
Wappingers Falls, New York, U.S.
Other namesDamsel
Height5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
Weight105 lb (48 kg; 7 st 7 lb)
Division Atomweight
Style Taekwondo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
TeamFight Ready
TrainerSantino DeFranco
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu [1]
Second-degree black belt in Taekwondo [2]
Years active2017 - present
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins7
By knockout5
By submission1
By decision1
Losses6
By knockout2
By decision4
University Bachelor's degree in Nutrition & Dietetics at the University of North Florida [2]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Lindsey VanZandt (born August 6, 1993) is an American mixed martial artist who fought in the atomweight division of Invicta FC.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

VanZandt made her professional debut against Katie Saull at KOTC - Regulator. She won the fight by a second-round technical knockout. VanZandt was next scheduled to fight Rachel Sazoff at Maverick MMA 3. [3] She once again won the fight by a second-round technical knockout. VanZandt returned to KOTC for her third professional fight, being scheduled to fight Bi Nguyen at KOTC - Locked In. [4] She won the fight by split decision. [5]

Invicta FC

Her 3-0 record earned VanZandt the notice of Invicta FC. She was scheduled to make her debut with the organization against Kelly D'Angelo at Invicta FC 31 - Jandiroba vs. Morandin. [6] D'Angelo won the fight by unanimous decision. [7]

VanZandt rebounded from her first professional loss with a second-round TKO victory against Melissa Karagianis at KOTC - New Frontier. She was then scheduled to fight Tabatha Ann Watkins at Bellator 222. [8] VanZandt won her promotional debut with Bellator by a second-round technical knockout. [9]

VanZandt was scheduled to fight Rena Kubota at Bellator 222. [10] She won the fight by a first-round rear-naked choke. [11]

VanZandt was scheduled to fight Jéssica Delboni at Invicta FC 36 - Sorenson vs. Young. Delboni won the fight by split decision. [12]

VanZandt was scheduled to fight Shino VanHoose at Invicta FC 37: Gonzalez vs. Sanchez. VanZandt won the fight by a first-round technical knockout. [13]

VanZandt was scheduled to fight a rematch with Rena Kubota at Rizin 20. [14] Kubota won the fight by a third-round technical knockout. [15]

VanZandt was scheduled to fight Alesha Zappitella at Invicta FC 40: Ducote vs. Lima. [16] Zappitella won the fight by split decision (28-29, 29-27, 30-27). [17] The majority of media members scored the fight for Zappitella. [18]

VanZandt took part in the Invicta FC Phoenix Tournament, which was held to determine the next atomweight title challenger. She earned her place in the finals with decision wins against Katie Perez and Linda Mihalec. VanZandt lost the final bout against Jéssica Delboni by unanimous decision. [19]

VanZandt faced Jillian DeCoursey on May 11, 2022 at Invicta FC 47. [20] She lost the bout after getting knocked out in the first round. [21]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional

Professional record breakdown
13 matches7 wins6 losses
By knockout52
By submission10
By decision14
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss7–6 Jillian DeCoursey KO (punch) Invicta FC 47: Ducote vs. Zappitella May 11, 202211:01 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss7–5 Jéssica Delboni Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC Phoenix Tournament: Atomweight June 11, 202135:00 Kansas City, Kansas
Loss7–4 Alesha Zappitella Decision (split) Invicta FC 40 - Ducote vs. Lima July 2, 202035:00 Kansas City, Kansas
Loss7–3 Rena Kubota TKO (corner stoppage) Rizin 20 December 31, 201934:42 Saitama, Japan Catchweight bout 112 lbs (50.8 kg)
Win7–2 Shino VanHoose TKO (leg kick) Invicta FC 37: Gonzalez vs. Sanchez October 4, 201910:39 Kansas City, Kansas
Loss6–2 Jéssica Delboni Decision (split) Invicta FC 36 - Sorenson vs. Young August 9, 201935:00 Kansas City, Kansas
Win6–1 Rena Kubota Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 222 June 14, 201914:04 New York, New York Catchweight bout 112 lbs (50.8 kg)
Win5–1Tabatha Ann WatkinsTKO (punches) Bellator 215 February 15, 201923:25 Uncasville, Connecticut
Win4–1Melissa KaragianisTKO (punches)KOTC - New FrontierOctober 13, 201821:54 Hanover, Maryland
Loss3-1Kelly D'AngeloDecision (unanimous) Invicta FC 31 - Jandiroba vs. Morandin September 1, 201835:00 Kansas City, Missouri
Win3–0Bi NguyenDecision (split)KOTC - Locked InOctober 28, 201735:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Win2–0Rachel SazoffTKO (punches)Maverick MMA 3 - Heckman vs. Sullivan 2September 30, 201724:42 Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Win1–0Katie SaullTKO (punches)KOTC - RegulatorJuly 1, 201721:25 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Amateur

Professional record breakdown
6 matches3 wins3 losses
By submission31
By decision02
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss3–3 Jillian DeCoursey Decision (unanimous)KTFO & ACC - Worlds CollideDecember 16, 201633:00 Westbury, New York
Win3–2Jessica BrancoSubmission (triangle choke)XFN 10 - Xtreme Fighting Nation 10: Tournament of TitansSeptember 24, 201612:50 Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Loss2–2 Gillian Robertson Decision (unanimous)CN 52 - Combat Night 52October 10, 201533:00 Jacksonville, Florida
Loss2–1Caitlin SammonsSubmission (armbar)Breakthrough MMA 17 - Champions EmergeAugust 15, 201531:39 Kansas City, Kansas
Win2-0Shawna Lee OrmsbySubmission (armbar)CN 47 - Combat Night 47June 6, 20152N/A Jacksonville, Florida
Win1-0Laura JohnsonSubmission (armbar)CN 27 - Combat Night 27March 22, 20152N/A Jacksonville, Florida

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