Lindsey VanZandt

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Lindsey VanZandt
Born (1993-08-06) August 6, 1993 (age 32)
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
Total14
Wins7
By knockout5
By submission1
By decision1
Losses7
By knockout3
By decision4
Other information
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
14 matches7 wins7 losses
By knockout53
By submission10
By decision14
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss7–7Marisa Messer-BelenchiaTKO (punches to the body)Reality Fighting: Messer-Belenchia vs. VanZandtOctober 4, 202532:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesFor the vacant RF Women's Atomweight Championship.
Loss7–6 Jillian DeCoursey KO (punch) Invicta FC 47 May 11, 202211:01 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss7–5 Jéssica Delboni Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC: Phoenix Series 4 June 11, 202135:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesInvicta FC Phoenix Atomweight Tournament Final.
Loss7–4 Alesha Zappitella Decision (split) Invicta FC 40 July 2, 202035:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss7–3 Rena Kubota TKO (corner stoppage) Rizin 20 December 31, 201934:42 Saitama, JapanCatchweight (112 lb) bout.
Win7–2 Shino VanHoose TKO (leg kick) Invicta FC 37 October 4, 201910:39 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss6–2 Jéssica Delboni Decision (split) Invicta FC 36 August 9, 201935:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win6–1 Rena Kubota Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 222 June 14, 201914:04 New York, New York, United StatesCatchweight (112 lb) bout.
Win5–1Tabatha Ann WatkinsTKO (punches) Bellator 215 February 15, 201923:25 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win4–1Melissa KaragianisTKO (punches)KOTC: New FrontierOctober 13, 201821:54 Hanover, Maryland, United States
Loss3–1Kelly D'AngeloDecision (unanimous) Invicta FC 31 September 1, 201835:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win3–0Bi NguyenDecision (split)KOTC: Locked InOctober 28, 201735:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win2–0Rachel SazoffTKO (punches)Maverick MMA 3September 30, 201724:42 Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Win1–0Katie SaullTKO (punches)KOTC: RegulatorJuly 1, 201721:25 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesAtomweight debut.

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

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Lindsey VanZandt". invictafc.com. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  2. 1 2 Haynes, Stephie. "Wappingers' VanZandt has sacrificed in pursuit of MMA glory". eu.poughkeepsiejournal.com. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  3. ↑ Kowal, Eric. "Lindsey VanZandt predicting knockout win at Maverick MMA 3". mymmanews.com. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  4. ↑ Wladyslawski, Frank. "King of the Cage MMA event set for Saturday in Wyandotte". thenewsherald.com. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  5. ↑ Mitchell, Rew. "October Female Fight Fixtures and Results". awakeningfighters.com. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  6. ↑ Lennon, Sean. "Kelly D'Angelo talks about Invicta FC 31 fight with Lindsey VanZandt: "The Old Kelly is Back!"". mymmanews.com. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  7. ↑ Painter, Myles. "Tiger's Claw featuring Invicta FC fighters Kelly D'Angelo and Erin Blanchfield". mmauk.net. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  8. ↑ Kowal, Eric. "Atomweights Lindsey VanZandt and Marisa Messer-Belenchia added to Bellator 215". mymmanews.com. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  9. ↑ King, Kristen. "Bellator 215: Amanda Bell, Lindsey VanZandt steal spotlight with vicious knockouts". fansided.com. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  10. ↑ Goyder, James. "Rena Kubota faces Lindsey VanZandt at Bellator 222". asianmma.com. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  11. ↑ Carbajal, Edward. "Lindsey VanZandt Reflects On Bellator 222 Win Over Rena Kubota". sherdog.com. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Jéssica Delboni garante vitória brasileira no Invicta FC 36". lance.com.br. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  13. ↑ MMA Junkie Staff. "Invicta FC 37 results: Pearl Gonzalez edges Brogan Sanchez". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  14. ↑ MMA Junkie Staff. "Lindsey VanZandt vs. Rena Kubota rematch set for Rizin FF 20". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  15. ↑ Head, Simon. "Rena Kubota def. Lindsey VanZandt at Rizin FF 20: Best photos". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
  16. ↑ Bowker, Dylan. "Invicta FC 40: Lindsey VanZandt Aims to be Number One Atomweight in the World". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  17. ↑ Tavana, Ben. "Invicta 40 Results: Alesha Zappitella Defeats Lindsey VanZandt Via Split Decision". bloodycanvas.net. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  18. ↑ "Alesha Zappitella defeats Lindsey VanZandt". mmadecisions.com. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  19. ↑ Al-Shatti, Shaun. "Invicta Phoenix Series 4 results: Jessica Delboni earns title rematch with one-night tournament win". mmafighting.com. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
  20. ↑ "Emily Ducote vs. Alesha Zappitella strawweight title fight headlines Invicta FC 47 on May 11". MMA Junkie. March 30, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
  21. ↑ Bissell, Tim (May 12, 2022). "Invicta FC 47 results and video: Emily Ducote defends title after splitting challenger's eyelid". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
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