Stephanie Geltmacher

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Stephanie Geltmacher
Born (1990-08-21) August 21, 1990 (age 34)
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States [1]
Other namesHold Fast
Height5 ft 1 in (1.55 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division Flyweight
Reach63 [1]  in (160 cm)
Style Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Wrestling
Fighting out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
TeamSolid MMA Cobra BJJ [2]
Years active2016–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total6
Wins5
By knockout2
By decision3
Losses1
By decision1
University Yakima Valley College [3]  
Oklahoma City University [3]
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Stephanie Geltmacher (born August 21, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist and currently she competes in the flyweight division. She has previously competed for Invicta Fighting Championships.

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Background

Aggressive as a child, Geltmacher's father suggested her to start some sort of martial art. [3] She started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of ten and started wrestling in high school. [3] She attended Yakima Valley College for a year and transferred to Oklahoma City University, being an All-American in wrestling in all four years. [3] Not sure what to do after the college, she started training mixed martial arts with her boyfriend who already trained the sport. [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After going 3–1 as an amateur, Geltmacher amassed a record of 2–0 prior signed by Invicta Fighting Championships. [4] [3]

Invicta Fighting Championships

Geltmacher made her Invicta debut on July 21, 2018, against Kerri Kenneson, replacing Alexa Conners, [5] at Invicta FC 30. [6] She won the fight by technical knockout. [7]

Her next fight came on November 16, 2018, facing Liz Tracy at Invicta FC 32. [8] She won the fight via unanimous decision. [9]

On August 9, 2019, Geltmacher faced Victoria Leonardo at Invicta FC 36. [10] She lost the fight via unanimous decision. [11]

After her first career loss, Geltmacher was scheduled to fight Erin Blanchfield at Invicta FC 41: Morandin vs. Ruiz on July 30, 2020. However, she withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Brogan Walker-Sanchez. [12]

Geltmacher was then expected to face Trisha Cicero at Invicta FC 43 on November 20, 2020. [13] However, Cicero was forced to withdraw and was replaced by Caitlin Sammons. [14] Geltmacher won the fight via first-round knockout. [15]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
6 matches5 wins1 loss
By knockout20
By decision31
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win5–1 Caitlin Sammons KO (punches) Invicta FC 43 November 20, 202014:28 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss4–1 Victoria Leonardo Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 36 August 9, 201935:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win4–0Liz TracyDecision (unanimous) Invicta FC 32 November 16, 201835:00 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
Win3–0Kerri KennesonTKO (elbows) Invicta FC 30 July 21, 201813:32 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesBantamweight bout.
Win2–0Ky BennettDecision (unanimous) Bellator 189 December 1, 201735:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win1–0Dayona HadenDecision (unanimous)HD Boxing: Rampage at RemingtonJune 10, 201635:00 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United StatesCatchweight (130 lbs) bout.

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References

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  2. ↑ Kylen Mills (October 28, 2016). "Local MMA fighter & coach encouraging women to take self defense classes". okcfox.com.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Doug Geller. "Stephanie Geltmacher is ready for the spotlight at Inivicta FC 32". mymmanews.com.
  4. 1 2 Sherdog.com. "Stephanie". Sherdog. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Stephanie Geltmacher Replaces Alexa Conners at Invicta FC 30 | Invicta Fighting Championships" . Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  6. ↑ "MMA: Kerri Kenneson says Invicta FC coming to the East Coast would be 'amazing'". AXS. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Invicta Fighting Championships 30 Results • Page 2 | Fightful MMA". www.fightful.com. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Invicta FC Heads to Oklahoma with Featherweight Title Fight Featuring Felicia Spencer Squaring Off Against Pam Sorenson". MyMMANews.com. September 2, 2018. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  9. ↑ Staff (November 16, 2018). "Invicta FC 32: Spencer vs. Sorenson Results and Recap". Cageside Press. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Stephanie Geltmacher promises 'fireworks & some hands' at Invicta FC 36". MyMMANews.com. July 22, 2019. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  11. ↑ Evanoff, Josh (August 9, 2019). "Invicta FC 36 Live Results and Recap". Cageside Press. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  12. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (July 14, 2020). "Brogan Walker-Sanchez Replaces Geltmacher, Meets Erin Blanchfield at Invicta FC 41". sherdog.com.
  13. ↑ Tristen Critchfield (October 28, 2020). "Three Bouts Added to Invicta FC 43 on Nov. 20". sherdog.com.
  14. ↑ Rob Tatum (November 9, 2020). "Invicta FC 43 Gets New Headliner, Kayla Harrison Joins Co-Main Event". Invicta FC .
  15. ↑ Rob Tatum (November 20, 2020). "Invicta FC 43 Results: Harrison Pounds Out King, Geltmacher Scores Devastating Knockout". Invicta FC .
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