Taneisha Tennant

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Taneisha Tennant
Born (1989-06-15) June 15, 1989 (age 35)
New York, New York, United States
Other namesTriple Threat
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
Division Bantamweight
Reach70.0 in (178 cm) [1]
Fighting out ofNew York, New York
TeamBudokan Martial Arts Academy
Years active2019–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total7
Wins5
By knockout1
By decision4
Losses2
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Taneisha Tennant (born June 15, 1989) is a female American mixed martial artist, currently competing in the bantamweight division of Invicta FC, where she is the former Invicta FC Bantamweight Champion.

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Background

Tennant was in nursing school when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, after which she spent the next year having chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Right after that, Hurricane Sandy hit the New York area, and Tennant's house was flooded to the upper level, losing many of her possessions, photos, and videos. Tennant is currently a full-time nurse charged with the health and safety of her local retirement community. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Invicta FC

In her MMA debut at Ring Of Combat 68, she faced Despina Karavas and went on to knock her out in the first round. [3] Tennant made her Invicta FC debut against Serena DeJesus at Invicta FC 38: Murata vs. Ducote on November 1, 2019. [4] Murata won the fight by split decision, with two judges scoring the bout 48-47 and 49–46 in her favor. She won the bout via unanimous decision. [5]

Tennant participated in the Invicta Bantamweight Tournament for the next title shot at the Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship at Invicta FC Phoenix Series 3 on March 6, 2020. She defeated Brittney Victoria via unanimous decision in the quarterfinals, followed by Hope Chase via unanimous decision in the semifinals. In the finals, Tennant defeated Taylor Guardado via unanimous decision. [6]

Tennant moved up to Featherweight and faced Danyelle Wolf at Dana White's Contender Series 33 on September 15. [7] She lost the fight via unanimous decision. [8]

Invicta FC Bantamweight champion

Tennant faced Lisa Verzosa for the vacant Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship at Invicta FC 44: A New Era on August 27, 2021. [9] Tennant won the one sided bout via unanimous decision, becoming the new Invicta Bantamweight Champion [10]

Tennant made her first Invicta FC Bantamweight title defense against the one-time Bellator MMA featherweight title challenger Olga Rubin at Invicta FC 48: Tennant vs. Rubin on July 20, 2022. [11] She retained her title by split decision, with scores of 47–48, 48–47 and 50–45. [12]

Tennant made her second Invicta FC Bantamweight title defense against the four-fight UFC veteran Talita Bernardo at Invicta FC 51 on January 18, 2023. [13] She lost the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 48–46 for Bernardo. [14]

Professional grappling career

Tennant was invited to compete a 135lbs grappling tournament at Rise Invitational 11 on April 1, 2023. [15]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
7 matches5 wins2 losses
By knockout10
By decision42
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss5–2 Talita Bernardo Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 51 January 18, 202355:00 Denver, Colorado, United StatesLost the Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship.
Win5–1 Olga Rubin Decision (split) Invicta FC 48 July 20, 202255:00 Denver, Colorado, United StatesDefended the Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship.
Win4–1 Lisa Verzosa Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 44: A New Era August 27, 202155:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesWon the vacant Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship.
Loss3–1 Danyelle Wolf Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 33 September 15, 202035:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFeatherweight bout.
Win3–0Taylor GuardadoDecision (unanimous) Invicta FC Phoenix Series 3 March 6, 202035:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesInvicta FC Bantamweight Tournament Final.
Win2–0Serena DeJesusDecision (unanimous) Invicta FC 38: Murata vs. Ducote November 1, 201935:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesBantamweight debut.
Win1–0Despina KaravasKO (body kick)Ring of Combat 68May 31, 201912:02 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesCatchweight (140 lb) bout.

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Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win2–0Hope ChaseDecision (unanimous) Invicta FC Phoenix Series 3 March 6, 202015:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesInvicta FC Bantamweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win1–0Brittney VictoriaDecision (unanimous) Invicta FC Phoenix Series 3 March 6, 202015:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesInvicta FC Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal.

See also

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August 27, 2021 – January 18, 2023		Succeeded by
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