Jennifer Chieng

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Jennifer Chieng
BornJennifer Dugwen Chieng
(1986-04-29) 29 April 1986 (age 37)
Maryland, USA
Nationality Federated States of Micronesia
Height1.61 m (5 ft 3 in)
Weight
Years active
  • 2008–present (boxing)
  • 2018-present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total3
Wins1
By knockout1
Losses2
By decision2
Medal record
Women's Boxing
Representing Flag of the Federated States of Micronesia.svg  Federated States of Micronesia
Pacific Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 Port Moresby Lightweight
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Apia Lightweight

Jennifer Dugwen Chieng (born April 29, 1986) is an American-born boxer and mixed martial artist who represents the Federated States of Micronesia in sports. She competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the women's boxing - lightweight event, in which she was eliminated in the round of 16 by Mikaela Mayer. [1] [2] She was the flag bearer for her country at the Parade of Nations. [3]

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Mixed martial arts career

Bellator MMA

Chieng made her pro MMA debut on Oct. 13, 2008 at Bellator 208 with a TKO victory over Jessica Ruiz. [4]

Chieng faced Alyssa Linduska on May 11, 2022 at Invicta FC 47. [5] She lost the bout via unanimous decision. [6]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
3 matches1 win2 losses
By knockout10
By decision02
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss1–2Alyssa LinduskaDecision (unanimous) Invicta FC 47: Ducote vs. Zappitella May 11, 202235:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss1–1Helen PeraltaDecision (unanimous) Invicta FC 42: Cummins vs. Zappitella September 17, 202035:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win1–0Jessica RuizTKO (strikes) Bellator 208 October 13, 201811:22 Uniondale, New York, U.S.
Olympic Games
Preceded by Flagbearer for Flag of the Federated States of Micronesia.svg  Federated States of Micronesia
Rio de Janeiro 2016 		Succeeded by
Incumbent

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References

  1. ↑ "Jennifer Chieng". Rio2016.com. Rio 2016 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on August 21, 2016. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Women's Light (57-60kg) - Standings". Rio2016.com. Rio 2016 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on August 21, 2016. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony - Flag Bearers" (PDF). Olympic.org. International Olympic Committee . Retrieved August 21, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Jennifer Chieng Olympics Boxing Bellator 208 Debut Win". MMA Fighting. 2018-10-16. Retrieved 2018-10-24.
  5. ↑ "Emily Ducote vs. Alesha Zappitella strawweight title fight headlines Invicta FC 47 on May 11". MMA Junkie. 2022-03-30. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  6. ↑ Bissell, Tim (2022-05-12). "Invicta FC 47 results and video: Emily Ducote defends title after splitting challenger's eyelid". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2022-05-12.


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