Joselyne Edwards

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Joselyne Edwards
Born (1995-09-29) September 29, 1995 (age 28)
Panama City, Panama
Other namesLa Pantera
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
Division Bantamweight
Reach70 in (178 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out ofPanama
Team Kings MMA
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2]
Years active2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins13
By knockout5
By submission3
By decision5
Losses5
By submission1
By decision4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Joselyne Edwards (born September 29, 1995) is a Panamanian mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Background

Edwards started boxing when she was 13 years old, and after four years of boxing, she started doing MMA when she was 17. She had seen the UFC on TV in her home of Panama City, but she did not know a gym that taught it. She then started doing jiu-jitsu and after six months debuted in MMA. [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Edwards compiled a 9–2 record on the regional scene, winning the UCC Women's Bantamweight Championship in her homeland of Panama and defending it twice. In 2018, she moved to her camp to America where she defeated former Bellator fighter Jessica Middleton via TKO on May 18, 2018, at The Fight Series. She would then defeat highly touted prospect Brenda Gonzales at KOTC: Aggressive Lifestyle on September 1, 2018, via armbar, in the process winning the KOTC Bantamweight Championship. Afterwards, she competed against fellow future UFC fighter Sarah Alpar for the LFA Women's Bantamweight Championship at LFA 55, losing the close bout via split decision. [3] [4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Edwards, as a replacement for Bethe Correia, faced Wu Yanan on January 16, 2021, at UFC on ABC: Holloway vs. Kattar. [5] She won the bout via unanimous decision. [6]

Edwards, as a replacement for Nicco Montaño, faced Karol Rosa on February 6, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov. [7] Edwards lost the fight via unanimous decision. [8]

Edwards was scheduled to face Zarah Fairn Dos Santos on August 28, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze. [9] However, the contest was cancelled in late July as Edwards was removed from the event in favor of another bout. [10]

Edwards faced Jessica-Rose Clark at UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori on October 23, 2021. [11] She lost the fight via unanimous decision. [12]

Edwards faced Ramona Pascual on June 11, 2022, at UFC 275. [13] She won the fight via unanimous decision. [14] 11 out of 16 media outlets scored the bout as a win for Pascual. [15]

In a quick turnaround, Edwards replaced an injured Mariya Agapova to face Ji Yeon Kim at UFC 277 on July 9, 2022. [16] At the weigh-ins, Edwards weighed in at 137.5 pounds, one and a half pounds over the bantamweight non-title fight limit and was fined 20% of her purse, which went to her opponent Kim. [17] She won the fight via split decision. [18]

Edwards faced Lucie Pudilová on April 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 44. [19] At the weigh-ins, Edwards weighed in at 136.5 pounds, half a pound over the bantamweight non-title fight limit. Consequently, Edwards was fined 20% of her purse, which was awarded to Pudilová. [20] She won the fight via a controversial split decision. [21] Cageside commentators Daniel Cormier, Michael Bisping, and Brendan Fitzgerald all expressed shock that Edwards was declared the winner, with numerous media outlets also scoring the fight in favor of Pudilová. [22] [23] [24]

Edwards faced Nora Cornolle on September 2, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 226. [25] She lost the fight via unanimous decision. [26]

Edwards is scheduled to face Ailín Pérez on June 1, 2024, at UFC 302. [27]

Controversies

Altercation with Ailín Pérez

Before UFC Fight Night 232, Edward and Ailín Pérez allegedly had an altercation for unknown reasons. [28]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
18 matches13 wins5 losses
By knockout50
By submission31
By decision54
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss13–5Nora CornolleDecision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac September 2, 202335:00 Paris, France
Win13–4 Lucie Pudilová Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen April 15, 202335:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesCatchweight (136.5 lb) bout; Edwards missed weight.
Win12–4 Kim Ji-yeon Decision (split) UFC 277 July 30, 202235:00 Dallas, Texas, United StatesReturn to Bantamweight; Edwards missed weight (137.5 lb).
Win11–4Ramona PascualDecision (unanimous) UFC 275 June 11, 202235:00 Kallang, SingaporeFeatherweight debut.
Loss10–4 Jessica-Rose Clark Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori October 23, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss10–3 Karol Rosa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov February 6, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win10–2 Wu Yanan Decision (unanimous) UFC on ABC: Holloway vs. Kattar January 16, 202135:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win9–2Pamela GonzalezKO (punches and body kick)UWC 22: Total WarJuly 3, 202010:28 Tijuana, Mexico
Loss8–2Sarah AlparDecision (split) LFA 55 November 30, 201855:00 Dallas, Texas, United StatesFor the vacant LFA Women's Bantamweight Championship.
Win8–1Brenda GonzalesSubmission (armbar)KOTC: Aggressive LifestyleSeptember 1, 201822:53 Ignacio, Colorado, United StatesWon the KOTC Bantamweight Championship.
Win7–1Jessica MiddletonTKO (punches)The Fight SeriesMay 18, 201810:57 West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win6–1Trisha CiceroDecision (unanimous)UCC Fantastic Fight Night 8October 14, 201735:00 Panama City, PanamaFlyweight bout.
Win5–1Francelys RiveroTKO (punches)UCC Fantastic Fight Night 5May 20, 201713:30 Panama City, PanamaDefended UCC Women's Bantamweight Championship.
Win4–1Mauris Marcano GonzalesSubmission (armbar)Ultimate Combat Challenge 31October 14, 201612:28 Panama City, PanamaDefended UCC Women's Bantamweight Championship.
Win3–1Yacqueline ArosemenaSubmission (verbal)Ultimate Combat Challenge 29July 1, 201611:58 Panama City, PanamaWon the vacant UCC Women's Bantamweight Championship.
Win2–1Heydi IriasTKO (punches)Ultimate Combat Challenge 28May 7, 201623:45 El Progreso, Honduras
Loss1–1Mauris Marcano GonzalesSubmission (armbar)Ultimate Combat Challenge 25September 11, 201521:54 Panama City, Panama
Win1–0Evelyn Jessenia Caballero LlanesKO (punch)Ultimate Combat Challenge 24May 15, 201510:10 Panama City, Panama

[29]

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