Elaina Maureen Maxwell
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| Elaina Maxwell | |
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| Nickname | Beef |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173cm) |
| Weight | 150 lb (68kg) |
| Nationality |  American |
| Born | December 16, 1978 |
| Fighting out of | San Jose, California |
| Town of birth | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Team/Association | Cung Le Martial Arts, American Kickboxing Academy |
| Fighting style | San Shou, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Wins | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Elaina Maureen Maxwell (born December 16, 1978) is an American Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, and professional kickboxer. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is the daughter of Richard Elmer Maxwell and Maureen Bailey Maxwell. She grew up with two siblings, including a twin sister. Elaina is a grauduate of San Jose State University, San Jose, CA and majored in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resource Management. Her Specialty is San Shou
As a 3-time San Shou Champion she trains under the guidance of Cung Le. After winning the first American gold medal at the World Wushu (San Shou) Games in Macau, China in 2003, Elaina began to explore Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With five titles and a San Shou record of 14-1, 2 KO's, she was booked to fight at the International Cage Fighting Organization - Warrior's Cup in Stockton, California on August 12, 2006. Winning by knockout in the first round, Strikeforce was eager to book Elaina to fight Gina Carano in December for the first major female MMA bout at Strikeforce on December 8, 2006.
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[edit] Recent History
Elaina defeated Michelle Maher in an MMA title match on July 24, 2007 at the Table Moutain Casino in Friant, California at Melee on the Mountain, which was promoted by Roy Englebrecht Events. She is currently the Golden State MMA Light Middleweight Champ.
[edit] MMA Record
| 2-2-0 (wins-losses-draws) | |||||||
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event Title | Date | Round | Time | |
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| Win | Michelle Maher | Decision (Split) | MOTM - Melee on the Mountain | 07/24/2007 | 5 | 5:00 | |
| Loss | Michelle Maher | Decision (Unanimous) | Strike Force - Young Guns | 2/10/2007 | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Loss | Gina Carano | Decision (Unanimous) | Strike Force-Triple Threat | 12/8/2006 | 3 | 2:00 | |
| Win | Michelle Maher | KO | WC - Warrior Cup | 8/12/2006 | 1 | 3:00 | |
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Shedog Profile: http://www.sherdog.com/fightfinder/fightfinder.asp?FighterID=17691
- Personal Site: http://www.elainamaxwell.com
- Profile at Cung Le Martial Arts: http://gym.cungle.com/sv/html/website/WebSite_7/m_main.jsp?&page=profile_elaina.html&id=7
- Women Kickboxing Profile: http://www.womenkickboxing.com/elaina_maxwell.htm
- Myspace Profile: http://www.myspace.com/laneymax
- UFC Girls Profile: http://www.ufcgirls.com/category/147/elaina-maxwell
- MMA Weekly Interview: http://www.mmaweekly.com/absolutenm/templates/dailynews.asp?articleid=3001&zoneid=13
- Warrior Nation Trailer: http://fightchicks.livedigital.com/?cid=1546841
- Kung Fu Magazine Article: http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/ezine/article.php?article=449
- USAWKF Article: http://www.usawkf.org/news/2003/12-3-03.htm
- IWUF Article: http://www.angelfire.com/sd2/kingofsanda/what.html
- IWUF Article:http://www.angelfire.com/sd2/kingofsanda/2003yr.html
- IKF Article: http://www.ikfkickboxing.com/News05July.htm
- Kick Ass Babes Profile: http://www.kickassbabes.net/profile_elaina_maxwell.htm
- Mixed Martial Arts Monthly Interview: http://mixedmartialartsmonthly.com/content/view/46/1/
- Sherdog Article: http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles.asp?n_id=8403
- Proelite Interview: http://mayhemmiller.proelite.com/23917
