Germaine de Randamie

Germaine de Randamie
Born April 24, 1984
Utrecht, Netherlands
Other names The Iron Lady
Nationality Dutch
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Featherweight (145 lb)
Bantamweight (135 lb)
Reach 72.5 in (184 cm)
Style Kickboxing, Muay Thai[1]
Fighting out of San Jose, California, United States
Team American Kickboxing Academy
Years active 2008–present
Kickboxing record
Total 37
Wins 37
By knockout 14
Losses 0
Mixed martial arts record
Total 8
Wins 5
By knockout 2
By submission 0
By decision 3
Losses 3
By knockout 1
By submission 1
By decision 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Germaine de Randamie (born April 24, 1984) is a Dutch kickboxer and mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Prior to joining the UFC, de Randamie competed in the Strikeforce featherweight division. As of February 16, 2015, she is #14 in official UFC women's bantamweight rankings.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

De Randamie made her MMA debut on December 19, 2008 at Revolution Fight Club 2. She faced Vanessa Porto and was defeated via armbar submission in the first round.

On September 11, 2010, de Randamie earned her first MMA win when she defeated Nikohl Johnson via unanimous decision at Playboy Fight Night 5.[3]

Strikeforce

De Randamie debuted for Strikeforce on January 29, 2011 at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg against Stephanie Webber. She defeated Webber via knockout in the first round.[4]

De Randamie next faced Julia Budd in a rematch from a past Muay Thai bout at Strikeforce Challengers 16: Fodor vs. Terry on June 24, 2011. She was defeated via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).[5]

On August 18, 2012, de Randamie faced Hiroko Yamanaka at Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman. She won the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).[6][7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On April 18, 2013, it was announced that de Randamie would make her Ultimate Fighting Championship debut on July 27, 2013.[8]

De Randamie debuted against Julie Kedzie at UFC on Fox 8. Relying mostly on clinch work, Germaine won the fight via split decision (30-27 de Randamie, 29-28 Kedzie, 29-28 de Randamie).[9]

De Randamie next faced Amanda Nunes at UFC Fight Night 31 on November 6, 2013.[10] She lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[11][12]

De Randamie next faced Larissa Pacheco at UFC 185 on March 14, 2015. She won the fight via TKO in the second round.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–3 Larissa Pacheco TKO (punches) UFC 185 March 14, 2015 2 2:02 Dallas, Texas, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 4–3 Amanda Nunes TKO (elbows) UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 November 6, 2013 1 3:56 Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–2 Julie Kedzie Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga July 27, 2013 3 5:00 Seattle, Washington, United States Return to Bantamweight.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–2 Hiroko Yamanaka Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman August 18, 2012 3 5:00 San Diego, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 2–2 Julia Budd Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers 16: Fodor vs. Terry June 24, 2011 3 5:00 Kent, Washington, United States Featherweight debut.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–1 Stephanie Webber KO (knee) Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg January 29, 2011 1 4:25 San Jose, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–1 Nikohl Johnson Decision (unanimous) Playboy Fight Night 5 September 11, 2010 3 5:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 0–1 Vanessa Porto Submission (armbar) Revolution Fight Club 2 December 19, 2008 1 3:36 Miami, Florida, United States

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Germaine de Randamie Awakening Profile". Awakeningfighters.com. Retrieved 2014-02-24.
  2. ↑ UFC Fighter Rankings
  3. ↑ MMAjunkie.com staff (2011-01-05). ""Strikeforce Diaz vs. Cyborg" prelims gets de Randamie vs. Webber". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
  4. ↑ ""Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg" results: Champs Diaz and Souza defend titles". MMAjunkie.com. 2011-01-29. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  5. ↑ "Strikeforce Challengers 16 results: Fodor vs. Terry". MMAFighting.com. 2011-06-25. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  6. ↑ "Ronda Rousey Submits Sarah Kaufman, Retains Strikeforce Title". MMARising.com. 2012-08-18. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  7. ↑ "'Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman' results: Germaine de Randamie tops Hiroko Yamanaka". MMAjunkie.com. 2012-08-18. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  8. ↑ A.J. Perez (2013-04-18). "Kedzie, de Randamie in UFC on FOX 8". FoxSports.com. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
  9. ↑ Matt Erickson (2013-07-27). "UFC on FOX 8 results/photos: Germaine de Randamie knees way past Julie Kedzie". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-07-27.
  10. ↑ Dave Reid (2013-09-10). "Germaine de Randamie Faces Amanda Nunes At UFC Fight For The Troops 3". MMAInsider.net. Retrieved 2013-09-10.
  11. ↑ "Alexis Davis, Amanda Nunes Victorious At UFC Fight Night 31". MMARising.com. 2013-11-06. Retrieved 2013-12-01.
  12. ↑ "UFC Fight Night 31 results, photos: Amanda Nunes pounds out Germaine De Randamie". MMAjunkie.com. 2013-11-06. Retrieved 2013-12-01.
  13. ↑ "Germaine de Randamie profile". WomenKickboxing.com. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "2005 Kickboxing/Muay Thai Results". WomenKickboxing.com. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  15. ↑ "2006 Kickboxing/Muay Thai Results". WomenKickboxing.com. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "2008 Kickboxing/Muay Thai Results". WomenKickboxing.com. Retrieved 2013-02-01.
  17. ↑ "2003 Kickboxing/Muay Thai Results". WomenKickboxing.com. Retrieved 2013-02-01.

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