Jessica Penne

Jessica Penne
Born January 30, 1983
Newport Beach, California, United States
Residence Huntington Beach, California, United States
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight 115 lb (52 kg; 8.2 st)
Division Strawweight (2014–present)
Atomweight (2006–2014)
Fighting out of Huntington Beach, California, United States
Team Reign MMA
Kings MMA
Checkmat
Rank Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Lucas Leite[1]
Years active 2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 14
Wins 12
By knockout 2
By submission 7
By decision 3
Losses 2
By submission 1
By decision 1
Website https://twitter.com/JessicaPenne
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jessica Penne (born January 30, 1983) is an Italian American mixed martial artist.[2] She was the first Invicta FC Atomweight Champion. She also competed in the first women's bout in Bellator Fighting Championships. She currently competes in the Women's Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of December 16, 2014, she is #3 in the official UFC Strawweight rankings.[3]

Martial arts career

Bellator

In May 2009, Penne became the first woman to compete and win a bout in the Bellator Fighting Championships organization when she fought at Bellator 5 against Tammie Schneider in a 117-pound catchweight bout. She won the fight via TKO (punches) in the first round.[4]

In August 2010, Penne met future Bellator Strawweight Champion Zoila Gurgel in the opening quarterfinal round of the Bellator Season 3 115 lb women's tournament at Bellator 25.[5] Gurgel won the fight via unanimous decision.[6]

Shoot Boxing

In September 2011, Penne agreed to fight two-time Girls S-Cup champion Rena Kubota in a shoot boxing bout in Japan. Shoot boxing allows kicks, punches, knees, throws, and standing submissions (chokeholds, armlocks and wristlocks).[7] Penne was added to the Shoot Boxing 2011: Act 4 fight card against Rena Kubota a week before the event.[8] Penne beat the heavily favored Kubota in a significant upset. The bout was ruled a majority draw after the first three scheduled rounds with scores of 29-29, 29-29, and 30-29 (Penne). The fight then went to a fourth extension round, which was judged a split draw with scores of 10-9 (Kubota), 10-9 (Penne), and 10-10. The fifth and final round went to the scorecards as well and Penne was awarded the majority decision, 10-9, 10-9, and 9-9.[9]

Invicta FC

In February 2012, it was announced that Penne was signed by the upstart all-women's promotion Invicta Fighting Championships.[10]

On April 28, 2012, Penne made her Invicta debut at their inaugural event entitled Invicta FC 1: Coenen vs. Ruyssen, against Lisa Ellis in the co-main event. She won the fight via TKO (strikes) at 2:48 of round 3.[11]

Penne competed once again for Invicta on October 6, 2012, this time headlining Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama against the then-#1 ranked Atomweight fighter in the world and Jewels 105-pound champion, Naho Sugiyama. The fight marked the first championship bout in Invicta's history, in any weight class. Penne became Invicta's first Atomweight champion when she defeated Sugiyama in the second round via triangle choke.[12]

Penne's first defense of the championship headlined Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson when she defended against Michelle Waterson on April 5, 2013.[13][14][15] Penne lost the fight and the championship via armbar submission in the fourth round.[16][17]

Penne faced Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc at Invicta FC 6: Coenen vs. Cyborg on July 13, 2013.[18] She defeated Rivera-Calanoc by submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round.[19][20] Penne received a "Submission of the Night" bonus for the victory.[21]

The Ultimate Fighter

On July 3, 2014, it was announced that Penne was one of 16 contestants on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Pettis vs. Team Melendez, which would crown the Ultimate Fighting Championship's first strawweight champion.[22]

Penne was the fifth pick by coach Anthony Pettis. She faced Lisa Ellis in the preliminary round of the tournament and won via submission in the first round. She defeated fellow Team Pettis teammate Aisling Daly in the quarterfinals via decision win. In the semifinal round, she lost to her friend Carla Esparza by decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Penne made her UFC debut on December 12, 2014 at the The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale, facing fellow semifinalist Randa Markos on the main card.[23] She won the back-and-forth fight by split decision. The bout also won Penne her first Fight of the Night bonus award from the promotion.[24]

Strawweight title shot

Penne was scheduled to face Juliana Lima on May 30, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 67.[25] However, Penne was pulled from that bout in favor of a matchup with current UFC Women's Strawweight Champion Joanna Jędrzejczyk on June 20, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 69, after that event's headliner bout fell apart.[26]

Fighting style

Penne is a kickboxer who also utilizes grappling and jiu-jitsu.[27] While standing, she often attacks with hooks, body kicks, and knees from a clinch.[28][29] Penne regularly attempts to take opponents to the mat, normally with clinches, trips, or takedown reversals.[28][29] During a grappling session, she will usually attack with strikes before attempting a submission.[28]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

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 12–2 Randa Markos Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned Finale December 12, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Strawweight. Fight of the Night.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–2 Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc Submission (rear-naked choke) Invicta FC 6: Coenen vs. Cyborg July 13, 2013 1 4:57 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Submission of the Night
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 10–2 Michelle Waterson Submission (armbar) Invicta FC 5: Penne vs. Waterson April 5, 2013 4 2:31 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Lost Invicta FC Atomweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–1 Naho Sugiyama Submission (triangle choke) Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama October 6, 2012 2 2:20 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Won Invicta FC Atomweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–1 Lisa Ellis TKO (punches) Invicta FC 1: Coenen vs. Ruyssen April 28, 2012 3 2:48 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–1 Amy Davis Submission (rear-naked choke) The Cage Inc.: Battle at the Border 7 November 19, 2010 1 4:17 Hankinson, North Dakota, United States Atomweight debut
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 7–1 Zoila Frausto Gurgel Decision (unanimous) Bellator 25 August 19, 2010 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0 Angela Magana Submission (rear-naked choke) Action Fight League: Rock-N-Rumble September 25, 2009 2 4:10 Hollywood, Florida, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 Tammie Schneider TKO (punches) Bellator 5 May 1, 2009 1 1:35 Dayton, Ohio, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Alicia Gumm Decision (unanimous) RMBB: Caged Vengeance November 8, 2008 2 5:00 Sheridan, Colorado, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Heather Basquil Decision (unanimous) Fist Series: WinterFist 2008 February 20, 2008 3 3:00 Orange County, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Sumie Sakai Submission (armbar) FFF 2: Girls Night Out July 14, 2007 3 0:33 Compton, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Brandy Nerney Submission (rear-naked choke) FFF 1: Asian Invasion February 17, 2007 1 1:20 Los Angeles, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Sally Krumdiack Submission (arm-triangle choke) HOOKnSHOOT: The Women Return November 18, 2006 1 4:20 Evansville, Indiana, United States

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 2–1 Carla Esparza Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned December 10, 2014 (airdate) 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 20 Semifinal round
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Aisling Daly Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned November 26, 2014 (airdate) 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 20 Quarterfinal round
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Lisa Ellis Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: A Champion Will Be Crowned September 24, 2014 (airdate) 1 3:46 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 20 Elimination round

Shoot boxing 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 1–0 Rena Kubota Decision (majority) Shoot Boxing 2011: Act 4 September 10, 2011 5 (Ex.2) 3:00 Koto, Tokyo, Japan

External links

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Jessica Penne - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved December 15, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Jessica Penne MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2012-10-10.
  3. ↑ UFC Fighter Rankings
  4. ↑ "Tammy Schneider vs Jessica Pene". Bellator.com. 2009-05-01. Retrieved 2012-10-10.
  5. ↑ "Grabowski vs. Barrett headlines Bellator 25, Frausto vs. Pene, Daly vs. Ward added". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
  6. ↑ "Zoila Frausto Defeats Jessica Pene At Bellator 25". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-08-19.
  7. ↑ "Game Rules: Shoot Boxing". ShootBoxing.org. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
  8. ↑ "Jessica Penne To Face Rena Kubota In Shoot Boxing Debut". MMARising.com. 2011-09-05. Retrieved 2012-10-10.
  9. ↑ "Jessica Penne Upsets Rena Kubota At Shoot Boxing: Act. 4". MMARising.com. 2011-09-10. Retrieved 2012-10-10.
  10. ↑ "Invicta Fighting Championships 1 Main Card Bouts Revealed". MMARising.com. 2012-02-20. Retrieved 2012-10-10.
  11. ↑ Breen, Jordan (2012-04-28). "Coenen Tops Ruyssen Again, Olympic Medalist Miller Wins Debut at Invicta FC 1". News. United States: Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2012-06-15.
  12. ↑ "Invicta FC 3 results and LIVE fight coverage for 'Penne vs Sugiyama'". MMAmania.com. 2012-10-06. Retrieved 2012-10-10.
  13. ↑ "Invicta FC 5 Targeted For April 13 In Cali, Champ Penne Meets Karate Hottie". MMAjunkie.com. 2013-01-10. Retrieved 2013-01-10.
  14. ↑ "Jessica Penne vs Michelle Waterson Announced For Invicta FC 5". MMARising.com. 2013-01-10. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
  15. ↑ "INVICTA FC BRINGS WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER TO AMERISTAR CASINO HOTEL KANSAS CITY FRIDAY, APRIL 5". InvictaFC.com. 2013-02-11. Retrieved 2013-02-20.
  16. ↑ "'Cyborg' Savages Muxlow, 'Karate Hottie' Crowned Via Dramatic Submission at Invicta FC 5". Sherdog.com. 2013-04-05. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
  17. ↑ "Invicta FC 5 Results: Michelle Waterson, Barb Honchak Win Titles". MMARising.com. 2013-04-06. Retrieved 2013-04-12.
  18. ↑ "Jessica Penne Faces Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc At Invicta FC 6". MMARising.com. 2013-04-19. Retrieved 2013-04-19.
  19. ↑ "Invicta FC 6 Results: Cris Cyborg Wins Featherweight Title". MMARising.com. 2013-07-13. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
  20. ↑ "Invicta FC 6 results: Cris 'Cyborg' claims featherweight belt with TKO win". MMAjunkie.com. 2013-07-13. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
  21. ↑ "Invicta FC 6 Bonuses: Smith vs Maia Named Fight Of The Night". MMARising.com. 2013-07-13. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
  22. ↑ "Full 'TUF 20' cast revealed, includes eight new additions". mmajunkie.com. July 3, 2014. Retrieved July 3, 2014.
  23. ↑ "TUF 20 Finale Card". Retrieved December 11, 2014.
  24. ↑ Newswire (December 13, 2014). "TUF Finale 20 Bonuses: Penne vs. Markos earns Fight of Night honors". mmafighting.com.
  25. ↑ Cruz, Guilherme. "Jessica Penne vs. Juliana Lima added to UFC Fight Night 67 in Brazil". www.mmafighting.com. MMA Fighting. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  26. ↑ Staff (2015-05-01). "Gustafsson out vs. Teixeira, Jedrzejczyk vs. Penne headlines UFC Fight Night 69". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-05-01.
  27. ↑ Hunt, Loretta (October 4, 2012). "Three take aim at glory as women's MMA continues rapid ascent". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 Hemminger, Brian (April 5, 2013). "Invicta FC 5 results and live fight coverage for 'Penne vs Waterson' tonight". mmamania.com. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 Sargent, Robert (July 13, 2013). "Invicta Fighting Championships 6 Live Play-By-Play & Results". mmarising.com. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
  30. ↑ http://fightbooth.com/lady-violence-2012-jessica-penne/
New championship 1st Invicta FC Atomweight Champion
October 6, 2012 - April 5, 2013 		Succeeded by
Michelle Waterson