Jessamyn Duke
| Jessamyn Duke | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Jessamyn Laurel Duke[1] June 24, 1986 Whitesburg, Kentucky, United States |
| Other names | The Gun |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2] |
| Weight | 136 lb (62 kg; 9.7 st) |
| Division |
Bantamweight (135 lb) Featherweight (145 lb) |
| Reach | 73.0 in (185 cm)[2] |
| Style | Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Fighting out of | Richmond, Kentucky, United States |
| Team | Glendale Fighting Club (2013-present) |
| Rank | Purple belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu[3] |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 7 |
| Wins | 3 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Amateur career | |
| Total | 7 |
| Wins | 5 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Other information | |
| University | Eastern Kentucky University |
| Notable school(s) | Whitesburg High School |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Jessamyn Laurel Duke (born June 24, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship women's bantamweight division.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Duke started her amateur career in 2010. She fought mainly for Absolute Action MMA and Tuff-N-Uff. She obtained the amateur featherweight title in both organizations.[4][5]
In 2012, Duke moved to professional mixed martial arts and signed with Invicta FC.[6]
Invicta Fighting Championships
Duke made her professional and promotional debut against Suzie Montero on July 28, 2012 at Invicta FC 2. She won via TKO in the third round.[7]
Duke faced Marciea Allen on October 6, 2012 at Invicta FC 3. She won via submission due to an armbar in the first round.[8] This victory earned her a submission of the night bonus award, which was split between Duke and Stephanie Frausto, due to her submission victory over Amy Davis in the same event.[9]
Duke faced Miriam Nakamoto on April 5, 2013 at Invicta FC 5. The result was originally a KO victory for Nakamoto, but was later overturned by the Missouri Office of Athletics to no contest due to an illegal knee.[10]
The Ultimate Fighter
In August 2013, Duke was announced as a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate.[11] She defeated Laura Howarth via submission due to a triangle choke during the entry round and was the second female pick of Team Rousey.[12]
Duke faced Raquel Pennington in the elimination round. Pennington defeated Duke via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)[13] and the performance earned both participants Fight of The Season honors.[14]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Duke made her promotional debut against TUF 18 team mate Peggy Morgan on November 30, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale. She won via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).[15]
In her second UFC fight, Duke faced Bethe Correia at UFC 172. She lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27).
Duke faced Leslie Smith at UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller on July 16, 2014.[16] She lost the fight via TKO early in the first round after taking several punches to the face and body.
Duke faced Elizabeth Phillips at UFC on Fox 16 on July 25, 2015 in a rematch of their amateur bout at RFA 2 - Yvel vs. Alexander.[17] Duke lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
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Muay Thai
|
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 7 matches | 3 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 2 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 3–3 (1) | Elizabeth Phillips | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 | July 25, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 3–2 (1) | Leslie Smith | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Miller | July 16, 2014 | 1 | 2:24 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 3–1 (1) | Bethe Correia | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 172 | April 26, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Baltimore, Maryland, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 (1) | Peggy Morgan | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale | November 30, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| NC | 2–0 (1) | Miriam Nakamoto | No Contest (overturned) | Invicta FC: Penne vs. Waterson | April 5, 2013 | 1 | 2:20 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Originally a KO victory for Nakamoto; overturned due to an illegal knee. |
| Win | 2–0 | Marciea Allen | Submission (armbar) | Invicta FC: Penne vs. Sugiyama | October 6, 2012 | 1 | 4:42 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | Submission of the Night. |
| Win | 1–0 | Suzie Montero | TKO (elbows and punches) | Invicta FC: Baszler vs. McMann | July 28, 2012 | 3 | 2:32 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States |
Mixed martial arts exhibition record
| Exhibition record breakdown | ||
| 2 matches | 1 win | 1 loss |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1–1 | Raquel Pennington | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate | October 9, 2013 (air date) | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | TUF 18 Quarter Final round. |
| Win | 1–0 | Laura Howarth | Submission (triangle choke) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate | September 4, 2013 (air date) | 1 | 3:50 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | TUF 18 elimination round. |
Mixed martial arts amateur record
| Amateur record breakdown | ||
| 7 matches | 5 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 1 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 5–2 | Elizabeth Phillips | Submission (guillotine choke) | RFA 2 - Yvel vs. Alexander | March 30, 2012 | 2 | 0:58 | Kearney, Nebraska, United States | |
| Loss | 4–2 | Amanda Bell | TKO (punches) | Absolute Action MMA 20: Battle Against Breast Cancer 2 | November 19, 2011 | 3 | 2:35 | Florence, Kentucky, United States | Lost the AAMMA Amateur Featherweight Championship.[19] |
| Win | 4–1 | Autumn Richardson | Decision (unanimous) | Tuff-N-Uff: Future Stars of MMA | July 1, 2011 | 3 | 3:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Won the Tuff-N-Uff Amateur Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 3–1 | Crystal Bentley | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Absolute Action MMA 13 | May 7, 2011 | 2 | 1:29 | Florence, Kentucky, United States | Defended the AAMMA Amateur Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 2–1 | Sarah Cook | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Absolute Action MMA 12: The Anniversary Show | April 2, 2011 | 1 | 0:52 | Florence, Kentucky, United States | Won the AAMMA Amateur Featherweight Championship. |
| Loss | 1–1 | Ashlee Evans-Smith | Decision (unanimous) | Tuff-N-Uff: Las Vegas vs. 10th Planet Riverside | January 7, 2011 | 3 | 2:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Alexandria Stobbe | TKO (punches) | Absolute Action MMA 5: Battle Against Breast Cancer | October 2, 2010 | 1 | 1:42 | Florence, Kentucky, United States |
See also
References
- ↑ http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/MMA/2013/11-30-13MMA.pdf
- 1 2 "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Dillashaw vs. Barao 2". UFC.com. Retrieved July 26, 2015.
- 1 2 "Jessamyn Duke: official UFC fighter profile". UFC.com. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- 1 2 "AAMMA XII: The Anniversary Show official results". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- 1 2 "The Future Stars of MMA official results". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ↑ Nathan McCarter (May 29, 2012). "MMA: Invicta Fighting Championships 2; fight card announced". Bleacherreport.com. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ↑ Brian Knapp (July 29, 2012). "Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann downs Shayna Baszler at Invicta FC 2". Sherdog.com. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ↑ Brian Knapp (October 6, 2012). "Jessica Penne triangles Naho Sugiyama captures atomweight gold at Invicta FC 3". Sherdog.com. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- 1 2 Robert Sargent (October 7, 2012). "Five fighters earn bonuses at Invicta Fighting Championships 3". MMArising.com. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
- ↑ Steven Marrocco (May 15, 2013). "Jessamyn Duke successfully appeals KO loss to Miriam Nakamoto at Invicta FC 5". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ↑ Guilherme Cruz (August 15, 2013). "TUF 18 cast revealed with male and female bantamweights". MMAfighting.com. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ↑ Mike Bohn (September 5, 2013). "Episode No. 1 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 18: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate'". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ↑ Mike Bohn (October 10, 2013). "Episode No. 6 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate'". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- 1 2 Geno Mrosko (December 1, 2013). "Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 18 season bonuses: Rakoczy, Duke, Pennington, and Moras bank $25K". MMAmania.com. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ↑ Ben Fowlkes (November 30, 2013). "TUF 18 Finale results: Jessamyn Duke punches way past Peggy Morgan". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ↑ Dave Doyle (2014-06-10). "Jessamyn Duke, Leslie Smith will face off at Atlantic City UFC Fight Night card". MMAfighting.com. Retrieved 2014-06-10.
- ↑ Grant Gordon (2015-05-28). "Duke to face Phillips in Chicago at UFC Fight Night". http://www.glendalenewspress.com/. Retrieved 2015-05-28. External link in
|publisher=(help) - ↑ "AAMMA XIII official results". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ↑ Gary Thomas (November 11, 2011). ""Absolute Action MMA 20: Battle Against Breast Cancer 2" results and play-by-play". ProMMAnow.com. Retrieved December 2, 2013.