Jessica Middleton

Jessica Middleton (born 1988, in Wichita, Kansas) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the flyweight division. She notably competed in Bellator MMA, and first gained recognition after video of her winning via a spinning back-fist at an amateur fight in 2014 went viral.[2]

Jessica Middleton
Born (1988-05-15) May 15, 1988
Wichita, Kansas, United States
Other namesMillion Hits
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1]
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st)
DivisionFlyweight
StyleMuay Thai
TeamFox Fitness
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins4
By knockout0
By submission1
By decision3
Losses5
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Middleton competed as an amateur from 2014 to 2016, compiling a record of 3-2.

Mixed martial arts career

Bellator MMA

Middleton began her professional MMA career with Bellator MMA. She made her promotional debut at Bellator 159 on July 22, 2016 defeating Bruna Ellen by unanimous decision.[3]

In her second fight under the Bellator MMA banner, Middleton faced Alice Yauger at Bellator 171 on January 27, 2017. Middleton won the fight via unanimous decision.[4]

Middleton's next fight would come against future Bellator women's flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane at Bellator 178 on April 21, 2017. Middleton lost the fight via submission (arm-bar).[5]

Stepping in on short notice[6] Middleton would face future title-challenger Emily Ducote at Bellator 181 on July 14, 2017, losing a unanimous decision. [7]

Middleton's final Bellator MMA fight would come against Bellator Kickboxing champion Denise Kielholtz at Bellator 188. Middleton lost the fight when she was submitted in the first round.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
9 matches 4 wins 5 losses
By knockout 0 1
By submission 1 2
By decision 3 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 4–5 Hailey Cowan Decision (unanimous) LFA 73 August 2, 2019 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Win 4-4 Julie Murray Submission (armbar) Evolution Fighting Championship 9 July 21, 2018 2 1:17 Mulvane, Kansas, United States
Loss 3–4 Joselyne Edwards Laboriel TKO (punches) TFS - The Fight Series May 18, 2018 1 0:57 West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win 3-3 Jaymee Jones Decision (split) Xtreme Fight Night 346 February 2, 2018 3 5:00 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 2–3 Denise Kielholtz Submission (Scarf Hold Armlock) Bellator 188 November 16, 2017 1 1:16 Tel Aviv, Israel
Loss 2–2 Emily Ducote Decision (unanimous) Bellator 181 July 14, 2017 3 5:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 2–1 Ilima-Lei Macfarlane Submission (armbar) Bellator 178 April 21, 2017 1 2:15 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 2–0 Alice Yauger Decision (unanimous]] Bellator 171 January 27, 2017 3 5:00 Mulvane, Kansas, United States
Win 1–0 Bruna Ellen Decision (unanimous) Bellator 159 July 22, 2016 3 5:00 Mulvane, Kansas, United States

See also

References
  1. "Jessica Middleton". Sherdog.
  2. "Bellator 178: 'Grumpy' Ilima-Lei Macfarlane vows to take out aggression on Jessica Middleton, fight for first-ever Flyweight title". MMA Mania. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
  3. "Bellator 159 results: Taimanglo scores upset, Guillard wins and moves to 170". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
  4. "Bellator 171: Jessica Middleton picks up another Bellator victory". WMMA Rankings. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
  5. "Bellator 178 results: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane submits Jessica Middleton in the first round". WMMA Rankings. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
  6. "Bellator 181: Valerie Letourneau injured, Jessica Middleton steps in to fight Emily Ducote". MMA Mania. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
  7. "Bellator 181 results and highlights: Campos gets doc stoppage, Salter tech subs Grove". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2018-09-27.
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