Jessica Miele is an American female mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight. She has formerly competed for Bellator MMA. Fight Matrix within the top #10 Women's Featherweight from January 2015 till October 2015.[1] Sherdog had her ranked within the top 10 Female Featherweight's since January 2020, rising as high as #7.[2]
| Jessica Miele | |
|---|---|
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| Born | March 28, 1985 Waterbury, Connecticut, United States |
| Other names | The Widowmaker |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 69.0 in (175 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Waterbury, Connecticut |
| Team | IMB Academy of CT Triton Athletics |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 15 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
editBorn in Waterbury, CT she is the oldest of 3 children. Growing up Jessy played several sports such as soccer, softball and basketball. While she attended University of Massachusetts, she participated in rugby and break dancing. After college she started to look for something to keep her active and found her way to Brazilian jiu-jitsu and eventually to Mixed Martial Arts.[3][4]
Outside of fighting, she is the multimedia director for Post University.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
editEarly career
editWith a record of 8–3 on the regional scene, Miele most notably fought the likes fought Ultimate Fighter Season 18 contestant Peggy Morgan, Invicta FC title contender Charmaine Tweet, and defeated former UFC fighter Elizabeth Phillips. She also won the GC Featherweight Championship, defending the title once, and the RF Bantamweight Championship.[5] In her two wins before the Bellator contract, she defeated touted prospect Kylie O’Hearn at CES 54 via TKO[6] and split decision against Elizabeth Phillips at CES 56.[7]
Bellator MMA
editMiele made her Bellator debut against Talita Nogueira at Bellator 231 on October 25, 2019. She won a close bout via split decision.[8]
Miele was expected to face Leslie Smith at Bellator 241 on March 13, 2020.[9] However, the whole event was eventually cancelled due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.[10]
Miele faced Julia Budd on August 21, 2020, at Bellator 234.[11] She lost the bout via unanimous decision.[12]
Miele faced Janay Harding at Bellator 251 on November 5, 2020.[13] She lost the bout via unanimous decision.[14]
BTC Fight Promotions
editMiele faced Sarah Kaufman on November 20, 2021, at BTC 13: Power.[15] She lost the bout via TKO due to ground and pound in the first round.[16]
Championships and accomplishments
editMixed Martial Arts
edit- Gladiator Challenge
- GC Featherweight Championship
- One successful title defence
- GC Featherweight Championship
- Reality Fighting
- RF Bantamweight Championship
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 15 matches | 9 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 1 |
| By submission | 4 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 4 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 9–6 | Sarah Kaufman | TKO (punches) | BTC 13: Power | November 20, 2021 | 1 | 3:56 | St Catharines, Canada | |
| Loss | 9–5 | Janay Harding | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 251 | November 5, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Loss | 9–4 | Julia Budd | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 244 | August 21, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Catchweight (147 lbs) bout; Miele missed weight. |
| Win | 9–3 | Talita Nogueira | Decision (split) | Bellator 231 | October 25, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Elizabeth Phillips | Decision (split) | CES 56 | May 31, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Hartford, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 7–3 | Kylie O'Hearn | TKO (punches) | CES 54 | January 19, 2019 | 3 | 4:27 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | |
| Win | 6–3 | Calie Cutler | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Reality Fighting: Mohegan Fight Night 13 | January 7, 2017 | 2 | 4:38 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Won the vacant RF Bantamweight Championship. Bantamweight bout. |
| Loss | 5–3 | Charmaine Tweet | Decision (unanimous) | Prestige FC 2 | March 12, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Regina, Canada | For the vacant Prestige Fight Club Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–2 | Jamie Driver | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Reality Fighting: New Year's Bash 4 | January 2, 2016 | 2 | 2:01 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Loss | 4–2 | Peggy Morgan | Decision (unanimous) | CES 30 | August 14, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Janice Meyer | TKO (punches) | Reality Fighting: Mohegan Fight Night 11 | June 19, 2015 | 1 | 1:51 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Catchweight (140 lb) bout. |
| Win | 3–1 | Lissette Neri | Decision (split) | Gladiator Challenge: Holiday Beatings | December 20, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | El Cajon, California, United States | Defended the GC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 2–1 | Lissette Neri | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gladiator Challenge: Aftershock | October 25, 2014 | 1 | 3:25 | San Diego, California, United States | Won the GC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 1–1 | Cassie Crisano | Submission (armbar) | Premier FC 17 | September 20, 2014 | 2 | 4:59 | Worcester, Massachusetts, United States | Catchweight (140 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 0–1 | Andria Wawro | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Reality Fighting: Mohegan Fight Night 10 | June 6, 2014 | 1 | 0:19 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Featherweight debut. |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Jessy Miele Fighter Profile". Fight Matrix. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Sherdog's Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings - Women's Featherweight". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ "Jessy Miele". Timeless. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ a b mycitizensnews (2020-08-21). "Big opportunity for Prospect MMA fighter". Citizen's News. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ "Jessy Miele: On the Verge of Opportunity". MMA Sucka. 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ Heck, Mike (2019-01-19). "CES 54: Nate Andrews defends title, calls for UFC opportunity". MyMMANews.com. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ McDonagh, Joe (2019-05-31). "CES 56 Results: Jessy Miele Rides to Decision Victory Over UFC Vet Elizabeth Phillips". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ "LIVE! Bellator 231 Results & Play-By-Play Updates". MMAmania.com. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
- ^ Nolan King (February 14, 2020). "Bellator 241 adds Leslie Smith vs. Jessy Miele, Robson Gracie return, more to prelims". mmajunkie.com.
- ^ "Bellator makes last-minute decision to cancel Friday's Bellator 241 | MMAWeekly.com". 2020-03-13. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ "Canada's Julia Budd to fight Jessy Miele in Bellator 244 co-main event - Sportsnet.ca". www.sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ "Bellator 244 results: Julia Budd back to winning ways with decision over Jessy Miele". MMA Junkie. 2020-08-22. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ Lee, Alexander K. (2020-10-28). "Janay Harding vs. Jessy Miele added to Bellator 251". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ "Bellator 244: Julia Budd controls Jessy Miele in one sided decision". FanSided. 2020-08-21. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ Lee, Alexander K. (2021-10-25). "Sarah Kaufman signs with Canada's BTC promotion for Nov. 20 event". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2021-11-20). "Sarah Kaufman Finishes Jessy Miele Within a Round in Return at BTC 13". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Jessy Miele". Sherdog.