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American female mixed martial arts fighter
Jessica Miele
Born (1985-03-28) March 28, 1985 (age 39)
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States
Other namesThe Widowmaker
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
Reach69.0 in (175 cm)
Fighting out ofWaterbury, Connecticut
TeamIMB Academy of CT
Triton Athletics
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins9
By knockout2
By submission4
By decision3
Losses6
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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. Sherdog had her ranked within the top 10 Female Featherweight's since January 2020, rising as high as #7.

Background

Born 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.

Outside of fighting, she is the multimedia director for Post University.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

With 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. In her two wins before the Bellator contract, she defeated touted prospect Kylie O’Hearn at CES 54 via TKO and split decision against Elizabeth Phillips at CES 56.

Bellator MMA

Miele made her Bellator debut against Talita Nogueira at Bellator 231 on October 25, 2019. She won a close bout via split decision.

Miele was expected to face Leslie Smith at Bellator 241 on March 13, 2020. However, the whole event was eventually cancelled due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.

Miele faced Julia Budd on August 21, 2020, at Bellator 234. She lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Miele faced Janay Harding at Bellator 251 on November 5, 2020. She lost the bout via unanimous decision.

BTC Fight Promotions

Miele faced Sarah Kaufman on November 20, 2021, at BTC 13: Power. She lost the bout via TKO due to ground and pound in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed Martial Arts

  • Gladiator Challenge
    • GC Featherweight Championship
      • One successful title defence
  • Reality Fighting
    • RF Bantamweight Championship

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
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

References

  1. "Jessy Miele Fighter Profile". Fight Matrix. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  2. Sherdog.com. "Sherdog's Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings - Women's Featherweight". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  3. "Jessy Miele". Timeless. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  4. ^ mycitizensnews (2020-08-21). "Big opportunity for Prospect MMA fighter". Citizen's News. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  5. "Jessy Miele: On the Verge of Opportunity". MMA Sucka. 2019-01-17. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  6. Heck, Mike (2019-01-19). "CES 54: Nate Andrews defends title, calls for UFC opportunity". MyMMANews.com. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  7. 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.
  8. "LIVE! Bellator 231 Results & Play-By-Play Updates". MMAmania.com. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  9. Nolan King (February 14, 2020). "Bellator 241 adds Leslie Smith vs. Jessy Miele, Robson Gracie return, more to prelims". mmajunkie.com.
  10. "Bellator makes last-minute decision to cancel Friday's Bellator 241 | MMAWeekly.com". 2020-03-13. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  11. "Canada's Julia Budd to fight Jessy Miele in Bellator 244 co-main event - Sportsnet.ca". www.sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  12. "Bellator 244 results: Julia Budd back to winning ways with decision over Jessy Miele". MMA Junkie. 2020-08-22. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  13. Lee, Alexander K. (2020-10-28). "Janay Harding vs. Jessy Miele added to Bellator 251". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  14. "Bellator 244: Julia Budd controls Jessy Miele in one sided decision". FanSided. 2020-08-21. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
  15. Lee, Alexander K. (2021-10-25). "Sarah Kaufman signs with Canada's BTC promotion for Nov. 20 event". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
  16. Anderson, Jay (2021-11-20). "Sarah Kaufman Finishes Jessy Miele Within a Round in Return at BTC 13". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-11-21.
  17. Sherdog.com. "Jessy Miele". Sherdog.

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