Jan Finney(born April 18, 1980)[1][2]is anAmericanfemalemixed martial artist.She currently competes in the 135-poundbantamweightdivision.
Jan Finney | |
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Born | April 18, 1980[1][2] Springfield, Ohio,United States | (age44)
Other names | Cuddles |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
Weight | 149 lb (68 kg; 10 st 9 lb) |
Reach | 67 in (170 cm)[2] |
Fighting out of | Springfield, Ohio,United States |
Trainer | Scott Sheeley, Jon Stutzman, Oscar Kallet[3] |
Mixed martial artsrecord | |
Total | 25 |
Wins | 11 |
By knockout | 6 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 4 |
Losses | 14 |
By knockout | 4 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 8 |
Mixed martial arts recordfromSherdog |
Early life
editFinney played softball atKenton Ridge High SchoolandUrbana University.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
editFinney made her professional MMA debut on November 6, 2004, atHOOKnSHOOT:Evolution and defeated Rikki Burnett by Unanimous Decision.[5]
She entered the 2005 HOOKnSHOOT Women's Grand Prix on November 19, 2005, but was defeated byJulie Kedziein the second round of the tournament. She faced Kedzie again in a rematch on October 7, 2006, atKOTC:Meltdown, but was once again defeated by Unanimous Decision.
Finney facedKeiko Tamaiat BodogFight – Costa Rica on February 16, 2007.[6]She lost the fight via armbar submission in the second round.[7]
Finney was scheduled to faceGina CaranoatElite XC/K-1 HERO's Dynamite!! USA on June 2, 2007, but the fight was cancelled after Carano was forced to withdraw due to illness.[8]
Finney made herShoXCdebut on July 27, 2007, againstShayna Baszler.She was defeated by armbar submission in the first round.[9]
She faced Kedzie for a third time on September 29, 2007, in HOOKnSHOOT, but lost the fight by technical knockout in the second round.[10]
Finney is managed by Wade Hampel of Big Fight Management.[11]
Finney entered the one-night 2007 HOOKnSHOOT Women's Grand Prix on November 24, 2007. She facedMiesha Tatein the opening round. After three rounds, the fight was ruled a Draw and went to an overtime round. Following the overtime round, the fight was again ruled a Draw and the referee awarded the victory to Tate.[12]
Finney moved up in weight to faceErin Toughillat PFC 11: All In on November 20, 2008. Finney was defeated by Unanimous Decision.[13]
Finney entered the Freestyle Cage Fighting Women's Bantamweight Grand Prix at FCF 39 on January 30, 2010. She defeated Lizbeth Carreiro by Unanimous Decision.[14]
On March 27, 2010, Finney defeated Adrienna Jenkins by Unanimous Decision at FCF 40 to advance to the finals of the FCF tournament.[15]However, FCF later agreed to release Finney from her contract in order for Finney to sign withStrikeforceand she was replaced in the FCF tournament final by Jenkins.[16]
Finney made her Strikeforce debut on June 26, 2010, atStrikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum.She faced currentWomen's Middleweight Champion (145 lbs)Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos[17]and lost the fight via KO in the second round.[18]
Finney then facedLiz Carmoucheat Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro on November 19, 2010.[19]She lost the fight via TKO in the third round.[20]
Finney faced world champion boxerHolly Holmin a mixed martial arts bout at Fresquez Productions: Clash in the Cage on September 9, 2011.[21]She was defeated by TKO in the third round.[22]
Finney was scheduled to faceKaitlin Youngin the main event of Freestyle Cage Fighting 49 on October 1, 2011,[23]but withdrew from the fight and was replaced by Liz Carreiro.[24]
Mixed martial arts record
edit25 matches | 11 wins | 14 losses |
By knockout | 6 | 4 |
By submission | 1 | 2 |
By decision | 4 | 8 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 11–14 | Vanessa Melo | Decision (unanimous) | Battlefield FC 2 | July 27, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Macau,SAR,China | |
Loss | 11–13 | Pam Sorenson | Decision (split) | IT Fight Series 77 | November 22, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Bellefontaine, Ohio,United States | |
Win | 11–12 | Janice Meyer | TKO (punches) | IT Fight Series 48 | December 10, 2016 | 2 | 2:06 | Columbus, Ohio,United States | |
Win | 10–12 | Al-Lanna Jones | TKO (punches) | STFC 40 | November 5, 2016 | 2 | 1:07 | McAllen, Texas,United States | |
Win | 9–12 | Al-Lanna Jones | Decision (unanimous) | IT Fight Series 38 | November 21, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Dayton, Ohio,United States | |
Loss | 8–12 | Marciea Allen | Decision (unanimous) | IT Fight Series 35 | September 5, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Springfield, Ohio,United States | |
Loss | 8–11 | Valentina Shevchenko | Decision (unanimous) | Legacy FC 39 | February 27, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas,United States | |
Loss | 8–10 | Holly Holm | TKO (body kick) | Fresquez Productions: Clash in the Cage | September 9, 2011 | 3 | 2:49 | Albuquerque, New Mexico,United States | |
Loss | 8–9 | Liz Carmouche | TKO (punches) | Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro | November 19, 2010 | 3 | 1:30 | Jackson, Mississippi,United States | |
Loss | 8–8 | Cris Cyborg | TKO (knee to the body) | Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum | June 26, 2010 | 2 | 2:56 | San Jose, California,United States | For StrikeforceWomen's Featherweight Championship;Sherdog2010 Beatdown of the Year |
Win | 8–7 | Adrienna Jenkins | Decision (split) | Freestyle Cage Fighting 40 | March 27, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Shawnee, Oklahoma,United States | |
Win | 7–7 | Lizbeth Carreiro | Decision (unanimous) | Freestyle Cage Fighting 39 | January 30, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Shawnee, Oklahoma,United States | |
Win | 6–7 | Brighton Hutton | KO (punches) | C3: Slammin Jammin Weekend 2 | October 30, 2009 | 2 | 1:31 | Red Rock, Oklahoma,United States | |
Win | 5–7 | Marissa Caldwell | TKO (punches) | MMA Big Show: Full Force | October 24, 2009 | 1 | N/A | Florence, Indiana,United States | |
Loss | 4–7 | Erin Toughill | Decision (unanimous) | PPFC 11: All In | November 20, 2008 | 3 | 3:00 | Lemoore, California,United States | |
Win | 4–6 | Suzy Smith | KO (punch) | Brawl at the Beach | July 18, 2008 | 2 | 1:33 | Jacksonville, North Carolina,United States | |
Loss | 3–6 | Miesha Tate | Decision (referee decision) | HOOKnSHOOT: BodogFight Women's Tournament | November 24, 2007 | 4 | 3:00 | Evansville, Indiana,United States | |
Loss | 3–5 | Julie Kedzie | TKO (punches) | HOOKnSHOOT: MW Tournament | September 27, 2007 | 2 | 2:44 | Evansville, Indiana,United States | |
Loss | 3–4 | Shayna Baszler | Submission (armbar) | ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series | July 27, 2007 | 1 | 2:40 | Santa Ynez, California,United States | |
Loss | 3–3 | Keiko Tamai | Submission (armbar) | BodogFight: Costa Rica Combat | February 16, 2007 | 2 | 3:01 | Costa Rica | |
Win | 3–2 | Ginele Marquez | Submission (armbar) | HOOKnSHOOT: The Women Return | November 18, 2006 | 1 | 3:38 | Evansville, Indiana,United States | |
Loss | 2–2 | Julie Kedzie | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Meltdown | October 7, 2006 | 2 | 5:00 | Indianapolis, Indiana,United States | |
Loss | 2–1 | Julie Kedzie | Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: 2005 Women's Grand Prix | November 19, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Evansville, Indiana,United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Mystee Blackwood | KO (punch) | HOOKnSHOOT: 2005 Women's Grand Prix | November 19, 2005 | 1 | 0:38 | Evansville, Indiana,United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Rikki Burnett | Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: Evolution | November 6, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Evansville, Indiana,United States |
See also
editReferences
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- ^"'Cuddles' tough to face in the octagon ".DaytonDailyNews.com. 2008-07-18.Retrieved2010-06-21.
- ^"HOOKnSHOOT Evolution Pictures".Sherdog.com. 2004-11-12.Retrieved2010-06-13.
- ^"Jose" Pele "Landi Gets His Kicks in Bodog Fight's Paradise Lost".Sherdog.com. 2007-07-23.Archivedfrom the original on 2011-06-07.Retrieved2010-05-03.
- ^"Bodog Fight – Costa Rica Combat".Sherdog.com. 2007-02-16.Retrieved2010-08-15.
- ^"Sick Carano Off EliteXC Card".Sherdog.com. 2007-05-17.Retrieved2010-06-13.
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- ^"ShoXC Returns to SHOWTIME".Sherdog.com. 2008-01-24.Archivedfrom the original on 2011-06-07.Retrieved2010-06-13.
- ^"Jan Finney rematches Allanna Jones at STFC 40".
- ^"Bodog Fight Opens Vault For Ferocious Females".Sherdog.com. 2008-03-10.Archivedfrom the original on 2011-06-07.Retrieved2010-06-13.
- ^"'Rhino' Gores Real at PFC 12; Oliveira Retains Title ".Sherdog.com. 2008-11-21.Retrieved2010-06-13.
- ^"Freestyle Cage Fighting 39 Live Results".MMARising.com. 2010-01-30.Retrieved2010-06-13.
- ^"Baszler, Finney Advance In FCF Grand Prix".MMARising.com. 2010-03-28.Retrieved2010-06-13.
- ^"Cris Cyborg vs Jan Finney Planned For June 26th".MMARising.com. 2010-05-15.Retrieved2010-06-13.
- ^"Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum".Strikeforce.com. 2010-05-25.Retrieved2010-05-25.
- ^"Strikeforce:" Fedor vs Werdum "Live Results".MMARising.com.Retrieved2010-06-27.
- ^"Finney vs Carmouche Planned For November 19th".MMARising.com.Retrieved2010-10-31.
- ^"Strikeforce Challengers 12 Live Play-By-Play & Results".MMARising.com.Retrieved2010-11-19.
- ^"Holly Holm vs Jan Finney Announced For September 9th".MMARising.com. 2011-07-27.Retrieved2011-07-27.
- ^"Holly Holm Stops Jan Finney At" Clash In The Cage "".MMARising.com. 2011-09-09.Retrieved2011-09-09.
- ^"Jan Finney Cleared To Face Kaitlin Young At FCF 49".MMARising.com. 2011-09-20.Retrieved2011-09-22.
- ^"Late Changes Made To FCF 49, BlackEye 5 Fight Cards".MMARising.com. 2011-09-30.Retrieved2011-09-30.