Jessica-Rose Clark

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Jessica-Rose Clark
BornJessica-Rose Clark
(1987-11-28) 28 November 1987 (age 36)
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Other namesJessy Jess
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionFlyweight (2018)
Bantamweight (2013–2017, 2019–present)
Featherweight (2012–2013)
Reach64.5 in (164 cm)
StyleBrazilian jiu-jitsu
TeamIntegrated MMA (2012–2014)[2]
Igor MMA (2016)[3]
Australian Top Team (2016)[3]
Syndicate MMA (2016–2018)[4]
Combat Sports Academy (2018–2023)[5]
Team Ferreira BJJ (2023–present)[6]
RankPurple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[7]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total21
Wins11
By knockout3
By submission2
By decision6
Losses9
By submission3
By decision6
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jessica-Rose Clark (born 28 November 1987) is an Australian mixed martial artist who competes in the women’s Bantamweight division. She formerly competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[8]

Background[edit]

Clark was born in Cairns, Australia, as the eldest of nine children.[3] Her ailing single mother took care of the children while living on the road in a van and communities.[3] Jessica-Rose attended regular school for the first time in the fifth grade when the family settled in North Queensland.[3] She attended university after graduating from high school, but dropped out during the first semester.[3] After dropping out, she found kickboxing and gradually started training mixed martial arts.[3]

Mixed martial arts career[edit]

Early career[edit]

Clark made her professional MMA debut in December 2012 in her native Australia. She fought six times over the next two years for various regional promotions, amassing a record of 5 wins and 1 loss.[9][10]

Invicta FC[edit]

After taking nearly a year off from the sport, Clark made her debut with Invicta FC in July 2015.[11] She faced Pannie Kianzad at Invicta FC 13: Cyborg vs. Van Duin and lost the bout via unanimous decision.[12]

Clark returned to the promotion in November 2016 to face Pam Sorenson at Invicta FC 20: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya.[13] She lost the bout via split decision.[14]

Clark was scheduled to face Vanessa Porto at Invicta FC 26 in December 2017;[15] however, she was removed from the card when she was tabbed by the UFC as a replacement.[16]

Ultimate Fighting Championship[edit]

Clark made her UFC debut against Bec Rawlings in a flyweight bout, replacing Joanne Calderwood at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura on 19 November 2017.[17] At the weigh-ins, Clark weighed in at 128 pounds, 2 pounds over the flyweight upper limit of 126 pounds. The bout proceeded at a catchweight and Clark forfeited 20% of her purse to Rawlings.[18] Clark won the fight via split decision.[19]

Clark faced Paige VanZant on 14 January 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi.[20] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[21]

Clark faced Jessica Eye on 23 June 2018 at UFC Fight Night 132.[22] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[23]

Clark was expected to face Andrea Lee on 15 December 2018 at UFC on Fox 31.[24] However, Clark was forced out of the bout as she was hospitalized due to weight cutting issues and deemed medically unfit to compete by UFC physicians. As a result, the bout was cancelled.[25]

Clark was scheduled to face Talita Bernardo on 11 May 2019 at UFC 237.[26] However, it was reported on 3 April 2019 that Clark had pulled out of the bout, citing injury.[27]

Return to bantamweight[edit]

Clark faced Pannie Kianzad on 9 November 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 21.[28] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[29]

Clark faced Sarah Alpar on 19 September 2020 at UFC Fight Night 178[30] She won the fight via a technical knockout in round three.[31] In the fight she tore her Anterior cruciate ligament, which prevented her from fighting until mid 2021.[32]

After recovering from the surgery, Clark returned after a year to face Joselyne Edwards at UFC Fight Night 196 on 23 October 2021.[33] Clark won the fight via unanimous decision.[34]

Clark faced Stephanie Egger on 19 February 2022, at UFC Fight Night 201.[35] She lost the fight via an armbar submission in the first round.[36]

Clark faced Julija Stoliarenko on 2 July 2022, at UFC 276.[37] She lost the bout via armbar submission less than one minute into round one, dislocating her elbow.[38]

Clark faced Tainara Lisboa on 13 May 2023, at UFC on ABC 4.[39] She lost the bout via rear‐naked choke in third round.[40] The fight was the final fight on her contract and she was not offered a new contract.[41][42]

Championships and accomplishments[edit]

  • Unarmed Combat Unleashed
    • UCU Women's Bantamweight Championship (one time; only; former)
  • Xtreme Fighting Championships
    • XFC Australia Bantamweight Championship (one time; former)
  • Roshambo MMA
    • Roshambo Women's Bantamweight Championship (one time; only; former)

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

Professional record breakdown
21 matches 11 wins 9 losses
By knockout 3 0
By submission 2 3
By decision 6 6
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 11–9 (1) Tainara Lisboa Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida 13 May 2023 3 4:20 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Loss 11–8 (1) Julija Stoliarenko Submission (armbar) UFC 276 2 July 2022 1 0:42 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 11–7 (1) Stephanie Egger Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill 19 February 2022 1 3:44 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–6 (1) Joselyne Edwards Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori 23 October 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 10–6 (1) Sarah Alpar TKO (punch and knee) UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley 19 September 2020 3 4:21 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 9–6 (1) Pannie Kianzad Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Magomedsharipov vs. Kattar 9 November 2019 3 5:00 Moscow, Russia Return to Bantamweight.
Loss 9–5 (1) Jessica Eye Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards 23 June 2018 3 5:00 Kallang, Singapore
Win 9–4 (1) Paige VanZant Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi 14 January 2018 3 5:00 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Win 8–4 (1) Bec Rawlings Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura 19 November 2017 3 5:00 Sydney, Australia Return to Flyweight; Clark missed weight (128 lb).
Win 7–4 (1) Carina Damm Decision (split) Titan FC 45: Araujo vs. Capitulino 18 August 2017 3 5:00 Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States
Loss 6–4 (1) Sarah Kaufman Decision (unanimous) Battlefield Fighting Championships 18 March 2017 3 5:00 Seoul, South Korea
Loss 6–3 (1) Pam Sorenson Decision (split) Invicta FC 20: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya 18 November 2016 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 6–2 (1) Janay Harding Decision (unanimous) Eternal MMA 19 30 July 2016 3 5:00 Gold Coast, Australia Return to Bantamweight.
NC 5–2 (1) Emiko Raika NC (overturned) TTF Challenge 05 23 September 2015 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan Flyweight debut; overturned due to Clark missing weight (131 lb).
Loss 5–2 Pannie Kianzad Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 13: Cyborg vs. Van Duin 9 July 2015 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 5–1 Rhiannon Thompson Decision (unanimous) Roshambo MMA 3 26 July 2014 5 5:00 Chandler, Australia Won the inaugural Roshambo MMA Bantamweight Championship.
Win 4–1 Kate Da Silva TKO (punches) XFC Australia 21 14 June 2014 2 4:07 Brisbane, Australia Won the vacant XFC Australia Bantamweight Championship.
Win 3–1 Zoie Shreiweis Submission (rear-naked choke) Unarmed Combat Unleashed 2 8 February 2014 1 1:33 Emerald, Australia Won the inaugural UCU Women's Bantamweight Championship.
Loss 2–1 Kyra Purcell Decision (unanimous) Fightworld Cup 16 16 November 2013 3 5:00 Nerang, Australia Bantamweight debut. For the FWC Bantamweight Championship.
Win 2–0 Arlene Blencowe Submission (rear-naked choke) Nitro MMA 9 13 July 2013 2 3:38 Logan City, Australia
Win 1–0 Mae-Lin Leow TKO (punches) Brace for War MMA 18 21 December 2012 3 2:17 Canberra, Australia Featherweight debut.

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External links[edit]

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