Jillian DeCoursey
| Jillian Decoursey | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Lionheart |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)[1] |
| Division | Atomweight |
| Style | BJJ, Kickboxing |
| Fighting out of | Queens, New York United States[1] |
| Team | Long Island MMA / Ringsport Muay Thai[2] |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 6 |
| Wins | 4 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Jillian "Lionheart" Decoursey (born July 26, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist and competes in Atomweight division of the Invicta Fighting Championships (Invicta).[2]
Background
Decoursey was born in Queens, New York, United States. She started Jiu-Jitsu after she finished competing in collegiate basketball. She later picked up Muay Thai and eventually transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA).[3]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Decoursey was signed by Invicta after amassing an amateur record of 8-1.[3] She was an IBJJF brown belt medalist.[2][4]
Invicta Fighting Championships
Decoursey made her promotional debut on August 31, 2017 at Invicta FC 25: Kunitskaya vs. Pa'aluhi against Ashley Medina.[5] She won the fight via split decision.[6]
Her next fight came on March 24, 2018 at Invicta FC 28: Mizuki vs. Jandiroba against Rebekah Levine.[7] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[8]
On July 21, 2018, Decoursey faced Alesha Zappitella, replacing Shino VanHoose,[9] at Invicta FC 30: Frey vs. Grusander.[10]
Personal life
Decoursey earned a master's degree and own her counselling practice in mental health.[2]
Mixed martial arts record
| 6 matches | 4 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 4–2 | Linda Mihalec | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 39: Frey vs. Cummins II | February 7, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | |
| Win | 3–2 | Katie Perez | TKO (punches) | Cage Fury Fighting Championships 80 | November 22, 2019 | 3 | 3:00 | Hampton, Virginia, United States | |
| Loss | 2–2 | Kelly D'Angelo | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 35: Bennett vs. Rodriguez II | June 7, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Loss | 2–1 | Alesha Zappitella | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 30: Frey vs. Grusander | July 21, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Rebekah Levine | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 28: Mizuki vs. Jandiroba | March 24, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Ashley Medina | Decision (split) | Invicta FC 25: Kunitskaya vs. Pa'aluhi | August 31, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States |
See also
References
- ^ a b "Jillian DeCoursey ("Lionheart") | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
- ^ a b c d "Jillian DeCoursey – Invicta Fighting Championships". www.invictafc.com. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
- ^ a b Anderson, Jay (2018-03-21). "Invicta FC 28's Jillian DeCoursey: "It's Just a Matter of Time" Before Atomweights In UFC". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
- ^ "Jillian DeCoursey | MMA » BJJ | Awakening Fighters". Awakening Fighters. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Invicta FC 25 Lineup Finalized with Addition of Seven Bouts". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
- ^ "Invicta FC 25: Jillian DeCoursey Defeats Ashley Medina in Pro Debut • MMA News". MMA News. 2017-09-01. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Invicta FC 28 Lineup Includes Strawweight Title Fight, Pearl Gonzalez Debut on March 24". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
- ^ "Invicta FC 28 FULL RESULTS". www.fight-madness.com (in Slovenian). Retrieved 2018-08-09.
- ^ "Shino VanHoose Out, Jillian DeCoursey Steps in Against Alesha Zappitella at Invicta FC 30 | Invicta Fighting Championships". www.invictafc.com. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
- ^ "MMA: Alesha Zappitella eyes fight with Alyse Anderson". AXS. Retrieved 2018-08-09.