Lauren Mueller

Lauren Mueller
BornLauren Elizabeth Mueller[1]
(1991-11-15) November 15, 1991 (age 33)
San Diego, California, United States
NicknamePrincess Tiger
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
DivisionBantamweight (2015–2017)
Flyweight (2018–present)
Reach67 in (170 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofChula Vista, California, United States
TeamAlliance MMA[3]
Years active2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins5
By knockout1
By decision4
Losses4
By submission1
By decision3
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Lauren Elizabeth Mueller[1] (born November 15, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist, currently in the Bantamweight division. A professional competitor since 2015, she has also competed in the UFC, Invicta FC, and Gladiator Challenge.

Background

Mueller did motocross, softball and volleyball among others growing up, eventually picking up mixed martial arts after high school.[4] She stopped working as a full-time nurse to pursue a career in the sport.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Lauren Mueller made her mixed martial arts debut in 2015, during Gladiator Challenge - Contenders, when she faced Peggy Ross. She won the fight by unanimous decision. Fighting with the same organization, she won another unanimous decision against Hannah Fitzpatrick and scored a TKO win over Faye Shields.[6]

In 2017 she fought under Dana White's Contender Series at Dana White's Contender Series 8 against Kelly McGill-Velasco, and won a unanimous decision.[7] This victory earned her a contract with the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Mueller made her UFC debut as a replacement for Wu Yanan, fighting Shana Dobson at UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje, on five weeks notice.[8] Mueller won the fight through a unanimous decision.[9]

She was then scheduled to fight against Wu Yanan during UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2.[10] Mueller suffered her first professional loss, losing by way of an armbar in the first round.[11]

During UFC 236 she fought Poliana Botelho replacing injured Paige VanZant.[12] She lost a unanimous decision.[13]

During UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson Mueller faced JJ Aldrich.[14] She would lose a unanimous decision.[15]

Mueller was released from UFC in December 2019.[16]

Invicta Fighting Championships

Mueller faced Serena DeJesus at Invicta FC 44: A New Era on August 27, 2021.[17] Mueller lost via split decision.[18]

Mueller was scheduled to face Claire Guthrie on January 12, 2022 at Invicta FC 45.[19] The bout was scratched due to unknown reasons.[20]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
9 matches 5 wins 4 losses
By knockout 1 0
By submission 0 1
By decision 4 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 5–4 Serena DeJesus Decision (split) Invicta FC 44: A New Era August 27, 2021 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss 5–3 JJ Aldrich Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson October 12, 2019 3 5:00 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss 5–2 Poliana Botelho Decision (unanimous) UFC 236 April 13, 2019 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss 5–1 Wu Yanan Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 November 24, 2018 1 4:00 Beijing, China
Win 5–0 Shana Dobson Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje April 14, 2018 3 5:00 Glendale, Arizona, United States Flyweight debut.
Win 4–0 Kelly McGill-Velasco Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 8 August 29, 2017 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 3–0 Hannah Fitzpatrick Decision (unanimous) Gladiator Challenge - Freedom Strikes July 23, 2016 3 5:00 El Cajon, California, United States
Win 2–0 Faye Shields TKO (submission to punches) Gladiator Challenge - MMA Smackdown April 2, 2016 1 1:01 El Cajon, California, United States
Win 1–0 Peggy Ross Decision (unanimous) Gladiator Challenge - Contenders July 11, 2015 3 5:00 El Cajon, California, United States Bantamweight debut.

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See also

References

  1. ^ a b Mixed martial arts show results Date: August 29, 2017
  2. ^ "Lauren Mueller". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  3. ^ "LaurenMueller". espn.co.uk/. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  4. ^ Steve Latrell (April 9, 2019). "Five Questions With Lauren Mueller". Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  5. ^ Lauren Mueller Talks Going From Being Nurse to UFC Fighter - MMA Fighting. mmafighting.com. April 12, 2018 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ Sherdog.com. "Lauren". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
  7. ^ "Empress of the Ocean – featuring UFC fighter Lauren Mueller of Alliance MMA". mmauk.net. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  8. ^ "Lauren Mueller replaces Shana Dobson vs. Wu Yanan at UFC Fight Night 141". mmajunkie.com. 18 October 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  9. ^ "Lauren Mueller feels her victory over Shana Dobson confirms her UFC roster spot". wmmarankings.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  10. ^ "Diggin' Deep on UFC Beijing: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 - Prelims preview". Bloody Elbow. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  11. ^ "Wu Yanan vs Lauren Mueller". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  12. ^ DNA, MMA (28 February 2019). "Paige VanZant geblesseerd, Poliana Botelho treft nu Lauren Mueller tijdens UFC 236". Retrieved 2019-03-01.
  13. ^ "UFC 236 results: Poliana Botelho survives late charge, takes decision over Lauren Mueller". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. 13 April 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  14. ^ "UFC Fight Night returns to Tampa in October". Tampa Bay Times. 2019-08-09. Retrieved 2019-08-10.
  15. ^ "JJ Aldrich looked very solid on the feet in a fun scrap against Lauren Mueller to open up UFC Tampa". cagesidepress.com. 12 October 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  16. ^ "First woman signed via Dana White's Contender Series, Lauren Mueller released from UFC contract". WMMA Rankings. 2019-12-20. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
  17. ^ Newswire (28 July 2021). "Invicta FC 44: Emily Ducote faces Danielle Taylor, Lisa Verzosa meets Taneisha Tennant". fightmag.com.au. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  18. ^ Tatum, Rob (2021-08-28). "Invicta FC 44: A New Era Official Results and Recap". Invicta Fighting Championships. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
  19. ^ "Invicta FC 45 set for Jan. 12, headlined by Alesha Zappitella vs. Jessica Delboni title rematch". MMA Junkie. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2021-12-16.
  20. ^ "Invicta FC 45: Helen Peralta vs. Elise Pone added". MMA Crossfire. 2022-01-02. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
  21. ^ Sherdog.com. "Lauren". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-05-30.