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Lauren Mueller
American mixed martial artist
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.
| Lauren Mueller | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lauren Elizabeth Mueller[1] (1991-11-15) November 15, 1991 (age 32) San Diego, California, United States |
| Nickname | Princess Tiger |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb) |
| Division | Bantamweight (2015–2017) Flyweight (2018–present) |
| Reach | 67 in (170 cm)[2] |
| Fighting out of | Chula Vista, California, United States |
| Team | Alliance MMA[3] |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 9 |
| Wins | 5 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mueller did motorcross, 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]
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]
| 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. |
- "Lauren Mueller". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- "LaurenMueller". espn.co.uk/. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- Steve Latrell (April 9, 2019). "Five Questions With Lauren Mueller". Ultimate Fighting Championship.
- Lauren Mueller Talks Going From Being Nurse to UFC Fighter - MMA Fighting. mmafighting.com. April 12, 2018 – via YouTube.
- "Empress of the Ocean – featuring UFC fighter Lauren Mueller of Alliance MMA". mmauk.net. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- "Lauren Mueller replaces Shana Dobson vs. Wu Yanan at UFC Fight Night 141". mmajunkie.com. 18 October 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- "Lauren Mueller feels her victory over Shana Dobson confirms her UFC roster spot". wmmarankings.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- "Diggin' Deep on UFC Beijing: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 - Prelims preview". Bloody Elbow. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- "Wu Yanan vs Lauren Mueller". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- DNA, MMA (28 February 2019). "Paige VanZant geblesseerd, Poliana Botelho treft nu Lauren Mueller tijdens UFC 236". Retrieved 2019-03-01.
- "UFC 236 results: Poliana Botelho survives late charge, takes decision over Lauren Mueller". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. 13 April 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- "UFC Fight Night returns to Tampa in October". Tampa Bay Times. 2019-08-09. Retrieved 2019-08-10.
- "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.
- "First woman signed via Dana White's Contender Series, Lauren Mueller released from UFC contract". WMMA Rankings. 2019-12-20. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- Newswire (28 July 2021). "Invicta FC 44: Emily Ducote faces Danielle Taylor, Lisa Verzosa meets Taneisha Tennant". fightmag.com.au. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- Tatum, Rob (2021-08-28). "Invicta FC 44: A New Era Official Results and Recap". Invicta Fighting Championships. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- "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.
- "Invicta FC 45: Helen Peralta vs. Elise Pone added". MMA Crossfire. 2022-01-02. Retrieved 2022-01-03.