Last fight
UFC 303
Win
Silva vs Chiasson
Jun. 29, 2024
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
3
Wins by Knockout
3
Wins by Submission
3
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 406
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 880
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 44
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Ativo
Place of Birth
Estados Unidos
Trains at
Fortis MMA
Fighting style
MMA
Age
32
Height
71.00
Weight
135.50
Octagon Debut
Nov. 30, 2018
Reach
72.00
Leg reach
42.00
Fighter Facts
- Team Gastelum on TUF 28
- Pro since 2017
- Two wins by submission (RNC, armbar), three by KO
- Two first round finishes
- Six fights at bantamweight (4-2)
- Had 1-0 record in Invicta FC
UFC History
UFC 274 (5/7/22) Chiasson won a three round split decision over Norma Dumont
UFC Fight Night (12/18/21) Chiasson was submitted by Raquel Pennington via 10-finger choke at 3:07 of the second round
UFC on ESPN (3/20/21) Chiasson won a three round unanimous decision over Marion Reneau
UFC Fight Night (2/15/20) Chiasson won a three round unanimous decision over Shanna Young
UFC Fight Night (9/28/19) Chiasson lost a three round unanimous decision to Lina Lansberg
UFC Fight Night (5/4/19) Chiasson stopped Sarah Moras via strikes at 2:22 of the second round
UFC 235 (3/2/19) Chiasson stopped Gina Mazany via strikes at 1:49 of the first round
TUF 28 Finale (11/30/18) Chiasson submitted Pannie Kianzad via rear naked choke at 2:11 of the second round to win the TUF 28 featherweight title
TUF 28
On episode 12 (semifinals), Chiasson stopped Leah Letson via strikes in the first round
On episode eight (quarterfinals), Chiasson stopped Larissa Pacheco via strikes in the first round
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I came across a self-defense gym, Krav Maga, around 2011 and trained while I was in college. About a year or so into training I got around to watching MMA and particularly Invicta FC. I was extremely intrigued and driven by all the women in the organization. I found myself training every day and had this gut feeling that this was the sport I was meant to pursue. Never in my life have I been so motivated, so addicted to a sport. It’s in my blood.
What ranks and titles have you held? Ranked #1 women’s pound-4-pound in Louisiana, TUF 28 contestant and finalist, IBJJF WORLDS 3rd place
Do you have any heroes? My hero has always been my mother. Her work ethic and love is what pushes me to pursue the things I am most passionate for in life.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC is proof of my legacy. The legacy I was born with.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated from The University of New Orleans with a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and studies in Civil Engineering.
What was your job before you started fighting? I was attending college when I first started fighting, but was an instructor at Triumph Krav Maga through all of my college years and post as well.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? All amateur wins by KO or submission. First and only 155lbs RMMA Louisiana Champion. Undefeated in Kickboxing. Undefeated in Boxing
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Purple belt jiu-jitsu, brown belt Krav Maga
Favorite grappling technique: Kimura from guard.
Favorite Striking technique: Lead leg head kicks and lead hooks.
