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Lauren Mueller
BornLauren Elizabeth Mueller[1]
(1991-11-15) November 15, 1991 (age 32)
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
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

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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

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Early career

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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

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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

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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

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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

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References

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  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.
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