Jillian DeCoursey

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Jillian DeCoursey
Born (1984-07-26) July 26, 1984 (age 40)
Queens, New York
Other names Lionheart
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 2 in[1]
Weight 48 kg (106 lb; 7 st 8 lb)
Division Atomweight
Reach 63 in
Style BJJ, Kickboxing
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Queens, New York, U.S.[1]
Team Ringsport Muay Thai (2016–present)[2][3]
East Coast United (until 2018)[4]
Long Island MMA (2018–present)[4]
Rank Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Gregg DePasquale[5]
Years active 2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 9
Wins 6
By knockout 2
By submission 1
By decision 3
Losses 3
By decision 3
University University of Bridgeport
Hunter College
Iona University
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jillian DeCoursey (born July 26, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist. She currently competes in the atomweight division of the Invicta FC, where she is the current atomweight champion.[2]

As of November 21, 2022, Sherdog ranks DeCoursey as the #4 atomweight in the world.[6]

Background

DeCoursey was born and grew up in Queens, New York, United States.[7] DeCoursey started undergraduate studies at University of Bridgeport and graduated from Hunter College.[7] She started Jiu-Jitsu after she finished competing in collegiate basketball at Hunter College.[7] She later picked up Muay Thai and eventually transitioned to mixed martial arts.[8]

DeCoursey also eventually finished her postgraduate studies at Iona University, earning a master's degree and owns her counselling practice in mental health.[2][9][7]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

DeCoursey was signed by Invicta after amassing an amateur record of 8–1.[8] She was an IBJJF brown belt medalist.[2][10]

Invicta Fighting Championships

DeCoursey made her promotional debut on August 31, 2017 at Invicta FC 25: Kunitskaya vs. Pa'aluhi against Ashley Medina.[11] She won the fight via split decision.[12]

Her next fight came on March 24, 2018 at Invicta FC 28: Mizuki vs. Jandiroba against Rebekah Levine.[13] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[14]

On July 21, 2018, DeCoursey faced Alesha Zappitella, replacing Shino VanHoose,[15] at Invicta FC 30: Frey vs. Grusander.[16]

For her next fight, DeCoursey fought outside of Invicta, being scheduled to face Katie Perez at CFFC 80. She won the fight by a third-round technical knockout.[17]

DeCoursey returned to Invicta to face Linda Mihalec at Invicta FC 39: Frey vs. Cummins II. DeCoursey won the fight by unanimous decision.[18]

DeCoursey was scheduled to challenge the reigning Cage Fury FC Strawweight champion Elise Reed at CFFC 91.[19] Reed won the fight by unanimous decision.[20]

DeCoursey was scheduled to participate in a one-night Invicta Phoenix Tournament to determine the next atomweight title challenger.[21] DeCoursey lost the quarterfinal bout against Linda Mihalec by split decision.[22]

DeCoursey faced Lindsey VanZandt on May 11, 2022 at Invicta FC 47.[23] She won the bout after knocking out VanZandt in the first round.[24]

Invicta FC Atomweight Champion

DeCoursey was booked to challenge the reigning Invicta Atomweight champion Jéssica Delboni at Invicta FC 49: Delboni vs. DeCoursey on September 28, 2022.[25] DeCoursey won the fight by a first-round submission.[26]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 6–3 Jéssica Delboni Submission (rear-naked choke) Invicta FC 49: Delboni vs. DeCoursey September 28, 2022 1 4:49 Hinton, Oklahoma, United States Won the Invicta FC Atomweight Championship.
Win 5–3 Lindsey VanZandt KO (punch) Invicta FC 47: Ducote vs. Zappitella May 11, 2022 1 1:01 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Return to Atomweight.
Loss 4–3 Elise Reed Decision (unanimous) Cage Fury Fighting Championships 91 December 18, 2020 4 5:00 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States Strawweight debut. For the vacant Cage Fury FC Strawweight Championship.
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 Atomweight debut.

See also

References

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External links

Awards and achievements
Preceded by 8th Invicta FC Atomweight Champion
September 28, 2022 – present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent

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