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She entered the 2005 HOOKnSHOOT Women's Grand Prix on November 19, 2005, but was defeated by [[Julie Kedzie]] in the second round of the tournament. She faced Kedzie again in a rematch on October 7, 2006, at [[King of the Cage|KOTC]]: Meltdown, but was once again defeated by Unanimous Decision. |
She entered the 2005 HOOKnSHOOT Women's Grand Prix on November 19, 2005, but was defeated by [[Julie Kedzie]] in the second round of the tournament. She faced Kedzie again in a rematch on October 7, 2006, at [[King of the Cage|KOTC]]: Meltdown, but was once again defeated by Unanimous Decision. |
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Finney faced [[Keiko Tamai]] at BodogFight – Costa Rica on February 16, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url= |
Finney faced [[Keiko Tamai]] at BodogFight – Costa Rica on February 16, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/pressreleases/Jose-Pele-Landi-Gets-His-Kicks-in-Bodog-Fights-Paradise-Lost-8370 |title=Jose "Pele" Landi Gets His Kicks in Bodog Fight's Paradise Lost |access-date=2010-05-03 |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2007-07-23 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607033109/http://www.sherdog.com/news/press%20releases/Jose-ampquotPeleampquot-Landi-Gets-His-Kicks-in-Bodog-Fights-Paradise-Lost-8370 |archive-date=2011-06-07 }}</ref> She lost the fight via armbar submission in the second round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/Bodog-Fight-Costa-Rica-Combat-5066 |title=Bodog Fight – Costa Rica Combat |accessdate=2010-08-15 |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2007-02-16}}</ref> |
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Finney was scheduled to face [[Gina Carano]] at [[Elite XC]]/K-1 HERO's Dynamite !! USA on June 2, 2007, but the fight was cancelled after Carano was forced to withdraw due to illness.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sick-Carano-Off-EliteXC-Card-7568 |title=Sick Carano Off EliteXC Card |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2007-05-17 |accessdate=2010-06-13}}</ref> |
Finney was scheduled to face [[Gina Carano]] at [[Elite XC]]/K-1 HERO's Dynamite !! USA on June 2, 2007, but the fight was cancelled after Carano was forced to withdraw due to illness.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sick-Carano-Off-EliteXC-Card-7568 |title=Sick Carano Off EliteXC Card |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2007-05-17 |accessdate=2010-06-13}}</ref> |
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Finney made her [[ShoXC]] debut on July 27, 2007, against [[Shayna Baszler]]. She was defeated by armbar submission in the first round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Noons-Dominates-Berto-on-ShoXC-Debut-8425 |title=Noons Dominates Berto on ShoXC Debut |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2007-07-28 |accessdate=2010-06-13}}</ref> |
Finney made her [[ShoXC]] debut on July 27, 2007, against [[Shayna Baszler]]. She was defeated by armbar submission in the first round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Noons-Dominates-Berto-on-ShoXC-Debut-8425 |title=Noons Dominates Berto on ShoXC Debut |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2007-07-28 |accessdate=2010-06-13}}</ref> |
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She faced Kedzie for a third time on September 29, 2007, in HOOKnSHOOT, but lost the fight by technical knockout in the second round.<ref>{{cite web|url= |
She faced Kedzie for a third time on September 29, 2007, in HOOKnSHOOT, but lost the fight by technical knockout in the second round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/pressreleases/ShoXC-Returns-to-SHOWTIME-10954 |title=ShoXC Returns to SHOWTIME |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2008-01-24 |access-date=2010-06-13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607052559/http://www.sherdog.com/news/press%20releases/ShoXC-Returns-to-SHOWTIME-10954 |archive-date=2011-06-07 }}</ref> |
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Finney is managed by Wade Hampel of Big Fight Management.<ref>http://prommanow.com/2016/10/04/jan-finney-rematches-allanna-jones-at-stfc-40/</ref> |
Finney is managed by Wade Hampel of Big Fight Management.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://prommanow.com/2016/10/04/jan-finney-rematches-allanna-jones-at-stfc-40/|title=Jan Finney rematches Allanna Jones at STFC 40}}</ref> |
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Finney entered the one-night 2007 HOOKnSHOOT Women's Grand Prix on November 24, 2007. She faced [[Miesha Tate]] in the opening round. After three rounds, the fight was ruled a Draw and went to an overtime round. Following the overtime round, the fight was again ruled a Draw and the referee awarded the victory to Tate.<ref>{{cite web|url= |
Finney entered the one-night 2007 HOOKnSHOOT Women's Grand Prix on November 24, 2007. She faced [[Miesha Tate]] in the opening round. After three rounds, the fight was ruled a Draw and went to an overtime round. Following the overtime round, the fight was again ruled a Draw and the referee awarded the victory to Tate.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/pressreleases/Bodog-Fight-Opens-145Vault146-For-Ferocious-Females-11741 |title=Bodog Fight Opens Vault For Ferocious Females |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2008-03-10 |access-date=2010-06-13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607052621/http://www.sherdog.com/news/press%20releases/Bodog-Fight-Opens-Vault-For-Ferocious-Females-11741 |archive-date=2011-06-07 }}</ref> |
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Finney moved up in weight to face [[Erin Toughill]] at PFC 11: All In on November 20, 2008. Finney was defeated by Unanimous Decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Rhino-Gores-Real-at-PFC-12-Oliveira-Retains-Title-15254 |title='Rhino' Gores Real at PFC 12; Oliveira Retains Title |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2008-11-21 |accessdate=2010-06-13}}</ref> |
Finney moved up in weight to face [[Erin Toughill]] at PFC 11: All In on November 20, 2008. Finney was defeated by Unanimous Decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Rhino-Gores-Real-at-PFC-12-Oliveira-Retains-Title-15254 |title='Rhino' Gores Real at PFC 12; Oliveira Retains Title |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2008-11-21 |accessdate=2010-06-13}}</ref> |
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Finney faced world champion boxer [[Holly Holm]] in a mixed martial arts bout at Fresquez Productions: Clash in the Cage on September 9, 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2011/07/27/holly-holm-vs-jan-finney-announced-for-september-9th/ |title=Holly Holm vs Jan Finney Announced For September 9th |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-07-27 |accessdate=2011-07-27}}</ref> She was defeated by TKO in the third round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2011/09/09/holly-holm-stops-jan-finney-at-clash-in-the-cage/ |title=Holly Holm Stops Jan Finney At "Clash In The Cage" |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-09-09 |accessdate=2011-09-09}}</ref> |
Finney faced world champion boxer [[Holly Holm]] in a mixed martial arts bout at Fresquez Productions: Clash in the Cage on September 9, 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2011/07/27/holly-holm-vs-jan-finney-announced-for-september-9th/ |title=Holly Holm vs Jan Finney Announced For September 9th |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-07-27 |accessdate=2011-07-27}}</ref> She was defeated by TKO in the third round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2011/09/09/holly-holm-stops-jan-finney-at-clash-in-the-cage/ |title=Holly Holm Stops Jan Finney At "Clash In The Cage" |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-09-09 |accessdate=2011-09-09}}</ref> |
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Finney was scheduled to face [[Kaitlin Young]] in the main event of Freestyle Cage Fighting 49 on October 1,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2011/09/20/jan-finney-cleared-to-face-kaitlin-young-at-fcf-49/ |title=Jan Finney Cleared To Face Kaitlin Young At FCF 49 |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-09-20 |accessdate=2011-09-22}}</ref> but withdrew from the fight and was replaced by Liz Carreiro.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2011/09/30/late-changes-made-to-fcf-49-blackeye-5-fight-cards/ |title=Late Changes Made To FCF 49, BlackEye 5 Fight Cards |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-09-30 |accessdate=2011-09-30}}</ref> |
Finney was scheduled to face [[Kaitlin Young]] in the main event of Freestyle Cage Fighting 49 on October 1, 2011,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2011/09/20/jan-finney-cleared-to-face-kaitlin-young-at-fcf-49/ |title=Jan Finney Cleared To Face Kaitlin Young At FCF 49 |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-09-20 |accessdate=2011-09-22}}</ref> but withdrew from the fight and was replaced by Liz Carreiro.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2011/09/30/late-changes-made-to-fcf-49-blackeye-5-fight-cards/ |title=Late Changes Made To FCF 49, BlackEye 5 Fight Cards |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-09-30 |accessdate=2011-09-30}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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Finney once dated [[mixed martial arts]] fighter Mike Patt. |
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==Mixed martial arts record== |
==Mixed martial arts record== |
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Latest revision as of 13:38, 12 April 2024
Jan Finney | |
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Born | April 18, 1980[1][2] Springfield, Ohio, United States | (age 44)
Other names | Cuddles |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
Weight | 149 lb (68 kg; 10 st 9 lb) |
Reach | 67 in (170 cm)[2] |
Fighting out of | Springfield, Ohio, United States |
Trainer | Scott Sheeley, Jon Stutzman, Oscar Kallet[3] |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 25 |
Wins | 11 |
By knockout | 6 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 4 |
Losses | 14 |
By knockout | 4 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 8 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Jan Finney (born April 18, 1980)[1][2] is an American female mixed martial artist. She currently competes in the 135-pound bantamweight division.
Early life
[edit]Finney played softball at Kenton Ridge High School and Urbana University.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
[edit]Finney made her professional MMA debut on November 6, 2004, at HOOKnSHOOT: Evolution and defeated Rikki Burnett by Unanimous Decision.[5]
She entered the 2005 HOOKnSHOOT Women's Grand Prix on November 19, 2005, but was defeated by Julie Kedzie in the second round of the tournament. She faced Kedzie again in a rematch on October 7, 2006, at KOTC: Meltdown, but was once again defeated by Unanimous Decision.
Finney faced Keiko Tamai at BodogFight – Costa Rica on February 16, 2007.[6] She lost the fight via armbar submission in the second round.[7]
Finney was scheduled to face Gina Carano at Elite XC/K-1 HERO's Dynamite !! USA on June 2, 2007, but the fight was cancelled after Carano was forced to withdraw due to illness.[8]
Finney made her ShoXC debut on July 27, 2007, against Shayna Baszler. She was defeated by armbar submission in the first round.[9]
She faced Kedzie for a third time on September 29, 2007, in HOOKnSHOOT, but lost the fight by technical knockout in the second round.[10]
Finney is managed by Wade Hampel of Big Fight Management.[11]
Finney entered the one-night 2007 HOOKnSHOOT Women's Grand Prix on November 24, 2007. She faced Miesha Tate in the opening round. After three rounds, the fight was ruled a Draw and went to an overtime round. Following the overtime round, the fight was again ruled a Draw and the referee awarded the victory to Tate.[12]
Finney moved up in weight to face Erin Toughill at PFC 11: All In on November 20, 2008. Finney was defeated by Unanimous Decision.[13]
Finney entered the Freestyle Cage Fighting Women's Bantamweight Grand Prix at FCF 39 on January 30, 2010. She defeated Lizbeth Carreiro by Unanimous Decision.[14]
On March 27, 2010, Finney defeated Adrienna Jenkins by Unanimous Decision at FCF 40 to advance to the finals of the FCF tournament.[15] However, FCF later agreed to release Finney from her contract in order for Finney to sign with Strikeforce and she was replaced in the FCF tournament final by Jenkins.[16]
Finney made her Strikeforce debut on June 26, 2010, at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum. She faced current Women's Middleweight Champion (145 lbs) Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos[17] and lost the fight via KO in the second round.[18]
Finney then faced Liz Carmouche at Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro on November 19, 2010.[19] She lost the fight via TKO in the third round.[20]
Finney faced world champion boxer Holly Holm in a mixed martial arts bout at Fresquez Productions: Clash in the Cage on September 9, 2011.[21] She was defeated by TKO in the third round.[22]
Finney was scheduled to face Kaitlin Young in the main event of Freestyle Cage Fighting 49 on October 1, 2011,[23] but withdrew from the fight and was replaced by Liz Carreiro.[24]
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]25 matches | 11 wins | 14 losses |
By knockout | 6 | 4 |
By submission | 1 | 2 |
By decision | 4 | 8 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 11–14 | Vanessa Melo | Decision (unanimous) | Battlefield FC 2 | July 27, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Macau, SAR, China | |
Loss | 11–13 | Pam Sorenson | Decision (split) | IT Fight Series 77 | November 22, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Bellefontaine, Ohio, United States | |
Win | 11–12 | Janice Meyer | TKO (punches) | IT Fight Series 48 | December 10, 2016 | 2 | 2:06 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
Win | 10–12 | Al-Lanna Jones | TKO (punches) | STFC 40 | November 5, 2016 | 2 | 1:07 | McAllen, Texas, United States | |
Win | 9–12 | Al-Lanna Jones | Decision (unanimous) | IT Fight Series 38 | November 21, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Dayton, Ohio, United States | |
Loss | 8–12 | Marciea Allen | Decision (unanimous) | IT Fight Series 35 | September 5, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Springfield, Ohio, United States | |
Loss | 8–11 | Valentina Shevchenko | Decision (unanimous) | Legacy FC 39 | February 27, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
Loss | 8–10 | Holly Holm | TKO (body kick) | Fresquez Productions: Clash in the Cage | September 9, 2011 | 3 | 2:49 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
Loss | 8–9 | Liz Carmouche | TKO (punches) | Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro | November 19, 2010 | 3 | 1:30 | Jackson, Mississippi, United States | |
Loss | 8–8 | Cris Cyborg | TKO (knee to the body) | Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum | June 26, 2010 | 2 | 2:56 | San Jose, California, United States | For Strikeforce Women's Featherweight Championship; Sherdog 2010 Beatdown of the Year |
Win | 8–7 | Adrienna Jenkins | Decision (split) | Freestyle Cage Fighting 40 | March 27, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | |
Win | 7–7 | Lizbeth Carreiro | Decision (unanimous) | Freestyle Cage Fighting 39 | January 30, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | |
Win | 6–7 | Brighton Hutton | KO (punches) | C3: Slammin Jammin Weekend 2 | October 30, 2009 | 2 | 1:31 | Red Rock, Oklahoma, United States | |
Win | 5–7 | Marissa Caldwell | TKO (punches) | MMA Big Show: Full Force | October 24, 2009 | 1 | N/A | Florence, Indiana, United States | |
Loss | 4–7 | Erin Toughill | Decision (unanimous) | PPFC 11: All In | November 20, 2008 | 3 | 3:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
Win | 4–6 | Suzy Smith | KO (punch) | Brawl at the Beach | July 18, 2008 | 2 | 1:33 | Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States | |
Loss | 3–6 | Miesha Tate | Decision (referee decision) | HOOKnSHOOT: BodogFight Women's Tournament | November 24, 2007 | 4 | 3:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
Loss | 3–5 | Julie Kedzie | TKO (punches) | HOOKnSHOOT: MW Tournament | September 27, 2007 | 2 | 2:44 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
Loss | 3–4 | Shayna Baszler | Submission (armbar) | ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series | July 27, 2007 | 1 | 2:40 | Santa Ynez, California, United States | |
Loss | 3–3 | Keiko Tamai | Submission (armbar) | BodogFight: Costa Rica Combat | February 16, 2007 | 2 | 3:01 | Costa Rica | |
Win | 3–2 | Ginele Marquez | Submission (armbar) | HOOKnSHOOT: The Women Return | November 18, 2006 | 1 | 3:38 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
Loss | 2–2 | Julie Kedzie | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Meltdown | October 7, 2006 | 2 | 5:00 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |
Loss | 2–1 | Julie Kedzie | Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: 2005 Women's Grand Prix | November 19, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Mystee Blackwood | KO (punch) | HOOKnSHOOT: 2005 Women's Grand Prix | November 19, 2005 | 1 | 0:38 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Rikki Burnett | Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: Evolution | November 6, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Jan Finney profile". Sherdog.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
- ^ a b c "Jan Finney profile". AwakeningFighters.com. Retrieved 2017-03-11.
- ^ "A Moment with Jan Finney". FighterGirls.com. 2010-07-13. Retrieved 2010-07-13.
- ^ "'Cuddles' tough to face in the octagon". DaytonDailyNews.com. 2008-07-18. Retrieved 2010-06-21.
- ^ "HOOKnSHOOT Evolution Pictures". Sherdog.com. 2004-11-12. Retrieved 2010-06-13.
- ^ "Jose "Pele" Landi Gets His Kicks in Bodog Fight's Paradise Lost". Sherdog.com. 2007-07-23. Archived from the original on 2011-06-07. Retrieved 2010-05-03.
- ^ "Bodog Fight – Costa Rica Combat". Sherdog.com. 2007-02-16. Retrieved 2010-08-15.
- ^ "Sick Carano Off EliteXC Card". Sherdog.com. 2007-05-17. Retrieved 2010-06-13.
- ^ "Noons Dominates Berto on ShoXC Debut". Sherdog.com. 2007-07-28. Retrieved 2010-06-13.
- ^ "ShoXC Returns to SHOWTIME". Sherdog.com. 2008-01-24. Archived from the original on 2011-06-07. Retrieved 2010-06-13.
- ^ "Jan Finney rematches Allanna Jones at STFC 40".
- ^ "Bodog Fight Opens Vault For Ferocious Females". Sherdog.com. 2008-03-10. Archived from the original on 2011-06-07. Retrieved 2010-06-13.
- ^ "'Rhino' Gores Real at PFC 12; Oliveira Retains Title". Sherdog.com. 2008-11-21. Retrieved 2010-06-13.
- ^ "Freestyle Cage Fighting 39 Live Results". MMARising.com. 2010-01-30. Retrieved 2010-06-13.
- ^ "Baszler, Finney Advance In FCF Grand Prix". MMARising.com. 2010-03-28. Retrieved 2010-06-13.
- ^ "Cris Cyborg vs Jan Finney Planned For June 26th". MMARising.com. 2010-05-15. Retrieved 2010-06-13.
- ^ "Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum". Strikeforce.com. 2010-05-25. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
- ^ "Strikeforce: "Fedor vs Werdum" Live Results". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-06-27.
- ^ "Finney vs Carmouche Planned For November 19th". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
- ^ "Strikeforce Challengers 12 Live Play-By-Play & Results". MMARising.com. Retrieved 2010-11-19.
- ^ "Holly Holm vs Jan Finney Announced For September 9th". MMARising.com. 2011-07-27. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
- ^ "Holly Holm Stops Jan Finney At "Clash In The Cage"". MMARising.com. 2011-09-09. Retrieved 2011-09-09.
- ^ "Jan Finney Cleared To Face Kaitlin Young At FCF 49". MMARising.com. 2011-09-20. Retrieved 2011-09-22.
- ^ "Late Changes Made To FCF 49, BlackEye 5 Fight Cards". MMARising.com. 2011-09-30. Retrieved 2011-09-30.