Joselyne Edwards
Panamanian mixed martial arts fighter
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Joselyne Celina Edwards Loboriel[3] (born September 29, 1995) is a Panamanian mixed martial artist who currently competes in the women's Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of June 20, 2026, she is #1 in the Meta UFC women's bantamweight rankings.[4]
September 29, 1995
Panama City, Panama
| Joselyne Edwards | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joselyne Celina Edwards Loboriel September 29, 1995 Panama City, Panama |
| Other names | La Pantera |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) |
| Division | Bantamweight |
| Reach | 70 in (178 cm)[1] |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Panama City, Panama |
| Team | Kings MMA |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Edwards compiled a 9–2 record on the regional scene, winning the UCC Women's Bantamweight Championship in her homeland of Panama and defending it twice. In 2018, she moved to her camp to the United States, where she defeated former Bellator fighter Jessica Middleton via TKO on May 18, 2018, at The Fight Series. She would then defeat highly touted prospect Brenda Gonzales at KOTC: Aggressive Lifestyle on September 1, 2018, via armbar, in the process winning the KOTC Bantamweight Championship. Afterwards, she competed against fellow future UFC fighter Sarah Alpar for the LFA Women's Bantamweight Championship at LFA 55, losing the close bout via split decision.[5][6]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Edwards, as a replacement for Bethe Correia, faced Wu Yanan on January 16, 2021, at UFC on ABC 1.[7] She won the bout via unanimous decision.[8]
Edwards, as a replacement for Nicco Montaño, faced Karol Rosa on February 6, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 184.[9] Edwards lost the fight via unanimous decision.[10]
Edwards was scheduled to face Zarah Fairn Dos Santos on August 28, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 30.[11] However, the contest was cancelled in late July as Edwards was removed from the event in favor of another bout.[12]
Edwards faced Jessica-Rose Clark at UFC Fight Night 196 on October 23, 2021.[13] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[14]
Edwards faced Ramona Pascual on June 11, 2022, at UFC 275.[15] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[16] 11 out of 16 media outlets scored the bout as a win for Pascual.[17]
In a quick turnaround, Edwards replaced an injured Mariya Agapova to face Ji Yeon Kim at UFC 277 on July 9, 2022.[18] At the weigh-ins, Edwards weighed in at 137.5 pounds, one and a half pounds over the bantamweight non-title fight limit and was fined 20% of her purse, which went to her opponent Kim.[19] She won the fight via split decision.[20]
Edwards faced Lucie Pudilová on April 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 44.[21] At the weigh-ins, Edwards weighed in at 136.5 pounds, half a pound over the bantamweight non-title fight limit. Consequently, Edwards was fined 20% of her purse, which was awarded to Pudilová.[22] She won the fight via a controversial split decision.[23] Cageside commentators Daniel Cormier, Michael Bisping, and Brendan Fitzgerald all expressed shock that Edwards was declared the winner, with numerous media outlets also scoring the fight in favor of Pudilová.[24][25][26]
Edwards faced Nora Cornolle on September 2, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 226.[27] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[28]
Edwards faced Ailín Pérez on June 1, 2024, at UFC 302.[29] She lost the fight again by unanimous decision.[30]
Edwards faced Tamires Vidal on October 19, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 245.[31] At the weigh-ins, Edwards weighed in at 139 pounds, three pounds over the bantamweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Edwards was fined 30 percent of her purse which went to her opponent Vidal.[32][33] She won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission at the end of the third round.[34]
Edwards faced Chelsea Chandler on April 26, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 66.[35] She won the fight by technical knockout in the first round.[36]
Edwards was set to face former UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship challenger Mayra Bueno Silva on August 9, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 72.[37] However, Bueno Silva pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Priscila Cachoeira.[38] Edwards won the fight by knockout in the first round.[39] This fight earned her a Performance of the Night award.[40]
Edwards faced Nora Cornolle in a rematch on February 21, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 267.[41] She won the fight via rear‑naked choke submission in the second round, with the finish resulting in a shoulder injury for Cornolle.[42]
Replacing Yana Santos, who withdrew for undisclosed reasons, Edwards faced Norma Dumont on April 25, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 274.[43] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[44]
Controversies
Altercation with Ailín Pérez
Before UFC Fight Night 232, Edwards and Ailín Pérez allegedly had an altercation for unknown reasons.[45]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Priscila Cachoeira[40]
- King of the Cage
- KOTC Bantamweight Championship (One time)
- Ultimate Combat Challenge
- UCC Women's Bantamweight Championship (One time)
- Two successful title defenses
- UCC Women's Bantamweight Championship (One time)
- MMA Fighting
- 2025 First Team MMA All-Star[46]
Mixed martial arts record
| 24 matches | 18 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By submission | 4 | 1 |
| By decision | 6 | 5 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 18–6 | Norma Dumont | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal | April 25, 2026 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 17–6 | Nora Cornolle | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez | February 21, 2026 | 2 | 2:44 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 16–6 | Priscila Cachoeira | KO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Dolidze vs. Hernandez | August 9, 2025 | 1 | 2:24 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 15–6 | Chelsea Chandler | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Machado Garry vs. Prates | April 26, 2025 | 1 | 2:31 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 14–6 | Tamires Vidal | Submission (face crank) | UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira | October 19, 2024 | 3 | 4:33 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (139 lb) bout; Edwards missed weight. |
| Loss | 13–6 | Ailín Pérez | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 302 | June 1, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 13–5 | Nora Cornolle | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac | September 2, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Paris, France | |
| Win | 13–4 | Lucie Pudilová | Decision (split) | UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen | April 15, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Catchweight (136.5 lb) bout; Edwards missed weight. |
| Win | 12–4 | Kim Ji-yeon | Decision (split) | UFC 277 | July 30, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Dallas, Texas, United States | Return to Bantamweight; Edwards missed weight (137.5 lb). |
| Win | 11–4 | Ramona Pascual | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 275 | June 11, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore | Featherweight debut. |
| Loss | 10–4 | Jessica-Rose Clark | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori | October 23, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 10–3 | Karol Rosa | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov | February 6, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 | Wu Yanan | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ABC: Holloway vs. Kattar | January 16, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Win | 9–2 | Pamela Gonzalez | KO (punches and body kick) | UWC Mexico 22 | July 3, 2020 | 1 | 0:28 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Loss | 8–2 | Sarah Alpar | Decision (split) | LFA 55 | November 30, 2018 | 5 | 5:00 | Dallas, Texas, United States | For the inaugural LFA Women's Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–1 | Brenda Gonzales | Submission (armbar) | KOTC: Aggressive Lifestyle | September 1, 2018 | 2 | 2:53 | Ignacio, Colorado, United States | Won the KOTC Women's Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–1 | Jessica Middleton | TKO (punches) | The Fight Series 5 | May 18, 2018 | 1 | 0:57 | West Des Moines, Iowa, United States | Return to Bantamweight. |
| Win | 6–1 | Trisha Cicero | Decision (unanimous) | Ultimate Combat Challenge: Fantastic Fight Night 8 | October 14, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Panama City, Panama | Flyweight debut. |
| Win | 5–1 | Francelys Rivero | TKO (punches) | Ultimate Combat Challenge: Fantastic Fight Night 5 | May 20, 2017 | 1 | 3:30 | Panama City, Panama | Defended the UCC Women's Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 4–1 | Mauris Marcano Gonzales | Submission (armbar) | Ultimate Combat Challenge 31 | October 14, 2016 | 1 | 2:28 | Panama City, Panama | Defended the UCC Women's Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 3–1 | Yacqueline Arosemena | TKO (retirement) | Ultimate Combat Challenge 29 | July 1, 2016 | 1 | 1:58 | Panama City, Panama | Won the vacant UCC Women's Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 2–1 | Heydi Irias | TKO (punches) | Ultimate Combat Challenge 28 | May 7, 2016 | 2 | 3:45 | El Progreso, Honduras | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Mauris Marcano Gonzales | Submission (armbar) | Ultimate Combat Challenge 25 | September 11, 2015 | 2 | 1:54 | Panama City, Panama | |
| Win | 1–0 | Evelyn Jessenia Caballero Llanes | KO (punch) | Ultimate Combat Challenge 24 | May 15, 2015 | 1 | 0:10 | Panama City, Panama | Bantamweight debut. |