Lauren Mueller
American mixed martial artist
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Lauren Mueller (born November 15, 1991) is an American former mixed martial artist, who fought in the Bantamweight division. A professional competitor from 2015 to 2021, she competed in the UFC, Invicta FC, and Gladiator Challenge.
San Diego, California, U.S.
| Lauren Mueller | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 15, 1991 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Nickname | Princess Tiger |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb) |
| Division | Bantamweight (2015–2017) Flyweight (2018–present) |
| Reach | 67 in (170 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Chula Vista, California, U.S. |
| Team | Alliance MMA[2] |
| Years active | 2015–2021 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 9 |
| Wins | 5 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
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.[5]
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.[6] This victory earned her a contract with the UFC.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
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.[7] Mueller won the fight through a unanimous decision.[8]
She was then scheduled to fight against Wu Yanan during UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2.[9] Mueller suffered her first professional loss, losing by way of an armbar in the first round.[10]
During UFC 236 she fought Poliana Botelho replacing injured Paige VanZant.[11] She lost a unanimous decision.[12]
During UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson Mueller faced JJ Aldrich.[13] She would lose a unanimous decision.[14]
Mueller was released from UFC in December 2019.[15]
Invicta Fighting Championships
Mueller faced Serena DeJesus at Invicta FC 44: A New Era on August 27, 2021.[16] Mueller lost via split decision.[17]
Mueller was scheduled to face Claire Guthrie on January 12, 2022 at Invicta FC 45.[18] The bout was scratched for unknown reasons.[19]
Mixed martial arts record
| 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. |