Jillian DeCoursey

Jillian "Lionheart" DeCoursey (born July 26, 1984) is an American mixed martial arts fighter. She competed in the Atomweight division of the Invicta FC.[2]

Jillian DeCoursey
Other names"Lionheart"
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 2 in (157 cm)[1]
Weight48 kg (106 lb; 7 st 8 lb)
DivisionAtomweight
Reach63 in (160 cm)
StyleBJJ, Kickboxing
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofQueens, New York, U.S.[1]
TeamLong Island MMA / Ringsport Muay Thai[2]
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total7
Wins4
By knockout1
By decision3
Losses3
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

As of November 1, 2021, Sherdog ranks DeCoursey as the #10 atomweight in the world.[3]

Personal life

DeCoursey was born in Queens, New York, United States. She started Jiu-Jitsu after she finished competing in collegiate basketball. She later picked up Muay Thai and eventually transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA).[4]

DeCoursey earned a master's degree and owns her counselling practice in mental health.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

DeCoursey was signed by Invicta after amassing an amateur record of 8-1.[4] She was an IBJJF brown belt medalist.[2][5]

Invicta Fighting Championships

DeCoursey made her promotional debut on August 31, 2017 at Invicta FC 25: Kunitskaya vs. Pa'aluhi against Ashley Medina.[6] She won the fight via split decision.[7]

Her next fight came on March 24, 2018 at Invicta FC 28: Mizuki vs. Jandiroba against Rebekah Levine.[8] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[9]

On July 21, 2018, DeCoursey faced Alesha Zappitella, replacing Shino VanHoose,[10] at Invicta FC 30: Frey vs. Grusander.[11]

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.[12]

DeCoursey returned to Invicta to face Linda Mihalec at Invicta FC 39: Frey vs. Cummins II. DeCoursey won the fight by unanimous decision.[13]

DeCoursey was scheduled to challenge the reigning Cage Fury FC Strawweight champion Elise Reed at CFFC 91.[14] Reed won the fight by unanimous decision.[15]

DeCoursey was scheduled to participate in a one-night Invicta Phoenix Tournament to determine the next atomweight title challenger.[16] DeCoursey lost the quarterfinal bout against Linda Mihalec by split decision.[17]

DeCoursey is scheduled to face Lindsey VanZandt on May 11, 2022 at Invicta FC 47.[18]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
7 matches 4 wins 3 losses
By knockout 1 0
By decision 3 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 4–3 Elise Reed Decision (unanimous) Cage Fury Fighting Championships 91 December 18, 2020 4 5:00 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States For the 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

See also

References
  1. "Jillian DeCoursey ("Lionheart") - MMA Fighter Page". Tapology.com. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  2. "Jillian DeCoursey – Invicta Fighting Championships". InvictaFC.com. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  3. Critchfield, Tristen. "Sherdog's Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings - Women's Atomweight". sherdog.com. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  4. Anderson, Jay (March 21, 2018). "Invicta FC 28's Jillian DeCoursey: "It's Just a Matter of Time" Before Atomweights In UFC". Cageside Press. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  5. "Jillian DeCoursey | MMA » BJJ | Awakening Fighters". Awakening Fighters. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  6. Sherdog.com. "Invicta FC 25 Lineup Finalized with Addition of Seven Bouts". Sherdog. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  7. "Invicta FC 25: Jillian DeCoursey Defeats Ashley Medina in Pro Debut • MMA News". MMA News. September 1, 2017. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  8. Sherdog.com. "Invicta FC 28 Lineup Includes Strawweight Title Fight, Pearl Gonzalez Debut on March 24". Sherdog. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  9. "Invicta FC 28 FULL RESULTS". www.fight-madness.com (in Slovenian). Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  10. "Shino VanHoose Out, Jillian DeCoursey Steps in Against Alesha Zappitella at Invicta FC 30 | Invicta Fighting Championships". www.invictafc.com. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  11. "MMA: Alesha Zappitella eyes fight with Alyse Anderson". AXS. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  12. Roybal, Monica; Seifert, Derek. "CFFC 80 fights for the troops". jble.af.mil. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  13. La Monica, Mark. "LIMMA's Jillian DeCoursey wins Invicta FC 39 bout". Newsday. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  14. Herbison, Zac. "Army vet and entrepreneur Elise Reed puts her title on the line at CFFC 91". mma-prospects.com. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  15. Tatum, Rob. "CFFC 91 Results: Sabatini Submits Stirn, Reed Edges DeCoursey". combatpress.com. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  16. Hannoun, Farah. "Invicta FC's Phoenix Tournament to determine No. 1 atomweight contender on June 11". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  17. Al-Shatti, Shaun. "Invicta Phoenix Series 4 results: Jessica Delboni earns title rematch with one-night tournament win". mmafighting.com. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
  18. "Emily Ducote vs. Alesha Zappitella strawweight title fight headlines Invicta FC 47 on May 11". MMA Junkie. March 30, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2022.
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