Marion Reneau
| Marion Reneau | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 20, 1977 |
| Other names | The Belizean Bruiser |
| Nationality | American, Belizean |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st) |
| Division | Bantamweight |
| Reach | 68.0 in (173 cm) |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Striking |
| Fighting out of | Visalia, California, United States |
| Team | Elite Team |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsuunder Tom Knox Light blue / dark blue belt in Muay Thai under Rafael Cordeiro |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 11 |
| Wins | 7 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
Marion Reneau (born June 20, 1977) is a professional mixed martial artist currently competing as a Bantamweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. When Marion Reneau is not fighting she is a PE teacher at Farmersville High School.
Reneau began her professional mixed martial arts career in 2010. After winning several professional fights she attempted to try out for The Ultimate Fighter 18. However, she was allegedly told by UFC brass that she was too old to be a contestant on the show, but to keep pressing on and to win a couple of more fights. On the heels of her submission victory over Maureen Riordan in July 2014 at Resurrection Fighting Alliance 16, she was signed by the UFC.
Reneau faced Alexis Dufresne on January 3, 2015 at UFC 182. Reneau won the fight via unanimous decision. At the post fight press conference, Dana White made a point to mention the TUF snub and publicly praised her performance.
Reneau faced Jéssica Andrade on February 22, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 61. Reneau won the fight via first round submission, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
Reneau faced Holly Holm on July 15, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 71. She lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Reneau faced Ashlee Evans-Smith on February 21, 2016 at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy. She lost the fight by split decision. The judges' decision was controversial as 16 of the 17 media sources scoring the fight scored it for Reneau. She planned to appeal the decision with the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission. However, the appeal was denied by the PSAC.
Reneau faced Milana Dudieva on November 19, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 99 in Belfast, Ireland. She won the bout by TKO in the third round.
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