Germaine de Randamie

Germaine Martha de Randamie[1] (born April 24, 1984) is a Dutch mixed martial artist and former kickboxer. Undefeated in sanctioned kickboxing bouts, she competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was the first UFC Women's Featherweight Champion. Prior to joining the UFC, de Randamie competed in the Strikeforce featherweight division. As of February 10, 2020, she is #1 in the UFC women's bantamweight rankings and #9 in UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings.[2]

Germaine de Randamie
de Randamie interviewed at UFC Copenhagen in 2019
Born (1984-04-24) April 24, 1984
Utrecht, Netherlands
Other namesThe Iron Lady
NationalityDutch
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight146 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionBantamweight (135 lbs)
Featherweight (145 lbs)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StyleMuay Thai, Boxing
Fighting out ofUtrecht, Netherlands
TeamCSA Holland
Years active2008–present
Kickboxing record
Total46
Wins46
By knockout30
Losses0
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins9
By knockout4
By decision5
Losses4
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kickboxing

De Randamie competed in kickboxing with an undefeated record of 46–0 including 30 knockouts.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early MMA career

De Randamie made her MMA debut on December 19, 2008, at Revolution Fight Club 2. She faced Vanessa Porto and was defeated via submission (armbar) in the first round.

On September 11, 2010, de Randamie earned her first MMA win when she defeated Nikohl Johnson via unanimous decision at Playboy Fight Night 5.[4]

Strikeforce

De Randamie debuted for Strikeforce on January 29, 2011, at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg against Stephanie Webber. She defeated Webber via knockout in the first round.[5]

De Randamie next faced Julia Budd in a rematch from a past Muay Thai bout at Strikeforce Challengers 16: Fodor vs. Terry on June 24, 2011. She was defeated via unanimous decision.[6]

On August 18, 2012, de Randamie faced Hiroko Yamanaka at Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman. She won the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, and 30–27).[7][8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Women's bantamweight

On April 18, 2013, it was announced that de Randamie would make her Ultimate Fighting Championship debut on July 27, 2013.[9]

De Randamie debuted against Julie Kedzie at UFC on Fox 8. Relying mostly on clinch work, Germaine won the fight via split decision (30–27, 28–29, and 29–28).[10]

De Randamie next faced Amanda Nunes at UFC Fight Night 31 on November 6, 2013.[11] She lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[12][13]

De Randamie next faced Larissa Pacheco at UFC 185 on March 14, 2015. She won the fight via TKO in the second round.

Women's featherweight

De Randamie faced former bantamweight champion, Holly Holm, at UFC 208 for the inaugural UFC Women's Featherweight Championship on February 11, 2017. She won the fight via unanimous decision.[14] At the end of the second and third rounds, de Randamie continued to throw punches after the horn had sounded. The first of those punches was a right hand that visibly wobbled Holm, who had already stopped fighting. The referee, however, did not take a point on either occasion, which affected the result of the fight and drew criticism from UFC president Dana White.[15][16] Of the media outlets that reported on the fight, 14 of 23 media outlets scored the bout in favour of Holm.[17] After the fight, de Randamie stated that the blows after the horn were unintentional.[18] In contrast, Holm stated that she believed de Randamie's punches after the horn were intentional.[19]

Stripping of Women’s Featherweight Championship

In late May, de Randamie released a statement over social media that she plans to move back to the bantamweight division and rejected the fight with Cris Cyborg due to her repeated transgressions with PEDs.[20][21] Her decision on not wanting to fight Cyborg drew criticism from many in the media by claiming she was avoiding Cyborg and ignoring her responsibility as a champion to fight any and all challengers.[22][23][24] In turn, the promotion stripped her of the title on June 19, 2017.[25][26] Instead, the newly signed Megan Anderson replaced her and was slated to face Cyborg for the UFC Women's Featherweight Championship at UFC 214, before Anderson herself was then replaced by Invicta Bantamweight Champion Tonya Evinger.[27]

Returning to bantamweight division

De Randamie was expected to face Marion Reneau on September 2, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 115. However, de Randamie pulled out citing injury and was replaced by Talita Bernardo.[28]

A bout against Ketlen Vieira was announced for UFC Fight Night 125 on February 3, 2018. However, the bout was soon cancelled due to a hand injury sustained by de Randamie.[29]

De Randamie faced former title challenger Raquel Pennington at UFC Fight Night 139 on November 10, 2018.[30] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[31]

On March 8, 2019, de Randamie signed a new 6-fight contract with the UFC.[32]

De Randamie faced Aspen Ladd on July 13, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 155.[33] She won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[34]

De Randamie faced Amanda Nunes in a rematch, on December 14, 2019 at UFC 245 for UFC women's bantamweight title fight.[35] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[36]

De Randamie is expected to face Julianna Peña on October 3, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 179.[37]

Championships and accomplishments

Personal life

De Randamie was born in Utrecht to a Surinamese father and a Dutch mother.[45]

De Randamie is a police officer in the Netherlands and she worked as a psychiatric nurse prior to becoming a police officer.[46]

De Randamie knocked out a man named Tom Waes who was 40 lbs heavier than her in a pro boxing match.[47]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
13 matches 9 wins 4 losses
By knockout 4 1
By submission 0 1
By decision 5 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 9–4 Amanda Nunes Decision (unanimous) UFC 245 December 14, 2019 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States For the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship.
Win 9–3 Aspen Ladd TKO (punch) UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs. Ladd July 13, 2019 1 0:16 Sacramento, California, United States
Win 8–3 Raquel Pennington Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez November 10, 2018 3 5:00 Denver, Colorado, United States Return to Bantamweight; Pennington missed weight (138 lbs).
Win 7–3 Holly Holm Decision (unanimous) UFC 208 February 11, 2017 5 5:00 Brooklyn, New York, United States Won the inaugural UFC Women's Featherweight Championship. Later stripped of title due to unwillingness to fight Cris Cyborg.
Win 6–3 Anna Elmose TKO (knee to the body) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski May 8, 2016 1 3:46 Rotterdam, Netherlands Performance of the Night.
Win 5–3 Larissa Pacheco TKO (punches) UFC 185 March 14, 2015 2 2:02 Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss 4–3 Amanda Nunes TKO (elbows) UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 November 6, 2013 1 3:56 Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States
Win 4–2 Julie Kedzie Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga July 27, 2013 3 5:00 Seattle, Washington, United States Return to Bantamweight.
Win 3–2 Hiroko Yamanaka Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman August 18, 2012 3 5:00 San Diego, California, United States
Loss 2–2 Julia Budd Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry June 24, 2011 3 5:00 Kent, Washington, United States Featherweight debut.
Win 2–1 Stephanie Webber KO (knee) Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg January 29, 2011 1 4:25 San Jose, California, United States
Win 1–1 Nikohl Johnson Decision (unanimous) Playboy Fight Night 5 September 11, 2010 3 5:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss 0–1 Vanessa Porto Submission (armbar) Revolution Fight Club 2 December 19, 2008 1 3:36 Miami, Florida, United States Bantamweight debut.

[48]

Kickboxing record (Incomplete)
Kickboxing record
46 Wins (30 (T)KOs, 16 decisions), 0 Losses
ResultRecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocation
Win 37–0 Lena Buytendijk[49] Decision The Next Generation Warriors 5 May 1, 2011 3 3:00 Utrecht, Netherlands
Win 36–0 Casey Bohrman KO Slamm!! V November 30, 2009 2 N/A Paramaribo, Suriname
Win 35–0 Julie Kitchen Decision N/A June 20, 2008 3 3:00 Montego Bay, Jamaica
Retained WIKBA World title; Won IKCC World title • Full Thai rules
Win 34–0 Julia Budd TKO (punches) The Next Generation Warriors May 3, 2008 1 1:57 Utrecht, Netherlands
Win 33–0 Maria Verheijen Points M-1 Challenge March 2, 2008 3 3:00 Amsterdam, Netherlands
Win 32–0 Michela Mancini Decision N/A November 24, 2007 3 3:00 Rosmalen, Netherlands
Win 31–0 Karla Benitez TKO RINGS Promotion September 23, 2007 N/A N/A Utrecht, Netherlands
Win 30–0 Keri Scarr KO (knee) N/A May 19, 2007 N/A N/A Netherlands
Win 29–0 Hatice Özyurt Decision N/A March 25, 2007 3 3:00 Netherlands
Win 28–0 Joanna Generowicz TKO 2H2H: Pride & Honor November 12, 2006 1 N/A Rotterdam, Netherlands
Win 27–0 Sonia Mirabelli KO N/A June 3, 2006 1 N/A Netherlands
Retained WIKBA World title
Win 26–0 Jacqueline Fuchs TKO (retirement) Slamm: Holland vs Thailand 2 2006 N/A N/A Almere, Netherlands
Win 25–0 Chajmaa Bellakhal Decision N/A December 17, 2005 3 3:00 Rosmalen, Netherlands
Win 24–0 Angela Rivera-Parr KO N/A November 10, 2005 1 2:35 Victorville, California, United States
Won WIKBA & IMTF World titles
Win 23–0 Asako Saioka Points N/A April 9, 2005 N/A N/A Amsterdam, Netherlands
Won WPKL World title
Win 22–0 Tricia McKeary N/A N/A May 29, 2004 N/A N/A Utrecht, Netherlands
Win 21–0 Dina Pedro Decision Muay Thai League XIII March 27, 2004 N/A N/A Rotterdam, Netherlands
Win 20–0 N/A Points IMTF Championships 2003 2003 N/A N/A Thailand
Won 2003 IMTF Championships tournament
Win 19–0 Fiona Hayes KO N/A August 23, 2003 N/A N/A London, England
Retained WPKL European title
Win 18–0 Brenda Duijneveld Decision N/A February 2, 2003 3 3:00 Amsterdam, Netherlands
Retained WPKL European title
Win 17–0 Marjolein Hulshof Decision Muay Thai Hoofddorp November 3, 2002 3 3:00 Hoofddorp, Netherlands
Won WPKL European title
Win 16–0 Dagmar van Alfen Decision N/A April 26, 2002 5 3:00 Madrid, Spain
Win 15–0 Marja Vonk N/A N/A 2001 N/A N/A Netherlands
Won WPKL Dutch title
Win 14–0 Lesly van Es N/A N/A May 27, 2000 N/A N/A Amsterdam, Netherlands

Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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See also

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Awards and achievements
New title 1st UFC Women's Featherweight Champion
February 11, 2017 – June 19, 2017		 Vacant
Stripped of title after refusing to fight Cristiane Justino due to her repeated drug offenses
Title next held by
Cristiane Justino
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