Tessa Simpson

Tessa Simpson (born October 7, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist and competes in Atomweight division of the Invicta Fighting Championships (Invicta).[1]

Tessa Simpson
Born (1986-10-27) October 27, 1986
Mangilao, Guam[1]
Other namesThe Typhoon
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
DivisionAtomweight (105 lbs)
StyleBJJ, Kickboxing
Fighting out ofAustin, Texas United States
TeamAustin Kickboxing Academy
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total8
Wins5
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision2
Losses3
By submission2
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Simpson was born in Guam. Growing up as a teenager, she was actively competing in various sports. She started training in jiu-jitsu after watching Pride Fighting Championships and Pancrase events. She took up Muay Thai later and transitioned to mixed martial arts as few kickboxing competition events could be found in Texas.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Simpson started her amateur career in 2009. After amassing 2-1 record in 2009, she had a long hiatus from 2010 to 2016 where she had only one fight in 2013. She was signed by Invicta Fighting Championships (Invicta) after coming nearly a three-year layoff when she won over Satomi Takano at Pacific Xtreme Combat 52 with amassing a record of 4-1.[3]

Invicta Fighting Championships

Simpson made her promotional debut on July 29, 2016 at Invicta FC 18: Grasso vs. Esquibel against Simona Soukupova.[4] She won the fight unanimous decision.[5]

Her next fight came ten months later on May 20, 2017 at Invicta FC 23: Porto vs. Niedzwiedz against Herica Tiburcio.[6] She lost the fight via split decision.[7]

On December 8, 2017, Simpson faced Amber Brown at Invicta FC 26: Maia vs. Niedzwiedz.[8] She won the fight via a submission armbar on round one.[9]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
8 matches 5 wins 3 losses
By knockout 1 0
By submission 2 2
By decision 2 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 5–3 Amber Brown Submission (armbar) Invicta FC 26: Maia vs. Niedzwiedz December 8, 2017 1 0:50 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss 5–2 Herica Tiburcio Decision (split) Invicta FC 23: Porto vs. Niedzwiedz May 20, 2017 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 5–1 Simona Soukupova Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 18: Grasso vs. Esquibel July 29, 2016 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 4–1 Satomi Takano Submission (mounted triangle keylock) Pacific Xtreme Combat 52 March 13, 2016 3 2:01 Mangilao, Guam, Guam
Win 3–1 Paulina Granados Decision (unanimous) Legacy Fighting Championship 23 September 13, 2013 3 5:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Loss 2–1 Anita Rodriguez Submission (scarf hold armlock) Bully Bash and Brawl 2 August 8, 2009 2 0:56 Austin, Texas, United States
Win 2–0 Hayley Cypert TKO (punches) Adrenaline: Feel The Rush July 25, 2009 1 1:56 San Angelo, Texas, United States
Win 1–0 Angelita Davis Submission (triangle choke) Shark Fights 3 March 14, 2009 1 0:48 Amarillo, Texas, United States

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See also

References
  1. "Tessa Simpson – Invicta Fighting Championships". www.invictafc.com. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  2. "Invicta FC 26's Tessa Simpson: Sights Set on a Title Shot". Combat Press. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  3. Sherdog.com. "Tessa". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  4. "Ladd-Hoy, Simpson-Soukupova complete Invicta FC 18 lineup in Kansas City". MMAjunkie. 2016-07-01. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  5. GSPN, Michael Cruz |. "Tessa Simpson victorious in very first Invicta fight". The Guam Daily Post. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  6. "Tessa Simpson Plans Invicta FC Title Run Starting with Herica Tiburcio | MMAWeekly.com". www.mmaweekly.com. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  7. "Herica Tiburcio def.  Tessa Simpson :: Invicta FC 23 :: MMA Decisions". mmadecisions.com. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  8. "Amber Brown hopes to show her evolution at Invicta FC 26: 'Fans can expect a dogfight'". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  9. "VIDEO: Amber Brown taps Tessa Simpson with nasty armbar at Incivta FC 26". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
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