Jillian Decoursey

Jullian Decoursey
Other names Lionheart
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)[1]
Division Atomweight
Style BJJ, Kickboxing
Fighting out of Queens, New York United States[1]
Team Long Island MMA / Ringsport Muay Thai[2]
Years active 2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 3
Wins 2
By decision 2
Losses 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jillian "Lionheart" Decoursey (born July 26, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist and competes in Atomweight division of the Invicta Fighting Championships (Invicta).[2]

Background

Decoursey was born in Queens, New York, United States. She started Jiu-Jitsu after finished her collegiate basketball. She later picked up Muay Thai and eventually transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA).[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Decoursey was signed by Invicta after amassing an amateur record of 8-1.[3] She was IBJJF brown belt medalist.[2][4]

Invicta Fighting Championships

Decoursey made her promotional debut on August 31, 2017 at Invicta FC 25: Kunitskaya vs. Pa'aluhi against Ashley Medina.[5] She won the fight via split decision.[6]

Her next fight came on March 24, 2018 at Invicta FC 28: Mizuki vs. Jandiroba against Rebekah Levine.[7] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[8]

On July 21, 2018, Decoursey faced Alesha Zappitella, replacing Shino VanHoose,[9] at Invicta FC 30: Frey vs. Grusander.[10]

Personal life

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

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 2–1 Alesha Zappitella Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 30: Frey vs. Grusander Jul 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. 1 2 "Jillian DeCoursey ("Lionheart") | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Jillian DeCoursey – Invicta Fighting Championships". www.invictafc.com. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  3. 1 2 Anderson, Jay (2018-03-21). "Invicta FC 28's Jillian DeCoursey: "It's Just a Matter of Time" Before Atomweights In UFC". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  4. ↑ "Jillian DeCoursey | MMA » BJJ | Awakening Fighters". Awakening Fighters. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  5. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Invicta FC 25 Lineup Finalized with Addition of Seven Bouts". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  6. ↑ "Invicta FC 25: Jillian DeCoursey Defeats Ashley Medina in Pro Debut • MMA News". MMA News. 2017-09-01. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  7. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Invicta FC 28 Lineup Includes Strawweight Title Fight, Pearl Gonzalez Debut on March 24". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  8. ↑ "Invicta FC 28 FULL RESULTS". www.fight-madness.com (in Slovenian). Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  9. ↑ "Shino VanHoose Out, Jillian DeCoursey Steps in Against Alesha Zappitella at Invicta FC 30 | Invicta Fighting Championships". www.invictafc.com. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  10. ↑ "MMA: Alesha Zappitella eyes fight with Alyse Anderson". AXS. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
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