Lauren Elizabeth Mueller (born November 15, 1991) is an

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mixed martial artist, currently in the Bantamnweight division of the

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. A professional competitor since 2015, she has also competed in the

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and Gladiator Challenge.

Background

Mueller did motorcross, softball and volleyball among others growing up, eventually picking up mixed martial arts after high school. She stopped working as a full-time nurse to pursue a career in the sport.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Lauren Mueller made her mixed martial arts debut in 2015, during Gladiator Challenge - Contenders, when she faced Peggy Ross. She won the fight by unanimous decision. Fighting with the same organization, she won another unanimous decision against Hannah Fitzpatrick and scored a TKO win over Faye Shields. In 2017 she fought under

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at Dana White's Contender Series 8 against Kelly McGill-Velasco, and won a unanimous decision. This victory earned her a contract with the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Mueller made her UFC debut as a replacement for Wu Yanan, fighting

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at UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje, on five weeks notice. Mueller won the fight through a unanimous decision. She was then scheduled to fight against Wu Yanan during UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2. Mueller suffered her first professional loss, losing by way of an armbar in the first round. During

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she fought

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replacing injured

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. She lost a unanimous decision. During UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson Mueller faced

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. She would lose a unanimous decision. Mueller was released from UFC in December 2019.

Invicta Fighting Championships

Mueller faced Serena DeJesus at Invicta FC 44: A New Era on August 27, 2021. Mueller lost via split decision. Mueller was scheduled to face Claire Guthrie on January 12, 2022 at Invicta FC 45. The bout was scratched due to unknown reasons.

Mixed martial arts record

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