Sharon Jacobson (born August 3, 1983) is an American

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorpo ...

. She competed in strawweight division of the

Invicta Fighting Championships Invicta Fighting Championships, also known as Invicta FC, is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion dedicated to Women's mixed martial arts that was founded in 2012 by Janet Martin and Shannon Knapp. The promotion is currentl ...

(Invicta).

Background

Jacobson started

wrestling Wrestling is a series of combat sports involving grappling-type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. Wrestling techniques have been incorporated into martial arts, combat ...

at the age of sixteen and won two national championships. After graduating from the university, Jacobson joined the

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through World Class Athlete Program. She transitioned to mixed martial arts in 2012.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Jacobson amassed a record of 2-1 under Showdown Fights, Xplode Fight Series and No Mercy Extreme Fighting prior signed by Invicta.

Invicta Fighting Championships

Jacobson made her debut at Invicta on April 24, 2015 at Invicta FC: Kankaanpää vs. Souza against Delaney Owen. She won the fight via unanimous decision. On her second fight in Invicta, she faced

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on September 12, 2015 at Invicta FC: Evinger vs. Kianzad. She won the fight via unanimous decision. On August 31, 2017, Jacobson faced Kali Robbins at Invicta FC: Kunitskaya vs. Pa'aluhi. She lost the fight in round one via an armbar. Jacobson defeated Ashley Nichols on January 13, 2018 at Invicta FC: Kaufman vs. Kianzad.

Championships and accomplishments

Wrestling

* National women's freestyle champion at 121 pounds in 2008

Personal life

Jacobson serves as a Sergeant in the United States army as a Horizontal Construction Engineer.

Mixed martial arts record

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References

External links

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