Jaydene Kailin Asoa Curran (born April 11, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the strawweight division. She previously fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Early life

Curran was born and raised in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. She attended James Campbell High School where she was a member of the wrestling team. Curran is of Samoan, Hawaiian, Irish and

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descent.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Curran began her amateur MMA career in 2010, amassing a record of 4 wins, 1 loss and 1 No Contest over the next two years. Curran made her professional debut in March 2013 for the Pacific Xtreme Combat promotion in her native Hawaii. She was undefeated in her run with the company, winning all fights by unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In November 2014, Curran made her Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut against Paige VanZant. She lost the fight via TKO in the third round. Despite the loss, she was awarded ''Fight of the Night'' honors. In her second fight for the promotion, Curran faced

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at '' UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt''. Despite controlling the majority of the bout, Curran lost via submission in the third round. Curran then faced Emily Kagan at '' UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant''. She won the bout via submission in the second round. Curran faced Felice Herrig at '' UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko''. She lost the fight via submission in the first round. Curran then faced

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at '' The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale''. She lost the fight via unanimous decision. Curran next faced Aleksandra Albu on July 29, 2017 at UFC 214. She lost the fight via unanimous decision. Curran faced

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on 25 November 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Gastelum. She lost the fight by unanimous decision. After her 4th straight loss she was released from the roster in March 2018. Her record in the promotion was 1-6.

Personal life

Curran married surfer

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on August 13, 2017 in

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Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

* Ultimate Fighting Championship ** Fight of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

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References

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