Last fight
Win
Dudakova vs Hughes
Aug. 3, 2024
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
2
Wins by Knockout
3
Wins by Submission
3
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 536
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 1152
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 23
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Davenport, United States
Trains at
Fortis MMA
Fighting style
Freestyle
Age
32
Height
65.00
Weight
125.00
Octagon Debut
Dec. 12, 2020
Reach
64.00
Leg reach
36.00
- Pro since 2019
- Three first round finishes
- Has won four of her last six
- Three wins by submission (Guillotine, armbar, RNC), two by TKO
- Origin of nickname: “It was given to me by my coach and Rick Little.”
UFC on ABC (8/3/24) Hughes won a three round split decision over Viktoriia Dudakova
UFC Fight Night (2/24/24) Hughes lost a three round unanimous decision to Yazmin Jauregui
UFC 287 (4/8/23) Hughes won a three round unanimous decision over Jaqueline Amorim
UFC Fight Night (10/15/22) Hughes lost a three round unanimous decision to Piera Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night (5/21/22) Hughes stopped Elise Reed via strikes at 3:52 of the third round
UFC on ESPN (4/16/22) Hughes won a three round majority decision over Istela Nunes
UFC Fight Night (11/20/21) Hughes lost a three round unanimous decision to Luana Pinheiro
UFC on ESPN (5/1/21) Hughes lost a three round unanimous decision to Loma Lookboonmee
UFC 256 (12/12/20) Hughes lost via TKO (corner stoppage) to Tecia Torres at 5:00 of the first round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started back in 2015 when I moved to Everett, WA. I wanted to train and compete in something after I graduated college and competed in D1 NCAA cross country and track and field.
Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? Undefeated kickboxer, MMA South Carolina State Champ (Warfare MMA 16)
Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines? Purple Belt BJJ
What has been your toughest fight to date and why? My first fight with Fortis against Istela Nunes; I put a lot of pressure on myself during that camp, coming off three losses on my first UFC contract. It was my first win after switching camps. I wanted to show the UFC what I am capable of and why they should keep me on the roster. In addition to that, I wanted to represent Fortis well. That fight was more of a mental battle in staying focused and composed.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Tatiana Suarez. Besides her being a great wrestler, she shows a lot of grit and positivity through adversity. I think her mindset is something to really highlight because with the things that she's gone through (just seeing on social media) the majority of people would have quit. She not only fights through adversity but thrives in it.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes. I went to Wofford College and received a double major in Accounting and Finance then went to the University of South Carolina to get my master’s degree in Sports Management
What was your job before you started fighting? Business Analyst
Personal Life/Background: Former D1 Cross Country and Track runner, record holder in the steeplechase in college, dog mom to an adorable American Bulldog, rides horses, country girl at heart, working on buying my own farm, loves coffee and a good glass of tequila or bourbon.
