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Joanne Wood

Women's Flyweight Division

17-8-0 (W-L-D)

5

Wins by Knockout

1

Wins by Submission

4

First Round Finishes

Joanne Wood

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Joanne Wood's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Irvine, United Kingdom
Trains at
Dinky Ninja Fight Team, Fife Scotland
Fighting style
Muay Thai
Age
38
Height
66.00
Weight
125.00
Octagon Debut
Dec. 12, 2014
Reach
65.50
Leg reach
38.50
  • Team Pettis on TUF 20
     
  • Pro since 2012
     
  • Five wins by KO, one by submission (triangle armbar)
     
  • Had 19-2 pro kickboxing record
     
  • Has 2012 win over Ashley Cummins
     
  • Has won six of her last 11
     
  • Four first round finishes

UFC 299 (3/9/24) Wood won a three round split decision over Maryna Moroz 

UFC 286 (3/18/23) Wood won a three round split decision over Luana Carolina 

UFC on ESPN (3/26/22) Wood was submitted by Alexa Grasso via rear naked choke at 3:57 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (11/20/21) Wood (new married name) was submitted by Taila Santos via rear naked choke at 4:49 of the first round

UFC 263 (6/12/21) Calderwood lost a three round split decision to Lauren Murphy

UFC 257 (1/24/21) Calderwood won a three round unanimous decision over Jessica Eye

UFC Fight Night (8/1/20) Calderwood was submitted by Jennifer Maia via armbar at 4:29 of the first round

UFC 242 (9/7/19) Calderwood won a three round split decision over Andrea Lee

UFC 238 (6/8/19) Calderwood lost a three round unanimous decision to Katlyn Chookagian

UFC Fight Night (1/19/19) Calderwood won a three round unanimous decision over Ariane Lipski

UFC Fight Night (8/25/18) Calderwood submitted Kalindra Faria via triangle armbar at 4:57 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (7/16/17) Calderwood lost a three round unanimous decision to Cynthia Calvillo

UFC 203 (9/10/16) Calderwood was submitted by Jessica Andrade via guillotine choke at 4:38 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (6/18/16) Calderwood stopped Valerie Letourneau via strikes at 2:51 of the third round

UFC Fight Night (7/18/15) Calderwood won a three round unanimous decision over Cortney Casey

UFC Fight Night (4/11/15) Calderwood was submitted by Maryna Moroz via armbar at 1:30 of the first round

TUF 20 Finale (12/12/14) Calderwood won a three round unanimous decision over Seohee Ham

 

The Ultimate Fighter, Season 20

On episode 11 (quarterfinals), Calderwood was submitted by Rose Namajunas via Kimura in round two

On episode two, Calderwood won a two round decision over Emily Peters Kagan

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training when I was 13, doing Muay Thai, and had my first professional fight when I was 18. I did it because I fell in love with the sport and loved training, so fighting was a great way of challenging myself with something I love.

What ranks and titles have you held? I'm World, European and British champion in Muay Thai. 

Do you have any heroes? My sister

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means I get to fight the best girls in my weight class on a high platform. 

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No. I was in and out of jobs to pay for my degree in Muay Thai. 

What was your job before you started fighting? Nursing assistant

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Purple belt in BJJ

Favorite grappling technique: Reverse triangle

Favorite Striking technique: Elbow / knee