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Katlyn Chookagian (born December 28, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist of Armenian origin who has competed in the bantamweight division and currently competes in the flyweight division. She is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of December 12, 2018, she is #3 in official UFC women's flyweight rankings.
Early career
Chookagian made her debut in mixed martial arts professionally on June 28, 2014 at CFFC 37. She faced Rebecca Heintzman, and was a unanimous decision winner after three rounds.
Chookagian made her second professional fight at World Series of Fighting 13: Moraes vs. Bollinger on September 13, 2014. Katlyn Chookagian secured a knockout triumph against 44-year-old Brigitte Narcise at 38 seconds of the final round in the flyweight category.
Chookagian had her two subsequent bouts canceled. Against Allanna Jones in the Ring of Combat 49, and against Nohime Dennison at CFFC 45. Finally, on May 9, 2015, she fought twice in the same day, beating Linn Wennergren by unanimous decision, and Melinda Fábián by finalization in the first round.
She returned to the event where she made her debut, the CFFC, and held three more fights there. The results continued great: two belts, two victories by unanimous decision and one by knockout, due to a knee.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Chookagian debuted in the UFC on July 13, 2016 at UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker against Lauren Murphy. She won the fight via unanimous decision.
Chookagian next fought Liz Carmouche at UFC 205. She lost the bout via split decision.
Chookagian faced Irene Aldana at UFC 210 on April 8, 2017. She won the fight by decision.
Chookagian faced Mara Romero Borella on January 27, 2018 at UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2. She won the fight via unanimous decision.
Chookagian faced Alexis Davis on July 28, 2018 at UFC on Fox 30. She won the fight by unanimous decision.
Chookagian faced Jessica Eye on December 8, 2018 at UFC 231. She lost the fight by split decision..
Chookagian is expected to face Joanne Calderwood on June 8, 2019 at UFC 238.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | show | |
|---|---|---|
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 11–2 | Jessica Eye | Decision (split) | UFC 231 | December 8, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| Win | 11–1 | Alexis Davis | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 | July 28, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 10–1 | Mara Romero Borella | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 | January 27, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | Return to Flyweight. |
| Win | 9–1 | Irene Aldana | Decision (split) | UFC 210 | April 8, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Buffalo, New York, United States | |
| Loss | 8–1 | Liz Carmouche | Decision (split) | UFC 205 | November 12, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | New York City, New York, United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | Lauren Murphy | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker | July 13, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States | |
| Win | 7–0 | Stephanie Bragayrac | KO (knee) | CFFC 57: Honorio vs. Gaudinot | March 19, 2016 | 1 | 0:45 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Bantamweight debut. Won the CFFC Women's Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–0 | Isabelly Varela | Decision (unanimous) | CFFC 55: Chookagian vs. Varela | January 9, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Won the vacant CFFC Women's Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–0 | Sijara Eubanks | Decision (unanimous) | CFFC 52: Horcher vs. Regman | October 31, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Melinda Fábián | Submission (armbar) | PMMAL Hungarian Fight Championship 9 | May 9, 2015 | 1 | 4:33 | Budapest, Hungary | |
| Win | 3–0 | Linn Wennergren | Decision (unanimous) | PMMAL Hungarian Fight Championship 9 | May 9, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Budapest, Hungary | |
| Win | 2–0 | Brigitte Narcisse | KO (knees) | WSOF 13 | September 13, 2014 | 3 | 0:38 | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States | Flyweight debut. |
| Win | 1–0 | Rebecca Heintzman | Decision (unanimous) | CFFC 37: Anyanwu vs. Bell | June 28, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Strawweight debut. |
