Career Timeline of Joselyne Edwards: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Joselyne Edwards, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Joselyne Edwards is a Panamanian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's women's Bantamweight division. As of April 29, 2025, she is ranked #14 in the division. She is known for her participation in the premier mixed martial arts organization.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

May 18, 2018: Defeat of Jessica Middleton

On May 18, 2018, Joselyne Edwards defeated former Bellator fighter Jessica Middleton via TKO at The Fight Series.

September 1, 2018: KOTC Bantamweight Championship win

On September 1, 2018, Edwards defeated Brenda Gonzales at KOTC: Aggressive Lifestyle via armbar, winning the KOTC Bantamweight Championship.

January 16, 2021: UFC Debut Victory

On January 16, 2021, Joselyne Edwards faced Wu Yanan at UFC on ABC: Holloway vs. Kattar, winning the bout via unanimous decision.

February 6, 2021: Loss to Karol Rosa

On February 6, 2021, Joselyne Edwards faced Karol Rosa at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov and lost the fight via unanimous decision.

August 28, 2021: Fight Cancellation

On August 28, 2021, Joselyne Edwards was scheduled to face Zarah Fairn Dos Santos at UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze, but the contest was cancelled in late July as Edwards was removed from the event.

October 23, 2021: Loss to Jessica-Rose Clark

On October 23, 2021, Joselyne Edwards faced Jessica-Rose Clark at UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori and lost the fight via unanimous decision.

June 11, 2022: Victory Over Ramona Pascual

On June 11, 2022, Joselyne Edwards faced Ramona Pascual at UFC 275 and won the fight via unanimous decision, although 11 out of 16 media outlets scored the bout as a win for Pascual.

July 9, 2022: Victory Over Ji Yeon Kim

On July 9, 2022, Joselyne Edwards faced Ji Yeon Kim at UFC 277, winning by split decision after missing weight and being fined 20% of her purse. Edwards weighed in at 137.5 pounds, which was over the bantamweight non-title fight limit.

April 15, 2023: Victory Over Lucie Pudilová

On April 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 44, Joselyne Edwards won against Lucie Pudilová via a controversial split decision, despite missing weight and being fined 20% of her purse. Edwards weighed in at 136.5 pounds, slightly over the bantamweight non-title fight limit.

September 2, 2023: Loss to Nora Cornolle

On September 2, 2023, Joselyne Edwards faced Nora Cornolle at UFC Fight Night 226 and lost the fight via unanimous decision.

June 1, 2024: Loss to Ailín Pérez

On June 1, 2024, Joselyne Edwards faced Ailín Pérez at UFC 302 and lost the fight again by unanimous decision.

October 19, 2024: Victory Over Tamires Vidal

On October 19, 2024, Joselyne Edwards faced Tamires Vidal at UFC Fight Night 245 and won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission at the end of the third round. Edwards weighed in at 139 pounds, three pounds over the bantamweight non-title fight limit.

April 26, 2025: Victory Over Chelsea Chandler

On April 26, 2025, Joselyne Edwards faced Chelsea Chandler at UFC on ESPN 66 and won the fight by technical knockout in the first round.

April 29, 2025: UFC Bantamweight Ranking

As of April 29, 2025, Joselyne Edwards is ranked #14 in the UFC women's bantamweight division.

August 9, 2025: Victory Over Priscila Cachoeira

On August 9, 2025, Joselyne Edwards faced Priscila Cachoeira at UFC on ESPN 72, winning the fight by knockout in the first round and earning a Performance of the Night award.