Jessamyn Duke

{{short description|American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist}}

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| birth_name = Jessamyn Laurel Duke

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| birth_place = Whitesburg, Kentucky, U.S.

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| trainer = WWE Performance Center
Santino Bros. Wrestling

| debut = August 25, 2018

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Jessamyn Laurel Duke (born June 24, 1986) is an American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist. As a wrestler, she worked with WWE as part of their NXT brand. She formerly competed for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Invicta Fighting Championships in the women's bantamweight division.

Mixed martial arts career

= Early career =

Duke started her amateur career in 2010. She fought mainly for Absolute Action MMA and Tuff-N-Uff. She obtained the amateur featherweight title in both organizations.{{cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=f7c6a350-80ba-44a7-b1a8-f3a52b0effe3#fight_152639|title=AAMMA XII: The Anniversary Show official results|publisher=Mixedmartialarts.com|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203141532/http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=f7c6a350-80ba-44a7-b1a8-f3a52b0effe3#fight_152639|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=E2CB3E13-B733-47DA-AD5B-ADB888CE7794#fight_165923|title=The Future Stars of MMA official results|publisher=Mixedmartialarts.com|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203125023/http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=E2CB3E13-B733-47DA-AD5B-ADB888CE7794#fight_165923|url-status=live}}

In 2012, Duke moved to professional mixed martial arts and signed with Invicta FC.{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1200277-invicta-fc-2-fight-card-announced|title=MMA: Invicta Fighting Championships 2; fight card announced|work=Bleacher Report|author=Nathan McCarter|date=May 29, 2012|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=June 1, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120601223523/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1200277-invicta-fc-2-fight-card-announced|url-status=live}}

= Invicta Fighting Championships =

Duke made her professional and promotional debut against Suzie Montero on July 28, 2012, at Invicta FC 2. She won via TKO in the third round.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Olympic-Silver-Medalist-Sara-McMann-Downs-Shayna-Baszler-at-Invicta-FC-2-44507|title=Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann downs Shayna Baszler at Invicta FC 2|work=Sherdog|author=Brian Knapp|date=July 29, 2012|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=October 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131013110419/http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Olympic-Silver-Medalist-Sara-McMann-Downs-Shayna-Baszler-at-Invicta-FC-2-44507|url-status=live}}

Duke faced Marciea Allen on October 6, 2012, at Invicta FC 3. She won via submission due to an armbar in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jessica-Penne-Triangles-Naho-Sugiyama-Captures-Atomweight-Gold-at-Invicta-FC-3-46279|title=Jessica Penne triangles Naho Sugiyama captures atomweight gold at Invicta FC 3|work=Sherdog|author=Brian Knapp|date=October 6, 2012|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203000059/http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jessica-Penne-Triangles-Naho-Sugiyama-Captures-Atomweight-Gold-at-Invicta-FC-3-46279|url-status=live}} This victory earned her a submission of the night bonus award, which was split between Duke and Stephanie Frausto, due to her submission victory over Amy Davis in the same event.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/10/07/five-fighters-earn-bonuses-at-invicta-fighting-championships-3/|title=Five fighters earn bonuses at Invicta Fighting Championships 3|publisher=MMArising.com|author=Robert Sargent|date=October 7, 2012|access-date=December 14, 2013|archive-date=December 15, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215022555/http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/10/07/five-fighters-earn-bonuses-at-invicta-fighting-championships-3/|url-status=live}}

Duke faced Miriam Nakamoto on April 5, 2013, at Invicta FC 5. The result was originally a KO victory for Nakamoto but was later overturned by the Missouri Office of Athletics to no contest due to an illegal knee.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/05/jessamyn-duke-successfully-appeals-ko-loss-to-miriam-nakamoto-at-invicta-fc-5/|title=Jessamyn Duke successfully appeals KO loss to Miriam Nakamoto at Invicta FC 5|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=May 15, 2013|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203004628/http://mmajunkie.com/2013/05/jessamyn-duke-successfully-appeals-ko-loss-to-miriam-nakamoto-at-invicta-fc-5/|url-status=live}}

= The Ultimate Fighter =

In August 2013, Duke was announced as a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/8/15/4624174/tuf-18-cast-revealed-with-male-and-female-bantamweights|title=TUF 18 cast revealed with male and female bantamweights|work=MMA Fighting|author=Guilherme Cruz|date=August 15, 2013|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203003636/http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/8/15/4624174/tuf-18-cast-revealed-with-male-and-female-bantamweights|url-status=live}} She defeated Laura Howarth via submission due to a triangle choke during the entry round and was the second female pick of Team Rousey.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/09/episode-no-1-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-18-team-rousey-vs-team-tate/|title=Episode No. 1 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 18: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate'|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=September 5, 2013|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203004757/http://mmajunkie.com/2013/09/episode-no-1-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-18-team-rousey-vs-team-tate/|url-status=live}}

Duke faced Raquel Pennington in the elimination round. Pennington defeated Duke via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28){{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/10/episode-no-6-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-team-rousey-vs-team-tate/|title=Episode No. 6 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate'|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=October 10, 2013|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203003653/http://mmajunkie.com/2013/10/episode-no-6-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-team-rousey-vs-team-tate/|url-status=live}} and the performance earned both participants Fight of The Season honors.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2013/12/1/5162312/ultimate-fighter-tuf-18-season-bonuses-rakoczy-duke-pennington-moras-bank-25K|title=Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 18 season bonuses: Rakoczy, Duke, Pennington, and Moras bank $25K|work=MMAmania.com|author=Geno Mrosko|date=December 1, 2013|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203084718/http://www.mmamania.com/2013/12/1/5162312/ultimate-fighter-tuf-18-season-bonuses-rakoczy-duke-pennington-moras-bank-25K|url-status=live}}

= Ultimate Fighting Championship =

Duke made her promotional debut against TUF 18 teammate Peggy Morgan on November 30, 2013, at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale. She won via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/11/tuf-18-finale-results-jessamyn-duke-punches-way-past-peggy-morgan/|title=TUF 18 Finale results: Jessamyn Duke punches way past Peggy Morgan|work=MMAjunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=November 30, 2013|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131201055408/http://mmajunkie.com/2013/11/tuf-18-finale-results-jessamyn-duke-punches-way-past-peggy-morgan/|url-status=live}}

In her second UFC fight, Duke faced Bethe Correia at UFC 172.{{cite web|last1=Foxsports|title=Undefeated Women Jessamyn Duke, Bethe Correia Meet At UFC 172 In April|url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/ufc/undefeated-women-jessamyn-duke-bethe-correia-meet-at-ufc-172-in-april|website=foxsports.com|access-date=May 28, 2022|date=February 3, 2014|archive-date=May 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528163024/https://www.foxsports.com/stories/ufc/undefeated-women-jessamyn-duke-bethe-correia-meet-at-ufc-172-in-april|url-status=live}} She lost the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 30–27).{{cite web|last1=Team ME|title=After Bethe Correia Defeated Jessamyn Duke At UFC 172, She Called Out Ronda Rousey By Doing This…|url=https://middleeasy.com/mma-news/after-bethe-correia-defeated-jessamyn-duke-at-ufc-172-she-called-out-ronda-rousey-by-doing-this/|website=middleeasy.com|access-date=May 28, 2022|date=April 27, 2014|archive-date=June 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210620100538/https://middleeasy.com/mma-news/after-bethe-correia-defeated-jessamyn-duke-at-ufc-172-she-called-out-ronda-rousey-by-doing-this/|url-status=live}}

Duke faced Leslie Smith at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller on July 16, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/6/10/5797450/jessamyn-duke-leslie-smith-will-face-off-at-atlantic-city-ufc-fight|title=Jessamyn Duke, Leslie Smith will face off at Atlantic City UFC Fight Night card|work=MMA Fighting|author=Dave Doyle|date=June 10, 2014|access-date=June 10, 2014|archive-date=June 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140614041053/http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/6/10/5797450/jessamyn-duke-leslie-smith-will-face-off-at-atlantic-city-ufc-fight|url-status=live}} She lost the fight via TKO early in the first round after taking several punches to the face and body.{{cite web|last1=Gordon|first1=Grant|title=Jessamyn Duke stopped by Leslie Smith in first round|url=https://www.latimes.com/socal/glendale-news-press/sports/tn-gnp-jessamyn-duke-stopped-by-leslie-smith-in-first-round-20140716-story.html|website=Los Angeles Times|access-date=May 28, 2022|date=June 23, 2014|archive-date=April 13, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413035053/https://www.latimes.com/socal/glendale-news-press/sports/tn-gnp-jessamyn-duke-stopped-by-leslie-smith-in-first-round-20140716-story.html|url-status=live}}

Duke faced Elizabeth Phillips at UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 on July 25, 2015, in a rematch of their amateur bout at RFA 2 – Yvel vs. Alexander.{{cite web|url=http://www.glendalenewspress.com/sports/tn-gnp-duke-to-face-phillips-in-chicago-on-ufc-on-fox-event-20150528,0,59149.story|title=Duke to face Phillips in Chicago at UFC Fight Night – LA Times|website=Glendalenewspress.com|date=May 28, 2015|access-date=September 11, 2016|archive-date=October 3, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003064215/http://www.glendalenewspress.com/sports/tn-gnp-duke-to-face-phillips-in-chicago-on-ufc-on-fox-event-20150528,0,59149.story|url-status=live}} Duke lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.{{cite web|last1=Fowlkes|first1=Ben|title=UFC on FOX 16 results: Elizabeth Phillips starts quick, just hangs on against Jessamyn Duke|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2015/07/ufc-on-fox-16-results-elizabeth-phillips-starts-quick-just-hangs-on-against-jessamyn-duke|website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|access-date=May 28, 2022|date=July 25, 2015|archive-date=May 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528163030/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2015/07/ufc-on-fox-16-results-elizabeth-phillips-starts-quick-just-hangs-on-against-jessamyn-duke|url-status=live}}{{cite web|last1=Simon|first1=Zane|title=Despite Invicta bout, Jessamyn Duke still under UFC contract|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/platform/amp/2016/3/11/11207626/ronda-rousey-4-horsewomen-jessamyn-duke-ufc-contract-invicta-fight-mma-news|website=bloodyelbow.com|access-date=May 28, 2022|date=March 11, 2016|archive-date=May 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528164537/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/platform/amp/2016/3/11/11207626/ronda-rousey-4-horsewomen-jessamyn-duke-ufc-contract-invicta-fight-mma-news|url-status=live}}

=Return to Invicta FC=

Following her third straight loss in the UFC, Duke re-signed with Invicta and faced Irene Aldana at Invicta FC 16 on March 11, 2016.{{cite web|last1=Lee|first1=Alexander K.|title=UFC bantamweight Jessamyn Duke returns to Invicta for seasoning|url=https://www.thescore.com/mma/news/980627|website=thescore.com|date=March 11, 2016|access-date=May 28, 2022|archive-date=June 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602022741/https://www.thescore.com/mma/news/980627|url-status=live}} She lost the fight by a first-round technical knockout.{{cite web|last1=Bush|first1=Alfredo|title=Irene Adana Regresa Con TKO En Invicta Fc 16: Resultados Preliminares|url=https://www.ufcespanol.com/news/irene-adana-regresa-con-tko-en-invicta-fc-16-resultados-preliminares|website=ufcespanol.com|access-date=May 28, 2022|date=March 11, 2016|archive-date=June 2, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220602022744/https://www.ufcespanol.com/news/irene-adana-regresa-con-tko-en-invicta-fc-16-resultados-preliminares|url-status=live}}

Duke faced Cindy Dandois at Invicta FC 18 on July 29, 2016. She lost the fight by a first-round submission.{{cite web|last1=Alexander|first1=Mookie|title=Invicta FC 18 results and highlights: Grasso dominates Esquibel, Anderson wrecks Morgan|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/7/30/12332472/invicta-fc-18-results-and-highlights-grasso-dominates-esquibel-anderson-wrecks-morgan|website=bloodyelbow.com|access-date=May 28, 2022|date=July 30, 2016|archive-date=May 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528164536/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/7/30/12332472/invicta-fc-18-results-and-highlights-grasso-dominates-esquibel-anderson-wrecks-morgan|url-status=live}}

Professional wrestling career

= WWE (2018–2021) =

Duke started her professional wrestling training at Santino Bros. Pro Wrestling School in California.{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/mma/exclusives/jessamyn-duke-starts-pro-wrestling-training|title=Jessamyn Duke Starts Pro Wrestling Training|last=Sapp|first=Sean Ross|date=August 3, 2017|work=Fightful|access-date=March 27, 2021|archive-date=May 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210516100405/https://www.fightful.com/mma/exclusives/jessamyn-duke-starts-pro-wrestling-training|url-status=live}} On May 7, 2018, WWE announced that Duke, along with Marina Shafir, had signed with WWE and reported to the Performance Center for training.{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/jessamyn-duke-marina-shafir-join-wwe-performance-center|title=Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke, Four Horsewomen teammates of Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler, report to WWE PC|last=Clapp|first=John|date=May 7, 2018|website=WWE|access-date=March 2, 2021|archive-date=March 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302113421/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/jessamyn-duke-marina-shafir-join-wwe-performance-center|url-status=live}}

On October 28 at WWE Evolution, Duke and Shafir made their WWE debuts as heels when they interfered during the NXT Women's Championship match, in which they helped Shayna Baszler win the title over Kairi Sane.{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweevolution/2018/kairi-sane-shayna-baszler-results|title=Shayna Baszler def. Kairi Sane to become the new NXT Women's Champion|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|date=October 28, 2018|access-date=October 29, 2018|work=WWE|archive-date=December 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203202255/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweevolution/2018/kairi-sane-shayna-baszler-results|url-status=live}} Duke and Shafir then aligned themselves with Baszler establishing themselves as heels in the process. They made another appearance at NXT TakeOver: WarGames when they interfered during Baszler and Sane's two out of three falls match, in which Baszler scored the first fall and the victory in the latter to retain the title.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121848/black-versus-gargano-live-ongoing-wwe-nxt-takeover-war-games-ii-coverage.html?p=1|title=BLACK VERSUS GARGANO: LIVE ONGOING WWE NXT TAKEOVER WAR GAMES II COVERAGE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=November 17, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=November 24, 2018|archive-date=November 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118081931/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121848/black-versus-gargano-live-ongoing-wwe-nxt-takeover-war-games-ii-coverage.html?p=1|url-status=live}} On the December 19, 2018, episode of NXT Shafir and Duke made their NXT in-ring debut and lost to Io Shirai and Dakota Kai when Io pinned Shafir after a Moonsault.{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2018-12-19#full-detail-40053551|title=WWE NXT: Dec.19, 2018 – Io Shirai & Dakota Kai def. Marina Shafir & Jessamyn Duke|date=December 18, 2018|website=WWE|access-date=March 2, 2021|archive-date=August 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814025815/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2018-12-19#full-detail-40053551|url-status=live}} At NXT TakeOver: Phoenix, Duke and Shafir assisted Baszler in retaining the title against Bianca Belair.{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/takeover-phoenix/article/shanya-baszler-vs-bianca-belair-results|title=NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler def. Bianca Belair|last=Bristout|first=Ralph|date=January 26, 2019|website=WWE|access-date=March 2, 2021|archive-date=January 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129182023/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/takeover-phoenix/article/shanya-baszler-vs-bianca-belair-results|url-status=live}} On October 23, 2019, Duke and Shafir faced Tegan Nox and Dakota Kai in a number one contender's match for the Women's Tag Team Championship, but were defeated.{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-10-23/article/dakota-kai-tegan-nox-def-marina-shafir-jessamyn-duke|title=Dakota Kai & Tegan Nox def. Marina Shafir & Jessamyn Duke to earn a Women's Tag Team Championship opportunity|last=Garretson|first=Jordan|date=October 23, 2019|website=WWE|access-date=March 2, 2021|archive-date=March 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302121319/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-10-23/article/dakota-kai-tegan-nox-def-marina-shafir-jessamyn-duke|url-status=live}}

After several months of inactivity, Duke returned to WWE television on August 17, 2020, reuniting with Baszler and Shafir, after Nia Jax attacked Shafir and Duke.{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2020-08-17/article/raw-results-2020-08-17|title=Raw results: Aug. 17, 2020|last=Melok|first=Bobby|date=August 17, 2020|website=WWE|access-date=March 2, 2021|archive-date=October 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029214927/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2020-08-17/article/raw-results-2020-08-17|url-status=live}} On the August 31 episode of Raw, Duke made her debut on Raw Underground, an underground fight club hosted by Shane McMahon, where she easily defeated local competitor Avery Taylor. This turned out to be her final WWE appearance.{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-raw-live-results-payback-fallout-318981|title=WWE Raw live results: Payback fallout|last=Khan|first=Steve|date=August 31, 2020|work=Wrestling Observer Newsletter|access-date=April 19, 2021|archive-date=April 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419041710/https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-raw-live-results-payback-fallout-318981|url-status=live}} Duke worked as a full-time digital content creator for WWE and UpUpDownDown brand.{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/note-on-why-jessamyn-duke-was-not-featured-in-dusty-tag-team-classic/|title=Note On Why Jessamyn Duke Was Not Featured in Dusty Tag Team Classic|last=Lee|first=Joseph|date=January 20, 2021|website=411MANIA|access-date=March 2, 2021|quote=She was a full-time game streamer when she was hired by WWE and creates digital content for the company full time now.|archive-date=January 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128235429/https://411mania.com/wrestling/note-on-why-jessamyn-duke-was-not-featured-in-dusty-tag-team-classic/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/why-jessamyn-duke-isn-t-wwe-dusty-rhodes-tag-team-classic|title=Why Jessamyn Duke Isn't in the WWE Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic|last=Sapp|first=Sean Ross|date=January 27, 2021|work=Fightful|access-date=March 26, 2021|quote=Duke hasn't wrestled since her Raw Underground appearance, but we're told she's not injured. Instead, she's been focusing on creating content for the UpUpDownDown brand.|archive-date=February 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216103440/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/why-jessamyn-duke-isn-t-wwe-dusty-rhodes-tag-team-classic|url-status=live}} On May 19, 2021, WWE announced that Duke was released from her WWE contract.{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/146994/nxt-releases-two-female-stars.html?p=1|title=NXT RELEASES TWO FEMALE STARS|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=May 19, 2021|work=PWInsider|access-date=May 19, 2021|archive-date=May 19, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210519212150/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/146994/nxt-releases-two-female-stars.html?p=1|url-status=live}}

Personal life

Duke is a self-described gamer.{{cite web|url=http://cagepages.com/2014/05/09/jessamyn-duke-reveals-gamer-side/|title=Jessamyn Duke reveals her gamer side|last=Stover|first=Al|date=May 9, 2014|work=FanSided|access-date=March 9, 2016|archive-date=March 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310130424/http://cagepages.com/2014/05/09/jessamyn-duke-reveals-gamer-side/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.mmalatestnews.com/reinvented-jessamyn-duke-ready-to-return-to-the-octagon/|title=Reinvented Jessamyn Duke Ready To Return to the Octagon|author=MMA Latest|date=June 23, 2015|work=MMA Latest – Bringing you worldwide MMA news|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310075639/http://www.mmalatestnews.com/reinvented-jessamyn-duke-ready-to-return-to-the-octagon/|archive-date=March 10, 2016|url-status=dead}} In an interview, Ronda Rousey estimated that Duke "pays more of her bills streaming than she does from fighting".{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ronda-rousey-interview-ive-always-wanted-to-be-sam/1100-6434942/|title=Ronda Rousey Interview: "I've Always Wanted to Be Samus"|last=Paget|first=Mat|date=February 19, 2016|work=GameSpot|access-date=March 9, 2016|archive-date=February 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160224140423/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ronda-rousey-interview-ive-always-wanted-to-be-sam/1100-6434942/|url-status=live}}

Championships and accomplishments

= Mixed martial arts =

Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighter 18 Fight of the Season {{small|vs. Raquel Pennington}}
Invicta Fighting Championships
Submission of the night (one time) {{small|vs. Marciea Allen}}
Absolute Action MMA
AAMMA amateur featherweight title (one time)
One successful title defense{{cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=023062ED-91EC-4A1C-A9BB-086E137759DD#fight_159016|title=AAMMA XIII official results|publisher=Mixedmartialarts.com|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203135637/http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=023062ED-91EC-4A1C-A9BB-086E137759DD#fight_159016|url-status=live}}
Tuff-N-Uff
Tuff-N-Uff amateur featherweight title (one time)

= Muay Thai =

World Muay Thai Association
WMA welterweight (152 lb) title

= Professional wrestling =

Pro Wrestling Illustrated
Ranked No. 69 of the top 100 female wrestlers in the PWI Women's 100 in 2019{{cite web|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 100 Female Wrestlers Results|date=November 2019|url=https://wrestlingtravel.org/2019/11/01/pwi-top-100-female-wrestlers-2019-full-list/|publisher=Wrestling Travel|access-date=November 9, 2019|archive-date=November 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115075114/https://wrestlingtravel.org/2019/11/01/pwi-top-100-female-wrestlers-2019-full-list/|url-status=live}}

Mixed martial arts record

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|{{no2}}Loss

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|Cindy Dandois

|Submission (armbar)

|Invicta FC 18

|{{dts|2016|July|29|format=mdy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:33

|Kansas City, Missouri, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|3–4 (1)

|Irene Aldana

|TKO (punches)

|Invicta FC 16

|{{dts|2016|March|11|format=mdy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:08

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|3–3 (1)

|Elizabeth Phillips

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2

|{{dts|2015|July|25|format=mdy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Chicago, Illinois, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|3–2 (1)

|Leslie Smith

|TKO (punches)

|UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller

|{{dts|2014|July|16|format=mdy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:24

|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|3–1 (1)

|Bethe Correia

|Decision (unanimous)

|UFC 172

|{{dts|2014|April|26|format=mdy}}

|align=center| 3

|align=center| 5:00

|Baltimore, Maryland, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–0 (1)

|Peggy Morgan

|Decision (unanimous)

|The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale

|{{dts|2013|November|30|format=mdy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{nocontest}}NC

|align=center|2–0 (1)

|Miriam Nakamoto

|No Contest (overturned)

|Invicta FC 5

|{{dts|2013|April|5|format=mdy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|2:20

|Kansas City, Missouri, United States

|{{small|Originally a KO victory for Nakamoto; overturned due to an illegal knee.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–0

|Marciea Allen

|Submission (armbar)

|Invicta FC 3

|{{dts|2012|October|6|format=mdy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|4:42

|Kansas City, Kansas, United States

|{{small|Submission of the Night.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0

|Suzie Montero

|TKO (elbows and punches)

|Invicta FC 2

|{{dts|2012|July|28|format=mdy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|2:32

|Kansas City, Kansas, United States

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|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|1–1

|Raquel Pennington

|Decision (unanimous)

|rowspan=2|The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate

|{{dts|2013|October|9|format=mdy}} (air date)

|align=center|3

|align=center|5:00

|rowspan=2|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|TUF 18 Quarter Final round.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0

| Laura Howarth

|Submission (triangle choke)

|{{dts|2013|September|4|format=mdy}} (air date)

|align=center|1

|align=center|3:50

|{{small|TUF 18 elimination round.}}

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|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|5–2

|Elizabeth Phillips

|Submission (guillotine choke)

|RFA 2 – Yvel vs. Alexander

|{{dts|2012|March|30|format=mdy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|0:58

|Kearney, Nebraska, United States

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|4–2

|Amanda Bell

|TKO (punches)

|Absolute Action MMA 20: Battle Against Breast Cancer 2

|{{dts|2011|November|19|format=mdy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|2:35

|Florence, Kentucky, United States

|{{small|Lost the AAMMA Amateur Featherweight Championship.}}{{cite web|url=http://prommanow.com/2011/11/19/absolute-action-mma-20-battle-against-breast-cancer-2-results-and-play-by-play/|title="Absolute Action MMA 20: Battle Against Breast Cancer 2" results and play-by-play|publisher=ProMMAnow.com|author=Gary Thomas|date=November 11, 2011|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203002821/http://prommanow.com/2011/11/19/absolute-action-mma-20-battle-against-breast-cancer-2-results-and-play-by-play/|url-status=live}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|4–1

|Autumn Richardson

|Decision (unanimous)

|Tuff-N-Uff: Future Stars of MMA

|{{dts|2011|July|1|format=mdy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|3:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{small|Won the Tuff-N-Uff Amateur Featherweight Championship.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|3–1

|Crystal Bentley

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|Absolute Action MMA 13

|{{dts|2011|May|7|format=mdy}}

|align=center|2

|align=center|1:29

|Florence, Kentucky, United States

|{{small|Defended the AAMMA Amateur Featherweight Championship.}}

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|2–1

|Sarah Cook

|Submission (rear-naked choke)

|Absolute Action MMA 12: The Anniversary Show

|{{dts|2011|April|2|format=mdy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|0:52

|Florence, Kentucky, United States

|{{small|Won the AAMMA Amateur Featherweight Championship.}}

|{{no2}}Loss

|align=center|1–1

|Ashlee Evans-Smith

|Decision (unanimous)

|Tuff-N-Uff: Las Vegas vs. 10th Planet Riverside

|{{dts|2011|January|7|format=mdy}}

|align=center|3

|align=center|2:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|{{yes2}}Win

|align=center|1–0

|Alexandria Stobbe

|TKO (punches)

|Absolute Action MMA 5: Battle Against Breast Cancer

|{{dts|2010|October|2|format=mdy}}

|align=center|1

|align=center|1:42

|Florence, Kentucky, United States

References

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{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/jessamyn-duke|title=Jessamyn Duke|work=World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)|access-date=March 26, 2021|archive-date=February 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227150020/https://www.wwe.com/superstars/jessamyn-duke|url-status=live}}

{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-fight-night-chicago-2015/printFightCard|title=Fight Card – UFC Fight Night Dillashaw vs. Barao 2|publisher=UFC|access-date=July 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151125083748/https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-fight-night-chicago-2015/printFightCard|archive-date=November 25, 2015|url-status=dead}}

{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/jessamyn-duke|title=Jessamyn Duke: official UFC fighter profile|publisher=UFC|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203083335/http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Jessamyn-Duke|url-status=live}}

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