Stephanie Egger
{{short description|Swiss mixed martial artist}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Stephanie Egger
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|08|12}}
| birth_place = St. Gallen, Switzerland
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| height = {{height|ft=5|in=6}}
| weight_lb = 135
| weight_class = Bantamweight (2015–present)
Featherweight (2015, 2022)
| reach = 68.0 in{{Cite web|title=Stats {{!}} UFC|url=http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/5e6294b37bbef029|website=ufcstats.com}}
| style = Judo
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| fighting_out_of = St. Gallen, Switzerland
| team = Buddy Gym
| rank = Black belt in judo
| years_active = Until 2013 (judo)
2015–present (MMA)
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| sherdog = 206859c
| relatives = Mike Egger, brother
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{{MedalSport| Women's judo }}
{{MedalCompetition|European U23 Championships}}
{{Medal|Gold|2010 Sarajevo | –70 kg }}
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Stephanie Egger (born August 12, 1988) is a Swiss female mixed martial artist who competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background
Egger grew up in St. Gallen, Switzerland, with three siblings, one of whom is Swiss politician Mike Egger.{{cite web|url=https://www.nzz.ch/sport/mma-stephanie-egger-kaempft-als-profi-in-kaefigen-ld.1696455|title=Eine Schweizerin kämpft als Profi in Käfigen – und diese Geschichte interessiert sogar im Bundeshaus|date=4 August 2022|author=Marco Ackermann|work=Neue Zürcher Zeitung|language=de}}
Egger started training judo at the age of five, ultimately becoming a black belt in the discipline.{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/stephanie-egger|title=Stephanie Egger {{pipe}} UFC|access-date=May 2, 2023|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship|date=24 September 2020 }} She won the 2010 European U23 Championships and was the Swiss Judo champion in the +63 kg category in 2011, 2012, and 2013.{{cite web|url=https://www.judoinside.com/judoka/36183/Stephanie_Egger/judo-career|title=JudoInside - Stephanie Egger Judoka|website=judoinside.com}} She then retired from judo competition due to nagging injuries, and found mixed martial arts by way of grappling and boxing training.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2016/11/ahead-of-invicta-fc-debut-lauded-judoka-stephanie-egger-avoids-ronda-rousey-comparisons|title=
Ahead of Invicta FC debut, lauded judoka Stephanie Egger avoids Ronda Rousey comparisons|date=18 November 2016|author=Fernanda Prates|work=MMAjunkie.com}} Egger also won the ADCC European Trial in 2019 at 60 kg.{{Cite web|title=2ND ADCC EUROPEAN TRIAL 2019 • ADCC NEWS|url=https://adcombat.com/adcc-events/2nd-adcc-european-trial-2019/|access-date=2021-10-01|website=adcombat.com}} The longtime black belt competed in the 2019 ADCC World Championships where she went to a decision with Gabi Garcia.{{Cite web|title=Stephanie Egger {{!}} MMA » Judo {{!}} Awakening Fighters|url=https://awakeningfighters.com/athletes/stephanie-egger/|access-date=2021-10-02|website=awakeningfighters.com}}
In addition to the many hours of training every day, Stephanie Egger works in the family restaurant in Berneck.{{Cite web|title=Die Bernecker MMA-Kämpferin Stephanie Egger gibt ihr UFC-Debut in Abu Dhabi|url=https://www.fm1today.ch/ostschweiz/stgallen/sie-ist-sackstark-rheintalerin-stephanie-egger-gibt-ihr-ufc-debuet-139437255|access-date=2021-10-02|website=FM1Today|language=de-ch}}
Mixed martial arts career
=Early career=
After winning her first two bouts against Judith Ruis and Mara Romero Borella via first round stoppage, her next fight was on November 18, 2016, at Invicta FC 20: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya against Alexa Conners{{Cite news|title=Alexa Conners ready to 'make a statement' and show a 'different' side at Invicta FC 20|language=en-US|work=AXS|url=https://www.axs.com/alexa-conners-ready-to-make-a-statement-and-show-a-different-side-at-i-110046|access-date=2018-03-23}}{{Cite news|date=2016-11-18|title=Invicta FC 20: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya Full Card Preview|language=en-US|work=Cage Pages|url=https://cagepages.com/2016/11/18/invicta-fc-20-evinger-vs-kunitskaya/|access-date=2018-03-23}}{{Cite news|date=2016-11-18|title=Ahead of Invicta FC debut, lauded judoka Stephanie Egger avoids Ronda Rousey comparisons|language=en-US|work=MMAjunkie|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/11/ahead-of-invicta-fc-debut-lauded-judoka-stephanie-egger-avoids-ronda-rousey-comparisons|access-date=2018-03-23}} and she lost the fight via a split decision.{{Cite web|last=Sherdog.com|title=Invicta FC 20 Results: Play-by-Play & Updates|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Invicta-FC-20-Results-PlaybyPlay-Updates-113771|access-date=2018-03-23|website=Sherdog}}
Egger faced Eeva Siiskonen at Buddy MMA Clash 2 on March 31, 2018. She won the bout via TKO in the first round.{{Cite web|last=O'Leary|first=Ryan|date=2018-04-01|title=Siiskonen Leaves Switzerland with 'Some Bad Feelings', Open to Rematch in Finland|url=https://www.mmaviking.com/siiskonen-leaves-switzerland-bad-feelings-open-rematch-finland/|access-date=2021-10-02|website=Nordic MMA Everyday at MMA Viking|language=en-US}}
Egger faced Reina Miura, in a 138 lbs catchweight bout, at Rizin 17 on July 28, 2019.{{cite web|title=【RIZIN】まるで別人、KINGレイナが史上最軽量に「相手の先へ動く」|url=https://efight.jp/news-20190723_345501|access-date=5 September 2021|website=efight.jp|date=23 July 2019 }} Egger won the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web|title=階級下げたKINGレイナ、判定負けでRIZIN復帰戦を飾れず|url=https://news.yahoo.co.jp/byline/fujimurayukiyo/20190728-00135994|access-date=5 September 2021|website=news.yahoo.co.jp}}
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
Egger, as a replacement for Bea Malecki, made her UFC debut against Tracy Cortez on October 11, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen.{{Cite web|last=Dorff|first=Marcel|date=2020-10-01|title=Stephanie Egger vervangt Bea Malecki tegen Tracy Cortez op 10 oktober aanstaande|url=https://mmadna.nl/stephanie-egger-vervangt-bea-malecki-tegen-tracy-cortez-op-10-oktober-aanstaande/|access-date=2023-05-02|website=MMA DNA|language=nl}} Egger lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Bitter|first=Shawn|date=2020-10-10|title=UFC Fight Island 5 Results: Tracy Cortez Wrestles Past Stephanie Egger|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/10/10/ufc-fight-island-5-results-tracy-cortez/|access-date=2020-10-10|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}
Egger was scheduled to face Sarah Alpar on May 22, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt.{{cite web|author=Alex Behunin|date=2021-04-13|title=Sarah Alpar vs. Stephanie Egger set for May 22 UFC event|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/04/13/sarah-alpar-vs-stephanie-egger-set-for-may-22-ufc-event/|access-date=2021-05-16|publisher=cagesidepress.com}} However, Egger pulled out due to undisclosed reasons in the week leading up to the event.{{cite web|author=Jeremy Brand|date=2021-05-16|title=Lupita Godinez steps in on short notice, takes on Sarah Alpar at UFC Vegas 27|url=https://mmasucka.com/2021/05/16/lupita-godinez-sarah-alpar/|access-date=2021-05-16|publisher=mmasucka.com}}
Egger faced Shanna Young on October 2, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker.{{Cite web|last=Dorff|first=Marcel|date=2021-09-18|title=Shanna Young vs. Stephanie Egger toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 2 oktober|url=https://mmadna.nl/shanna-young-vs-stephanie-egger-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-2-oktober/|access-date=2023-05-02|website=MMA DNA|language=nl}} She won the fight via technical knockout in round two.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-10-02|title=UFC Vegas 38 Results: Stephanie Egger Stops Shanna Young|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/10/02/ufc-vegas-38-results-stephanie-egger-vs-shanna-young/|access-date=2021-10-02|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}
Egger faced Jessica-Rose Clark on February 19, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 201.{{cite web |last1=Behunin |first1=Alex |title=Jessica-Rose Clark vs. Stephanie Egger Set For February 19 UFC event |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/12/22/jessica-rose-clark-vs-stephanie-egger-set-february-19-ufc-event/ |website=Cageside Press |date=22 December 2021 |access-date=23 December 2021}} She won the fight via an armbar submission in the first round.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-02-19|title=UFC Vegas 48: Stephanie Egger's Judo the Story, Taps Jessica-Rose Clark with Arm-Bar|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/02/19/ufc-vegas-48-jessica-rose-clark-vs-stephanie-egger/|access-date=2022-02-20|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} The win earned Egger her first Performance of the Night bonus award.{{cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/ufc-vegas-48-bonus-report-kyle-daukaus-among-four-potn-winners/|title=UFC Vegas 48 Bonus Report: Kyle Daukaus among four 'POTN' winners|publisher=bjpenn.com|author=Chris Taylor|date=2022-02-19|access-date=2022-02-19}}
Egger faced Mayra Bueno Silva on August 6, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 40.{{Cite web |date=2022-07-12 |title=UFC books Nate Landwehr vs. Zubaira Tukhugov for Aug. 6 event |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/07/nate-landwehr-vs-zubaira-tukhugov-ufc-august-6-fight-night-mma-booking-matchup |access-date=2022-07-20 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} She lost the fight via an armbar submission in round one.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-08-06 |title=UFC Vegas 59: Mayra Bueno Silva Gets Submission Win Over Stephanie Egger After Judge Sees Tap |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/08/06/ufc-vegas-59-mayra-bueno-silva-vs-stephanie-egger/ |access-date=2022-08-07 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Egger faced Ailín Pérez, replacing Zarah Fairn Dos Santos, on September 3, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 209.{{Cite web |title=Fairn fuera, Stephanie Egger se enfrenta a Ailin Perez en UFC París |url=http://lado.mx/noticia.php?id=10594402 |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=Lado.mx}} She won the fight via a rear-naked choke in round two.{{Cite web |last=Bitter |first=Shawn |date=2022-09-03 |title=UFC Paris: Stephanie Egger Dominates Grappling Exchange, Taps Perez |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/09/03/ufc-paris-ailin-perez-vs-stephanie-egger/ |access-date=2022-09-03 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Egger faced Irina Alekseeva on April 29, 2023, at UFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-02 |title='Russian Ronda' Irina Alekseeva booked for UFC debut |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/04/ufc-news-russian-ronda-irina-alekseeva-vs-stephanie-egger-fight |access-date=2023-04-02 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} She lost the fight via knee bar in round one.{{Cite web |last=Bitter |first=Shawn |date=2023-04-29 |title=UFC Vegas 72: Debuting Irina Alekseeva Catches Stephanie Egger in Kneebar |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/04/29/ufc-vegas-72-stephanie-egger-vs-irina-alekseeva/ |access-date=2023-04-30 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
Egger was scheduled face Montana De La Rosa at UFC Fight Night 229 on October 7, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-09-05 |title=UFC: Montana De La Rosa Welcomes Stephanie Egger to Flyweight, Fight Set for Oct. 7 |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/09/05/montana-de-la-rosa-vs-stephanie-egger-booked-oct-7-ufc-event/ |access-date=2023-09-05 |website=cagesidepress.com |language=en-US}} However, Egger pulled out for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by JJ Aldrich.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-23 |title=JJ Aldrich steps into UFC Fight Night 229 vs. Montana De La Rosa |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/09/ufc-news-jj-aldrich-vs-montana-de-la-rosa-vegas |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}
Egger faced Luana Santos on January 13, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 234.{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=ITN News |date=2023-11-19 |title=Stephanie Egger vs Luana Santos Reported for UFC Vegas 83 |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/stephanie-egger-vs-luana-santos-reported-for-ufc-vegas-83/ |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}} She lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-12-10 |title=UFC Vegas 83: Luana Santos Takes Decision Over Stephanie Egger |url=https://cagesidepress.com/?p=179566 |access-date=2023-12-10 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
On February 16, 2024, it was reported that Egger was removed from the UFC roster.{{Cite web |date=Feb 16, 2024 |title=Fighter removed: Stephanie Egger |url=https://twitter.com/UFCRosterWatch/status/1758268961160847555 |access-date=Feb 16, 2024 |website=UFCRosterWatch}}
Championships and accomplishments
=Grappling=
- 2016: ADCC European Championship — {{gold1}} in +60 kg category (Mainz)
- 2019: ADCC European Championship — {{gold1}} in +60 kg class (Poznań)
=Judo=
- European U23 Judo Championships
- 2010 European U23 Judo Championships — {{gold1}} in –70 kg category (Sarajevo)
=Mixed martial arts=
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) {{small|vs. Jessica-Rose Clark}}
Mixed martial arts record
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| sub-wins= 4
| dec-wins= 1
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| sub-losses= 2
| dec-losses= 3
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|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 8–5
|Luana Santos
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez
|{{dts|2023|December|9}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (139 lb) bout; Santos missed weight.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 8–4
|Irina Alekseeva
|Submission (kneebar)
|{{dts|2023|April|29}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:11
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (140 lb) bout; Alekseeva missed weight.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 8–3
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa
|{{dts|2022|September|03}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:54
|Paris, France
|{{small|Featherweight bout.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 7–3
|Submission (armbar)
|{{dts|2022|August|06}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:17
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 7–2
|Submission (armbar)
|UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill
|{{dts|2022|February|19}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:44
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–2
| TKO (elbow)
| UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker
| {{dts|2021|October|2}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:22
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 5–2
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen
|{{dts|2020|October|11}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|5–1
|Cinja Kiefer
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Buddy MMA Clash 3
|{{dts|2020.09.05}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:41
| St. Gallen, Switzerland
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|4–1
| Decision (unanimous)
| Rizin 17
| {{dts|2019|July|28}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Saitama, Japan
| {{small|Catchweight (139 lb) bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–1
| Eeva Siiskonen
|TKO (punches)
|Buddy MMA Clash 2
|{{dts|2018.03.31}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:07
|St. Gallen, Switzerland
|{{small|Catchweight (140 lb) bout.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|2–1
| Decision (split)
| Invicta FC 20: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya
| {{dts|2016|November|18}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Kansas City, Missouri, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|2–0
|TKO (corner stoppage)
|Arena Fighting Games
|{{dts|2015|October|4}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|5:00
|Milan, Italy
|{{small|Bantamweight debut.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|1–0
| Judith Ruis
| Submission (armbar)
|Respect Fighting Championship 14
|{{dts|2015.09.19}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:30
|Karlsruhe, Germany
| {{small|Featherweight debut.}}
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See also
References
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External links
- {{Sherdog|206859}}
- {{UFC|stephanie-egger}}
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Category:Swiss female mixed martial artists
Category:Bantamweight mixed martial artists
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing judo
Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship female fighters