Taneisha Tennant

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| weight_class = Bantamweight

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| team = Budokan Martial Arts Academy

| years_active = 2019–present

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Taneisha Tennant (born June 15, 1989) is a female American mixed martial artist, currently competing in the bantamweight division of Invicta FC, where she is the former Invicta FC Bantamweight Champion.

Background

Tennant was in nursing school when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, after which she spent the next year having chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Right after that, Hurricane Sandy hit the New York area, and Tennant's house was flooded to the upper level, losing many of her possessions, photos, and videos. Tennant is currently a full-time nurse charged with the health and safety of her local retirement community.{{Cite web |last=Holland |first=Jesse |date=2021-08-26 |title=After surviving cancer — and Hurricane Sandy — Taneisha Tennant ready to ‘reign supreme’ at Invicta 44 |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2021/8/26/22643537/after-surviving-cancer-hurricane-sandy-taneisha-tennant-ready-reign-supreme-invicta-44-mma |access-date=2021-08-28 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}}

Mixed martial arts career

=Invicta FC=

In her MMA debut at Ring Of Combat 68, she faced Despina Karavas and went on to knock her out in the first round.{{Cite web |last=Fortune |first=Ryan |date=2019-05-31 |title=ROC 68: Buenafuente vs. de Jesus Live Results |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/05/31/roc-68-live-results/ |access-date=2021-08-28 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} Tennant made her Invicta FC debut against Serena DeJesus at Invicta FC 38: Murata vs. Ducote on November 1, 2019.{{cite web |title=【Invicta FC38】ストロー級王座決定戦、村田夏南子。「自信はない。でもコーチと仲間を信じている」 |url=https://mmaplanet.jp/97667 |website=mmaplanet.jp |language=ja |access-date=9 August 2021}} Murata won the fight by split decision, with two judges scoring the bout 48-47 and 49–46 in her favor. She won the bout via unanimous decision.{{cite web |last1=Sloan |first1=Mike |title=Kanako Murata Edges Emily Ducote to Capture Vacant Invicta FC Strawweight Title |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Kanako-Murata-Edges-Emily-Ducote-to-Capture-Vacant-Invicta-FC-Strawweight-Title-164871 |website=sherdog.com |access-date=28 August 2021}}

Tennant participated in the Invicta Bantamweight Tournament for the next title shot at the Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship at Invicta FC Phoenix Series 3 on March 6, 2020. She defeated Brittney Victoria via unanimous decision in the quarterfinals, followed by Hope Chase via unanimous decision in the semifinals. In the finals, Tennant defeated Taylor Guardado via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Evanoff |first=Josh |date=2020-03-06 |title=Invicta Phoenix Series 3 Live Results and Recap |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/03/06/invicta-phoenix-series-3-live-results-and-recap/ |access-date=2021-08-28 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Tennant moved up to Featherweight and faced Danyelle Wolf at Dana White's Contender Series 33 on September 15.{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Alexander K. |date=August 30, 2020 |title=Full lineups for Dana White's Contender Series Week 6, Week 7 announced |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/8/30/21407326/full-lineups-for-dana-whites-contender-series-week-6-week-7-announced |website=MMA Fighting}} She lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Jordan Williams Knockout Highlights Week 7 of DWCS; Three UFC Contracts Awarded |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jordan-Williams-Knockout-Highlights-Week-7-of-DWCS-Three-UFC-Contracts-Awarded-175157 |access-date=2020-09-16 |website=Sherdog}}

==Invicta FC Bantamweight champion==

Tennant faced Lisa Verzosa for the vacant Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship at Invicta FC 44: A New Era on August 27, 2021.{{cite web |last1=Newswire |title=Invicta FC 44: Emily Ducote faces Danielle Taylor, Lisa Verzosa meets Taneisha Tennant |url=https://www.fightmag.com.au/2021/07/28/invicta-fc-44-emily-ducote-faces-danielle-taylor-lisa-verzosa-meets-taneisha-tennant/ |website=fightmag.com.au |access-date=28 August 2021}} Tennant won the one sided bout via unanimous decision, becoming the new Invicta Bantamweight Champion{{cite web |last1=King |first1=Nolan |title=Video: Knockout of the Year? Emily Ducote freezes Danielle Taylor with punch, rips head kick to win gold |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/08/invicta-fc-44-video-emily-ducote-freezes-danielle-taylor-with-punch-rips-head-kick-to-win-gold |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |access-date=28 August 2021}}

Tennant made her first Invicta FC Bantamweight title defense against the one-time Bellator MMA featherweight title challenger Olga Rubin at Invicta FC 48: Tennant vs. Rubin on July 20, 2022.{{cite web |last1=Pettry |first1=Jay |title=Tanesha Tennant-Olga Rubin to Headline Invicta FC 48 in Denver on July 20 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Tanesha-TennantOlga-Rubin-to-Headline-Invicta-FC-48-in-Denver-on-July-20-187080 |website=sherdog.com |access-date=15 June 2022 |date=9 June 2022}} She retained her title by split decision, with scores of 47–48, 48–47 and 50–45.{{cite web |last1=Critchfield |first1=Tristen |title=Taneisha Tennant Edges Olga Rubin, Retains Bantamweight Title at Invicta FC 48 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Taneisha-Tennant-Edges-Olga-Rubin-Retains-Bantamweight-Title-at-Invicta-FC-48-187475 |website=sherdog.com |access-date=21 July 2022 |date=20 July 2022}}

Tennant made her second Invicta FC Bantamweight title defense against the four-fight UFC veteran Talita Bernardo at Invicta FC 51 on January 18, 2023.{{cite web |title=Invicta FC 51: Taneisha Tennant defends bantamweight belt against Talita Bernardo |url=https://www.mmacrossfire.com/2022/12/14/invicta-fc-51-taneisha-tennant-defends-bantamweight-belt-against-talita-bernardo/ |website=mmacrossfire.com |access-date=19 January 2023}} She lost the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 48–46 for Bernardo.{{cite web |last1=Critchfield |first1=Tristen |title=Talita Bernardo Edges Taneisha Tennant, Claims Bantamweight Title at Invicta FC 51 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Talita-Bernardo-Edges-Taneisha-Tennant-Claims-Bantamweight-Title-at-Invicta-FC-51-188960 |website=sherdog.com |access-date=19 January 2023 |date=19 January 2023}}

Professional grappling career

Tennant was invited to compete a 135lbs grappling tournament at Rise Invitational 11 on April 1, 2023.{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Phil |title=Rise Invitational 11 To Feature UFC Veterans And Top BJJ Competitors |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/rise-invitational-11-to-feature-ufc-veterans-and-top-bjj-competitors/ |website=JitsMagazine |access-date=20 March 2023}}