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Sherdog’s Top 10: European Mixed Martial Artists

Mike SloanSep 08, 2016

9. Joanna Jedrzejczyk


Her name gives UFC commentator Mike Goldberg fits. Joking aside, Jedrzejczyk has joined some exclusive company in what was until a few years ago a male-dominated sport, and the fact that she has not yet turned 30 means she could carve out a much more significant legacy for herself by the time her career comes to an end.

A muay Thai stylist from Poland, her background has suited her well inside the Octagon. Jedrzejczyk’s precise high-volume striking has led to some overwhelming performances against some of MMA’s best at 115 pounds, including Jessica Penne and Carla Esparza. She bested her biggest rival and threat for a second time at “The Ultimate Fighter 23” Finale, where she took a lopsided unanimous decision from Claudia Gadelha and retained the UFC women’s strawweight championship. “Joanna Champion” figures to be favored against any other challenger for the foreseeable future.

Jedrzejczyk currently owns a perfect 12-0 record. At 28 years of age, she has only begun to test her powers -- a frightening thought for the rest of the strawweight division. During her three-fight reign as champion, the Polish superstar has connected on 522 significant strikes, per FightMetric; her opponents have landed just 191.

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