Jennifer Dugwen Chieng (born April 29, 1986) is an American-born boxer and mixed martial artist who represents the Federated States of Micronesia in sports. She competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the women's boxing - lightweight event, in which she was eliminated in the round of 16 by Mikaela Mayer.[1][2] She was the flag bearer for her country at the Parade of Nations.[3]

Jennifer Chieng
BornJennifer Dugwen Chieng
(1986-04-29) 29 April 1986 (age 37)
Maryland, USA
NationalityFederated States of Micronesia
Height1.61 m (5 ft 3 in)
Weight
Years active
  • 2008–present (boxing)
  • 2018-present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total3
Wins1
By knockout1
Losses2
By decision2
Medal record
Women's Boxing
Representing  Federated States of Micronesia
Pacific Games
Gold medal – first place 2015 Port Moresby Lightweight
Gold medal – first place 2019 Apia Lightweight

Mixed martial arts career edit

Bellator MMA edit

Chieng made her pro MMA debut on Oct. 13, 2008 at Bellator 208 with a TKO victory over Jessica Ruiz.[4]

Chieng faced Alyssa Linduska on May 11, 2022 at Invicta FC 47.[5] She lost the bout via unanimous decision.[6]

Mixed martial arts record edit

Professional record breakdown
3 matches 1 win 2 losses
By knockout 1 0
By decision 0 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1–2 Alyssa Linduska Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 47: Ducote vs. Zappitella May 11, 2022 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss 1–1 Helen Peralta Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 42: Cummins vs. Zappitella September 17, 2020 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win 1–0 Jessica Ruiz TKO (strikes) Bellator 208 October 13, 2018 1 1:22 Uniondale, New York, U.S.
Olympic Games
Preceded by Flagbearer for   Federated States of Micronesia
Rio de Janeiro 2016
Succeeded by
Incumbent

References edit

  1. ^ "Jennifer Chieng". Rio2016.com. Rio 2016 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on August 21, 2016. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
  2. ^ "Women's Light (57-60kg) - Standings". Rio2016.com. Rio 2016 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on August 21, 2016. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
  3. ^ "Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony - Flag Bearers" (PDF). Olympic.org. International Olympic Committee. Retrieved August 21, 2016.
  4. ^ "Jennifer Chieng Olympics Boxing Bellator 208 Debut Win". MMA Fighting. 2018-10-16. Retrieved 2018-10-24.
  5. ^ "Emily Ducote vs. Alesha Zappitella strawweight title fight headlines Invicta FC 47 on May 11". MMA Junkie. 2022-03-30. Retrieved 2022-03-30.
  6. ^ Bissell, Tim (2022-05-12). "Invicta FC 47 results and video: Emily Ducote defends title after splitting challenger's eyelid". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2022-05-12.

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