Jessica Miele is an American female mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight. She has formerly competed for Bellator MMA. Fight Matrix within the top #10 Women's Featherweight from January 2015 till October 2015.[1]Sherdog had her ranked within the top 10 Female Featherweight's since January 2020, rising as high as #7.[2]
Background
Born in Waterbury, CT she is the oldest of 3 children. Growing up Jessy played several sports such as soccer, softball and basketball. While she attended University of Massachusetts, she participated in rugby and break dancing. After college she started to look for something to keep her active and found her way to Brazilian jiu-jitsu and eventually to Mixed Martial Arts.[3][4]
Outside of fighting, she is the multimedia director for Post University.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
With a record of 8–3 on the regional scene, Miele most notably fought the likes fought Ultimate Fighter Season 18 contestant Peggy Morgan, Invicta FC title contender Charmaine Tweet, and defeated former UFC fighter Elizabeth Phillips. She also won the GC Featherweight Championship, defending the title once, and the RF Bantamweight Championship.[5] In her two wins before the Bellator contract, she defeated touted prospect Kylie O’Hearn at CES 54 via TKO[6] and split decision against Elizabeth Phillips at CES 56.[7]
Bellator MMA
Miele made her Bellator debut against Talita Nogueira at Bellator 231 on October 25, 2019. She won a close bout via split decision.[8]