Sharon Jacobson

Sharon Jacobson
Born (1983-08-30) August 30, 1983 (age 41)[1]
El Cajon, California, United States[1]
Other namesThe Dream Catcher
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 1 in (1.55 m)
Weight52 kg (115 lb; 8 st 3 lb)
DivisionStrawweight (115 lb)
StyleWrestling, BJJ, Boxing
Fighting out ofColorado Springs, Colorado
TeamWorld Class Athlete Program
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total11
Wins6
By knockout2
By decision4
Losses5
By submission3
By decision2
Other information
OccupationU.S. Army sergeant as a Horizontal Construction Engineer
UniversityNorthern Michigan University, University of Minnesota
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Sharon Jacobson (born August 3, 1983)[1] is an American mixed martial artist. She competed in strawweight division of the Invicta Fighting Championships (Invicta).[2]

Background

Jacobson started wrestling at the age of sixteen[3] and won two national championships.[4] After graduating from the university, Jacobson joined the United States Army through World Class Athlete Program.[5] She transitioned to mixed martial arts in 2012.[4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Jacobson amassed a record of 2-1 under Showdown Fights, Xplode Fight Series and No Mercy Extreme Fighting prior signed by Invicta.[6]

Invicta Fighting Championships

Jacobson made her debut at Invicta on April 24, 2015, at Invicta FC: Kankaanpää vs. Souza against Delaney Owen.[7] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[8]

On her second fight in Invicta, she faced Jamie Moyle on September 12, 2015, at Invicta FC: Evinger vs. Kianzad. She won the fight via unanimous decision.[9]

On August 31, 2017, Jacobson faced Kali Robbins at Invicta FC: Kunitskaya vs. Pa'aluhi.[10] She lost the fight in round one via an armbar.[11]

Jacobson defeated Ashley Nichols on January 13, 2018, at Invicta FC: Kaufman vs. Kianzad.[12]

Championships and accomplishments

Wrestling

  • National women's freestyle champion at 121 pounds in 2008[4]

Personal life

Jacobson serves as a Sergeant in the United States army as a Horizontal Construction Engineer.[5]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
11 matches 6 wins 5 losses
By knockout 2 0
By submission 0 3
By decision 4 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 6–5 Kailin Curran Decision (unanimous) Invicta Phoenix Series 1 May 3, 2019 1 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Invicta FC Strawweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 6–4 Amber Brown Decision (unanimous) 1 5:00 Invicta FC Strawweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Loss 5–4 Kay Hansen Submission (armbar) Invicta FC 33: Frey vs. Grusander II December 15, 2018 3 4:43 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss 5–3 Emi Fujino Decision (unanimous) Pancrase 296 May 20, 2018 3 5:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win 5–2 Ashley Nichols Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 27: Kaufman vs. Kianzad January 13, 2018 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss 4–2 Kali Robbins Submission (armbar) Invicta FC 25: Kunitskaya vs. Pa'aluhi August 31, 2017 1 0:42 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 4–1 Jamie Moyle Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 14: Evinger vs. Kianzad September 12, 2015 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 3–1 Delaney Owen Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 12: Kankaanpää vs. Souza April 24, 2015 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 2–1 Ashley Deen KO (punches) No Mercy Extreme Fighting: Annihilation 53 January 17, 2015 1 2:25 Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
Win 1–1 Katie Anita Runyan TKO (slam and punches) Xplode Fight Series: Cerebral July 19, 2014 1 0:44 Valley Center, California, United States
Loss 0–1 DeAnna Bennett Submission (rear-naked choke) Showdown Fights: Lopez vs. Castillo January 24, 2014 1 2:12 Orem, Utah, United States

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References

  1. ^ a b c "Sharon Jacobson ("The Dream Catcher") | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  2. ^ "Sharon Jacobson – Invicta Fighting Championships". www.invictafc.com. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  3. ^ "On 9/11 anniversary, U.S. Army sergeant Sharon Jacobson weighs in for huge fight". atombash.com. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  4. ^ a b c "Invicta FC 27's Sharon Jacobson: Everything's Coming Together". Combat Press. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  5. ^ a b "Sharon Jacobson: Catching a Dream | Invicta Fighting Championships". www.invictafc.com. September 9, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  6. ^ Sherdog.com. "Sharon". Sherdog. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  7. ^ "Invicta FC 12's Delaney Owen: Planting the Seeds of Happiness". Combat Press. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  8. ^ "MMADecisions.com". MMADecisions.com. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  9. ^ "MMADecisions.com". MMADecisions.com. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  10. ^ "Sharon Jacobson talks Invicta FC 25, Solar Eclipse, Army Service, more". MyMMANews.com. August 23, 2017. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  11. ^ "Invicta FC 25: Kali Robbins Submits Sharon Jacobson". MMA News. September 1, 2017. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  12. ^ "Canadians Kaufman, Nichols on Invicta 27 Card | Top MMA News at topmmanews.com". topmmanews.com. Retrieved January 2, 2018.
  13. ^ Sherdog.com. "Sharon". Sherdog. Retrieved April 15, 2018.