Fighters » Elise Reed
Reed began her professional career in 2019. Before joining the UFC, she became the Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) Strawweight Champion, successfully defending the title twice. She signed with the UFC in 2021.
Background & Fighting Style
Reed started martial arts at age six, training in Taekwondo and later earning a 4th-degree black belt. She transitioned to kickboxing at 15 and began her amateur MMA career while studying at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), where she also competed in NCAA Division I swimming and water polo. She remains an Army reservist and owns two martial arts schools in New Jersey.
As a pro, her wins are split between decisions (6) and knockouts (2), while her losses come via knockout (3) and submission (2), highlighting a striker’s profile with grappling challenges.
Statistically, she is an active striker, landing 3.41 significant strikes per minute with 53% accuracy but absorbs 3.26 per minute. Her takedown defense is 53%, an area that has been exploited by grapplers in her losses.
Recent UFC Fight History (Last 5 Fights)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 | Denise Gomes | Loss | KO/TKO (Punches) | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Jessica Penne | Win | Unanimous Decision | 3 |
| Sep 16, 2023 | Lupita Godínez | Loss | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 2 |
| Jun 3, 2023 | Jinh Yu Frey | Win | Unanimous Decision | 3 |
| Feb 11, 2023 | Loma Lookboonmee | Loss | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) | 2 |
