Kalyn Schwartz
Kalyn Schwartz (born May 10, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist. She competes in the strawweight division of the Invicta Fighting Championships.[1][3]
| Kalyn Schwartz | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 10, 1989 Santee, California United States[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Weight | 116 lb (53 kg; 8 st 4 lb) |
| Division | Strawweight (115 lbs) |
| Fighting out of | Medford, Oregon United States |
| Team | Alliance MMA Rogue Combat Academy |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 4 |
| Wins | 3 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Occupation | United States Marine Corps veteran[2] |
| University | Southern Oregon University[2] |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Schwartz started training mixed martial arts (MMA) when serving as a United States Marine Corps at the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, and started competing in amateur MMA in Oregon.[2]
Mixed martial arts career
Amateur career
Schwartz started her amateur career in 2014, and fought professionally four years later in 2016. She had four amateur fights under Rogue Fights, Rumble and King of the Cage (KOTC) promotions. She was the amateur bantamweight champion for Rogue Fights and Rumble at the Roseland in 2014 and she also the strawweight amateur champion for KOTC. She amassed a record of 6-0 prior signed by Invicta Fighting Championships (Invicta) in August 2016.[1][2]
Invicta Fighting Championships
Schwartz made her promotional debut on March 23, 2016, at Invicta FC 19: Maia vs. Modafferi against two times formal world kickboxing champion Tiffany van Soest.[4][5] She won the fight via a rear-naked choke.[6] This win earned her the Invicta fan choice award (submission of the year). This win earned her the Invicta fan choice award (submission of the year)[1]
Schwartz faced Miranda Maverick on March 25, 2017, at Invicta FC 22: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya 2 against Miranda Maverick.[7] She lost the fight on round one.[8]
Her next fight came on March 24, 2018, at Invicta FC 28: Mizuki vs. Jandiroba against Kay Hansen,[9] and she won the fight via technical knock-out.[10]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Invicta Fighting Championships
- Invicta Fighting Championships Fan Choice Awards (submission of the year) vs. Tifany van Soest[1]
Personal life
Schwartz attends Southern Oregon University (SOU), majoring in Fitness Technician, and she represents the women's 123 Ibs wrestling division for SOU.[11][2]
Schwartz was a United States Marine Corps veteran, specializing in aircraft rescue and firefighting. "The biggest resemblance is the mental toughness and discipline," said Schwartz. "The Marines taught me discipline and intensity. I use that in wrestling every day.[11]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional Record
| 3 matches | 2 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 2–1 | Kay Hansen | TKO (referee stoppage) | Invicta FC 28: Mizuki vs. Jandiroba | March 24, 2018 | 2 | 4:27 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Miranda Maverick | Submission (armbar) | Invicta FC 22: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya 2 | March 25, 2017 | 1 | 3:01 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Tiffany van Soest | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Invicta FC 19: Maia vs. Modafferi | September 23, 2016 | 2 | 2:08 | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
Amateur Record
| 3 matches | 2 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 4–0 | Brittany Simms | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Rogue Wave | September 5, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Lincoln City, Oregon, United States | Won the Strawweight Championship |
| Win | 3–0 | Rebecca Wells | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: World Amateur Championships 2 | April 18, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Ontario, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Lisa Spangler | Decision (unanimous) | Rumble at the Roseland 79 | December 6, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Portland, Oregon, United States | Won the Bantamweight Championship |
| Win | 1–0 | Maria Corona | Decision (unanimous) | Rogue Fights 27 | September 6, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Medford, Oregon, United States | Won the Bantamweight Championship |
References
- "Kalyn Schwartz | MMA » Wrestling | Awakening Fighters". Awakening Fighters. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
- "Kalyn Schwartz Signs to Invicta; Faces Tiffany Van Soest in Debut". Wombat Sports. 2016-08-30. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
- "Kalyn Holliday – Invicta Fighting Championships". www.invictafc.com. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
- "Tiffany Van Soest Faces Kalyn Schwartz at Invicta FC 19 | Invicta Fighting Championships". www.invictafc.com. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
- "Tiffany Van Soest vs. Kalyn Schwartz completes Invicta FC 19 fight card". MMAjunkie. 2016-08-30. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
- "Kalyn Schwartz - Fight Me Bitch". MyMMANews.com. 2017-10-26. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
- Mobile, Adept. "Invicta FC 22 Preview - Ultimate Fighting Championship-Mobile". m.au.ufc.com. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
- Pierrot, Justin (2017-03-25). "Invicta FC 22 "Evinger vs. Kunitskaya II" results - MMASucka.com". MMASucka.com. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
- "Kalyn Schwartz says Kay Hansen is in for 'rude awakening' at Invicta FC 28". AXS. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
- "Invicta FC 28 results and video: Virna Jandiroba pummels her way to strawweight title win". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
- "Marines, Wrestlers Go Hand in Hand". 9th Marine Corps District. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
- Sherdog.com. "Kalyn". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
- "Kal Schwartz (".50") | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
External links
- Professional MMA record for Kalyn Schwartz from Sherdog
- Kalyn Schwartz at Invicta FC (archived)