Jillian Decoursey

Jillian "Lionheart" Decoursey (born July 26, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist and competes in Atomweight division of the Invicta Fighting Championships (Invicta).[2]

Jillian Decoursey
Other namesLionheart
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)[1]
DivisionAtomweight
StyleBJJ, Kickboxing
Fighting out ofQueens, New York United States[1]
TeamLong Island MMA / Ringsport Muay Thai[2]
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total6
Wins4
By knockout1
By decision3
Losses2
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Decoursey was born in Queens, New York, United States. She started Jiu-Jitsu after she finished competing in collegiate basketball. She later picked up Muay Thai and eventually transitioned to mixed martial arts (MMA).[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Decoursey was signed by Invicta after amassing an amateur record of 8-1.[3] She was an IBJJF brown belt medalist.[2][4]

Invicta Fighting Championships

Decoursey made her promotional debut on August 31, 2017 at Invicta FC 25: Kunitskaya vs. Pa'aluhi against Ashley Medina.[5] She won the fight via split decision.[6]

Her next fight came on March 24, 2018 at Invicta FC 28: Mizuki vs. Jandiroba against Rebekah Levine.[7] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[8]

On July 21, 2018, Decoursey faced Alesha Zappitella, replacing Shino VanHoose,[9] at Invicta FC 30: Frey vs. Grusander.[10]

Personal life

Decoursey earned a master's degree and owns her counselling practice in mental health.[2]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
6 matches 4 wins 2 losses
By knockout 1 0
By decision 3 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 4–2 Linda Mihalec Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 39: Frey vs. Cummins II February 7, 2020 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win 3–2 Katie Perez TKO (punches) Cage Fury Fighting Championships 80 November 22, 2019 3 3:00 Hampton, Virginia, United States
Loss 2–2 Kelly D'Angelo Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 35: Bennett vs. Rodriguez II June 7, 2019 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss 2–1 Alesha Zappitella Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 30: Frey vs. Grusander July 21, 2018 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 2–0 Rebekah Levine Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 28: Mizuki vs. Jandiroba March 24, 2018 3 5:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 1–0 Ashley Medina Decision (split) Invicta FC 25: Kunitskaya vs. Pa'aluhi August 31, 2017 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States

See also

References
  1. "Jillian DeCoursey ("Lionheart") | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  2. "Jillian DeCoursey – Invicta Fighting Championships". www.invictafc.com. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  3. Anderson, Jay (2018-03-21). "Invicta FC 28's Jillian DeCoursey: "It's Just a Matter of Time" Before Atomweights In UFC". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  4. "Jillian DeCoursey | MMA » BJJ | Awakening Fighters". Awakening Fighters. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  5. Sherdog.com. "Invicta FC 25 Lineup Finalized with Addition of Seven Bouts". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  6. "Invicta FC 25: Jillian DeCoursey Defeats Ashley Medina in Pro Debut • MMA News". MMA News. 2017-09-01. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  7. Sherdog.com. "Invicta FC 28 Lineup Includes Strawweight Title Fight, Pearl Gonzalez Debut on March 24". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  8. "Invicta FC 28 FULL RESULTS". www.fight-madness.com (in Slovenian). Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  9. "Shino VanHoose Out, Jillian DeCoursey Steps in Against Alesha Zappitella at Invicta FC 30 | Invicta Fighting Championships". www.invictafc.com. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  10. "MMA: Alesha Zappitella eyes fight with Alyse Anderson". AXS. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
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