UFC

Joselyne “La Pantera”Edwards

UFC18-6-0

Division
Bantamweight
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 8"
Weight
135 lbs.
Reach
70"
Nationality
Panama City, Panama
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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

52%

522 landed · 1,007 attempted

Takedown accuracy

33%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-10-19 to 2026-04-25

Wins

5 / 5

Losses

0 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Joselyne Edwards Bio

Joselyne Edwards is a Panamanian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC women’s bantamweight division. The UFC lists her as active, with the nickname “La Pantera,” and identifies her fighting style as striking. As of September 13, 2026, her UFC profile lists Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas as her training location. She is listed at 5 feet 8 inches tall with a 70-inch reach and was born on September 29, 1995, in Panama.

Edwards began her professional MMA career in 2015 and made her UFC debut on January 16, 2021. She became the first Panamanian fighter to earn a UFC victory when she defeated Wu Yanan in her Octagon debut. Her UFC career has included wins by knockout, submission and decision, reflecting a striking-led style complemented by developing grappling skills. In 2024, she submitted Nora Cornolle, and in 2025 she stopped Chelsea Chandler and Priscila Cachoeira.

On February 21, 2026, Edwards submitted Nora Cornolle by rear-naked choke at UFC Fight Night in Houston. She then defeated Norma Dumont by unanimous decision on April 25, 2026. The UFC has described her recent rise as being shaped by her work with coach Nate Pettit at Xtreme Couture and by a sustained run of strong performances.

Record
18-6-0
Division
Bantamweight
Fighting style
Striker
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 8"
Weight
135 lbs.
Reach
70"
Leg reach
39.00
Nationality
Panama City, Panama
Birth date
Sep 29, 1995 (age 31)
Age
31
Country
Panama

Joselyne Edwards Questions & Answers

Who is Joselyne Edwards in MMA?

Joselyne Edwards is a Panamanian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC women’s bantamweight division. She is known by the nickname “La Pantera” and is listed by the UFC as an active fighter.

What division does Joselyne Edwards compete in?

Joselyne Edwards competes in the UFC women’s bantamweight division.

What is Joselyne Edwards’s fighting style?

The UFC lists Joselyne Edwards as a striker. UFC coverage has highlighted her boxing, body kicks and aggressive stand-up offense, while her recent victories also show developed submission skills.

When did Joselyne Edwards make her UFC debut?

Joselyne Edwards made her UFC debut on January 16, 2021, against Wu Yanan.

What is a major career milestone for Joselyne Edwards?

In her UFC debut against Wu Yanan on January 16, 2021, Joselyne Edwards became the first Panamanian fighter to earn a victory inside the UFC Octagon.

How tall is Joselyne Edwards?

Joselyne Edwards is listed by the UFC at 68 inches tall, with a 70-inch reach.

Where does Joselyne Edwards train?

The UFC lists Joselyne Edwards as training at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, Nevada.

What are some of Joselyne Edwards’s recent career milestones?

Joselyne Edwards submitted Nora Cornolle by rear-naked choke on February 21, 2026, then defeated Norma Dumont by unanimous decision on April 25, 2026. The Dumont victory came after Edwards accepted a short-notice opportunity in the UFC women’s bantamweight division.