UFC

Joselyne “La Pantera”Edwards

UFC13-2-0

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

Wins by KO
5
Wins by submission
0
Wins by decision
1

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
13-2-0
Division
Bantamweight
Fighting style
Striker
Stance
Orthodox
Height
5' 8"
Weight
135 lbs.
Reach
70"
Leg reach
39.00
Nationality
Panama City, 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 also known by the nickname “La Pantera.”

What division does Joselyne Edwards compete in?

Joselyne Edwards competes in the women’s bantamweight division.

What is Joselyne Edwards’s fighting style?

The UFC identifies Joselyne Edwards as a striker. Her career also includes submission victories, showing that her game extends beyond stand-up exchanges.

When did Joselyne Edwards make her UFC debut?

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

When was Joselyne Edwards born?

Joselyne Edwards was born on September 29, 1995, in Panama.

How tall is Joselyne Edwards?

Joselyne Edwards is listed at 5 feet 8 inches tall and has a 70-inch reach.

Where does Joselyne Edwards train?

As of September 13, 2026, the UFC lists Joselyne Edwards as training at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas. UFC coverage has also highlighted her work with coach Nate Pettit there.

What is a major career milestone for Joselyne Edwards?

Joselyne Edwards became the first Panamanian fighter to earn a victory inside the UFC Octagon when she defeated Wu Yanan in January 2021.