{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}} {{Infobox martial artist | name = Jan Finney | other_names = Cuddles | image = | image_size = 200px | alt = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age text|April 18, 1980}}<ref name="Sherdog.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jan-Finney-11610 |title=Jan Finney profile |website=Sherdog.com |accessdate=2017-03-11}}</ref><ref name="AwakeningFighters.com" /> | birth_place = Springfield, Ohio, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | death_cause = | residence = | nationality = | height = 5 ft 7 in | weight = 149 lb | weight_class = | reach = 67 in<ref name="AwakeningFighters.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.awakeningfighters.com/athletes/jan-finney |title=Jan Finney profile |website=AwakeningFighters.com |accessdate=2017-03-11}}</ref> | style = | stance = | fighting_out_of = Springfield, Ohio, U.S. | team = | trainer = Scott Sheeley, Jon Stutzman, Oscar Kallet<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fightergirls.com/news.asp |title=A Moment with Jan Finney |accessdate=2010-07-13 |publisher=FighterGirls.com |date=2010-07-13 |archive-date=2014-10-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018202728/http://www.fightergirls.com/news.asp |url-status=dead }}</ref> | rank = | years_active = | mma_kowin = 6 | mma_subwin = 1 | mma_decwin = 4 | mma_koloss = 4 | mma_subloss = 2 | mma_decloss = 8 | mma_draw = | mma_nc = | website = | sherdog = 11610 | footnotes = | updated = }}
'''Jan Finney''' (born April 18, 1980)<ref name="Sherdog.com" /><ref name="AwakeningFighters.com" /> is an American retired mixed martial artist. She competed professionally from 2004 to 2019, fighting in the Featherweight and Bantamweight divisions. She is most famous for competing in Strikeforce, where she was a Women's Featherweight title challenger. She has also competed in KOTC, EliteXC, HOOKnSHOOT, where she competed in the 2005 Women's Grand Prix, and BodogFight.
==Early life== Finney played softball at Kenton Ridge High School and Urbana University.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/o/content/oh/story/sports/high-schools/2008/07/18/sns071908spmmafinneyseg.html |title='Cuddles' tough to face in the octagon |accessdate=2010-06-21 |publisher=DaytonDailyNews.com |date=2008-07-18}}</ref>
==Mixed martial arts career== Finney made her professional MMA debut on November 6, 2004, at HOOKnSHOOT: Evolution and defeated Rikki Burnett by Unanimous Decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/pictures/event/3/HooknShoot-Evolution-Pictures-2169 |title=HOOKnSHOOT Evolution Pictures |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2004-11-12 |accessdate=2010-06-13}}</ref>
She entered the 2005 HOOKnSHOOT Women's Grand Prix on November 19, 2005, but was defeated by Julie Kedzie in the second round of the tournament. She faced Kedzie again in a rematch on October 7, 2006, at KOTC: Meltdown, but was once again defeated by Unanimous Decision.
Finney faced Keiko Tamai at BodogFight – Costa Rica on February 16, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/pressreleases/Jose-Pele-Landi-Gets-His-Kicks-in-Bodog-Fights-Paradise-Lost-8370 |title=Jose "Pele" Landi Gets His Kicks in Bodog Fight's Paradise Lost |access-date=2010-05-03 |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2007-07-23 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607033109/http://www.sherdog.com/news/press%20releases/Jose-ampquotPeleampquot-Landi-Gets-His-Kicks-in-Bodog-Fights-Paradise-Lost-8370 |archive-date=2011-06-07 }}</ref> She lost the fight via armbar submission in the second round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/events/Bodog-Fight-Costa-Rica-Combat-5066 |title=Bodog Fight – Costa Rica Combat |accessdate=2010-08-15 |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2007-02-16}}</ref>
Finney was scheduled to face Gina Carano at Elite XC/K-1 HERO's Dynamite !! USA on June 2, 2007, but the fight was cancelled after Carano was forced to withdraw due to illness.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sick-Carano-Off-EliteXC-Card-7568 |title=Sick Carano Off EliteXC Card |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2007-05-17 |accessdate=2010-06-13}}</ref>
Finney made her ShoXC debut on July 27, 2007, against Shayna Baszler. She was defeated by armbar submission in the first round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Noons-Dominates-Berto-on-ShoXC-Debut-8425 |title=Noons Dominates Berto on ShoXC Debut |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2007-07-28 |accessdate=2010-06-13}}</ref>
She faced Kedzie for a third time on September 29, 2007, in HOOKnSHOOT, but lost the fight by technical knockout in the second round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/pressreleases/ShoXC-Returns-to-SHOWTIME-10954 |title=ShoXC Returns to SHOWTIME |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2008-01-24 |access-date=2010-06-13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607052559/http://www.sherdog.com/news/press%20releases/ShoXC-Returns-to-SHOWTIME-10954 |archive-date=2011-06-07 }}</ref>
Finney is managed by Wade Hampel of Big Fight Management.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://prommanow.com/2016/10/04/jan-finney-rematches-allanna-jones-at-stfc-40/|title=Jan Finney rematches Allanna Jones at STFC 40}}</ref>
Finney entered the one-night 2007 HOOKnSHOOT Women's Grand Prix on November 24, 2007. She faced Miesha Tate in the opening round. After three rounds, the fight was ruled a Draw and went to an overtime round. Following the overtime round, the fight was again ruled a Draw and the referee awarded the victory to Tate.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/pressreleases/Bodog-Fight-Opens-145Vault146-For-Ferocious-Females-11741 |title=Bodog Fight Opens Vault For Ferocious Females |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2008-03-10 |access-date=2010-06-13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607052621/http://www.sherdog.com/news/press%20releases/Bodog-Fight-Opens-Vault-For-Ferocious-Females-11741 |archive-date=2011-06-07 }}</ref>
Finney moved up in weight to face Erin Toughill at PFC 11: All In on November 20, 2008. Finney was defeated by Unanimous Decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Rhino-Gores-Real-at-PFC-12-Oliveira-Retains-Title-15254 |title='Rhino' Gores Real at PFC 12; Oliveira Retains Title |publisher=Sherdog.com |date=2008-11-21 |accessdate=2010-06-13}}</ref>
Finney entered the Freestyle Cage Fighting Women's Bantamweight Grand Prix at FCF 39 on January 30, 2010. She defeated Lizbeth Carreiro by Unanimous Decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2010/01/30/freestyle-cage-fighting-39-live-results/ |title=Freestyle Cage Fighting 39 Live Results |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2010-01-30 |accessdate=2010-06-13}}</ref>
On March 27, 2010, Finney defeated Adrienna Jenkins by Unanimous Decision at FCF 40 to advance to the finals of the FCF tournament.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2010/03/28/baszler-finney-advance-in-fcf-grand-prix/ |title=Baszler, Finney Advance In FCF Grand Prix |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2010-03-28 |accessdate=2010-06-13}}</ref> However, FCF later agreed to release Finney from her contract in order for Finney to sign with Strikeforce and she was replaced in the FCF tournament final by Jenkins.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2010/05/15/cris-cyborg-vs-jan-finney-planned-for-june-26th/ |title=Cris Cyborg vs Jan Finney Planned For June 26th |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2010-05-15 |accessdate=2010-06-13}}</ref>
Finney made her Strikeforce debut on June 26, 2010, at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum. She faced current Women's Middleweight Champion (145 lbs) Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos<ref>{{cite web |url=http://strikeforce.com/events/fedorwerdum.html |title=Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum |accessdate=2010-05-25 |publisher=Strikeforce.com |date=2010-05-25}}</ref> and lost the fight via KO in the second round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2010/06/26/strikeforce-fedor-vs-werdum-live-results/ |title=Strikeforce: "Fedor vs Werdum" Live Results |publisher=MMARising.com |accessdate=2010-06-27}}</ref>
Finney then faced Liz Carmouche at Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro on November 19, 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2010/10/31/finney-vs-carmouche-planned-for-november-19th/ |title=Finney vs Carmouche Planned For November 19th |publisher=MMARising.com |accessdate=2010-10-31}}</ref> She lost the fight via TKO in the third round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2010/11/19/strikeforce-challengers-12-live-play-by-play-results/ |title=Strikeforce Challengers 12 Live Play-By-Play & Results |publisher=MMARising.com |accessdate=2010-11-19}}</ref>
Finney faced world champion boxer Holly Holm in a mixed martial arts bout at Fresquez Productions: Clash in the Cage on September 9, 2011.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2011/07/27/holly-holm-vs-jan-finney-announced-for-september-9th/ |title=Holly Holm vs Jan Finney Announced For September 9th |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-07-27 |accessdate=2011-07-27}}</ref> She was defeated by TKO in the third round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2011/09/09/holly-holm-stops-jan-finney-at-clash-in-the-cage/ |title=Holly Holm Stops Jan Finney At "Clash In The Cage" |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-09-09 |accessdate=2011-09-09}}</ref>
Finney was scheduled to face Kaitlin Young in the main event of Freestyle Cage Fighting 49 on October 1, 2011,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2011/09/20/jan-finney-cleared-to-face-kaitlin-young-at-fcf-49/ |title=Jan Finney Cleared To Face Kaitlin Young At FCF 49 |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-09-20 |accessdate=2011-09-22}}</ref> but withdrew from the fight and was replaced by Liz Carreiro.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2011/09/30/late-changes-made-to-fcf-49-blackeye-5-fight-cards/ |title=Late Changes Made To FCF 49, BlackEye 5 Fight Cards |publisher=MMARising.com |date=2011-09-30 |accessdate=2011-09-30}}</ref>
==Mixed martial arts record== {{MMArecordbox | draws= | nc= | ko-wins= 6 | ko-losses= 4 | sub-wins= 1 | sub-losses= 2 | dec-wins= 4 | dec-losses= 8 | dq-wins= | dq-losses= | other-wins= | other-losses= }} {{MMA record start}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|11–14 |Vanessa Melo |Decision (unanimous) |Battlefield FC 2 |{{dts|2019|July|27|format=mdy}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Macau, SAR, China | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 11–13 | Pam Sorenson | Decision (split) | IT Fight Series 77 | {{dts|2017|November|22}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Bellefontaine, Ohio, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center | 11–12 | Janice Meyer | TKO (punches) | IT Fight Series 48 | {{dts|2016|December|10}} | align=center | 2 | align=center | 2:06 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center | 10–12 | Al-Lanna Jones | TKO (punches) | STFC 40 | {{dts|2016|November|5}} | align=center | 2 | align=center | 1:07 | McAllen, Texas, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center | 9–12 | Al-Lanna Jones | Decision (unanimous) | IT Fight Series 38 | {{dts|2015|November|21}} | align=center | 3 | align=center | 5:00 | Dayton, Ohio, United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 8–12 | Marciea Allen | Decision (unanimous) | IT Fight Series 35 | {{dts|2015|September|5}} | align=center | 3 | align=center | 5:00 | Springfield, Ohio, United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 8–11 | Valentina Shevchenko | Decision (unanimous) | Legacy FC 39 | {{dts|2015|February|27}} | align=center | 3 | align=center | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 8–10 | Holly Holm | TKO (body kick) | Fresquez Productions: Clash in the Cage | {{dts|2011|September|9}} | align=center | 3 | align=center | 2:49 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 8–9 | Liz Carmouche | TKO (punches) | Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro | {{dts|2010|November|19}} | align=center | 3 | align=center | 1:30 | Jackson, Mississippi, United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 8–8 | Cris Cyborg | TKO (knee to the body) | Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum | {{dts|2010|June|26}} | align=center | 2 | align=center | 2:56 | San Jose, California, United States | {{small|For Strikeforce Women's Featherweight Championship; Sherdog 2010 Beatdown of the Year}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center | 8–7 | Adrienna Jenkins | Decision (split) | Freestyle Cage Fighting 40 | {{dts|2010|March|27}} | align=center | 3 | align=center | 5:00 | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center | 7–7 | Lizbeth Carreiro | Decision (unanimous) | Freestyle Cage Fighting 39 | {{dts|2010|January|30}} | align=center | 3 | align=center | 5:00 | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center | 6–7 | Brighton Hutton | KO (punches) | C3: Slammin Jammin Weekend 2 | {{dts|2009|October|30}} | align=center | 2 | align=center | 1:31 | Red Rock, Oklahoma, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center | 5–7 | Marissa Caldwell | TKO (punches) | MMA Big Show: Full Force | {{dts|2009|October|24}} | align=center | 1 | align=center | N/A | Florence, Indiana, United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 4–7 | Erin Toughill | Decision (unanimous) | PPFC 11: All In | {{dts|2008|November|20}} | align=center | 3 | align=center | 3:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center | 4–6 | Suzy Smith | KO (punch) | Brawl at the Beach | {{dts|2008|July|18}} | align=center | 2 | align=center | 1:33 | Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 3–6 | Miesha Tate | Decision (referee decision) | HOOKnSHOOT: BodogFight Women's Tournament | {{dts|2007|November|24}} | align=center | 4 | align=center | 3:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 3–5 | Julie Kedzie | TKO (punches) | HOOKnSHOOT: MW Tournament | {{dts|2007|September|27}} | align=center | 2 | align=center | 2:44 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 3–4 | Shayna Baszler | Submission (armbar) | ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series | {{dts|2007|July|27}} | align=center | 1 | align=center | 2:40 | Santa Ynez, California, United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 3–3 | Keiko Tamai | Submission (armbar) | BodogFight: Costa Rica Combat | {{dts|2007|February|16}} | align=center | 2 | align=center | 3:01 | Costa Rica | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center | 3–2 | Ginele Marquez | Submission (armbar) | HOOKnSHOOT: The Women Return | {{dts|2006|November|18}} | align=center | 1 | align=center | 3:38 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 2–2 | Julie Kedzie | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Meltdown | {{dts|2006|October|7}} | align=center | 2 | align=center | 5:00 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 2–1 | Julie Kedzie | Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: 2005 Women's Grand Prix | {{dts|2005|November|19}} | align=center | 3 | align=center | 5:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center | 2–0 | Mystee Blackwood | KO (punch) | HOOKnSHOOT: 2005 Women's Grand Prix | {{dts|2005|November|19}} | align=center | 1 | align=center | 0:38 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center | 1–0 | Rikki Burnett | Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: Evolution | {{dts|2004|November|6}} | align=center | 2 | align=center | 5:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | {{end}}
==See also== * List of female mixed martial artists
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * [http://www.awakeningfighters.com/athletes/jan-finney Jan Finney Awakening Profile] * {{Sherdog}} * [http://www.fightergirls.com/fighter.asp?ID=152 Fightergirls.com profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100219111331/http://www.fightergirls.com/fighter.asp?ID=152 |date=2010-02-19 }}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Finney, Jan}} Category:1980 births Category:Living people Category:Sportspeople from Springfield, Ohio Category:Urbana University alumni Category:Mixed martial artists from Ohio Category:American female mixed martial artists Category:Featherweight mixed martial artists Category:21st-century American women