# Jan Finney > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jan_Finney > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jan_Finney.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Finney > Source revision: 1344954938 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{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}}{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jan-Finney-11610 |title=Jan Finney profile |website=Sherdog.com |accessdate=2017-03-11}} | birth_place = [Springfield, Ohio](/source/Springfield%2C_Ohio), U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | death_cause = | residence = | nationality = | height = 5 ft 7 in | weight = 149 lb | weight_class = | reach = 67 in{{cite web |url=http://www.awakeningfighters.com/athletes/jan-finney |title=Jan Finney profile |website=AwakeningFighters.com |accessdate=2017-03-11}} | style = | stance = | fighting_out_of = Springfield, Ohio, U.S. | team = | trainer = Scott Sheeley, Jon Stutzman, Oscar Kallet{{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 }} | 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) is an American retired [mixed martial artist](/source/Mixed_martial_arts). She competed professionally from 2004 to 2019, fighting in the [Featherweight](/source/Featherweight_(MMA)) and [Bantamweight](/source/Bantamweight_(MMA)) divisions. She is most famous for competing in [Strikeforce](/source/Strikeforce_(mixed_martial_arts)), where she was a [Women's Featherweight title](/source/List_of_Strikeforce_champions) challenger. She has also competed in [KOTC](/source/King_of_the_Cage), [EliteXC](/source/EliteXC), [HOOKnSHOOT](/source/HOOKnSHOOT), where she competed in the 2005 Women's Grand Prix, and [BodogFight](/source/Calvin_Ayre). ==Early life== Finney played softball at [Kenton Ridge High School](/source/Kenton_Ridge_High_School) and [Urbana University](/source/Urbana_University).{{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}} ==Mixed martial arts career== Finney made her professional MMA debut on November 6, 2004, at [HOOKnSHOOT](/source/HOOKnSHOOT): Evolution and defeated Rikki Burnett by Unanimous Decision.{{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}} She entered the 2005 HOOKnSHOOT Women's Grand Prix on November 19, 2005, but was defeated by [Julie Kedzie](/source/Julie_Kedzie) in the second round of the tournament. She faced Kedzie again in a rematch on October 7, 2006, at [KOTC](/source/King_of_the_Cage): Meltdown, but was once again defeated by Unanimous Decision. Finney faced [Keiko Tamai](/source/Keiko_Tamai) at BodogFight – Costa Rica on February 16, 2007.{{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 }} She lost the fight via armbar submission in the second round.{{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}} Finney was scheduled to face [Gina Carano](/source/Gina_Carano) at [Elite XC](/source/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.{{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}} Finney made her [ShoXC](/source/ShoXC) debut on July 27, 2007, against [Shayna Baszler](/source/Shayna_Baszler). She was defeated by armbar submission in the first round.{{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}} She faced Kedzie for a third time on September 29, 2007, in HOOKnSHOOT, but lost the fight by technical knockout in the second round.{{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 }} Finney is managed by Wade Hampel of Big Fight Management.{{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}} Finney entered the one-night 2007 HOOKnSHOOT Women's Grand Prix on November 24, 2007. She faced [Miesha Tate](/source/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.{{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 }} Finney moved up in weight to face [Erin Toughill](/source/Erin_Toughill) at PFC 11: All In on November 20, 2008. Finney was defeated by Unanimous Decision.{{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}} 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.{{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}} On March 27, 2010, Finney defeated Adrienna Jenkins by Unanimous Decision at FCF 40 to advance to the finals of the FCF tournament.{{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}} However, FCF later agreed to release Finney from her contract in order for Finney to sign with [Strikeforce](/source/Strikeforce_(mixed_martial_arts)) and she was replaced in the FCF tournament final by Jenkins.{{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}} Finney made her Strikeforce debut on June 26, 2010, at [Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum](/source/Strikeforce%3A_Fedor_vs._Werdum). She faced current [Women's Middleweight Champion (145 lbs)](/source/List_of_Strikeforce_champions) [Cristiane "Cyborg" Santos](/source/Cristiane_Santos){{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}} and lost the fight via KO in the second round.{{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}} Finney then faced [Liz Carmouche](/source/Liz_Carmouche) at Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro on November 19, 2010.{{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}} She lost the fight via TKO in the third round.{{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}} Finney faced world champion boxer [Holly Holm](/source/Holly_Holm) in a mixed martial arts bout at Fresquez Productions: Clash in the Cage on September 9, 2011.{{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}} She was defeated by TKO in the third round.{{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}} Finney was scheduled to face [Kaitlin Young](/source/Kaitlin_Young) in the main event of Freestyle Cage Fighting 49 on October 1, 2011,{{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}} but withdrew from the fight and was replaced by Liz Carreiro.{{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}} ==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](/source/Vanessa_Melo) |Decision (unanimous) |Battlefield FC 2 |{{dts|2019|July|27|format=mdy}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |[Macau](/source/Macau), [SAR](/source/Special_administrative_regions_of_China), China | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 11–13 | [Pam Sorenson](/source/Pam_Sorenson) | Decision (split) | IT Fight Series 77 | {{dts|2017|November|22}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | [Bellefontaine, Ohio](/source/Bellefontaine%2C_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](/source/Columbus%2C_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](/source/McAllen%2C_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](/source/Dayton%2C_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](/source/Springfield%2C_Ohio), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 8–11 | [Valentina Shevchenko](/source/Valentina_Shevchenko) | Decision (unanimous) | Legacy FC 39 | {{dts|2015|February|27}} | align=center | 3 | align=center | 5:00 | [Houston, Texas](/source/Houston%2C_Texas), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 8–10 | [Holly Holm](/source/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](/source/Albuquerque%2C_New_Mexico), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 8–9 | [Liz Carmouche](/source/Liz_Carmouche) | TKO (punches) | [Strikeforce Challengers: Wilcox vs. Ribeiro](/source/2010_in_Strikeforce) | {{dts|2010|November|19}} | align=center | 3 | align=center | 1:30 | [Jackson, Mississippi](/source/Jackson%2C_Mississippi), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 8–8 | [Cris Cyborg](/source/Cris_Cyborg) | TKO (knee to the body) | [Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Werdum](/source/Strikeforce%3A_Fedor_vs._Werdum) | {{dts|2010|June|26}} | align=center | 2 | align=center | 2:56 | [San Jose, California](/source/San_Jose%2C_California), United States | {{small|For Strikeforce [Women's Featherweight Championship](/source/List_of_Strikeforce_champions); [Sherdog](/source/Sherdog) 2010 Beatdown of the Year}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center | 8–7 | [Adrienna Jenkins](/source/Adrienna_Jenkins) | Decision (split) | Freestyle Cage Fighting 40 | {{dts|2010|March|27}} | align=center | 3 | align=center | 5:00 | [Shawnee, Oklahoma](/source/Shawnee%2C_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](/source/Shawnee%2C_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](/source/Red_Rock%2C_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](/source/Florence%2C_Indiana), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 4–7 | [Erin Toughill](/source/Erin_Toughill) | Decision (unanimous) | [PPFC 11: All In](/source/2008_in_Palace_Fighting_Championship) | {{dts|2008|November|20}} | align=center | 3 | align=center | 3:00 | [Lemoore, California](/source/Lemoore%2C_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](/source/Jacksonville%2C_North_Carolina), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 3–6 | [Miesha Tate](/source/Miesha_Tate) | Decision (referee decision) | HOOKnSHOOT: BodogFight Women's Tournament | {{dts|2007|November|24}} | align=center | 4 | align=center | 3:00 | [Evansville, Indiana](/source/Evansville%2C_Indiana), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 3–5 | [Julie Kedzie](/source/Julie_Kedzie) | TKO (punches) | HOOKnSHOOT: MW Tournament | {{dts|2007|September|27}} | align=center | 2 | align=center | 2:44 | [Evansville, Indiana](/source/Evansville%2C_Indiana), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 3–4 | [Shayna Baszler](/source/Shayna_Baszler) | Submission (armbar) | [ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series](/source/2007_in_Elite_Xtreme_Combat) | {{dts|2007|July|27}} | align=center | 1 | align=center | 2:40 | [Santa Ynez, California](/source/Santa_Ynez%2C_California), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 3–3 | [Keiko Tamai](/source/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](/source/Evansville%2C_Indiana), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 2–2 | [Julie Kedzie](/source/Julie_Kedzie) | Decision (unanimous) | [KOTC: Meltdown](/source/2006_in_King_of_the_Cage) | {{dts|2006|October|7}} | align=center | 2 | align=center | 5:00 | [Indianapolis, Indiana](/source/Indianapolis%2C_Indiana), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center | 2–1 | [Julie Kedzie](/source/Julie_Kedzie) | Decision (unanimous) | HOOKnSHOOT: 2005 Women's Grand Prix | {{dts|2005|November|19}} | align=center | 3 | align=center | 5:00 | [Evansville, Indiana](/source/Evansville%2C_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](/source/Evansville%2C_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](/source/Evansville%2C_Indiana), United States | {{end}} ==See also== * [List of female mixed martial artists](/source/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 --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Jan Finney](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Finney) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Finney?action=history)). 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