Germaine de Randamie explained

Germaine de Randamie
Other Names:The Iron Lady
Birth Date:24 April 1984
Birth Place:Utrecht, Netherlands
Height:5 ft 9 in
Weight:135 lb
Weight Class:Bantamweight (135 lbs)
Featherweight (145 lbs)
Reach In:71
Style:Muay Thai, Boxing
Fighting Out Of:Utrecht, Netherlands
Team:CSA Holland
Years Active:2008–2024
Kickbox Win:46
Kickbox Kowin:30
Kickbox Loss:0
Mma Kowin:4
Mma Subwin:1
Mma Decwin:5
Mma Koloss:1
Mma Subloss:1
Mma Decloss:3
Occupation:Police officer in the Netherlands
Sherdog:41745

Germaine de Randamie (born April 24, 1984) is a Dutch former mixed martial artist and kickboxer. Undefeated in sanctioned kickboxing bouts, she competed in the women's Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and was the first UFC Women's Featherweight Champion. Prior to joining the UFC, de Randamie competed in the Strikeforce featherweight division.

Kickboxing

De Randamie competed in kickboxing with an undefeated record of 46–0 including 30 knockouts.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early MMA career

De Randamie made her mixed martial arts debut on December 19, 2008, at Revolution Fight Club 2. She faced Vanessa Porto and was defeated via submission (armbar) in the first round.[2]

On September 11, 2010, de Randamie earned her first MMA win when she defeated Nikohl Johnson via unanimous decision at Playboy Fight Night 5.[3]

Strikeforce

De Randamie debuted for Strikeforce on January 29, 2011, at against Stephanie Webber. She defeated Webber via knockout in the first round.[4]

De Randamie next faced Julia Budd in a rematch from a past Muay Thai bout at Strikeforce Challengers 16: Fodor vs. Terry on June 24, 2011. She was defeated via unanimous decision.[5]

On August 18, 2012, de Randamie faced Hiroko Yamanaka at . She won the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, and 30–27).[6] [7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Women's bantamweight

On April 18, 2013, it was announced that de Randamie would make her Ultimate Fighting Championship debut on July 27, 2013.[8]

De Randamie debuted against Julie Kedzie at UFC on Fox 8. Relying mostly on clinch work, Germaine won the fight via split decision (30–27, 28–29, and 29–28).[9]

De Randamie next faced Amanda Nunes at UFC Fight Night 31 on November 6, 2013.[10] She lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[11] [12]

De Randamie next faced Larissa Pacheco at UFC 185 on March 14, 2015. She won the fight via TKO in the second round.[13]

Women's featherweight

De Randamie faced former bantamweight champion, Holly Holm, at UFC 208 for the inaugural UFC Women's Featherweight Championship on February 11, 2017. She won the fight via unanimous decision.[14] At the end of the second and third rounds, de Randamie continued to throw punches after the horn had sounded. The first of those punches was a right hand that visibly wobbled Holm, who had already stopped fighting. The referee, however, did not take a point on either occasion, which affected the result of the fight and drew criticism from UFC president Dana White.[15] [16] Of the media outlets that reported on the fight, 14 of 23 media outlets scored the bout in favour of Holm.[17] After the fight, de Randamie stated that the blows after the horn were unintentional.[18] In contrast, Holm stated that she believed de Randamie's punches after the horn was intentional.[19]

Stripping of Women's Featherweight Championship

In late May, de Randamie released a statement over social media that she plans to move back to the bantamweight division and rejected the fight with Cris Cyborg due to her repeated transgressions with PEDs.[20] [21] Her decision on not wanting to fight Cyborg drew criticism from many in the media by claiming she was avoiding Cyborg and ignoring her responsibility as a champion to fight any and all challengers.[22] [23] In turn, the promotion stripped her of the title on June 19, 2017.[24] [25] Instead, the newly signed Megan Anderson replaced her and was slated to face Cyborg for the UFC Women's Featherweight Championship at UFC 214, before Anderson herself was then replaced by Invicta Bantamweight Champion Tonya Evinger.[26]

Return to bantamweight

De Randamie was expected to face Marion Reneau on September 2, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 115. However, de Randamie pulled out citing injury and was replaced by Talita Bernardo.[27]

A bout against Ketlen Vieira was announced for UFC Fight Night 125 on February 3, 2018. However, the bout was soon canceled due to a hand injury sustained by de Randamie.[28]

De Randamie faced former title challenger Raquel Pennington at UFC Fight Night 139 on November 10, 2018.[29] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[30]

On March 8, 2019, de Randamie signed a new 6-fight contract with the UFC.[31]

De Randamie faced Aspen Ladd on July 13, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 155.[32] She won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[33]

De Randamie faced Amanda Nunes in a rematch, on December 14, 2019, at UFC 245 for the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship.[34] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[35]

De Randamie faced Julianna Peña on October 4, 2020 at .[36] De Randamie defeated Peña via guillotine choke, the first submission win in her career.[37] This win earned her the Performance of the Night bonus.[38]

De Randamie was next expected to face Irene Aldana at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021, in New York.[39] However, de Randamie withdrew in early September due to injury.[40]

After a 3-year and six-month hiatus, de Randamie returned to the octagon and faced Norma Dumont on April 6, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 240.[41] She lost the bout by unanimous decision.[42]

De Randamie was scheduled to face Nora Cornolle on September 28, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 243.[43] However, de Randamie withdrew from the fight due to a broken finger and a fractured foot which led her to be replaced by Jacqueline Cavalcanti.[44]

De Randamie was scheduled to face Jacqueline Cavalcanti on January 11, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 249.[45] However, on October 31, 2024, De Randamie announced on her social media that she was retiring from competition.[46]

Championships and accomplishments

Kickboxing/Muay Thai

Mixed martial arts

Personal life

De Randamie was born in Utrecht to an Afro-Surinamese father and a Dutch mother.[56]

De Randamie is a police officer in the Netherlands and worked as a psychiatric nurse prior to becoming a police officer.[57]

De Randamie knocked out Belgian celebrity Tom Waes who was 40 lbs heavier than her in a boxing match.[58]

She currently lives in Utrecht with her girlfriend.[59] In September 2022, de Randamie announced she was pregnant with the couple's first child.[60] On March 20, 2023, de Randamie gave birth to their son.[61]

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|10–5|Norma Dumont|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States ||-|Win|align=center|10–4|Julianna Peña|Technical Submission (guillotine choke)|||align=center|3|align=center|3:25|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates||-|Loss|align=center|9–4|Amanda Nunes|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 245 ||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|9–3|Aspen Ladd|TKO (punch)| ||align=center|1|align=center|0:16|Sacramento, California, United States||-|Win|align=center|8–3|Raquel Pennington|Decision (unanimous)| ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Denver, Colorado, United States||-|Win|align=center|7–3|Holly Holm|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 208||align=center|5|align=center|5:00|Brooklyn, New York, United States||-|Win|align=center|6–3|Anna Elmose|TKO (knee to the body)|||align=center|1|align=center|3:46|Rotterdam, Netherlands||-| Win| align=center| 5–3| Larissa Pacheco| TKO (punches)| UFC 185| | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:02| Dallas, Texas, United States||-| Loss| align=center| 4–3| Amanda Nunes| TKO (elbows)| | | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:56| Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States||-| Win| align=center| 4–2| Julie Kedzie| Decision (split)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Seattle, Washington, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 3–2| Hiroko Yamanaka| Decision (unanimous)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| San Diego, California, United States||-| Loss| align=center| 2–2| Julia Budd| Decision (unanimous)| Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Kent, Washington, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 2–1| Stephanie Webber| KO (knee)| | | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:25| San Jose, California, United States||-| Win| align=center| 1–1| Nikohl Johnson| Decision (unanimous)| Playboy Fight Night 5| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Los Angeles, California, United States||-| Loss| align=center| 0–1| Vanessa Porto| Submission (armbar)| Revolution Fight Club 2| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:36| Miami, Florida, United States|[62]

Pay-per-view bouts

!No.!Event!Fight!Date!Venue!City!PPV Buys
1.UFC 208Holm vs. de RandamieFebruary 11, 2017Barclays CenterBrooklyn, New York, United States200,000[63]

Kickboxing record (incomplete)

Winalign=left Lena Buytendijk[64] The Next Generation Warriors 5align=left Utrecht, NetherlandsDecision33:0042–0
Winalign=left Casey Bohrman Slamm!Valign=left Paramaribo, SurinameKO2N/A41–0
Winalign=left Julie KitchenN/Aalign=left Montego Bay, JamaicaDecision33:0040–0
style=background:white colspan=9
Winalign=left Julia BuddThe Next Generation Warriors align=left Utrecht, NetherlandsTKO (punches)11:5739–0
Winalign=left Maria VerheijenM-1 Challengealign=left Amsterdam, NetherlandsPoints33:0038–0
Winalign=left Michela ManciniN/Aalign=left Rosmalen, NetherlandsDecision33:0037–0
Winalign=left Karla BenitezRINGS Promotionalign=left Utrecht, NetherlandsTKON/AN/A36–0
Winalign=left Carly Giumelli Next Generation Warriors 1 align=left Utrecht, NetherlandsTKO (Low kicks)235–0
Winalign=left Keri ScarrFight Sensation 2align=left Doetinchem, NetherlandsKO (knee)1N/A34–0
Winalign=left Hatice ÖzyurtRings Hollandalign=left Utrecht, NetherlandsDecision33:0033–0
Winalign=left Joanna Generowicz2H2H: Pride & Honoralign=left Rotterdam, NetherlandsTKO1N/A32–0
Winalign=left Jacqueline FuchsSlamm: Holland vs Thailand 2align=left Almere, NetherlandsTKO (retirement)N/AN/A31–0
Winalign=left Lucie Bertaud2H2H: Road to Japanalign=left Amsterdam, NetherlandsTKO1N/A30–0
Winalign=left Sonja MirabelliGentleman Fight Night 3 align=left Tilburg, NetherlandsKO1N/A29–0
style=background:white colspan=9
Winalign=left Maria VerhijenSlamm: Holland vs Thailand align=left Almere, NetherlandsDecision33:0028–0
Winalign=left Chajmaa BellakhalFighting Fist 2005align=left Arnhem, NetherlandsDecision (Unanimous)33:0027–0
Winalign=left Angela Rivera-ParrWCK Muay Thaialign=left Victorville, California, United StatesKO (Kick)12:3526–0
style=background:white colspan=9
Winalign=left Denise RisWPKLalign=left Amsterdam, NetherlandsKO (Knee)225–0
Winalign=left Asako SaiokaMuay Thai Champions League 14align=left Amsterdam, NetherlandsDecision53:0024–0
Winalign=left Maria Munoz GarciaAlmere Fight Night 2004align=left Almere, NetherlandsDecision33:0023–0
style=background:white colspan=9
Winalign=left Tricia McKearyN/Aalign=left Utrecht, NetherlandsN/AN/AN/A22–0
Winalign=left Dina PedroMuay Thai League XIIIalign=left Rotterdam, NetherlandsDecisionN/AN/A21–0
Winalign=left N/AIMTF Championships 2003align=left ThailandPointsN/AN/A20–0
style=background:white colspan=9
Winalign=left Fiona HayesN/Aalign=left London, EnglandKON/AN/A19–0
style=background:white colspan=9
Winalign=left Brenda DuijneveldN/Aalign=left Amsterdam, NetherlandsDecision33:0018–0
style=background:white colspan=9
Winalign=left Marjolein HulshofMuay Thai Hoofddorpalign=left Hoofddorp, NetherlandsDecision33:0017–0
style=background:white colspan=9
Winalign=left Dagmar van AlfenN/Aalign=left Madrid, SpainDecision53:0016–0
Winalign=left Marja VonkN/Aalign=left NetherlandsN/AN/AN/A15–0
style=background:white colspan=9
Winalign=left Lesly van EsN/Aalign=left Amsterdam, NetherlandsN/AN/AN/A14–0
Legend:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Germaine de Randamie's secret weapon makes her dangerous. Willis. George. 2017-02-10. New York Post. en. 2019-07-16.
  2. Web site: Sherdog.com . Germaine . 2023-06-01 . Sherdog . en.
  3. Web site: "Strikeforce Diaz vs. Cyborg" prelims gets de Randamie vs. Webber . MMAjunkie.com . 2011-01-05 . 2013-08-27 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130822140914/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2011/01/strikeforce-diaz-vs-cyborg-prelims-gets-de-randamie-vs-webber . 2013-08-22 .
  4. Web site: "Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg" results: Champs Diaz and Souza defend titles . MMAjunkie.com . 2011-01-29 . 2013-02-01 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130116234643/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2011/01/strikeforce-diaz-vs-cyborg-results-champs-diaz-and-souza-defend-titles . 2013-01-16 .
  5. Web site: Strikeforce Challengers 16 results: Fodor vs. Terry. MMAFighting.com. 2011-06-25. 2013-02-01.
  6. Web site: Ronda Rousey Submits Sarah Kaufman, Retains Strikeforce Title. MMARising.com. 2012-08-18. 2013-02-01.
  7. Web site: 'Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman' results: Germaine de Randamie tops Hiroko Yamanaka . MMAjunkie.com . 2012-08-18 . 2013-02-01 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130423232155/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2012/08/strikeforce-rousey-vs-kaufman-results-germaine-de-randamie-vs-hiroko-yamanaka . 2013-04-23 .
  8. Web site: Kedzie, de Randamie in UFC on FOX 8. FoxSports.com. A.J. Perez. 2013-04-18. 2013-07-27.
  9. Web site: UFC on FOX 8 results/photos: Germaine de Randamie knees way past Julie Kedzie . MMAjunkie.com . Matt Erickson . 2013-07-27 . 2013-07-27 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130728232557/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/ufc-on-fox-8-resultsphotos-germaine-de-randamie-vs-julie-kedzie . 2013-07-28 .
  10. Web site: Germaine de Randamie Faces Amanda Nunes At UFC Fight For The Troops 3. https://web.archive.org/web/20130917060758/http://mmainsider.net/9988/germaine-de-randamie-faces-amanda-nunes-at-ufc-fight-for-the-troops-3. dead. 2013-09-17. MMAInsider.net. Dave Reid. 2013-09-10. 2013-09-10.
  11. Web site: Alexis Davis, Amanda Nunes Victorious At UFC Fight Night 31. MMARising.com. 2013-11-06. 2013-12-01.
  12. Web site: UFC Fight Night 31 results, photos: Amanda Nunes pounds out Germaine De Randamie. MMAjunkie.com. 2013-11-06. 2013-12-01.
  13. Web site: Burke . Tim . UFC 185: De Randamie broke Pacheco's arm with kick . Bloody Elbow . 1 April 2021 . en . 16 March 2015.
  14. Web site: MMADecisions.com . MMADecisions.com . 2017-02-12.
  15. Web site: UFC 208 results: Germaine de Randamie beats Holly Holm in foul-marred fight. Doyle. Dave. 2017-02-12. MMA Fighting. 2017-02-12.
  16. Web site: Dana White criticises referee as Holly Holm loses to Germaine de Randamie at UFC 208. Gray. James. 2017-02-13. Daily Express. 2017-02-14.
  17. Web site: MMADecisions.com. MMADecisions.com. 2017-02-13.
  18. News: UFC 208: Holly Holm defeated by Germaine de Randamie in controversial featherweight title fight. The Telegraph . 11 February 2017 . 2017-02-12. Davies . Gareth A. .
  19. Web site: Holly Holm believes Germaine de Randamie's punches after the bell were 'intentional'. MMAFighting.com. February 12, 2017. February 12, 2017.
  20. Web site: De Randamie seems headed back to 135. Simon. Zane. 2017-05-30. Bloody Elbow. 2017-05-31.
  21. Web site: Germaine de Randamie refuses to fight 'Cyborg' Justino, willing to have UFC belt stripped. mmajunkie.com. 2017-05-26. 2017-05-26.
  22. News: Germaine de Randamie looks like a coward for refusing to fight 'Cyborg'. 2017-05-30. Sporting News. 2017-05-31.
  23. News: Germaine de Randamie Should Be Punished for Running from Cyborg Justino. Harris. Scott. Bleacher Report. 2017-05-31. en-US.
  24. Web site: 'Cyborg' vs. Megan Anderson for title at UFC 214 after Germaine de Randamie stripped. mmajunkie.com. 2017-06-19. 2017-06-19.
  25. Web site: UFC: Yes, Germaine de Randamie stripped of belt due to 'unwillingness' to fight 'Cyborg'. mmajunkie.com. 2017-06-19. 2017-06-19.
  26. News: UFC: Germaine de Randamie stripped, Cyborg vs Megan Anderson for vacant title. 2017-06-19. Fox Sports. 2017-06-20. en-GB.
  27. News: Germaine de Randamie returns to bantamweight, meets Marion Reneau at UFC Fight Night 115. 2017-07-20. MMAjunkie. 2017-08-24. en-US.
  28. News: UKetlen Vieira says planned fight with Germaine de Randamie off due to 'GDR' injury . mmajunkie.com . 2017-11-15. 2018-02-03.
  29. News: Germaine de Randamie vs. Raquel Pennington Leads Trio of Women's Bouts at UFC Denver. cagesidepress.com . Jay Anderson. 2018-08-09. 2018-08-09.
  30. News: UFC Denver results: Germaine de Randamie cruises to decision over Raquel Pennington. MMA Fighting. 2018-11-11.
  31. Web site: Germaine de Randamie tekent nieuw 6-fight contract bij UFC. 8 March 2019 . en-US. 2019-03-09.
  32. Web site: Aspen Ladd vs. Germaine de Randamie set as UFC Sacramento main event. Alexander. Mookie. 2019-05-29. Bloody Elbow. 2019-05-30.
  33. Web site: UFC Sacramento: Germaine de Randamie knocks out Aspen Ladd in 16 seconds. 2019-07-13. FanSided. en-US. 2019-07-14.
  34. Web site: Amanda Nunes to defend bantamweight title vs. Germaine de Randamie at UFC 245. mmajunkie.com. Nolan King. 2019-08-17. 2019-08-17.
  35. Web site: UFC 245 results: Amanda Nunes outgrapples Germaine de Randamie to retain title. Martin. Damon. 2019-12-15. MMA Fighting. en. 2019-12-15.
  36. Web site: Germaine De Randamie faces Julianna Pena at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Aldana. Tees. David. 2020-07-26. fightful.com. 2020-07-29.
  37. Web site: Taylor. Chris. 2020-10-04. UFC Fight Island 4 Results: Germaine de Randamie puts Julianna Pena to sleep (Video) BJPenn.com. 2020-10-04. BJPenn.com. en-US.
  38. Web site: 2020-10-04. UFC Fight Night: Holm Vs. Aldana Bonuses. 2020-10-04. lowkickmma.com. Ryan Galloway.
  39. Web site: Germaine de Randamie vs. Irene Aldana Added to UFC 268 in NYC. cagesidepress.com. Jay Anderson. 2021-08-28. 2021-08-28.
  40. Web site: BREAKING: Germaine de Randamie Out of Her UFC 268 Fight Against Irene Aldana . essentiallysports.com. Darryl Pinto. 2021-09-08. 2021-09-08.
  41. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2024-01-12 . Germaine de Randamie vs. Norma Dumont Booked for UFC Vegas 89 . 2024-01-12 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  42. Web site: Dewar . Val . 2024-04-06 . UFC Vegas 90: Norma Dumont's Wrestling Defeats Returning Germaine de Randamie . 2024-04-06 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  43. Web site: Former UFC champ Germaine de Randamie booked for return at UFC Paris. bjpenn.com. Curtis Calhoun. 2024-07-04. 2024-07-04.
  44. Web site: Ex-champ bails on UFC Paris, matchmakers scare up late replacement for Sept. 28. mmamania.com. Jesse Holland. 2024-09-13. 2024-09-13.
  45. Web site: Jacqueline Cavalcanti enfrenta ex-campeã no primeiro card do UFC em 2025. 2024-10-25. 2024-10-25. agfight.com. Diego Ribas. es.
  46. Web site: 2024-10-31 . Former UFC champion Germaine de Randamie announces retirement from MMA . 2024-10-31 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
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  54. Web site: UFC Fight Night 87 bonuses: The home fan favorites crushed some $50,000 checks. mmajunkie.com. 2016-05-08. 2016-05-08.
  55. Web site: UFC on ESPN+ 13 post-event facts: Germaine de Randamie ties Ronda Rousey's record. Mike Bohn. July 13, 2019. mmajunkie.com.
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  58. Web site: 5 Things you did not know about Germaine de Randamie. 2017-02-13. www.sportskeeda.com. en. 2019-07-16.
  59. https://www.ufc.com/news/de-randamie-all-you-have-do-believe UFC News
  60. Web site: Former UFC champ Germaine de Randamie announces pregnancy . 20 September 2022 .
  61. Web site: Former UFC champion Germaine de Randamie targeting Q4 2023 return after giving birth. MMA Junkie. 27 August 2023. 2023-12-14. en.
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