Rachael Ostovich Explained

Rachael Ostovich
Birth Name:Rachael Ostovich
Birth Date:25 February 1991
Birth Place:Hawaii, United States
Weight:125lb
Weight Class:Flyweight
Reach In:62
Style:Boxing, Judo
Team:Jesus Is Lord
Mma Subwin:2
Mma Decwin:2
Mma Koloss:3
Mma Subloss:3
Am Win:6
Am Kowin:2
Am Subwin:1
Am Decwin:3
Sherdog:69142

Rachael Ostovich (born February 25, 1991)[1] is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division. A professional since 2014, she has competed in the UFC and Invicta Fighting Championships.[2] [3] After being released from the UFC, she made her debut for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship in 2021.

Background

Ostovich attended Moanalua High School and competed in cheerleading, judo, and wrestling.[4] [5] She began wrestling at 7 years of age, followed by cheerleading after seeing Bring It On, and judo in the off-season. She became team captain for all three sports in high school.[6] Ostovich placed third at the 2008 HHSAA judo state championships, and placed first in 2009.[7] She also placed first in the state for cheerleading, and third for wrestling.

Ostovich was a mixed martial arts (MMA) fan from childhood, citing her father Robert "Bob-O" Ostovich and Gina Carano as inspirations. Her father is a former professional fighter, trainer, and promoter. Her brother Robby is also a professional fighter.[8] [9] [10] She trains out of her family's gym, Jesus Is Lord. Ostovich originally began training for MMA because she wanted to continue competing in sports after high school.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Ostovich began her amateur MMA career in 2010. Over the next three years, she compiled an amateur MMA record of 6–0, winning the 808 Battle Ground bantamweight championship, Destiny flyweight and bantamweight championships.

Ostovich made her professional MMA debut in January 2014 in her native Hawaii. She went 1–1 before joining Invicta Fighting Championships

Invicta FC

Ostovich debuted for the all-female Invicta Fighting Championships in December 2014. She faced Evva Johnson at Invicta FC 10 and won the fight by split decision.[11]

In her second bout for the promotion, Ostovich faced Andrea Lee on September 12, 2015, at Invicta FC 14. She lost the bout via verbal submission to an armbar in the third round.[12]

In her third bout for the promotion, Ostovich faced Ariel Beck on May 7, 2016, at Invicta FC 17.[13] She won the bout via a split decision.[14]

In her fourth fight for the promotion, Ostovich faced Christine Ferea on January 14, 2017, at Invicta FC 21.[15] [16] She lost the fight via TKO in the third round, bringing her Invicta FC record to 2–2 before joining The Ultimate Fighter.[17]

The Ultimate Fighter

In August 2017, it was announced that Ostovich would be one of the fighters featured on The Ultimate Fighter 26, where the process to crown the UFC's inaugural 125-pound women's champion will take place.[18] In the opening round, Ostovich defeated Melinda Fábián by rear-naked choke submission.[19] In the quarterfinals, she faced Barb Honchak and lost the bout via unanimous decision.[20]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Ostovich faced Karine Gevorgyan on December 1, 2017, at The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale.[21] She won the fight via armbar submission in the first round.[22]

Ostovich faced Montana De La Rosa on July 6, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale.[23] She lost the fight via rear-naked choke in round three.[24]

Ostovich was scheduled to face Paige VanZant on January 19, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 1.[25] It was reported on November 18, 2018, that Ostovich was violently assaulted, sustaining a broken orbital bone and other injuries,[26] and due to the injuries she sustained, she pulled out from the fight against VanZant.[27] On November 27, the bout between Ostovich and VanZant was confirmed to push through on January 19, 2019, after Ostovich was cleared to fight by her doctor.[28] Ostovich lost the fight by submission via armbar in the second round.[29]

Ostovich was scheduled to face Veronica Macedo on August 10, 2019, at UFC on ESPN+ 14, but Ostovich was replaced by Polyana Viana for unknown reasons.[30]

Ostovich was scheduled to face Shana Dobson at UFC Fight Night 168 in Auckland, New Zealand on February 23, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 168.[31] However, Ostovich was removed from the bout due to testing positive for ostarine, and she was replaced by Priscila Cachoeira.[32] On June 18, it was announced that Ostovich had accepted a USADA suspension for one year due to testing positive for ostarine, retroactive to January 3, 2020.[33]

Ostovich tested positive for Ostarine and GW1516 on January 3, 2020, and she was suspended by USADA for eight months. The prohibited substance was found in one of her supplements and was not listed on the supplement label.[34]

Ostovich faced Gina Mazany on November 28, 2020, at .[35] She lost the fight via third round TKO from body kicks.[36]

After 3 straight losses, Ostovich was released by the UFC on December 7, 2020.[37]

Bare-knuckle boxing

On April 27, 2021, Ostovich and Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship both announced that she had signed with the organization and is expected to make her debut in July.[38] On May 27, 2021, it was announced that Ostovich is scheduled to face Paige VanZant – whom she lost to in mixed martial arts at – at BKFC 19 on July 23, 2021.[39] She won the bout via unanimous decision.[40] This fight earned her the Fight of the Night award.[41]

Personal life

Domestic violence

On November 18, 2018, Ostovich was assaulted in her hometown of Honolulu, leaving her with a broken orbital bone.[42] The perpetrator is alleged to be her husband, Arnold Berdon, who is also an MMA fighter. Ostovich filed and was granted a temporary restraining order against her husband effective until May 19, 2019. Berdon was arrested on November 20, 2018, for second-degree assault (felony) and he was released on a bond of $75,000. The case was investigated by the Honolulu Police Department.[43] A nine-minute video taken by a witness and obtained by Hawaii News Now captures Berdon repeatedly saying "I’m going to murder you. I’m going to fucking murder you," and Ostovich’s cries for help. On December 20, 2018, Berdon plead not guilty in connection with the case. The trial's next hearing was in March 2019, where Berdon pleaded no contest on the case.[44] [45] [46]

The sentencing took place on May 16, 2019, in a Honolulu court and Berdon was sentenced to four-year probation in a domestic assault. Ostovich's divorce decree was filed with full custody of their six-year-old daughter.[47]

Championships and accomplishments

Bare-knuckle boxing

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|4–6|Gina Mazany|KO (body kick)|||align=center|3|align=center|4:10|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center| 4–5|Paige VanZant|Submission (armbar)|||align=center|2|align=center|1:50|Brooklyn, New York, United States||-|Loss|align=center| 4–4|Montana De La Rosa |Submission (rear-naked choke)|The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale||align=center|3|align=center|4:21|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center | 4–3|Karine Gevorgyan|Submission (armbar)|The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale||align=center|1|align=center|1:40|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-| Loss| align=center | 3–3| Christine Ferea| TKO (head kick and punches)| Invicta FC 21: Anderson vs. Tweet| | align=center | 3| align=center | 1:29| Kansas City, Missouri, United States||-| Win| align=center | 3–2| Ariel Beck| Decision (split)| Invicta FC 17: Evinger vs. Schneider| | align=center | 3| align=center | 5:00| Costa Mesa, California, United States| Fight of the Night.|-| Loss| align=center | 2–2| Andrea Lee| Submission (armbar)| Invicta FC 14: Evinger vs. Kianzad| | align=center | 3| align=center | 4:58| Kansas City, Missouri, United States||-| Win| align=center | 2–1| Evva Johnson| Decision (split)| Invicta FC 10: Waterson vs. Tiburcio| | align=center | 3| align=center | 5:00| Houston, Texas, United States||-| Win| align=center | 1–1| Misha Nassiri| Submission (armbar)| X-1: Jara vs. Vitale| | align=center | 3| align=center | N/A| Honolulu, Hawaii, United States||-| Loss| align=center | 0–1| Jenny Liou Shriver| TKO (knee to the body and punches)| Destiny MMA Na Koa 4| | align=center | 2| align=center | N/A| Honolulu, Hawaii, United States||-

|-| Loss| align=center | 1–1| Barb Honchak| Decision (unanimous)|rowspan=2| | (air date)| align=Center | 2| align=center | 5:00|rowspan=2| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win| align=center | 1–0| Melinda Fábián| Submission (rear-naked choke)| (air date)| align=center | 1| align=center | 4:22| [48]

Bare knuckle boxing record

|-|Win|align=center|1–0|Paige VanZant|Decision (unanimous)|BKFC 19||align=center|5|align=center|2:00|Tampa, Florida, United States|

Notes and References

  1. http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2018_Results/07-06-18MMA.2.pdf “TUF FINALE” MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SHOW RESULTS DATE: July 6, 2018
  2. Web site: Rachael Ostovich explains why she wears Wonder Woman costume in the cage . . 2016-04-28.
  3. Web site: The Ostovich Ohana: A Proud Past, and Bright Future, in MMA . MMA Fighting . 2016-04-28.
  4. Web site: Rachael Ostovich – Invicta Fighting Championships . 2023-11-06 . en-US.
  5. Web site: Hall of Fame . 2023-11-06 . www.moanaluahs.org.
  6. Web site: Modafferi . Roxanne . Rachael Ostovich the "Wonder Woman" pursues her dreams in the Invicta cage . 2023-11-06 . MMA Sucka . en.
  7. Web site: HHSAA girls judo medalists . 2023-11-06 . www.hawaiiprepworld.com . en-US.
  8. Web site: Hackett . Tommy . 2015-11-25 . Robert Ostovich Talks Pancrase Hawaii and The Region's Bright Future . 2023-11-06 . MMANUTS . en-US.
  9. Web site: Bob Ostovich ("Bob-O") MMA Fighter Page . 2023-11-06 . Tapology . en.
  10. Web site: Robby Ostovich ("Supernatural") MMA Fighter Page . 2023-11-06 . Tapology . en.
  11. Web site: Sanchez . Josh . Invicta FC 10 Results: Rachael Ostovich Edges Evva Johnson Via Split Decision . fansided.com . 12 April 2022 . 5 December 2014.
  12. Web site: Jackson . Mike . Video: Andrea Lee Submits Rachael Ostovich With Two Seconds Left In The Fight . mikethetruth.com . 12 April 2022 . 12 September 2015.
  13. Web site: Foley . Bill . Ariel Beck signs with Invicta, will fight May 7 . buttesports.com . 12 April 2022 . 13 April 2016.
  14. Web site: Sargent . Robert . Invicta FC 17 Bonuses: Ostovich vs Beck Named Fight Of The Night . mmarising.com . 12 April 2022 . 8 May 2016.
  15. News: Eight-bout Invicta FC 21 lineup finalized with addition of 3 fights, including Andrea Lee-Jenny Liou. 2016-12-21. MMAjunkie. 2018-02-17. en-US.
  16. Web site: Rachael Ostovich vs. Christine Ferea - Invicta FC 21's Barnburner in Waiting - MMA Latest. Latest. MMA. www.mmalatestnews.com. en-US. 2018-02-17.
  17. News: Invicta FC 21 results & highlights: Megan Anderson wins interim FW title. Bloody Elbow. 2018-02-17.
  18. Web site: 'The Ultimate Fighter 26' cast revealed: Who's vying to become 1st UFC women's flyweight champ?. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2017-08-05. 2017-08-06.
  19. News: The Ultimate Fighter 26, Episode 7 results: Melinda Fabian vs. Rachael Ostovich. MMA Fighting. 2017-11-30.
  20. News: Episode No. 10 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 26: A New World Champion'. 2017-11-16. MMAjunkie. 2017-11-30. en-US.
  21. News: TUF 26 Finale full fight card finalized. Bloody Elbow. 2017-11-30.
  22. News: TUF 26 Finale results: Rachael Ostovich ground game too much for Karine Gevorgyan. 2017-12-02. MMAjunkie. 2017-12-02. en-US.
  23. News: Montana De La Rosa vs. Rachael Ostovich set for TUF 27 Finale on July 6 - WMMA Rankings. 2018-04-20. WMMA Rankings. 2018-04-20. en-US.
  24. News: TUF 27 Finale results: Montana De La Rosa turns tables on Rachael Ostovich for submission win. 2018-07-07. MMAjunkie. 2018-07-07. en-US.
  25. News: Paige VanZant vs. Rachael Ostovich booked for UFC on ESPN+ 1 in Brooklyn. 2018-11-06. MMAjunkie. 2018-11-06. en-US.
  26. Web site: UFC's Rachael Ostovich attacked, suffers broken orbital bone . November 19, 2018 . . May 2, 2021 .
  27. News: Rachael Ostovich Ruled Out of Her Fight Against Paige VanZant MMAnytt.com. 2018-11-20. MMAnytt.com. 2018-11-20. en-US.
  28. Web site: Rachael Ostovich Cleared to Face Paige VanZant at UFC Fight Night in January MMAWeekly.com. www.mmaweekly.com. en-US. 2018-11-28.
  29. Web site: UFC on ESPN+ 1 results: Paige VanZant submits Rachael Ostovich for first win since 2016 . MMAjunkie.com . January 19, 2019 . en . January 19, 2019.
  30. Web site: Tecia Torres vs. Marina Rodriguez among 7 fights announced for UFC card in Uruguay. Martin. Damon. 2019-06-14. MMA Fighting. 2019-06-15.
  31. Web site: Rachael Ostovich vs. Shana Dobson On Deck for UFC Auckland. Anderson. Jay. 2019-12-19. Cageside Press. 2019-12-19.
  32. Web site: Rachael Ostovich out, Shana Dobson now meets Priscila Cachoeira at UFC on ESPN+ 26 in Auckland. 2020-01-24. MMA Junkie. en. 2020-01-25.
  33. Web site: Rachael Ostovich-Berdon Accepts Sanction for Violation of UFC Anti-Doping Policy. USADA Anti-Doping. June 18, 2020. June 18, 2020.
  34. Web site: Rachael Ostovich suspended by USADA following failed drug test. Damon Martin. MMAFigting.com. 2020-06-19.
  35. Web site: UFC adds Rachael Ostovich vs. Gina Mazany to Nov. 28 lineup. Nolan King. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. 2020-09-08. 2020-09-08.
  36. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2020-11-28. UFC Vegas 15 Results: New-Look Gina Mazany Stops Rachael Ostovich in Third. 2020-11-28. cagesidepress. en-US.
  37. Web site: 2020-12-07. UFC releases Rachael Ostovich in wake of three straight losses. 2020-12-07. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  38. Web site: UFC veteran Rachael Ostovich signs with Bare Knuckle FC. Mike Bohn. April 27, 2021. MMAjunkie.com.
  39. Web site: Paige VanZant vs. Rachael Ostovich official for BKFC 19 on July 23. Damon Martin. May 27, 2021. mmafighting.com.
  40. Web site: Samano . Simon . Segura . Danny . For Rachael Ostovich, BKFC 19 win over Paige VanZant feels 'so sweet' . mmajunkie.usatoday.com . 12 April 2022 . 24 July 2021.
  41. CRzYIDPpooR. bareknucklefc. July 26, 2021. Your #BKFC19 FOTN & KOTN.
  42. News: UFC fighter Rachael Ostovich's husband reportedly arrested for attempted murder. 2018-11-21. Newsweek. 2018-11-22. en.
  43. News: Husband of Rachael Ostovich, Arnold Berdon released on bond, gets charge reclassified BJPenn.com. 2018-11-24. BJPenn.com. 2018-11-24. en-US.
  44. News: Recording shows brutality, extent of attack UFC's Rachael Ostovich endured. Kawano. Lynn. Hawaii News Now. en-US. 2018-12-22.
  45. Web site: New Recording Allegedly Shows Rachael Ostovich's Husband Threatening To Murder Her. Patrick Redford. Deadspin. December 21, 2018. February 19, 2019.
  46. Web site: Husband of UFC's Rachael Ostovich pleads no contest to assault. March 14, 2019. mmajunkie.com.
  47. Web site: Rachael Ostovich's ex-husband Arnold Berdon sentenced to four years probation in domestic assault case. Newswire. MMA Fighting. 2019-05-16. MMA Fighting. 2019-05-17.
  48. Web site: Rachael Ostovich MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com. Sherdog.com. Sherdog. 2018-11-06.