Joanna Jędrzejczyk Biography: Weight, Height, Parents, Siblings, Record, Instagram, Age, Net Worth

Joanna Jędrzejczyk is a prominent Polish former professional mixed martial artist, Muay Thai fighter, and kickboxer, renowned for her achievements in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Born on August 18, 1987, in Olsztyn, Poland, she made a significant impact in mixed martial arts by becoming the first Polish champion and the first female European champion in UFC history.

Profile

• Full name: Joanna Jędrzejczyk
• Date of birth: August 18, 1987
• Age: 38 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Olsztyn, Poland
• Nationality: Polish
• Profession: Former Mixed Martial Artist, Muay Thai Fighter, Kickboxer
• Height: 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
• Parents: Anna Jędrzejczyk and Jan Jędrzejczyk
• Siblings: Katarzyna Jędrzejczyk (twin sister), Ewa Jędrzejczyk
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Polish
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Joanna Jędrzejczyk is now at the age of 37. She was born on August 18, 1987, in Olsztyn, Poland to parents, Anna and Jan Jędrzejczyk. She grew up alongside her twin sister Katarzyna and an older sister, Ewa. She discovered Muay Thai at the age of 16 while participating in fitness activities. This newfound passion led her to compete at national and European levels.

Jędrzejczyk pursued her education in physical education at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. During her studies, she continued to excel in Muay Thai and kickboxing, earning multiple medals at international competitions.

Her dedication to martial arts paved the way for her transition into mixed martial arts (MMA) after she made her professional debut in May 2012.

Personal Life

Joanna Jędrzejczyk was previously engaged to Przemysław Buta, a former Polish football player. However, their relationship ended before her first fight with Rose Namajunas in 2017. Jędrzejczyk cited personal difficulties during that period, including her fiancé’s infidelity, which she believes impacted her performance in the octagon.

Career

Joanna Jędrzejczyk’s career began with a successful stint in Muay Thai and kickboxing before transitioning to mixed martial arts. After making her MMA debut in 2012, she quickly rose through the ranks with an undefeated streak of nine fights. In July 2014, she signed with the UFC and made her promotional debut on July 26 against Juliana Lima, winning by unanimous decision.

Her career-defining moment came on March 14, 2015, when she faced Carla Esparza for the UFC Women’s Strawweight Championship at UFC 185. Jędrzejczyk won the bout via TKO in the second round, becoming the first Polish champion in UFC history. Over the next two years, she successfully defended her title five times against notable opponents such as Jessica Penne and Cláudia Gadelha.

Jędrzejczyk’s reign as champion included setting records for significant strikes landed during championship bouts and consecutive title defenses. However, she faced challenges when she lost her title to Rose Namajunas at UFC 217 and again in a rematch.

After a brief return to flyweight for a title shot against Valentina Shevchenko that ended unsuccessfully, Jędrzejczyk returned to strawweight but lost a closely contested fight against Zhang Weili at UFC 248 in March 2020. This fight was widely regarded as one of the greatest women’s MMA bouts ever.

Following a two-year hiatus from competition due to various factors including injuries and personal decisions, Jędrzejczyk announced her retirement from mixed martial arts in June 2022 after losing a rematch against Zhang Weili at UFC 275.

Awards

Throughout her illustrious career, Joanna Jędrzejczyk has received numerous accolades:

• UFC Women’s Strawweight Champion (2015-2017)
• Most successful title defenses in UFC women’s strawweight history (5)
• Most consecutive wins in UFC women’s strawweight history (8)
• Performance of the Night bonus winner
• Fight of the Night honors recipient
• IFMA World Muaythai Championships gold medalist (5 times)
• IFMA European Championships gold medalist (4 times)

Net Worth

Joanna Jędrzejczyk’s net worth is estimated to be $2 million. Her wealth primarily stems from her successful career as a professional fighter across multiple combat sports disciplines as well as endorsements and sponsorships.

Social Media

• Instagram: @joannajedrzejczyk
• Twitter: @JoannaMMA