UFCElise Reed Record: 8-5-0
StrawweightRecord8-5-0
Age33
DivisionStrawweight · #56
Combat Edge Elo1553
Next fightAug 22 2026
Elise Reed has a 8-5-0 professional record and is 33 years old in the Strawweight division, representing Kickside Martial Arts. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 8, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Elise Reed bio
Personal background
Elise Reed is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC's strawweight division, currently holding a professional record of 8–5. Born on December 5, 1992, she came up through traditional martial arts rather than wrestling or jiu-jitsu, starting taekwondo as a six-year-old and rising to a black belt before adding competitive kickboxing at 15. Reed attended the Virginia Military Institute, where she competed in NCAA Division I swimming and water polo and served in the cadet corps, and she has remained in the U.S. Army Reserve. The 5'3" strawweight fights out of Princeton, New Jersey, where she owns and serves as chief instructor at Kickside Martial Arts, the gym that anchors her camp. That striking-first, disciplined background defines her: a technical kickboxer who built an MMA career on volume and composure rather than raw power.
Path to the UFC
Reed turned professional in 2019 with a first-round TKO of Rebecca Bryggman at Bellator 231. She then built her case on the regional circuit with Cage Fury Fighting Championships, where she captured the CFFC strawweight title. Her breakthrough run included a 2020 split-decision win over the undefeated Jasmine Jasudavicius, then a 4–0 prospect, followed by a 2021 second-round TKO by elbows over Hilarie Rose in a bout that headlined CFFC 97. That title form earned her a UFC contract.
UFC run
Reed's promotional debut in July 2021 was a harsh one, a first-round TKO loss to Sijara Eubanks. She answered in March 2022 with a split-decision win over the highly regarded prospect Cory McKenna, before dropping a third-round TKO to Sam Hughes in May 2022. She rebounded that September on the UFC 279 card, taking a unanimous decision over the previously unbeaten Melissa Martinez. The grappling-heavy stretch that followed proved her toughest: a second-round submission loss to Loma Lookboonmee at UFC 284, then a unanimous-decision win over veteran Jinh Yu Frey in June 2023, followed by another rear-naked-choke loss to Lupita Godinez that September. Reed steadied things in October 2024 with a unanimous decision over former title challenger Jessica Penne, before a second-round TKO loss to Denise Gomes in May 2025.
Fighting style
Reed is a striking specialist whose record reflects her decorated taekwondo and kickboxing pedigree. Six of her eight wins have come by decision and two by knockout, a 25 percent finish rate that speaks to a measured, point-accumulating approach built on footwork, distance management and clean combinations. Her two KO/TKO wins on the regional scene show the power is there when she commits. The clearest area for growth is grappling defense: three of her five UFC-era losses came against pressure wrestlers or submission artists, including two rear-naked chokes, underscoring that her toughest nights have come when opponents drag her into scrambles rather than trade on the feet.
Career highlights
- CFFC strawweight champion — her regional title run, headlined by a finish of Hilarie Rose and a win over the unbeaten Jasmine Jasudavicius, earned her the UFC contract.
- Spoiler of prospects — handed unbeaten Melissa Martinez her first loss on the UFC 279 card and outpointed touted prospect Cory McKenna.
- Soldier-instructor — a VMI graduate and Army Reserve member who owns and teaches at her own martial arts school, balancing service and gym ownership with a UFC career.
Career snapshot
Elise Reed career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1553Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#1963
Women's Strawweight#56of 65 active
Peak1601
Last move-13
Opponent quality1597avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Similar Elo in Women's Strawweight
Recent Elo history
LossDenise Gomes2025-05-17 | TKO-13WinJessica Penne2024-10-19 | Decision (unanimous)+17LossLoopy Godinez2023-09-17 | Submission-19LossLupita Godinez2023-09-16 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke)-16WinJinh Yu Frey2023-06-04 | Decision - Unanimous+23Elise Reed quick answers
What is Elise Reed's record?
Elise Reed's professional MMA record is 8-5-0.
How old is Elise Reed?
Elise Reed is 33 years old.
What weight class is Elise Reed?
Elise Reed fights at Strawweight in UFC.
How tall is Elise Reed?
Elise Reed is 5'3" tall with a 63" reach.
How much does Elise Reed weigh?
Elise Reed competes at Strawweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 115 lbs.
What is Elise Reed's Combat Edge Elo?
Elise Reed's Combat Edge Elo is 1553, with a peak Elo of 1601.
How strong is Elise Reed's recent opposition?
Elise Reed's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1597 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Elise Reed's last fight?
Elise Reed's latest tracked pro fight was against Denise Gomes at UFC Fight Night on May 17 2025.
What is Elise Reed's recent form?
Elise Reed's recent tracked pro form is L-W-L-W-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Elise Reed usually win?
Elise Reed's 8 recorded wins include 2 knockouts, 0 submissions, and 6 decisions, with 25% ending before the final bell.
2Wins by knockout
0Wins by submission
6Wins by decision
3Loss by knockout
2Loss by submission
0Loss by decision
Elise Reed stats
Record : 8 / 5 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
3.41Fighter3.72Division average
Significant striking accuracy
53%Fighter45%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.26Fighter4.24Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
52%Fighter54%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0.46Fighter1.24Division average
Takedown accuracy
0%Fighter37%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
53%Fighter55%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.39Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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