Emily Anne Whitmire was born on May 24,1991 and is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Strawweight division of the Invicta FC.
21 Facts About Emily Whitmire
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Emily Whitmire has previously competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Emily Whitmire's family moved to Camas, Washington, and then to Vancouver where she graduated from Skyview High School.
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Emily Whitmire grew up barrel racing horses, dreaming of racing in the National Finals Rodeo.
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Inebriated after sneaking into a bar with a fake ID as an 18-year-old, Emily Whitmire took a grappling match with Lisa Ellis and was inspired by the sport despite losing.
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Emily Whitmire made her UFC debut on December 1,2017, on The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale against Gillian Robertson.
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Emily Whitmire lost the fight via submission in round one.
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Emily Whitmire's next fight came on July 7,2018, at UFC 226 against Jamie Moyle.
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On February 10,2019, Emily Whitmire faced Aleksandra Albu at UFC on ESPN 1.
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Emily Whitmire won the fight via submission just one minute into the first round.
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Emily Whitmire faced promotional newcomer Amanda Ribas on June 29,2019, at UFC on ESPN 3.
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Emily Whitmire lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round.
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Emily Whitmire was scheduled to face Polyana Viana on March 7,2020, at UFC 248.
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At the weigh-ins, Emily Whitmire weighed in at 117.5 pounds, 1.5 pounds over the strawweight non-title fight limit of 116.
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Subsequently, Emily Whitmire was hospitalized the day of the event and the fight was cancelled.
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Emily Whitmire lost the fight via an armbar submission in round one.
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Emily Whitmire was expected to face Hannah Cifers on February 27,2021 at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gane.
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Emily Whitmire was expected to face Cory McKenna at UFC Fight Night 192 on September 18,2021.
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Emily Whitmire lost the fight via an armbar in round one.
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Emily Whitmire was scheduled to face Hilarie Rose on January 12,2022 at Invicta FC 45.
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Emily Whitmire was scheduled to face Celine Haga on March 27,2022 at Fury FC 59 but the bout was postponed after Emily Whitmire suffered an injury.