Last fight
Victoria
Bannon vs Caliari
May. 16, 2026
Estadísticas y récords
2
Wins by Knockout
1
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Efectividad de golpeo
- Golpes Significativos Conectados
- 225
- Golpes Significativos Intentados
- 504
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Efectividad De Derribo
- Derribos conseguidos
- Derribos intentados
- 6
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Récord del Atleta
Info
Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
Dublin, Ireland
Trenes en
Holohan Martial Arts
Estilo de lucha
MMA
Años
32
Alto
65.00
Peso
116.00
Debut del octágono
Jul. 22, 2023
Alcance
65.00
Alcance de la pierna
37.00
- Pro since 2022
- Two wins by KO, one submission (armbar)
- One first-round finish
- 2-0 in Invicta FC
- Origin of nickname: “Mam to my beautiful Jayce Bannon.”
- One of three Irish Fighters on the UFC Roster (Ian Machado Garry & Conor McGregor)
UFC Fight Night (5/16/26) Bannon was submitted by Nicolle Caliari via arm-triangle choke at 3:08 of the third round
UFC Fight Night (9/6/25) Bannon was submitted by Sam Hughes via rear-naked choke at 1:58 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (3/22/25) Bannon submitted Puja Tomar via armbar at 3:22 of the second round
UFC 304 (7/27/24) Bannon won a three round split decision over Alice Ardelean
UFC Fight Night (7/22/23) Bannon lost a three round unanimous decision to Bruna Brasil
When and why did you start training for fighting? My dad owns a martial arts gym (kickboxing). It’s a family business and I was put into it from a young age. Me and my sister, who is an Olympian in kickboxing, done it our whole lives. In 2017, my last year in kickboxing, me my dad and my sister were all on the national team together and competed in the world championship. My dad and sister both got bronze, and I got double gold in the point fighting and continuous fighting division. It was really special to share together.
Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? Cage legacy 3 times, Multiple WAKO World title, Multiple WAKO European titles, IBBJF World title, IMMAF world title, World combat games champion
Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines? Kickboxing & TKD black belt, BJJ purple belt
Who is your favorite fighter and why? My dad, MARTIN BANNON. LEGEND always look up to him. He fought till he was in his 50s at the highest level of kickboxing
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I’ve done leisure management and personal training straight after school, but then I went into finance.
What was your job before you started fighting? I worked in Deloitte in finance.
Personal Life/Background: Jayce Bannon, my son, who is 5 years old. He motivates me so f**king much. Having him as part of this journey is something I’ll forever be grateful for. Whenever times get tough and he’s sitting there making me laugh, it pushes me to go harder. I wanna be the best so I can give him the life he deserves. This comeback is personal. LET’S F**KING GO. Also, what’s up Dublin? Let’s get back!!!!
