Jessamyn Duke Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 11 in |
Weight | 61 kg |
Date of Birth | June 24, 1986 |
Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Eye Color | Gray |
Jessamyn Duke is an American professional wrestler who has fought in the Invicta Fighting Championships and Ultimate Fighting Championship as an MMA fighter in the past. She was previously known as one of the “Four Horsewomen” of MMA. Jessamyn is skilled in Muay Thai kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. She is also a self-made gamer and often shares stream replay games on her YouTube channel.
Born Name
Jessamyn Laurel Duke
Nick Name
The Gun
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Whitesburg, Kentucky, United States
Residence
Orlando, Florida, United States
Nationality
Education
Jessamyn Duke previously attended the Whitesburg High School in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Later, she graduated from Eastern Kentucky University and attained a degree in Fitness and Wellness Management.
Occupation
Professional Wrestler, Gamer, Mixed Martial Artist
Family
- Father – Her father passed away on December 24, 2016.
- Mother – Mable Duke
- Siblings – Peyton Duke (Older Brother)
- Others – Shawn (Step-Father)
Manager
Jessamyn Duke is currently signed with WWE and trains at the WWE Performance Center, Orlando, Florida, United States.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
Weight
61 kg or 134.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Jessamyn Duke has successfully kept her personal life private. She has rarely spoken about her relationships during her interactions with the media, making it difficult for us to ascertain anything about her dating history and love life.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Light Brown (Natural)
She often tends to dye her hair ‘Blonde’.
Eye Color
Gray
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- She has a 3 quarter sleeve tattoo on her left hand.
- Tall toned figure
Brand Endorsements
Jessamyn Duke has done endorsement work for brands like-
- Defila
- Secretlab Chairs
- Tempo Storm
- Cold Steel Knives
- Powdered Energy Drink “GG”
- Death Wish Coffee
- Quest Nutrition
Best Known For
Competing in the women’s bantamweight and featherweight division in the Invicta Fighting Championships and Ultimate Fighting Championship
First MMA Match
On October 2, 2010, she made her debut against Alexandria Stobbe at the Absolute Action MMA 5: Battle Against Breast Cancer event at Turfway Park, in Florence, Kentucky, winning the match convincingly.
First Film
In 2015, she made her theatrical film debut in the comedy film Entourage as Ronda’s Girl.
First TV Show
Apart from the broadcast of her MMA and wrestling matches, she hasn’t made her TV show debut yet.
Personal Trainer
She has been an athlete most of her life and played sports growing up. While at the Tuff-N-Uff, Jessamyn Duke trained every day almost twice a day. Her training varied from outdoor runs to working at the training center.
Outdoor training consisted of long runs which included running up the stairs and vice versa. While at the training center, she practiced on her strikes, grappling, and wrestling. Jessamyn has the skill set of Muay Thai kickboxing and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, making her a lethal fighter. She has also trained with Master Rener Gracie at the Gracie Academy in the past.
Jessamyn Duke Favorite Things
- Day – Sunday morning
Source – Twitter
Jessamyn Duke Facts
- She started training at the age of 19 mainly as a hobby.
- Her mother is her greatest inspiration.
- She was one of the “Four Horsewomen” of MMA besides Ronda Rousey, Marina Shafir, and Shayna Baszler.
- She has a Purple belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu.
- Jessamyn has two dogs named Isis Puppy and Prince Stannis.
- If she could have any classic song as her entrance theme song, it would be Sympathy for the Devil by The Rolling Stones.
- She is also a self-proclaimed gamer and has often shared stream replays on her YouTube channel.
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