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{{Short description|American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter}}
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'''Ashley Cummins''' is an [[United States|American]] [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] who competes in the Straweight division. She is currently signed with [[Invicta Fighting Championships|Invicta FC]].<ref name="Ashley Cummins Invicta Page">{{cite web|url=http://www.invictafc.com/portfolio-item/ashley-cummins/|title=Ashley Cummins Invicta Page|publisher=InvictaFC.com|accessdate=2016-02-24}}</ref>
'''Ashley Cummins''' (born August 2, 1987) is an American [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] who competes in the [[Atomweight (MMA)|Atomweight]] division. She has previously fought in [[Invicta Fighting Championships|Invicta FC]].<ref name="Ashley Cummins Invicta Page">{{cite web |url=http://www.invictafc.com/portfolio-item/ashley-cummins/ |title=Ashley Cummins Invicta Page |publisher=InvictaFC.com |access-date=2016-02-24}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Personal life==
Cummins started martial arts as a child with [[karate]]. She continued as a practitioner until she reached 18 years old. It was later that she started [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]], [[muay thai]] and [[boxing]].<ref name="Ashley Cummins Awakening Profile"/>
Cummins started martial arts as a child with [[karate]]. She continued as a practitioner until she reached 18 years old. It was later that she started [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]], [[muay thai]] and [[boxing]].


She currently works as a police officer and animal rescuer.<ref name="Ashley Cummins Awakening Profile"/> In April 2016 it was announced Ashley Cummins would be a contestant on [[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia]].
She currently works as a police officer and animal rescuer for the [[St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Likes |first1=Justyn |title=Ashley Cummins: Representing the Thin Blue Line in Boxing Debut |url=https://combatpress.com/2017/11/ashley-cummins-representing-the-thin-blue-line-in-boxing-debut/ |website=combatpress.com |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts career==
==Championships and accomplishments==
===Early career===
*2011 XFL Strawweight title<ref name="Ashley Cummins Awakening Profile"/>
Cummins was scheduled to make her professional debut against Chelsea Colarelli at XFN 5, for Colarelli's XFL Strawweight title. Her debut came after a successful amateur career, during which she went on a perfect 8–0 run.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sargent |first1=Robert |title=Chelsea Colarelli vs Ashley Cummins Targeted For XFN 5 |url=https://www.mmarising.com/news/2011/10/28/chelsea-colarelli-vs-ashley-cummins-targeted-for-xfn-5/ |website=mmarising.com |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref> Cummins won the fight by a fifth-round rear-naked choke, following a back-and-forth fight.<ref name="XFL Title">{{cite web |last1=Sargent |first1=Robert |title=Ashley Cummins Defeats Chelsea Colarelli, Claims XFL Title |url=https://www.mmarising.com/articles/2011/11/18/ashley-cummins-defeats-chelsea-colarelli-claims-xfl-title/ |website=mmarising.com |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref>
*2010/2011 Tuff-N-Uff Amateur Strawweight title (1 defense)<ref name="Ashley Cummins Awakening Profile"/>

Cummins was scheduled to fight Stephanie Frausto at NAAFS: Caged Fury 16. She won the fight by a unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sargent |first1=Robert |title=Ashley Cummins Edges Stephanie Frausto At Caged Fury 16 |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/01/28/ashley-cummins-edges-stephanie-frausto-at-caged-fury-16/ |website=mmarising.com |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref>

===Invicta FC===
====Invicta FC Strawweight career====
Cummins was scheduled to make her debut with [[Invicta Fighting Championships|Invicta FC]] at [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 1: Coenen vs. Ruyssen|their very first event]], against Sofia Bagherdai. She won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |last1=McCarter |first1=Nathan |title=Invicta FC 1: Coenen vs. Ruyssen Live Results and Play-by-Play |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1164992-invicta-fc-1-coenen-vs-ruyssen-live-results-and-play-by-play |website=bleacherreport.com |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref>

In her second fight with the organization, Cummins was scheduled to fight [[Joanne Calderwood]] at [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama|Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama]]. Cummins lost the fight by a first-round knockout. Cummins lost vision in one of her eyes during the bout, as a results of a punch, which didn't return following the end of the fight. The injury required surgery, with her vision returning two months later.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Martin |first1=Damon |title=Ashley Cummins Nearly Lost Her Sight but Still Found Her Way Back to Fighting |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1702117-ashley-cummins-nearly-lost-her-sight-but-still-found-her-way-back-to-fighting |website=bleacherreport.com |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref>

Following her eye surgery, Cummins returned to fight [[Emily Kagan]] at [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 6: Cyborg vs. Coenen 2|Invicta FC 6: Cyborg vs. Coenen 2]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hemminger |first1=Brian |title=Exclusive: Invicta FC 6's Ashley Cummins talks recovery from nearly life-changing eye injury and more |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2013/7/11/4513034/exclusive-invicta-fc-6s-ashley-cummins-talks-recovery-from-nearly |website=mmamania.com |date=July 11, 2013 |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref> Cummins lost the fight by split decision, although the majority of media members awarded her the victory.<ref>{{cite web |title=Emily Kagan defeats Ashley Cummins |url=http://www.mmadecisions.com/decision/7888/Emily-Kagan-vs-Ashley-Cummins |website=mmadecisions.com |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref>

Cummins was scheduled to fight [[Alexa Grasso]] at [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 8: Waterson vs. Tamada|Invicta FC 8: Waterson vs. Tamada]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stover |first1=Al |title=Ashley Cummins meets Alexa Grasso in the Invicta cage |url=https://cagepages.com/2014/07/10/ashley-cummins-meets-alexa-grasso-invicta-cage/amp/%7B%7B%20url/ |website=cagepages.com |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref> Grasso won by unanimous decision, extending Cummins' losing streak to three fights.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sanchez |first1=Josh |title=Invicta FC 8 results: Alexa Grasso outpoints Ashley Cummins to remain undefeated |url=https://fansided.com/2014/09/06/invicta-fc-8-results-ashley-cummins-vs-alexa-grasso/ |website=fansided.com |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref>

She briefly left Invicta to fight Nicole Smith at [[Bellator 157|Bellator 157: Dynamite 2]]. Cummins won the fight by submission.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bellator 157 : les résultats |url=https://yamabushi.ch/news-bellator-157-les-resultats.php |website=yamabushi.ch |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref>

====Invicta FC Atomweight career====
In her next fight, Cummins moved down to atomweight to fight [[Amber Brown (fighter)|Amber Brown]] at [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 22: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya II|Invicta FC 22: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya II]]. Brown was likewise moving down to atomweight from strawweight.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Critchfield |first1=Tristen |title=Amber Brown Returns to 105 Pounds, Meets Ashley Cummins at Invicta FC 22 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Amber-Brown-Returns-to-105-Pounds-Meets-Ashley-Cummins-at-Invicta-FC-22-118083 |website=sherdog.com |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref> Cummins won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |last1=MMA Junkie Staff |title=Invicta FC 22 highlights: Champ Tonya Evinger wins again, extends official streak to 10 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2017/03/invicta-fc-22-video-highlights-tonya-evinger-yana-kunitskaya-rematch-livia-renata-souza-ayaka-hamasaki |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |date=March 26, 2017 |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref> This victory earned Cummins a "Performance of the Night" award.<ref name="Invicta 22 Bonus">{{cite web |title=Invicta FC |url=https://twitter.com/InvictaFights/status/845856758895726592 |website=twitter.com |access-date=May 15, 2021 |quote=The #InvictaFC22 bonuses: FOTN: Sunna Davíðsdóttir and Mallory Martin POTN: Livia Renata Souza and Ashley Cummins}}</ref>

After her successful atomweight debut, Cummins was scheduled to fight the one-time Invicta Atomweight title challenger [[Jinh Yu Frey]] at [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 24: Dudieva vs. Borella|Invicta FC 24: Dudieva vs. Borella]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bissel |first1=Tim |title=Jinh Yu Frey hoping to seal title rematch by beating Ashley Cummins at Invicta FC 24 |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/7/11/15920416/invicta-fc-24-jinh-yu-frey-hoping-title-rematch-beating-ashley-cummins-hamasaki-mma-interview-news |website=bloodyelbow.com |date=July 11, 2017 |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref> Frey won the fight by unanimous decision, winning all three rounds of a bout that consisted mostly of grappling exchanges.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Saul |first1=Denise J. |title=Recap: Invicta FC 24 – Atomweight Jinh Yu Frey defeats Ashley Cummins |url=https://www.wsenetwork.com/recap-invicta-fc-24-jinh-yu-frey-defeats-ashley-cummins/ |website=wsenetwork.com |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref>

Cummins was scheduled to fight Stephanie Alba at [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 27: Kaufman vs. Kianzad|Invicta FC 27: Kaufman vs. Kianzad]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=DeSantis |first1=Michael |title=Ashley Cummins Discusses Stephanie Alba Fight at Invicta FC 27 |url=https://mmasucka.com/2018/01/09/ashley-cummins-discusses-stephanie-alba-fight-invicta-fc-27/ |website=mmasucka.com |date=January 10, 2018 |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref> She won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |title=Invicta FC 27: Kaufman vs. Kianzad |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/933/invicta-fc-27 |website=mmafighting.com |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref>

Cummins fought [[Jéssica Delboni]] at [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 32: Spencer vs. Sorenson|Invicta FC 32: Spencer vs. Sorenson]] in a potential number-one challenger bout.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hammond |first1=Mick |title=Ashley Cummins Plans to Prove She's the Next Title Challenger at Invicta FC 32 |url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/ashley-cummins-plans-to-prove-shes-the-next-title-challenger-at-invicta-fc-32 |newspaper=Mmaweekly.com &#124; Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref> She won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lee |first1=Alexander K. |title=Invicta FC 32 Results: Spencer vs. Sorenson |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/11/16/18099209/invicta-fc-32-results-spencer-vs-sorenson |website=mmafighting.com |date=November 16, 2018 |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref>

Her last two victories earned Cummins the chance to fight a rematch with the reigning Invicta Atomweight champion [[Jinh Yu Frey]] at [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 39: Frey vs. Cummins II|Invicta FC 39: Frey vs. Cummins II]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Combat Press |title=Invicta FC 39 Slated for Feb. 7 with Jinh Yu Frey vs. Ashley Cummins Title Clash |url=https://combatpress.com/2020/01/invicta-fc-39-slated-for-feb-7-with-jinh-yu-frey-vs-ashley-cummins-title-clash/ |website=combatpress.com |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref> Frey came into the bout 0.8 lbs over the title limit of 105 lbs, which resulted in her being stripped of the championship belt and only Cummins being elligeble to win the title.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Combat Press |title=Invicta FC 39: Frey vs. Cummins II Weigh-in Results |url=https://combatpress.com/2020/02/invicta-fc-39-frey-vs-cummins-ii-weigh-in-results/ |website=combatpress.com |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref> Frey won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Henderson |first1=Bryan |title=Invicta FC 39 Results: Frey Edges Cummins, Maverick Tops Gonzalez |url=https://combatpress.com/2020/02/invicta-fc-39-frey-vs-cummins-ii-results/ |website=combatpress.com |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref>

Due to Frey missing weight, the Invicta FC Atomweight title was left vacant. A rematch was impossible, as Frey signed with the [[UFC]] in the meantime. As a results of all this, Cummins was scheduled to fight [[Alesha Zappitella]] for the vacant title at [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 42: Cummins vs. Zappitella|Invicta FC 42: Cummins vs. Zappitella]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=FightBookMMA |title=Ashley Cummins and Alesha Zappitella Vie for Vacant Title on Sept. 17 |url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/ashley-cummins-and-alesha-zappitella-vie-for-vacant-title-on-sept-17/ |website=fightbookmma.com |date=July 27, 2020 |access-date=May 14, 2021}}</ref> Cummins was the more dominant party throughout the first two rounds, winning the majority of striking exchanges and stopping Zappitella's takedowns. In the first minute of the third round, Zappitella managed to land an early takedown and countered Cummins' guillotine choke attempt with a [[Von Flue choke]].<ref name="Invicta Title win">{{cite web |last1=Knapp |first1=Brian |title=Alesha Zappitella Shoulder Choke Submits Ashley Cummins, Nets Invicta Atomweight Belt |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Alesha-Zappitella-Shoulder-Choke-Submits-Ashley-Cummins-Nets-Invicta-Atomweight-Belt-175191 |website=sherdog.com |access-date=May 14, 2021}}</ref> It was the first Von Flue choke finish in Invicta FC history.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Clements |first1=Averi |title=Alesha Zappitella Claims Atomweight Title With 1st Von Flue Choke Finish In Invicta History |url=https://www.jiujitsutimes.com/alesha-zappitella-claims-atomweight-title-with-1st-von-flue-choke-finish-in-invicta-history/ |website=jiujitsutimes.com |date=September 18, 2020 |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref>

=== Bellator MMA ===
Cummins faced Randi Field on March 31, 2023 at [[Bellator 293]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-14 |title=Bellator 293 fight card finalized with additions of Sullivan Cauley, Joey Davis, more |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/02/bellator-293-card-finalized-sullivan-cauley-joey-davis-lance-gibson-lucas-brennan |access-date=2023-02-15 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref> She lost the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-293-Golm-vs-James-PlaybyPlay-Results-Round-Scoring-189555|title=Bellator 293 'Golm vs. James' Play-by-Play, results & round scoring|website=Sherdog.com|author=Tyler Treese|date=2023-03-31|access-date=2023-04-01}}</ref>

== Championships and accomplishments ==
*'''Xtreme Fighting League'''
**XFL Strawweight Championship<ref name="XFL Title"/>
*'''[[Invicta Fighting Championships]]'''
**Performance of the Night (One Time) <small> vs. [[Amber Brown (fighter)|Amber Brown]]<ref name="Invicta 22 Bonus"/> </small>


==Mixed martial arts record==
==Mixed martial arts record==
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|Randi Field
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|[[Bellator 293]]
|{{dts|2023|March|31}}
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|align=center|5:00
|[[Temecula, California]], United States
|{{small|Catchweight (120 lb) bout.}}
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| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|7–6
| [[Alesha Zappitella]]
| Submission (shoulder choke)
| [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 42: Cummins vs. Zappitella|Invicta FC 42: Cummins vs. Zappitella]]
| {{dts|2020|September|17}}
|align=center| 4
|align=center| 1:20
| [[Kansas City, Kansas]], United States
|{{small|For the vacant [[Invicta Fighting Championships#Atomweight Championship|Invicta FC Atomweight Championship]].}}
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| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|7–5
| [[Jinh Yu Frey]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 39: Frey vs. Cummins II|Invicta FC 39: Frey vs. Cummins II]]
| {{dts|2020|February|7}}
|align=center| 5
|align=center| 5:00
| [[Kansas City, Kansas]], United States
|{{small|For the vacant [[Invicta Fighting Championships#Atomweight Championship|Invicta FC Atomweight Championship]]. Frey missed weight (105.8 lb) and was stripped of the title. Only Cummins was eligible to win the title.}}
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| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–4
| [[Jéssica Delboni]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 32: Spencer vs. Sorenson|Invicta FC 32: Spencer vs. Sorenson]]
| {{dts|2018|November|16}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
| [[Shawnee, Oklahoma]], United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–4
| Stephanie Alba
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 27: Kaufman vs. Kianzad|Invicta FC 27: Kaufman vs. Kianzad]]
| {{dts|2018|January|13}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
| [[Kansas City, Missouri]], United States
|
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| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|5–4
| [[Jinh Yu Frey]]
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 24: Dudieva vs. Borella|Invicta FC 24: Dudieva vs. Borella]]
| {{dts|2017|July|15}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
| [[Kansas City, Missouri]], United States
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| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
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| Decision (unanimous)
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 22: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya II|Invicta FC 22: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya II]]
| [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 22: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya II|Invicta FC 22: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya II]]
| {{dts|format=dmy|2017|March|25}}
| {{dts|2017|March|25}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|align=center| 5:00
| [[Kansas City, Missouri]], [[United States]]
| [[Kansas City, Missouri]], [[United States]]
| {{small|Atomweight debut. Performance of the Night.}}
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|-
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| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–3
|align=center|4–3
| Nicole Smith
| Nicole Smith
| Submission (knee choke)
| Technical Submission (knee on neck choke)
| [[Bellator 157|Bellator 157: Dynamite 2]]
| [[Bellator 157|Bellator 157: Dynamite 2]]
| {{dts|format=dmy|2016|June|24}}
| {{dts|2016|June|24}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2
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|align=center| 1:33
| [[St. Louis, Missouri]], [[United States]]
| [[St. Louis, Missouri]], United States
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| Decision (unanimous)
| Decision (unanimous)
| [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 8: Waterson vs. Tamada|Invicta FC 8: Waterson vs. Tamada]]
| [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 8: Waterson vs. Tamada|Invicta FC 8: Waterson vs. Tamada]]
| {{dts|format=dmy|2014|September|6}}
| {{dts|2014|September|6}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|align=center| 5:00
| [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]], [[Missouri]], [[United States]]
| [[Kansas City, Missouri]], United States
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| <ref>{{cite news|title= Invicta FC 8 results: Alexa Grasso outpoints Ashley Cummins to remain undefeated|publisher= [[Sports Illustrated]]|date=|url= http://fansided.com/2014/09/06/invicta-fc-8-results-ashley-cummins-vs-alexa-grasso/|accessdate=2014-09-08}}</ref>
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| Decision (split)
| Decision (split)
| [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 6: Cyborg vs. Coenen 2|Invicta FC 6: Cyborg vs. Coenen 2]]
| [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 6: Cyborg vs. Coenen 2|Invicta FC 6: Cyborg vs. Coenen 2]]
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| {{dts|2013|July|13}}
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| [[Kansas City, Missouri|Kansas City]], [[Missouri]], [[United States]]
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|align=center|3–1
| [[Joanne Calderwood]]
| [[Joanne Calderwood]]
| KO (knee to the body)
| KO (knee to the body) <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/10/06/invicta-fc-3-results-jessica-penne-captures-atomweight-title/|title=Invicta FC 3 Results: Jessica Penne Captures Atomweight Title|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2012-10-06|accessdate=2015-08-28}}</ref>
| [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama|Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama]]
| [[Invicta FC events#Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama|Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama]]
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<ref>{{cite web |title=Ashley Cummins |url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Ashley-Cummins-65896 |website=sherdog.com |access-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of female mixed martial artists]]
* [[List of female mixed martial artists]]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{Sherdog|65896}}
* [http://www.awakeningfighters.com/athletes/ashley-cummins Ashley Cummins] at [http://www.awakeningfighters.com/ Awakening Fighters]
* [https://invictafc.com/portfolio-item/ashley-cummins/ Ashley Cummins] at [[Invicta FC]]
*{{Sherdog}}
* {{ESPN MMA|3028066}}
* {{Tapology|17204-ashley-cummins-smashley}}


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Ashley Cummins
Born (1987-08-02) August 2, 1987 (age 37)
St. Louis County, Missouri, United States
Other namesSmashley
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)[1]
Weight105 lb (48 kg; 7 st 7 lb)[1]
DivisionStrawweight (2011-2016)
Atomweight (2017-present)
Reach61 in (155 cm)
StyleBoxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofSan Diego, United States
TeamWolves Den MMA (2011-2018)
San Diego Combat Academy (2018–present)[2]
Years active2011 - present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins7
By submission2
By decision5
Losses7
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision5
Amateur record
Total8
Wins8
By submission4
Losses0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ashley Cummins (born August 2, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Atomweight division. She has previously fought in Invicta FC.[3]

Personal life

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Cummins started martial arts as a child with karate. She continued as a practitioner until she reached 18 years old. It was later that she started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, muay thai and boxing.

She currently works as a police officer and animal rescuer for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.[4]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Cummins was scheduled to make her professional debut against Chelsea Colarelli at XFN 5, for Colarelli's XFL Strawweight title. Her debut came after a successful amateur career, during which she went on a perfect 8–0 run.[5] Cummins won the fight by a fifth-round rear-naked choke, following a back-and-forth fight.[6]

Cummins was scheduled to fight Stephanie Frausto at NAAFS: Caged Fury 16. She won the fight by a unanimous decision.[7]

Invicta FC

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Invicta FC Strawweight career

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Cummins was scheduled to make her debut with Invicta FC at their very first event, against Sofia Bagherdai. She won the fight by unanimous decision.[8]

In her second fight with the organization, Cummins was scheduled to fight Joanne Calderwood at Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama. Cummins lost the fight by a first-round knockout. Cummins lost vision in one of her eyes during the bout, as a results of a punch, which didn't return following the end of the fight. The injury required surgery, with her vision returning two months later.[9]

Following her eye surgery, Cummins returned to fight Emily Kagan at Invicta FC 6: Cyborg vs. Coenen 2.[10] Cummins lost the fight by split decision, although the majority of media members awarded her the victory.[11]

Cummins was scheduled to fight Alexa Grasso at Invicta FC 8: Waterson vs. Tamada.[12] Grasso won by unanimous decision, extending Cummins' losing streak to three fights.[13]

She briefly left Invicta to fight Nicole Smith at Bellator 157: Dynamite 2. Cummins won the fight by submission.[14]

Invicta FC Atomweight career

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In her next fight, Cummins moved down to atomweight to fight Amber Brown at Invicta FC 22: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya II. Brown was likewise moving down to atomweight from strawweight.[15] Cummins won the fight by unanimous decision.[16] This victory earned Cummins a "Performance of the Night" award.[17]

After her successful atomweight debut, Cummins was scheduled to fight the one-time Invicta Atomweight title challenger Jinh Yu Frey at Invicta FC 24: Dudieva vs. Borella.[18] Frey won the fight by unanimous decision, winning all three rounds of a bout that consisted mostly of grappling exchanges.[19]

Cummins was scheduled to fight Stephanie Alba at Invicta FC 27: Kaufman vs. Kianzad.[20] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[21]

Cummins fought Jéssica Delboni at Invicta FC 32: Spencer vs. Sorenson in a potential number-one challenger bout.[22] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[23]

Her last two victories earned Cummins the chance to fight a rematch with the reigning Invicta Atomweight champion Jinh Yu Frey at Invicta FC 39: Frey vs. Cummins II.[24] Frey came into the bout 0.8 lbs over the title limit of 105 lbs, which resulted in her being stripped of the championship belt and only Cummins being elligeble to win the title.[25] Frey won the fight by unanimous decision.[26]

Due to Frey missing weight, the Invicta FC Atomweight title was left vacant. A rematch was impossible, as Frey signed with the UFC in the meantime. As a results of all this, Cummins was scheduled to fight Alesha Zappitella for the vacant title at Invicta FC 42: Cummins vs. Zappitella.[27] Cummins was the more dominant party throughout the first two rounds, winning the majority of striking exchanges and stopping Zappitella's takedowns. In the first minute of the third round, Zappitella managed to land an early takedown and countered Cummins' guillotine choke attempt with a Von Flue choke.[28] It was the first Von Flue choke finish in Invicta FC history.[29]

Bellator MMA

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Cummins faced Randi Field on March 31, 2023 at Bellator 293.[30] She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[31]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
14 matches 7 wins 7 losses
By knockout 0 1
By submission 2 1
By decision 5 5
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 7–7 Randi Field Decision (unanimous) Bellator 293 March 31, 2023 3 5:00 Temecula, California, United States Catchweight (120 lb) bout.
Loss 7–6 Alesha Zappitella Submission (shoulder choke) Invicta FC 42: Cummins vs. Zappitella September 17, 2020 4 1:20 Kansas City, Kansas, United States For the vacant Invicta FC Atomweight Championship.
Loss 7–5 Jinh Yu Frey Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 39: Frey vs. Cummins II February 7, 2020 5 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States For the vacant Invicta FC Atomweight Championship. Frey missed weight (105.8 lb) and was stripped of the title. Only Cummins was eligible to win the title.
Win 7–4 Jéssica Delboni Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 32: Spencer vs. Sorenson November 16, 2018 3 5:00 Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
Win 6–4 Stephanie Alba Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 27: Kaufman vs. Kianzad January 13, 2018 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss 5–4 Jinh Yu Frey Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 24: Dudieva vs. Borella July 15, 2017 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win 5–3 Amber Brown Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 22: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya II March 25, 2017 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Atomweight debut. Performance of the Night.
Win 4–3 Nicole Smith Technical Submission (knee on neck choke) Bellator 157: Dynamite 2 June 24, 2016 2 1:33 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Loss 3–3 Alexa Grasso Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 8: Waterson vs. Tamada September 6, 2014 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss 3–2 Emily Kagan Decision (split) Invicta FC 6: Cyborg vs. Coenen 2 July 13, 2013 3 5:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss 3–1 Joanne Calderwood KO (knee to the body) Invicta FC 3: Penne vs. Sugiyama October 6, 2012 1 3:13 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win 3–0 Sofia Bagherdai Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 1: Coenen vs. Ruyssen April 28, 2012 3 5:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Catchweight (120 lb) bout.
Win 2–0 Stephanie Frausto Decision (unanimous) NAAFS: Caged Fury 16 January 28, 2012 3 3:00 Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
Win 1–0 Chelsea Colarelli Submission (rear-naked choke) Xtreme Fight Night 5 November 18, 2011 5 1:41 Tulsa, Oklahoma Strawweight debut.

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Ashley Cummins Awakening Profile". AwakeningFighters.com. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  2. ^ Michael DeSantis (November 2, 2018). "Invicta FC 32's Ashley Cummins Excited to Show Improvements Since Moving to San Diego Combat Academy". mmasucka.com.
  3. ^ "Ashley Cummins Invicta Page". InvictaFC.com. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
  4. ^ Likes, Justyn. "Ashley Cummins: Representing the Thin Blue Line in Boxing Debut". combatpress.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  5. ^ Sargent, Robert. "Chelsea Colarelli vs Ashley Cummins Targeted For XFN 5". mmarising.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  6. ^ a b Sargent, Robert. "Ashley Cummins Defeats Chelsea Colarelli, Claims XFL Title". mmarising.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  7. ^ Sargent, Robert. "Ashley Cummins Edges Stephanie Frausto At Caged Fury 16". mmarising.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  8. ^ McCarter, Nathan. "Invicta FC 1: Coenen vs. Ruyssen Live Results and Play-by-Play". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  9. ^ Martin, Damon. "Ashley Cummins Nearly Lost Her Sight but Still Found Her Way Back to Fighting". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  10. ^ Hemminger, Brian (July 11, 2013). "Exclusive: Invicta FC 6's Ashley Cummins talks recovery from nearly life-changing eye injury and more". mmamania.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  11. ^ "Emily Kagan defeats Ashley Cummins". mmadecisions.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  12. ^ Stover, Al. "Ashley Cummins meets Alexa Grasso in the Invicta cage". cagepages.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  13. ^ Sanchez, Josh. "Invicta FC 8 results: Alexa Grasso outpoints Ashley Cummins to remain undefeated". fansided.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  14. ^ "Bellator 157 : les résultats". yamabushi.ch. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  15. ^ Critchfield, Tristen. "Amber Brown Returns to 105 Pounds, Meets Ashley Cummins at Invicta FC 22". sherdog.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  16. ^ MMA Junkie Staff (March 26, 2017). "Invicta FC 22 highlights: Champ Tonya Evinger wins again, extends official streak to 10". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  17. ^ a b "Invicta FC". twitter.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021. The #InvictaFC22 bonuses: FOTN: Sunna Davíðsdóttir and Mallory Martin POTN: Livia Renata Souza and Ashley Cummins
  18. ^ Bissel, Tim (July 11, 2017). "Jinh Yu Frey hoping to seal title rematch by beating Ashley Cummins at Invicta FC 24". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  19. ^ Saul, Denise J. "Recap: Invicta FC 24 – Atomweight Jinh Yu Frey defeats Ashley Cummins". wsenetwork.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  20. ^ DeSantis, Michael (January 10, 2018). "Ashley Cummins Discusses Stephanie Alba Fight at Invicta FC 27". mmasucka.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  21. ^ "Invicta FC 27: Kaufman vs. Kianzad". mmafighting.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  22. ^ Hammond, Mick. "Ashley Cummins Plans to Prove She's the Next Title Challenger at Invicta FC 32". Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  23. ^ Lee, Alexander K. (November 16, 2018). "Invicta FC 32 Results: Spencer vs. Sorenson". mmafighting.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  24. ^ Combat Press. "Invicta FC 39 Slated for Feb. 7 with Jinh Yu Frey vs. Ashley Cummins Title Clash". combatpress.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  25. ^ Combat Press. "Invicta FC 39: Frey vs. Cummins II Weigh-in Results". combatpress.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  26. ^ Henderson, Bryan. "Invicta FC 39 Results: Frey Edges Cummins, Maverick Tops Gonzalez". combatpress.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  27. ^ FightBookMMA (July 27, 2020). "Ashley Cummins and Alesha Zappitella Vie for Vacant Title on Sept. 17". fightbookmma.com. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  28. ^ Knapp, Brian. "Alesha Zappitella Shoulder Choke Submits Ashley Cummins, Nets Invicta Atomweight Belt". sherdog.com. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  29. ^ Clements, Averi (September 18, 2020). "Alesha Zappitella Claims Atomweight Title With 1st Von Flue Choke Finish In Invicta History". jiujitsutimes.com. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  30. ^ "Bellator 293 fight card finalized with additions of Sullivan Cauley, Joey Davis, more". MMA Junkie. February 14, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  31. ^ Tyler Treese (March 31, 2023). "Bellator 293 'Golm vs. James' Play-by-Play, results & round scoring". Sherdog.com. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
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