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{{Short description|American MMA fighter}}
{{Short description|American mixed martial artist}}
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| caption = Eye in 2016
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| birth_name = Jessica Jo-Anne Eye<ref name=fullname />
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| birth_place = [[Rootstown, Ohio]], United States<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jessicaevileye.com/about/|title=Fighter 19 (age 33) Born Again June 8th at 11:22 p.m.}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Rootstown, Ohio]], United States<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jessicaevileye.com/about/|title=Fighter 19 (age 33) Born Again June 8th at 11:22 p.m.|access-date=April 14, 2016|archive-date=October 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001141801/http://www.jessicaevileye.com/about/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| team = [http://www.strongstyle.com/ Strong Style Fight Team] (2006–2019) <br/> [[Xtreme Couture Mixed Martial Arts]] (2019–''present'')<ref name=junkie19>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/05/jessica-eye-on-leaving-strong-style-starting-anew-in-las-vegas|title=Jessica Eye on leaving Strong Style, starting anew in Las Vegas|author=Steven Marrocco|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 25, 2019}}</ref>
| team = [http://www.strongstyle.com/ Strong Style Fight Team] (2006–2019, 2021–2022)<ref name=yahoo22>{{cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ufcs-jessica-evil-eye-preparing-210500667.html|title=UFC's Jessica 'Evil' Eye preparing for big fight, but the biggest is already behind her|date=June 20, 2022|work=[[Yahoo! Finance]]|author=Mark Podolski}}</ref> <br/> [[Xtreme Couture Mixed Martial Arts]] (2019–2021)<ref name=junkie19>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/05/jessica-eye-on-leaving-strong-style-starting-anew-in-las-vegas|title=Jessica Eye on leaving Strong Style, starting anew in Las Vegas|author=Steven Marrocco|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 25, 2019}}</ref>
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'''Jessica Jo-Anne Eye''' (born July 27, 1986)<ref name=fullname>[http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2020_Results/06-13-20MMA.pdf Mixed martial arts show results Date: June 13, 2020]</ref> is an [[Americans|American]] retired [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]]. She competed as a flyweight in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC).
'''Jessica Eye''' (born July 27, 1986) is an [[Americans|American]] professional [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]]. She competes as a flyweight in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC). Called "one of the best strikers in the women's division" in 2015 by ''[[Foxsports.com|FoxSports.com]]'',<ref name=fsarticle>{{cite news |first=Damon |last=Martin |title=A day in the life of Jessica Eye as she prepares for Miesha Tate |work=FoxSports.com |date=2015-07-17 |accessdate=2015-07-20 |url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/ufc-a-day-in-the-life-of-jessica-eye-as-she-prepares-for-miesha-tate-071715}}</ref> Eye began competing in mixed martial arts (MMA) in 2008, amassing an undefeated amateur record through 2010. Eye found additional success after turning pro, winning each of her fights in [[Bellator MMA|Bellator]] and holding a 10–1 record upon signing with the UFC in 2013. As of February 10, 2020, she is #1 in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship rankings#Women's flyweight|UFC women's flyweight rankings]] and #12 in [[List of current UFC fighters#Rankings|UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/rankings|title=Rankings {{!}} UFC|website=www.ufc.com|access-date=2020-01-29}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Jessica Eye was born in Akron, Ohio to Randy Allen and Colleen Joanne Eye. Eye has two half-sisters, Jennifer Carlisle-Brunner and Heather Carlisle-Hunter, and a brother, Randy Miles Eye. When Eye was 6, her parents divorced. Her mother and sisters were forced to move to the Washington D.C. suburbs of Virginia. Eye attended elementary school in Virginia but returned to Ohio, growing up in [[Cuyahoga Falls]] and graduated from high school in Rootstown, Ohio. When she was 16 years old, a drunk driver hit Eye and her father. She suffered a broken back, among other injuries, and was bedridden for three months. She credits this incident with creating her drive towards success in mixed martial arts. She graduated in 2005 from [[Rootstown High School]] and Maplewood Career Center.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/mma/index.ssf/2012/04/bellator_66_jessica_eye_was_driven_by_car_accident.html|title=Jessica Eye was driven by car accident|accessdate=2012-12-07|publisher=Cleveland.com|date=2012-04-19}}</ref> She then attended the [[University of Akron]], but never finished her four-year degree.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jessica Eye UFC Bio|url=http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Jessica-Eye|accessdate=}}</ref>
Jessica Eye was born in Akron, Ohio to Randy Allen and Colleen Joanne Eye. Eye has two half-sisters, Jennifer Carlisle-Brunner and Heather Carlisle-Hunter, and a brother, Randy Miles Eye. When Eye was 6, her parents divorced. Her mother and sisters were forced to move to the Washington D.C. suburbs of Virginia. Eye attended elementary school in Virginia but returned to Ohio, growing up in [[Cuyahoga Falls]] and graduated from high school in Rootstown, Ohio. When she was 16 years old, a drunk driver hit Eye and her father. She suffered a broken back, among other injuries, and was bedridden for three months. She credits this incident with creating her drive towards success in mixed martial arts. She graduated in 2005 from [[Rootstown High School]] and Maplewood Career Center.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/mma/index.ssf/2012/04/bellator_66_jessica_eye_was_driven_by_car_accident.html|title=Jessica Eye was driven by car accident|publisher=Cleveland.com|date=2012-04-19|access-date=2012-12-07 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> She then attended the [[University of Akron]], but never finished her four-year degree.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jessica Eye UFC Bio|url=https://www.ufcespanol.com/athlete/jessica-eye}}</ref>


On June 4, 2019, Eye wrote in an article for [[The Players' Tribune]] detailing abuse she suffered as a teenager from her father. An incident when Eye was 14 led to her father being arrested and charged with child endangerment and domestic abuse.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Misfit |url=https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/jessica-eye-ufc |website=Players Tribune}}</ref>
On June 4, 2019, Eye wrote in an article for [[The Players' Tribune]] detailing abuse she suffered as a teenager from her father, including an incident when Eye was 14, that led to her father being arrested and charged with child endangerment and domestic abuse.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Misfit |url=https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/jessica-eye-ufc |website=Players Tribune}}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts career==
==Mixed martial arts career==


===NAAFS and ROC===
===NAAFS and ROC===
Eye made her amateur mixed martial arts debut in June 2008. She was undefeated as an amateur, winning 5 matches and becoming the first North American Allied Fight Series (NAAFS) amateur women's champion on December 5, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naafs.tv/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070105160322/http://www.naafs.tv/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2007-01-05|title=NAAFS Fighters - Amateur Women|publisher=NAAFS.tv|access-date=2012-12-07}}</ref>
Eye made her amateur mixed martial arts debut in June 2008. She was undefeated as an amateur, winning 5 matches and becoming the first North American Allied Fight Series (NAAFS) amateur women's champion on December 5, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.naafs.tv/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070105160322/http://www.naafs.tv/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2007-01-05|title=NAAFS Fighters - Amateur Women|publisher=NAAFS.tv|access-date=2012-12-07 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>


In June 2010, Eye made her professional MMA debut with North American Allied Fight Series in Ohio, defeating Amanda LaVoy by TKO (elbows).<ref name=sdog>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jessica-Eye-39575|title=Jessica Eye MMA Stats|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=2012-12-07|accessdate=2012-12-07}}</ref> She defeated Marissa Caldwell in her second pro bout.
In June 2010, Eye made her professional MMA debut with North American Allied Fight Series in Ohio, defeating Amanda LaVoy by TKO (elbows).<ref name=sdog>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jessica-Eye-39575|title=Jessica Eye MMA Stats|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=2012-12-07|access-date=2012-12-07 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> She defeated Marissa Caldwell in her second pro bout.


Eye became the Ring of Combat (ROC) 130&nbsp;lbs women's champion on February 4, 2011, defeating Ashley Nee by TKO (punches).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2011/02/04/jessica-evil-eye-wins-roc-womens-championship/|title=Jessica "Evil" Eye Wins ROC Women’s Championship|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2011-02-04|accessdate=2012-12-07}}</ref>
Eye became the Ring of Combat (ROC) 130&nbsp;lbs women's champion on February 4, 2011, defeating Ashley Nee by TKO (punches).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2011/02/04/jessica-evil-eye-wins-roc-womens-championship/|title=Jessica "Evil" Eye Wins ROC Women's Championship|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2011-02-04|access-date=2012-12-07 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>


She suffered her first loss on June 4, 2011, in an NAAFS professional women's flyweight championship bout against [[Aisling Daly]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2011/06/04/naafs-fight-night-in-the-flats-7-play-by-play-results/|title=NAAFS: "Fight Night In The Flats 7" Play-By-Play & Results|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2011-06-04|accessdate=2012-12-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Weekend-Rundown-Teixeira-Wins-10th-Straight-32920|title=Daly Blindsides Eye, Lozano Wins Again in Ohio|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=2011-06-06|accessdate=2012-12-07}}</ref>
She suffered her first loss on June 4, 2011, in an NAAFS professional women's flyweight championship bout against [[Aisling Daly]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2011/06/04/naafs-fight-night-in-the-flats-7-play-by-play-results/|title=NAAFS: "Fight Night In The Flats 7" Play-By-Play & Results|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2011-06-04|access-date=2012-12-07 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Weekend-Rundown-Teixeira-Wins-10th-Straight-32920|title=Daly Blindsides Eye, Lozano Wins Again in Ohio|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=2011-06-06|access-date=2012-12-07 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>


Eye returned to NAAFS to face [[Angela Magaña]] in the main event at NAAFS: Rock N Rumble 6 on August 17, 2012. She defeated Magaña by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/08/17/jessica-eye-defeats-angela-magana-at-naafs-rock-n-rumble-6/|title=Jessica Eye Defeats Angela Magana At NAAFS: Rock N Rumble 6|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2012-08-17|accessdate=2012-12-07}}</ref>
Eye returned to NAAFS to face [[Angela Magaña]] in the main event at NAAFS: Rock N Rumble 6 on August 17, 2012. She defeated Magaña by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/08/17/jessica-eye-defeats-angela-magana-at-naafs-rock-n-rumble-6/|title=Jessica Eye Defeats Angela Magana At NAAFS: Rock N Rumble 6|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2012-08-17|access-date=2012-12-07 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>


===Bellator Fighting Championships===
===Bellator Fighting Championships===
Following her first professional loss, Eye signed with Bellator Fighting Championships. She made her debut in September 2011, defeating Casey Noland by split decision at [[Bellator 51]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Spectacular-Knockouts-Highlight-Bellator-51-Undercard-35901|title=Spectacular Knockouts Highlight Bellator 51 Undercard|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=2011-09-24|accessdate=2012-12-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2011/09/25/weekend-recap-jessica-eye-tonya-evinger-earn-victories/|title=Weekend Recap: Jessica Eye, Tonya Evinger Earn Victories|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2011-09-25|accessdate=2012-12-07}}</ref>
Following her first professional loss, Eye signed with Bellator Fighting Championships. She made her debut in September 2011, defeating Casey Noland by split decision at [[Bellator 51]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Spectacular-Knockouts-Highlight-Bellator-51-Undercard-35901|title=Spectacular Knockouts Highlight Bellator 51 Undercard|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=2011-09-24|access-date=2012-12-07 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2011/09/25/weekend-recap-jessica-eye-tonya-evinger-earn-victories/|title=Weekend Recap: Jessica Eye, Tonya Evinger Earn Victories|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2011-09-25|access-date=2012-12-07 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>


After winning two fights for NAAFS,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/02/18/jessica-eye-outpoints-kelly-warren-at-caged-vengeance-10/|title=Jessica Eye Outpoints Kelly Warren At "Caged Vengeance 10"|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2012-02-18|accessdate=2012-12-07}}</ref> Eye next competed at [[Bellator 66]] on April 20, 2012. She was originally scheduled to face Aisling Daly in a rematch, but Daly withdrew from the fight due to an ear infection.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2012/04/11/daly-out-jessica-eye-to-face-anita-rodriguez-at-bellator-66/|title=Daly Out, Jessica Eye To Face Anita Rodriguez At Bellator 66|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2012-04-11|accessdate=2012-12-07}}</ref> Eye faced Anita Rodriguez instead and defeated Rodriguez by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Alvarez-Batters-Aoki-at-Bellator-66-Weedman-Hawn-Goncalves-Spang-Advance-42043|title=Alvarez Batters Aoki at Bellator 66; Weedman, Hawn, Goncalves, Spang Advance|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=2012-04-20|accessdate=2012-12-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/04/20/bellator-66-results-jessica-eye-decisions-anita-rodriguez/|title=Bellator 66 Results: Jessica Eye Decisions Anita Rodriguez|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2012-04-20|accessdate=2012-12-07}}</ref>
After winning two fights for NAAFS,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/02/18/jessica-eye-outpoints-kelly-warren-at-caged-vengeance-10/|title=Jessica Eye Outpoints Kelly Warren At "Caged Vengeance 10"|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2012-02-18|access-date=2012-12-07 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> Eye next competed at [[Bellator 66]] on April 20, 2012. She was originally scheduled to face Aisling Daly in a rematch, but Daly withdrew from the fight due to an ear infection.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2012/04/11/daly-out-jessica-eye-to-face-anita-rodriguez-at-bellator-66/|title=Daly Out, Jessica Eye To Face Anita Rodriguez At Bellator 66|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2012-04-11|access-date=2012-12-07 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> Eye faced Anita Rodriguez instead and defeated Rodriguez by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Alvarez-Batters-Aoki-at-Bellator-66-Weedman-Hawn-Goncalves-Spang-Advance-42043|title=Alvarez Batters Aoki at Bellator 66; Weedman, Hawn, Goncalves, Spang Advance|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=2012-04-20|access-date=2012-12-07 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/04/20/bellator-66-results-jessica-eye-decisions-anita-rodriguez/|title=Bellator 66 Results: Jessica Eye Decisions Anita Rodriguez|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2012-04-20|access-date=2012-12-07 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>


In her third fight with Bellator, Eye defeated then-champion [[Zoila Frausto Gurgel]] at [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Seven#Bellator LXXXIII|Bellator 83]] on December 7, 2012, winning with a standing arm-triangle choke in less than one minute. The bout was a non-title bout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/12/07/jessica-eye-chokes-out-zoila-gurgel-in-bellator-83-grudge-match/|title=Jessica Eye Chokes Out Zoila Gurgel In Bellator 83 Grudge Match|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2012-12-07|accessdate=2012-12-07}}</ref>
In her third fight with Bellator, Eye defeated then-champion [[Zoila Frausto Gurgel]] at [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Seven#Bellator LXXXIII|Bellator 83]] on December 7, 2012, winning with a standing arm-triangle choke in less than one minute. The bout was a non-title bout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/12/07/jessica-eye-chokes-out-zoila-gurgel-in-bellator-83-grudge-match/|title=Jessica Eye Chokes Out Zoila Gurgel In Bellator 83 Grudge Match|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2012-12-07|access-date=2012-12-07 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>


Eye was set to face Munah Holland at [[Bellator 95]] on April 4, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2013/01/28/jessica-eye-vs-munah-holland-planned-for-bellator-95-on-april-4/|title=Jessica Eye vs Munah Holland Planned For Bellator 95 On April 4|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2013-01-28|accessdate=2013-01-28}}</ref> However, Eye suffered a back injury during practice that left her temporarily unable to walk and she was forced to withdraw from a fight for the first time in her career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2013/03/24/jessica-eye-suffers-back-injury-out-of-bellator-95-bout-on-april-4/|title=Jessica Eye Suffers Back Injury, Out Of Bellator 95 Bout On April 4|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2013-03-24|accessdate=2013-03-24}}</ref>
Eye was set to face Munah Holland at [[Bellator 95]] on April 4, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2013/01/28/jessica-eye-vs-munah-holland-planned-for-bellator-95-on-april-4/|title=Jessica Eye vs Munah Holland Planned For Bellator 95 On April 4|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2013-01-28|access-date=2013-01-28 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> However, Eye suffered a back injury during practice that left her temporarily unable to walk and she was forced to withdraw from a fight for the first time in her career.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/news/2013/03/24/jessica-eye-suffers-back-injury-out-of-bellator-95-bout-on-april-4/|title=Jessica Eye Suffers Back Injury, Out Of Bellator 95 Bout On April 4|publisher=MMARising.com|date=2013-03-24|access-date=2013-03-24 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>


On June 1, 2013, Eye defeated [[Carina Damm]] by unanimous decision at NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 9.<ref name=sdog/>
On June 1, 2013, Eye defeated Carina Damm by unanimous decision at NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 9.<ref name=sdog/>


Along with [[Jessica Aguilar]], Eye was released by Bellator on August 13, 2013, following the dissolution of its Women's division. Aguilar and Eye were the last remaining female fighters on the Bellator roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/with-final-three-females-released-bellator-issues-statement-on-womens-division |title=With final three females released, Bellator issues statement on women's division |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2013-08-13 |access-date=2013-08-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817072539/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/with-final-three-females-released-bellator-issues-statement-on-womens-division |archive-date=2013-08-17 |df= }}</ref>
Along with [[Jessica Aguilar]], Eye was released by Bellator on August 13, 2013, following the dissolution of its Women's division. Aguilar and Eye were the last remaining female fighters on the Bellator roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/with-final-three-females-released-bellator-issues-statement-on-womens-division |title=With final three females released, Bellator issues statement on women's division |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=2013-08-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130817072539/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/08/with-final-three-females-released-bellator-issues-statement-on-womens-division |archive-date=2013-08-17 |access-date=2013-08-13 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>


===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
====Bantamweight division====
====Bantamweight division====
In August 2013, Eye signed with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC), moving up to the [[Bantamweight (MMA)|bantamweight]] division since, at the time, the UFC did not have a women's flyweight division.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-signs-jessica-eye-targets-sarah-kaufman-as-first-opponent|title=UFC Signs Jessica Eye, Targets Sarah Kaufman as First Opponent|publisher=MMAWeekly.com|date=2013-08-21|accessdate=2013-08-21}}</ref> The anticipation surrounding her debut was covered by ''[[USA Today]]'' and ''[[Foxsports.com|FoxSports.com]]''.<ref>{{cite news|first=Steven|last=Marrocco|title='Evil' Eye has no worries over heavier weight|work=[[USA Today]]|date=2013-10-18|accessdate=2013-10-19|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2013/10/18/jessica-eye-has-no-concerns-over-weight/3007851/}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Damon|last=Martin|title=Eye On The Prize|work=[[Fox Sports]]|date=2013-10-18|accessdate=2013-10-19|url=http://msn.foxsports.com/ufc/story/eye-on-the-prize-101713}}</ref>
In August 2013, Eye signed with the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC), moving up to the [[Bantamweight (MMA)|bantamweight]] division since, at the time, the UFC did not have a women's flyweight division.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-signs-jessica-eye-targets-sarah-kaufman-as-first-opponent|title=UFC Signs Jessica Eye, Targets Sarah Kaufman as First Opponent|publisher=MMAWeekly.com|date=2013-08-21|access-date=2013-08-21 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> The anticipation surrounding her debut was covered by ''[[USA Today]]'' and ''[[Foxsports.com|FoxSports.com]]''.<ref>{{cite news|first=Steven|last=Marrocco|title='Evil' Eye has no worries over heavier weight|work=[[USA Today]]|date=2013-10-18|access-date=2013-10-19 |df=mdy-all|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2013/10/18/jessica-eye-has-no-concerns-over-weight/3007851/}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|first=Damon|last=Martin|title=Eye On The Prize|work=[[Fox Sports]]|date=2013-10-18|access-date=2013-10-19 |df=mdy-all|url=http://msn.foxsports.com/ufc/story/eye-on-the-prize-101713}}</ref>


In her first fight with the promotion, Eye faced [[Sarah Kaufman (fighter)|Sarah Kaufman]] at [[UFC 166]] on October 19, 2013. She won the fight via split decision. However, in February 2014, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation changed the result to "no decision" with no reason initially given for the change.<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike |last=Whitman |title=Texas Commission Changes Eye/Kaufman Verdict from UFC 166 to No Decision |work=Sherdog.com|date=2014-02-01|accessdate=2014-02-01 |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Texas-Commission-Changes-EyeKaufman-Verdict-from-UFC-166-to-No-Decision-63043}}</ref> It was later revealed that Eye had failed her post-fight drug test after testing positive for [[marijuana]] and was subsequently fined $1,875 and put on probationary suspension for a year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2014/2/3/5374594/report-ufc-170-jessica-eye-fined-suspended-one-year-failed-drug-test-mma|title=Report: UFC 170's Jessica Eye fined and suspended one year following failed drug test|publisher=MMAmania.com|author=Jesse Holland|date=2014-02-03|accessdate=2014-02-03}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/02/commission-jessica-eye-tested-positive-for-marijuana-following-ufc-166/|title=Commission: Jessica Eye tested positive for marijuana following UFC 166|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2014-02-10|accessdate=2014-02-10}}</ref>
In her first fight with the promotion, Eye faced [[Sarah Kaufman]] at [[UFC 166]] on October 19, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/8/24/4654052/mma-news-sarah-kaufman-vs-jessica-eye-ufc-166|title=Sarah Kaufman vs. Jessica Eye set for UFC 166|date=August 24, 2013|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Mookie Alexander}}</ref> She won the fight via split decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/10/19/4853982/ufc-166-results-sarah-kaufman-vs-jessica-eye|title=UFC 166 results: Jessica Eye edges Sarah Kaufman in split decision win|date=October 19, 2013|publisher=bloodyelbow.com}}</ref> However, in February 2014, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation changed the result to "no decision" with no reason initially given for the change.<ref>{{cite news|first=Mike |last=Whitman |title=Texas Commission Changes Eye/Kaufman Verdict from UFC 166 to No Decision |work=Sherdog.com|date=2014-02-01|access-date=2014-02-01 |df=mdy-all |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Texas-Commission-Changes-EyeKaufman-Verdict-from-UFC-166-to-No-Decision-63043}}</ref> It was later revealed that Eye had failed her post-fight drug test after testing positive for [[marijuana]] and was subsequently fined $1,875 and put on probationary suspension for a year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2014/2/3/5374594/report-ufc-170-jessica-eye-fined-suspended-one-year-failed-drug-test-mma|title=Report: UFC 170's Jessica Eye fined and suspended one year following failed drug test|publisher=MMAmania.com|author=Jesse Holland|date=2014-02-03|access-date=2014-02-03 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/02/commission-jessica-eye-tested-positive-for-marijuana-following-ufc-166/|title=Commission: Jessica Eye tested positive for marijuana following UFC 166|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2014-02-10|access-date=2014-02-10 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>


Eye faced [[Alexis Davis (fighter)|Alexis Davis]] on February 22, 2014, at [[UFC 170]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bantamweights-Alexis-Davis-Jessica-Eye-to-Meet-at-UFC-170-in-Las-Vegas-61397|title=Bantamweights Alexis Davis, Jessica Eye to Meet at UFC 170 in Las Vegas|date=December 30, 2013|work=[[Sherdog]]|author=Tristen Critchfield}}</ref> Eye lost the fight via split decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-170-Prelims-Alexis-Davis-Outduels-Jessica-Eye-Calls-for-Bantamweight-Title-Shot-64069|title=UFC 170 Prelims: Alexis Davis Outduels Jessica Eye, Calls for Bantamweight Title Shot|date=February 22, 2014|work=[[Sherdog]]|author=Brian Knapp}}</ref>
Eye faced [[Alexis Davis (fighter)|Alexis Davis]] on February 22, 2014, at [[UFC 170]]. Eye lost the fight via split decision.<ref name=sdog/>


She then fought [[Leslie Smith (fighter)|Leslie Smith]] at [[UFC 180]] on November 15, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2014/9/25/6843911/jessica-eye-set-to-face-leslie-smith-at-ufc-180|title=Jessica Eye set to face Leslie Smith at UFC 180|date=September 25, 2014|publisher=mmafighting.com}}</ref> She won the fight due to doctor stoppage after Smith's [[cauliflower ear]] ruptured mid-fight.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2269058-leslie-smith-suffers-gruesome-ear-injury-vs-jessica-eye-at-ufc-180|title=Leslie Smith Suffers Gruesome Ear Injury vs. Jessica Eye at UFC 180|author=Joseph Zucker|date=November 16, 2014|work=[[Bleacher Report]]}}</ref>
She then fought [[Leslie Smith (fighter)|Leslie Smith]] at [[UFC 180]], winning the fight due to doctor stoppage.<ref name=sdog/>


In March 2015, it was announced that Eye would face [[Miesha Tate]] on July 25, 2015, at [[UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2]], with the victor expected to receive a shot at the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/Dillashaw-Barao-II-Highlights-Chicago-FOX-Card|title=Dillashaw-Barao II highlights Chicago Fox card|publisher=UFC.com|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=2015-04-14|accessdate=2015-04-14}}</ref> Eye expressed confidence heading into the bout, stating, "I know I'm better everywhere it goes. The striking, cage work, ground, everything."<ref name=int>{{cite news |first= |last= |title=Jessica Eye talks her reaction when Dana pulled the Rousey fight, and her facing Tate |work=f4wonline.com |date=2015-05-14 |accessdate=2015-05-16 |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/97-ufc/42543-jessica-eye-talks-her-reaction-when-dana-pulled-the-rousey-fight-and-her-facing-tate}}</ref> Tate remarked that she expected "the best Jessica Eye that anyone has ever seen," and called Eye a tough opponent.<ref>{{cite news |first=John |last=Morgan |title=Miesha Tate: Third fight with Ronda Rousey on tap with win over Jessica Eye |work=mmajunkie.com |date=2015-05-19 |accessdate=2015-05-20 |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/05/miesha-tate-third-fight-with-ronda-rousey-on-tap-with-win-over-jessica-eye}}</ref> Eye lost the fight via unanimous decision.
In March 2015, it was announced that Eye would face [[Miesha Tate]] on July 25, 2015, at [[UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2]], with the victor expected to receive a shot at the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/news/Dillashaw-Barao-II-Highlights-Chicago-FOX-Card|title=Dillashaw-Barao II highlights Chicago Fox card|publisher=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=2015-04-14|access-date=2015-04-14 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> Eye expressed confidence heading into the bout, stating, "I know I'm better everywhere it goes. The striking, cage work, ground, everything."<ref name=int>{{cite news |title=Jessica Eye talks her reaction when Dana pulled the Rousey fight, and her facing Tate |work=f4wonline.com |date=2015-05-14 |access-date=2015-05-16 |df=mdy-all |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/97-ufc/42543-jessica-eye-talks-her-reaction-when-dana-pulled-the-rousey-fight-and-her-facing-tate}}</ref> Tate remarked that she expected "the best Jessica Eye that anyone has ever seen," and called Eye a tough opponent.<ref>{{cite news |first=John |last=Morgan |title=Miesha Tate: Third fight with Ronda Rousey on tap with win over Jessica Eye |work=mmajunkie.com |date=2015-05-19 |access-date=2015-05-20 |df=mdy-all |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/05/miesha-tate-third-fight-with-ronda-rousey-on-tap-with-win-over-jessica-eye}}</ref> Eye lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2015/7/25/9040455/ufc-on-fox-16-results-miesha-tate-dominates-jessica-eye-for-fourth|title=UFC on FOX 16 results: Miesha Tate dominates Jessica Eye for fourth straight win|date=July 25, 2015|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle}}</ref>


Eye returned to face [[Julianna Peña]] at [[UFC 192]] on October 3, 2015. She lost the fight by unanimous decision.<ref name=sdog/>
Eye returned to face [[Julianna Peña]] at [[UFC 192]] on October 3, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/jessica-eye-vs-julianna-pena-booked-for-ufc-192|title=Jessica Eye vs. Julianna Peña Booked for UFC 192|date=August 4, 2015|website=mmaweekly.com}}</ref> She lost the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2015/10/ufc-192-results-julianna-pena-outworks-jessica-eye-in-hard-fought-ground-battle|title=UFC 192 results: Julianna Pena outworks Jessica Eye in hard-fought ground battle|date=October 3, 2015|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]|author=Ben Fowlkes}}</ref>


Eye next faced [[Sara McMann]] at [[UFC Fight Night 88]] on May 29, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2016/3/23/11295596/sara-mcmann-vs-jessica-eye-added-to-ufc-fight-night-88|title=Sara McMann vs. Jessica Eye added to UFC Fight Night 88|date=March 23, 2016|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Danny Segura}}</ref> She lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2643154-ufc-fight-night-88-sara-mcmann-controls-jessica-eye-in-uneventful-affair|title=UFC Fight Night 88: Sara McMann Controls Jessica Eye in Uneventful Affair|date=May 30, 2016|work=[[Bleacher Report]]|author=Nathan McCarter}}</ref>
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Eye next faced [[Sara McMann]] at [[UFC Fight Night 88]] on May 29, 2016. She lost the fight via unanimous decision. She fought [[Bethe Correia]] at [[UFC 203]] on September 10, losing by split decision.<ref name=sdog/> Afterward, Eye announced that she planned to take a year-long hiatus from MMA competition.<ref>{{cite news |first=Milan |last=Ordonez |title=Jessica Eye 'taking a year off' after being given 'one more chance' by UFC |work=BloddyElbow.com |date=2016-10-28 |accessdate=2016-11-06 |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/10/28/13453502/mma-news-jessica-eye-taking-a-year-off-after-being-given-one-more-chance-by-ufc}}</ref>


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She fought [[Bethe Correia]] at [[UFC 203]] on September 10, 2016, losing by split decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2016/06/report-cleveland-based-jessica-eye-targeted-for-fight-with-bethe-correia-at-ufc-203|title=Report: Cleveland-based Jessica Eye targeted for fight with Bethe Correia at UFC 203|date=June 11, 2016|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2016/09/ufc-203-results-bethe-correia-takes-split-from-jessica-eye-then-hears-chorus-of-boos-for-the-ages|title=UFC 203 results: Bethe Correia takes split from Jessica Eye – then hears chorus of boos for the ages|date=September 10, 2016|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]|author=Ben Fowlkes}}</ref> Afterward, Eye announced that she planned to take a year-long hiatus from MMA competition.<ref>{{cite news |first=Milan |last=Ordonez |title=Jessica Eye 'taking a year off' after being given 'one more chance' by UFC |work=BloodyElbow.com |date=2016-10-28 |access-date=2016-11-06 |df=mdy-all |url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2016/10/28/13453502/mma-news-jessica-eye-taking-a-year-off-after-being-given-one-more-chance-by-ufc}}</ref>
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She agreed to a grappling-only rematch with Miesha Tate at a Submission Underground show on December 11, 2016, which was won by Tate in overtime.<ref>{{cite news |first=Billy |last=Gates |title=Jon 'Bones' Jones, Miesha Tate win main event at Submission Underground 2 in Portland |work=oregonianlive.com |date=2016-12-11 |accessdate=2016-12-12 |url=http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2016/12/jon_jones_miesha_tate_win_main.html}}</ref> In May 2017, she announced plans to compete in the UFC's newly created 125-pound flyweight division.<ref>{{cite news |first=Katie |last=Barnes |title=UFC confirms addition of women's flyweight division |work=ESPN |date=2017-05-09 |accessdate=2017-05-21 |url=http://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/article/19345095/ufc-confirms-addition-women-flyweight-division}}</ref>


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She agreed to a grappling-only rematch with Miesha Tate at a Submission Underground show on December 11, 2016, which was won by Tate in overtime.<ref>{{cite news |first=Billy |last=Gates |title=Jon 'Bones' Jones, Miesha Tate win main event at Submission Underground 2 in Portland |work=oregonianlive.com |date=2016-12-11 |access-date=2016-12-12 |df=mdy-all |url=http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2016/12/jon_jones_miesha_tate_win_main.html}}</ref> In May 2017, she announced plans to compete in the UFC's newly created 125-pound flyweight division.<ref>{{cite news |first=Katie |last=Barnes |title=UFC confirms addition of women's flyweight division |work=ESPN |date=2017-05-09 |access-date=2017-05-21 |df=mdy-all |url=http://www.espn.com/espnw/sports/article/19345095/ufc-confirms-addition-women-flyweight-division}}</ref>
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Eye was scheduled to face [[Aspen Ladd]] on July 7, 2017, at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption#The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale]]. However, the day of the event Ladd fell ill and the bout was canceled.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/jessica-eye-aspen-ladd-scratched-canceled-tuf-25-finale|title=Jessica Eye vs. Aspen Ladd scratched from tonight's TUF 25 Finale lineup|date=2017-07-07|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-07-11|language=en-US}}</ref>

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Eye was scheduled to face [[Aspen Ladd]] on July 7, 2017, at [[The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption#The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/5/5/15565038/aspen-ladd-vs-jessica-eye-three-other-fights-set-for-tuf-25-finale|title=Aspen Ladd vs. Jessica Eye, three other fights set for TUF 25 Finale|date=May 5, 2017|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Danny Segura}}</ref> However, the day of the event Ladd fell ill and the bout was canceled.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/jessica-eye-aspen-ladd-scratched-canceled-tuf-25-finale|title=Jessica Eye vs. Aspen Ladd scratched from tonight's TUF 25 Finale lineup|date=2017-07-07|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-07-11 |df=mdy-all|language=en-US}}</ref>


====Return to flyweight====
====Return to flyweight====
In August 2017, [[ESPN]] reported that Eye would make her UFC flyweight debut against [[Paige VanZant]] at [[UFC 216]] on October 7.<ref>{{cite news |first=Okamoto |last=Brett |title=Paige VanZant, Jessica Eye tapped for UFC 216 |work=ESPN.com |date=2017-08-31 |accessdate=2017-09-03 |url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/20498651/ufc-announces-flyweight-bout-paige-vanzant-jessica-eye-ufc-216}}</ref> However, VanZant pulled out of the fight on September 25 citing a back injury. Subsequently, Eye was expected to be rescheduled against a separate opponent at another event.<ref name="VanZantOut">{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/9/25/16361370/paige-vanzant-vs-jessica-eye-expected-to-be-pulled-from-ufc-216|title=Paige VanZant vs. Jessica Eye expected to be pulled from UFC 216|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Ariel Helwani|date=2017-09-25|accessdate=2017-09-25}}</ref>
In August 2017, [[ESPN]] reported that Eye would make her UFC flyweight debut against [[Paige VanZant]] at [[UFC 216]] on October 7.<ref>{{cite news |first=Okamoto |last=Brett |title=Paige VanZant, Jessica Eye tapped for UFC 216 |work=ESPN.com |date=2017-08-31 |access-date=2017-09-03 |df=mdy-all |url=http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/20498651/ufc-announces-flyweight-bout-paige-vanzant-jessica-eye-ufc-216}}</ref> However, VanZant pulled out of the fight on September 25 citing a back injury. Subsequently, Eye was expected to be rescheduled against a separate opponent at another event.<ref name="VanZantOut">{{cite news|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/9/25/16361370/paige-vanzant-vs-jessica-eye-expected-to-be-pulled-from-ufc-216|title=Paige VanZant vs. Jessica Eye expected to be pulled from UFC 216|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Ariel Helwani|date=2017-09-25|access-date=2017-09-25 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>


====Winning streak and title shot====
Eye faced [[Kalindra Faria]] on January 14, 2018, on [[UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi]] in her debut in the UFC's flyweight division. She won the fight via split decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/01/ufc-fight-night-124-results-jessica-eye-split-decision-kalindra-faria-st-louis|title=UFC Fight Night 124 results: Jessica Eye takes split from Kalindra Faria to snap four-fight skid|date=2018-01-15|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-01-15|language=en-US}}</ref>
Eye faced [[Kalindra Faria]] on January 14, 2018, at [[UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi]] in her debut in the UFC's flyweight division.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2017/11/14/16653660/vitor-belfort-vs-uriah-hall-jessica-eye-vs-kalindra-faria-added-to-ufc-st-louis|title=Vitor Belfort vs. Uriah Hall, Jessica Eye vs. Kalindra Faria added to UFC St. Louis|date=November 14, 2017|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Marc Raimondi}}</ref> She won the fight via split decision.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/01/ufc-fight-night-124-results-jessica-eye-split-decision-kalindra-faria-st-louis|title=UFC Fight Night 124 results: Jessica Eye takes split from Kalindra Faria to snap four-fight skid|date=2018-01-15|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-01-15 |df=mdy-all|language=en-US}}</ref>


Eye faced [[Jessica-Rose Clark]] on June 23, 2018, at [[UFC Fight Night 132]]. She won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/jessica-eye-scores-emotional-win-over-jessica-rose-clark-ufc-singapore-highlights|title=Jessica Eye Scores Emotional Win Over Jessica-Rose Clark (UFC Singapore Highlights) {{!}} MMAWeekly.com|website=www.mmaweekly.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-23}}</ref>
Eye faced [[Jessica-Rose Clark]] on June 23, 2018, at [[UFC Fight Night 132]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/3/28/17172438/jessica-eye-vs-jessica-rose-clark-targeted-for-ufc-singapore|title=Jessica Eye vs. Jessica-Rose Clark targeted for UFC Singapore|date=March 28, 2018|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Danny Segura}}</ref> She won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/jessica-eye-scores-emotional-win-over-jessica-rose-clark-ufc-singapore-highlights|title=Jessica Eye Scores Emotional Win Over Jessica-Rose Clark (UFC Singapore Highlights) {{!}} MMAWeekly.com|website=www.mmaweekly.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-23 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>


Eye was scheduled to face [[Sijara Eubanks]] on December 29, 2018, at [[UFC 232]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmabrasil.com.br/sijara-eubanks-e-jessica-eye-se-enfrentam-no-ufc-232|title=Sijara Eubanks e Jessica Eye se enfrentam no UFC 232 {{!}} MMA Brasil|date=2018-08-29|work=MMA Brasil|access-date=2018-08-30|language=pt-BR}}</ref> The fight was cancelled, and Eye was re-booked against [[Katlyn Chookagian]] at [[UFC 231]] on December 8, 2018. Eye won the fight by split decision. Following the bout, the editors of ''MMAJunkie.com'' named Eye their "Comeback Fighter of the Year" for 2018, noting that she had benefited from the move to her natural weight class. She also rose to #1 in the official UFC flyweight rankings.<ref name=Erickson>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/01/mmajunkie-2018-comeback-fighter-of-year-jessica-eye-ufc|title=MMAjunkie's 2018 'Comeback Fighter of the Year': Do you believe Jessica Eye now?|author=Matt Erickson|date=January 5, 2019|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}</ref>
Eye was scheduled to face [[Sijara Eubanks]] on December 29, 2018, at [[UFC 232]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmabrasil.com.br/sijara-eubanks-e-jessica-eye-se-enfrentam-no-ufc-232|title=Sijara Eubanks e Jessica Eye se enfrentam no UFC 232 {{!}} MMA Brasil|date=2018-08-29|work=MMA Brasil|language=pt-BR|access-date=2018-08-30|df=mdy-all|archive-date=August 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830175653/http://mmabrasil.com.br/sijara-eubanks-e-jessica-eye-se-enfrentam-no-ufc-232|url-status=dead}}</ref> The fight was cancelled, and Eye was re-booked against [[Katlyn Chookagian]] at [[UFC 231]] on December 8, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/24967883/jessica-eye-fight-katlyn-chookagian-ufc-231|title=Jessica Eye-Katlyn Chookagian fight added to UFC 231 card|date=October 12, 2018|work=[[ESPN]]|author=Ariel Helwani}}</ref> Eye won the fight by split decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/jessica-eye-edges-katlyn-chookagian-021103161.html|title=Jessica Eye edges out Katlyn Chookagian by split decision, calls for title shot|date=December 9, 2018|work=[[Yahoo! Sports]]|author=Damon Martin}}</ref> Following the bout, the editors of ''MMAJunkie.com'' named Eye their "Comeback Fighter of the Year" for 2018, noting that she had benefited from the move to her natural weight class. She also rose to #1 in the official UFC flyweight rankings.<ref name=Erickson>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/01/mmajunkie-2018-comeback-fighter-of-year-jessica-eye-ufc|title=MMAjunkie's 2018 'Comeback Fighter of the Year': Do you believe Jessica Eye now?|author=Matt Erickson|date=January 5, 2019|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}</ref>


After over a decade training at Strong Style Fight Team, Eye decided to change training camp due to disagreements, and trains now at [[Xtreme Couture Mixed Martial Arts]].<ref name=junkie19 />
After over a decade of training at Strong Style Fight Team, Eye decided to change training camp due to disagreements, and switched to [[Xtreme Couture Mixed Martial Arts]].<ref name=junkie19 />


Eye faced [[Valentina Shevchenko (fighter)|Valentina Shevchenko]] for the UFC flyweight title in the co-main event at [[UFC 238]] on June 8, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/valentina-shevchenko-makes-first-flyweight-title-defense-at-ufc-238-in-chicago/|title=Valentina Shevchenko makes first flyweight title defense at UFC 238 in Chicago|publisher=MMAWeekly.com|author=Ken Pishna|date=2018-03-11|access-date=2019-03-11}}</ref> She lost the fight by knockout in the second round via a head kick.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/06/ufc-238-results-valentina-shevchenko-knockout-jessica-eye-highlight-reel-head-kick|title=UFC 238 results: Valentina Shevchenko knocks out Jessica Eye with head kick for the ages|date=2019-06-09|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-06-09}}</ref>
Eye faced [[Valentina Shevchenko]] for the [[UFC Women's Flyweight Championship]] in the co-main event at [[UFC 238]] on June 8, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/valentina-shevchenko-makes-first-flyweight-title-defense-at-ufc-238-in-chicago/|title=Valentina Shevchenko makes first flyweight title defense at UFC 238 in Chicago|publisher=MMAWeekly.com|author=Ken Pishna|date=2018-03-11|access-date=2019-03-11 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> She lost the fight by knockout in the second round via a head kick.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/06/ufc-238-results-valentina-shevchenko-knockout-jessica-eye-highlight-reel-head-kick|title=UFC 238 results: Valentina Shevchenko knocks out Jessica Eye with head kick for the ages|date=2019-06-09|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-06-09 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>


====Post title shot and retirement====
Eye faced [[Viviane Araújo (fighter)|Viviane Araújo]] on December 14, 2019 at [[UFC 245]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/08/jessica-eye-returns-face-viviane-araujo-ufc-245|title=Jessica Eye returns to face Viviane Araujo at UFC 245|date=2019-08-12|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13}}</ref>
At the weigh-ins, Jessica Eye weighted 131 lbs.,five lbs. over the Flyweight limit of 126 lbs. She forfeit 30% of her fight purse to Viviane Araújo.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lowkickmma.com/ufc-245-weigh-in-results-all-but-one-fighter-makes-weight/|title=UFC 245 Weigh-In Results: All But One Fighter Makes Weight|publisher=lowkickmma.com|author=Jon Fuentes|date=2019-12-13|accessdate=2019-12-13}}</ref> She won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/12/14/ufc-245-results-jessica-eye-vs-viviane-araujo/|title=UFC 245 Results: Jessica Eye Wins Unanimous Decision (29-28) Over Viviane Araújo in Las Vegas|last=Gillette|first=Jesse|date=2019-12-14|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-15}}</ref>
Eye faced [[Viviane Araújo (fighter)|Viviane Araújo]] on December 14, 2019, at [[UFC 245]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/08/jessica-eye-returns-face-viviane-araujo-ufc-245|title=Jessica Eye returns to face Viviane Araujo at UFC 245|date=2019-08-12|website=MMA Junkie|language=en|access-date=2019-08-13 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>
At the weigh-ins, Jessica Eye weighted 131 lbs, five pounds over the non-title flyweight limit of 126 lbs. She forfeited 30% of her fight purse to Araújo.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lowkickmma.com/ufc-245-weigh-in-results-all-but-one-fighter-makes-weight/|title=UFC 245 Weigh-In Results: All But One Fighter Makes Weight|publisher=lowkickmma.com|author=Jon Fuentes|date=2019-12-13|access-date=2019-12-13 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> Eye won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/12/14/ufc-245-results-jessica-eye-vs-viviane-araujo/|title=UFC 245 Results: Jessica Eye Wins Unanimous Decision (29-28) Over Viviane Araújo in Las Vegas|last=Gillette|first=Jesse|date=2019-12-14|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-15 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>


Eye faced [[Cynthia Calvillo]] on June 13, 2020 in the main event at [[UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jessica Eye en Cynthia Calvillo verzorgen Main Event van UFC evenement op 13 juni|url=https://mmadna.nl/jessica-eye-en-cynthia-calvillo-verzorgen-main-event-van-ufc-evenement-op-13-juni/|last=DNA|first=MMA|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-25}}</ref> At the weigh-ins on June 12, Eye missed weight, weighing in at 126.25 pounds, a quarter pound over the non-title flyweight of 126 pounds. The fight proceeded as a catchweight bout and Eye was fined 25% of her purse.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2020/6/12/21288855/ufc-on-espn-10-weigh-in-video|title=UFC on ESPN 10 weigh-in video|author=Bryan Tucker|work=MMAFighting.com|date=June 12, 2020|accessdate=June 12, 2020}}</ref> She lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2020-06-14|title=UFC on ESPN 10 Results: Cynthia Calvillo Arrives at Flyweight|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/06/14/ufc-espn-10-results-cynthia-calvillo-edges-jessica-eye/|access-date=2020-06-14|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
Eye faced [[Cynthia Calvillo]] on June 13, 2020, in the main event at [[UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jessica Eye en Cynthia Calvillo verzorgen Main Event van UFC evenement op 13 juni|url=https://mmadna.nl/jessica-eye-en-cynthia-calvillo-verzorgen-main-event-van-ufc-evenement-op-13-juni/|author=Marcel Dorff|language=nl|access-date=2022-07-15 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> At the weigh-ins on June 12, Eye missed weight, weighing in at 126.25 pounds, a quarter pound over the non-title flyweight of 126 pounds. The fight proceeded as a catchweight bout and Eye was fined 25% of her purse.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2020/6/12/21288855/ufc-on-espn-10-weigh-in-video|title=UFC on ESPN 10 weigh-in video|author=Bryan Tucker|work=MMAFighting.com|date=June 12, 2020|access-date=June 12, 2020}}</ref> She lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2020-06-14|title=UFC on ESPN 10 Results: Cynthia Calvillo Arrives at Flyweight|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/06/14/ufc-espn-10-results-cynthia-calvillo-edges-jessica-eye/|access-date=2020-06-14 |df=mdy-all|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>

Eye was briefly linked to a fight with [[Jéssica Andrade]] on October 17, 2020, at [[UFC Fight Night 181]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jessica-Andrade-Moves-to-Flyweight-to-Take-on-Jessica-Eye-at-Oct-17-UFC-Card-174349|title=Jessica Andrade moves to flyweight, to take on Jessica Eye at Oct. 17 card|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Jay Pettry|date=2020-07-31|access-date=2020-08-24 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> However, the pairing never materialized due to lingering injuries for Eye.<ref name="JAKC">{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/08/ufc-jessica-andrade-vs-katlyn-chookagian-fight-booking-oct-17|title=UFC targets Jessica Andrade vs. Katlyn Chookagian for Oct. 17|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Nolan King and John Morgan|date=2020-08-29|access-date=2020-08-31 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>

Eye faced [[Joanne Calderwood]] at [[UFC 257]] on January 24, 2021<!-- Event will take place on January 24, 20201 at UAE. - DO NOT CHANGE Local date (January 24) as per [[MOS:TIME|Manual of Style ("Time" section)]] Wikipedia guideline -->.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Marcel Dorff|date=2020-10-17|title=BREAKING: Jessica Eye vs. Joanne Calderwood ingepland voor 23 januari tijdens UFC 257|url=https://mmadna.nl/breaking-jessica-eye-vs-joanne-calderwood-ingepland-voor-23-januari-tijdens-ufc-257/|access-date=2022-07-15 |df=mdy-all|website=MMA DNA|language=nl}}</ref> She lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref name="Calderwood def. Eye">{{cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2021-01-23|title=UFC 257 Results: Gritty, Scrappy Fight Sees Joanne Calderwood Take it to Jessica Eye|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/01/23/ufc-257-results-jessica-eye-vs-joanne-calderwood/|access-date=2021-01-24 |df=mdy-all|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>

Eye faced [[Jennifer Maia]] on July 10, 2021, at [[UFC 264]].<ref name="Eye vs. Maia">{{Cite web|author=Marcel Dorff|date=2021-03-24|title=Jennifer Maia vs. Jessica Eye geboekt voor UFC 264 op 10 juli tijdens IFW 2021|url=https://mmadna.nl/jennifer-maia-vs-jessica-eye-geboekt-voor-ufc-264-op-10-juli-tijdens-ifw-2021/|access-date=2022-07-15 |df=mdy-all|website=MMA DNA|language=nl}}</ref> She lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vreeland|first=Daniel|date=2021-07-10|title=UFC 264 Results: Jennifer Maia Backpedals and Outpoints Jessica Eye|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/07/10/ufc-264-results-jennifer-maia-backpedals-outpoints-jessica-eye/|access-date=2021-07-11|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>

Eye was scheduled to face [[Andrea Lee (fighter)|Andrea Lee]] on November 13, 2021, at [[UFC Fight Night 197]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=Marcel Dorff|date=2021-08-27|title=Voormalig titeluitdaagster Jessica Eye treft Andrea Lee tijdens UFC evenement op 13 november|url=https://mmadna.nl/voormalig-titeluitdaagster-jessica-eye-treft-andrea-lee-tijdens-ufc-evenement-op-13-november/|access-date=2022-07-15|website=MMA DNA|language=nl}}</ref> However, Eye pulled out of the bout in mid-October citing illness and was replaced by [[Cynthia Calvillo]].<ref name="EyeOut">{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/10/jessica-eye-out-injury-illness-cynthia-calvillo-vs-andrea-lee-ufc-fight-night-197-women-mma-matchup|title=With Jessica Eye out, Cynthia Calvillo steps in to face Andrea Lee at UFC Fight Night 197 |publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Farah Hannoun and John Morgan|date=2021-10-19|access-date=2021-10-19}}</ref>

Eye was scheduled to face [[Manon Fiorot]] on March 5, 2022, at [[UFC 272]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Boussenaf|first=Jamal|date=2021-12-02|title=Jessica Eye vs. Manon Fiorot tijdens UFC evenement op 5 maart|url=https://mmadna.nl/jessica-eye-vs-manon-fiorot-tijdens-ufc-evenement-op-5-maart/|access-date=2022-07-15|website=MMA DNA|language=nl}}</ref> However, a week before the event, Eye withdrew due to injury.<ref name="Eyeout">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/2/25/22951604/jessica-eye-announces-injury-withdrawal-from-ufc-272-bout-with-manon-fiorot|title=Jessica Eye announces injury, withdrawal from UFC 272 bout with Manon Fiorot|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Mike Heck|date=2022-02-25|access-date=2022-02-25}}</ref>

Eye was scheduled to face [[Casey O'Neill]] on July 2, 2022, at [[UFC 276]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-25 |title=UFC 276 {{!}} Eye vs. Casey in belangrijke partij voor de vlieggewicht rankings |url=https://www.eurosport.nl/mixed-martial-arts/ufc/2022/ufc-276-eye-vs.-casey-in-belangrijke-partij-voor-de-vlieggewicht-rankings_sto8860511/story.shtml |access-date=2022-03-26 |website=Eurosport |language=nl}}</ref> However, O'Neill withdrew in late April due to torn ACL and was replaced by [[Maycee Barber]].<ref name="EyeBarber">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2022/4/28/23047498/casey-oneill-out-maycee-barber-now-expected-to-face-jessica-eye-at-ufc-276|title=Casey O’Neill out, Maycee Barber now expected to face Jessica Eye at UFC 276|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2022-04-28|access-date=2022-04-28}}</ref> After losing to Barber via unanimous decision,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Behunin |first=Alex |date=2022-07-02 |title=UFC 276: Maycee Barber Fights Out Deal, Jessica Eye Retires |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/02/ufc-276-maycee-barber-defeats-jessica-via-unanimous-decision/ |access-date=2022-07-03 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref> Eye announced her retirement from MMA.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/7/2/23192982/jessica-eye-announces-retirement-following-ufc-276-loss-to-maycee-barber|title=Jessica Eye announces retirement following UFC 276 loss to Maycee Barber|access-date=2022-07-02|website=MMA Fighting|language=en-US}}</ref>


==Fighting style==
==Fighting style==
In a 2015 interview, UFC president [[Dana White]] said the following about Eye:
In a 2015 interview, UFC president [[Dana White]] said the following about Eye:
{{quote|She's got great takedown defense, terrific hands and she's got that special something about her. She's a fighter, man. She's one of those fighters like I talk about, who is pure fighter. When it's go time, she's as tough as there is, and she loves it.<ref>{{cite news |first=Kevin |last=Iole |title=Meet the fighter who believes she may be ready for Rousey |work=[[Yahoo!]] |date=2015-07-20 |accessdate=2015-07-20 |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/why-jessica-eye-believes-she-s-prepared-for-a-possible-shot-at-ronda-rousey-202110950.html}}</ref>
{{blockquote|She's got great takedown defense, terrific hands and she's got that special something about her. She's a fighter, man. She's one of those fighters like I talk about, who is pure fighter. When it's go time, she's as tough as there is, and she loves it.<ref>{{cite news |first=Kevin |last=Iole |title=Meet the fighter who believes she may be ready for Rousey |work=[[Yahoo!]] |date=2015-07-20 |access-date=2015-07-20 |df=mdy-all |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/why-jessica-eye-believes-she-s-prepared-for-a-possible-shot-at-ronda-rousey-202110950.html}}</ref>
}}
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Known as an agile striker, Eye is largely recognized for exceptional hand speed and her use of variety.<ref>{{cite news |first=Lee |last=Gordon |title=Explosive Power Tips from UFC Fighter Jessica Eye |work=stack.com |date=2014-01-05 |accessdate=2015-03-13 |url=http://www.stack.com/2014/01/05/explosive-power-jessica-eye/}}</ref><ref name=FS>{{cite news |first=Damon |last=Martin |title=Fight Blog Recap: Fabricio Werdum TKO's Mark Hunt to claim interim heavyweight title |work=foxsports.com |date=2014-11-15 |accessdate=2015-03-13 |url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/live-blog-ufc-180-werdum-vs-hunt-111514}}</ref> During exchanges, she often utilizes quick jabs, looping hooks, combinations, and body shots.<ref>{{cite news |first=Robert |last=Sargent |title=Women's MMA Report: Eye stops Smith at UFC 180, VanZant shines in octagon debut |work=mmajunkie.com |date=2014-11-25 |accessdate=2015-03-13 |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/11/womens-mma-report-eye-stops-smith-at-ufc-180-vanzant-shines-in-octagon-debut}}</ref><ref name=MR>{{cite news |first=Robert |last=Sargent |title=Jessica Eye Wins UFC Debut, Defeats Sarah Kaufman At UFC 166 |work=mmarising.com |date=2013-10-19 |accessdate=2015-03-13 |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2013/10/19/jessica-eye-wins-ufc-debut-defeats-sarah-kaufman-at-ufc-166/}}</ref> Against Leslie Smith at UFC 180, she landed 32 strikes in the first two minutes.<ref name=FS/>
Known as an agile striker, Eye was largely recognized for exceptional hand speed and her use of variety.<ref>{{cite news |first=Lee |last=Gordon |title=Explosive Power Tips from UFC Fighter Jessica Eye |work=stack.com |date=2014-01-05 |access-date=2015-03-13 |df=mdy-all |url=http://www.stack.com/2014/01/05/explosive-power-jessica-eye/ |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402145136/http://www.stack.com/2014/01/05/explosive-power-jessica-eye/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name=FS>{{cite news |first=Damon |last=Martin |title=Fight Blog Recap: Fabricio Werdum TKO's Mark Hunt to claim interim heavyweight title |work=foxsports.com |date=2014-11-15 |access-date=2015-03-13 |df=mdy-all |url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/live-blog-ufc-180-werdum-vs-hunt-111514}}</ref> During exchanges, she often utilized quick jabs, looping hooks, combinations, and body shots.<ref>{{cite news |first=Robert |last=Sargent |title=Women's MMA Report: Eye stops Smith at UFC 180, VanZant shines in octagon debut |work=mmajunkie.com |date=2014-11-25 |access-date=2015-03-13 |df=mdy-all |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/11/womens-mma-report-eye-stops-smith-at-ufc-180-vanzant-shines-in-octagon-debut}}</ref><ref name=MR>{{cite news |first=Robert |last=Sargent |title=Jessica Eye Wins UFC Debut, Defeats Sarah Kaufman At UFC 166 |work=mmarising.com |date=2013-10-19 |access-date=2015-03-13 |df=mdy-all |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2013/10/19/jessica-eye-wins-ufc-debut-defeats-sarah-kaufman-at-ufc-166/}}</ref> Against Leslie Smith at UFC 180, she landed 32 strikes in the first two minutes.<ref name=FS/>


In a 2015 commentary, [[ESPN]]'s Brett Okamoto noted that Eye "makes a concerted effort to pick opponents apart, dart in and out, move laterally and work behind her jab."<ref>{{cite news |first=Brett |last=Okamoto |title=UFC on Fox preview: Tate versus Eye |work=ESPN |date=2015-07-23 |accessdate=2015-07-23 |url=http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/13306531/miesha-tate-versus-jessica-eye}}</ref> However, he also described her as predictable at times due to her extensive focus on boxing. Following Eye's UFC debut, Gregg Doyel of ''[[CBS Sports|CBSSports.com]]'' called her "a skilled striker with fast hands."<ref>{{cite news |first=Gregg |last=Doyel |title=UFC 166 Results: Velasquez def. dos Santos via fifth round TKO |work=CBSSports.com |date=2013-10-18 |accessdate=2015-07-20 |url=http://www.cbssports.com/general/writer/gregg-doyel/24103051/ufc-166-velasquez-vs-dos-santos-tale-of-the-tape-live-blog-and-results}}</ref> Damon Martin of ''FoxSports.com'' has described Eye as "one of the best strikers" in women's MMA.<ref name=fsarticle/>
In a 2015 commentary, [[ESPN]]'s Brett Okamoto noted that Eye "makes a concerted effort to pick opponents apart, dart in and out, move laterally and work behind her jab."<ref>{{cite news |first=Brett |last=Okamoto |title=UFC on Fox preview: Tate versus Eye |work=ESPN |date=2015-07-23 |access-date=2015-07-23 |df=mdy-all |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/13306531/miesha-tate-versus-jessica-eye}}</ref> However, he also described her as predictable at times due to her extensive focus on boxing. Following Eye's UFC debut, Gregg Doyel of ''[[CBS Sports|CBSSports.com]]'' called her "a skilled striker with fast hands."<ref>{{cite news |first=Gregg |last=Doyel |title=UFC 166 Results: Velasquez def. dos Santos via fifth round TKO |work=CBSSports.com |date=2013-10-18 |access-date=2015-07-20 |df=mdy-all |url=http://www.cbssports.com/general/writer/gregg-doyel/24103051/ufc-166-velasquez-vs-dos-santos-tale-of-the-tape-live-blog-and-results}}</ref> Damon Martin of ''FoxSports.com'' has described Eye as "one of the best strikers" in women's MMA.<ref name="fsarticle">{{cite news|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2015-07-17|title=A day in the life of Jessica Eye as she prepares for Miesha Tate|work=FoxSports.com|url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/story/ufc-a-day-in-the-life-of-jessica-eye-as-she-prepares-for-miesha-tate-071715|access-date=2015-07-20|df=mdy-all}}</ref>


In addition to her boxing, she makes regular use of body kicks.<ref name=MR/> She is also known for her active striking during a clinch. When pressing an opponent against the cage, she normally attacks with knees, elbows, and uppercuts.<ref>{{cite news |first=Dwayne |last=Wolff |title=UFC 180: Breaking Down Jessica 'Evil' Eye versus Leslie 'The Peacemaker' Smith |work=fightbooth.com |date=2014-11-10 |accessdate=2015-03-13 |url=http://fightbooth.com/ufc-180-breaking-down-jessica-evil-eye-versus-leslie-the-peacemaker-smith/}}</ref>
In addition to her boxing, she made regular use of body kicks.<ref name=MR/> She was also known for her active striking during a clinch. When pressing an opponent against the cage, she normally attacked with knees, elbows, and uppercuts.<ref>{{cite news |first=Dwayne |last=Wolff |title=UFC 180: Breaking Down Jessica 'Evil' Eye versus Leslie 'The Peacemaker' Smith |work=fightbooth.com |date=2014-11-10 |access-date=2015-03-13 |df=mdy-all |url=http://fightbooth.com/ufc-180-breaking-down-jessica-evil-eye-versus-leslie-the-peacemaker-smith/}}</ref>


==In popular culture==
==In popular culture==
In July 2015, Eye was considered for the cover of ''[[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan]]'' as part of a feature on female athletes.<ref>{{cite news |first=P.J. |last=Ziegler |title=Cleveland’s Jessica ‘Evil’ Eye closing in on UFC title |work=Fox8.com |date=2015-07-23 |accessdate=2015-11-06 |url=http://fox8.com/2015/07/23/clevelands-jessica-evil-eye-closing-in-on-ufc-title/}}</ref> She modeled for the article and discussed how her upbringing had led her to become a fighter. Elizabeth Narins, the publication's fitness and health editor, called Eye "strong and amazing".<ref>{{cite news |first=Elizabeth |last=Narins |title=The 5 Strongest Female Athletes Don't Care That You Think They're 'Too Muscular' |work=Cosmopolitan.com |date=2015-08-12 |accessdate=2015-11-06 |url=http://www.cosmopolitan.com/health-fitness/a44662/gorgeous-athletes-body-shaming/}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Elizabeth |last=Narins |title=bts with jessicaevileye at cosmopolitan |work=Twitter.com |date=2015-07-17 |accessdate=2015-07-20 |url=https://twitter.com/Ejnarins/status/622078603958861824/photo/1}}</ref>
In July 2015, Eye was considered for the cover of ''[[Cosmopolitan (magazine)|Cosmopolitan]]'' as part of a feature on female athletes.<ref>{{cite news |first=P.J. |last=Ziegler |title=Cleveland's Jessica 'Evil' Eye closing in on UFC title |work=Fox8.com |date=2015-07-23 |access-date=2015-11-06 |df=mdy-all |url=http://fox8.com/2015/07/23/clevelands-jessica-evil-eye-closing-in-on-ufc-title/}}</ref> She modeled for the article and discussed how her upbringing had led her to become a fighter. Elizabeth Narins, the publication's fitness and health editor, called Eye "strong and amazing".<ref>{{cite news |first=Elizabeth |last=Narins |title=The 5 Strongest Female Athletes Don't Care That You Think They're 'Too Muscular' |work=Cosmopolitan.com |date=2015-08-12 |access-date=2015-11-06 |df=mdy-all |url=http://www.cosmopolitan.com/health-fitness/a44662/gorgeous-athletes-body-shaming/}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Elizabeth |last=Narins |title=bts with jessicaevileye at cosmopolitan |work=Twitter.com |date=2015-07-17 |access-date=2015-07-20 |df=mdy-all |url=https://twitter.com/Ejnarins/status/622078603958861824/photo/1}}</ref>


A re-mixed version of the song "Till I Die", by [[Machine Gun Kelly (rapper)|Machine Gun Kelly]], references Eye.<ref>{{cite news |first=Damon |last=Martin |title=Machine Gun Kelly re-records Cleveland anthem for Jessica Eye |work=FoxSports.com |date=2015-06-14 |accessdate=2015-06-14 |url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/haymaker/ufc-machine-gun-kelly-re-records-cleveland-anthem-for-jessica-eye-061415}}</ref>
A re-mixed version of the song "Till I Die", by [[Machine Gun Kelly (rapper)|Machine Gun Kelly]], references Eye.<ref>{{cite news |first=Damon |last=Martin |title=Machine Gun Kelly re-records Cleveland anthem for Jessica Eye |work=FoxSports.com |date=2015-06-14 |access-date=2015-06-14 |df=mdy-all |url=http://www.foxsports.com/ufc/haymaker/ufc-machine-gun-kelly-re-records-cleveland-anthem-for-jessica-eye-061415}}</ref>


In March 2016, Eye was featured in ''Pressure Life'', a [[Cleveland]]-based theme magazine.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pressurelife.com/eye-believe-jessica-evil-eye/|title=Eye Believe: Jessica 'Evil' Eye - PressureLife|last=Maxwell|first=Sarah|date=2016-03-19|website=Pressure Life|language=en-US|access-date=2016-04-14}}</ref>
In March 2016, Eye was featured in ''Pressure Life'', a [[Cleveland]]-based theme magazine.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pressurelife.com/eye-believe-jessica-evil-eye/|title=Eye Believe: Jessica 'Evil' Eye - PressureLife|last=Maxwell|first=Sarah|date=2016-03-19|website=Pressure Life|language=en-US|access-date=2016-04-14|df=mdy-all|archive-date=April 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425155132/http://pressurelife.com/eye-believe-jessica-evil-eye/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==
*'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]'''
**'''UFC.com Awards'''
***2013: Ranked #10 Newcomer of the Year<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/ten-best-newcomers-2013|title=Ten Best: The Newcomers of 2013|author=Thomas Gerbasi|date=December 31, 2013|work=[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]}}</ref>

*'''[[MMAJunkie.com]]'''
*'''[[MMAJunkie.com]]'''
**2018 Comeback Fighter of the Year<ref name=Erickson/>
**2018 Comeback Fighter of the Year<ref name=Erickson/>
*'''Ring of Combat'''
**ROC 130 lb Women's Championship (One Time)


==Mixed martial arts record==
==Mixed martial arts record==
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|align=center|5:00
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|[[Jennifer Maia]]
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|align=center|5:00
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|[[Joanne Wood|Joanne Calderwood]]
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|{{small|Catchweight (126.25 lb) bout; Eye missed weight.}}
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|{{small|Catchweight (131 lb) bout; Eye missed weight.}}
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|{{no2}}Loss
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|align=center|14–7 (1)
|[[Valentina Shevchenko (fighter)|Valentina Shevchenko]]
|[[Valentina Shevchenko]]
|KO (head kick)
|KO (head kick)
|[[UFC 238]]
|[[UFC 238]]
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| {{nocontest}}NC
|align=center| 10–1 (1)
|align=center| 10–1 (1)
| [[Sarah Kaufman (fighter)|Sarah Kaufman]]
| [[Sarah Kaufman]]
| NC (overturned)
| NC (overturned)
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| [[UFC 166]]
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|align=center| 5:00
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| [[Houston, Texas]], United States
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| {{small|Bantamweight bout. Split decision win for Eye overturned as she tested positive for marijuana.}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 10–1
|align=center| 10–1
| [[Carina Damm]]
| Carina Damm
| Decision (unanimous)
| Decision (unanimous)
| NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 9
| NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 9
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| [[Cleveland, Ohio]], United States
| [[Cleveland, Ohio]], United States
|{{small|Catchweight (132 lbs) bout; Damm missed weight.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://adcombat.com/jessica-eye-talks-win-over-carina-damm/|title=Jessica Eye talks win over Carina Damm|date=6 June 2013|publisher=|access-date=20 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121075753/http://adcombat.com/jessica-eye-talks-win-over-carina-damm/|archive-date=21 January 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bluegrassmma.com/2013/06/carina-damm-misses-weight-but-main-event-still-a-go-for-fight-nite-in-the-flats-ix/|title=Carina Damm misses weight but main event still a go for Fight Nite in the Flats IX|date=1 June 2013|publisher=}}</ref>}}
|{{small|Catchweight (132 lb) bout; Damm missed weight.}} <!-- <ref>{{cite web|url=http://adcombat.com/jessica-eye-talks-win-over-carina-damm/|title=Jessica Eye talks win over Carina Damm|date=June 6, 2013|access-date=January 20, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180121075753/http://adcombat.com/jessica-eye-talks-win-over-carina-damm/|archive-date=January 21, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bluegrassmma.com/2013/06/carina-damm-misses-weight-but-main-event-still-a-go-for-fight-nite-in-the-flats-ix/|title=Carina Damm misses weight but main event still a go for Fight Nite in the Flats IX|date=June 1, 2013}}</ref> -->
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|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 9–1
|align=center| 9–1
| [[Zoila Frausto]]
| [[Zoila Frausto Gurgel]]
| Technical Submission (standing arm-triangle choke)
| Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Seven#Bellator LXXXIII|Bellator 83]]
| [[Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Seven#Bellator LXXXIII|Bellator 83]]
| {{dts|2012|December|7}}
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of current UFC fighters]]
* [[List of female mixed martial artists]]
* [[List of female mixed martial artists]]


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Latest revision as of 01:11, 6 January 2025

Jessica Eye
Eye in 2016
BornJessica Jo-Anne Eye[1]
(1986-07-27) July 27, 1986 (age 38)
Rootstown, Ohio, United States[2]
Other namesEvil
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight126 lb (57 kg; 9 st 0 lb)
DivisionFlyweight (2010–2013, 2017–2022)
Bantamweight (2013–2016)
Reach66 in (168 cm)[3]
Fighting out ofLas Vegas, Nevada
TeamStrong Style Fight Team (2006–2019, 2021–2022)[4]
Xtreme Couture Mixed Martial Arts (2019–2021)[5]
Years active2008–2022
Mixed martial arts record
Total27
Wins15
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision11
Losses11
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision9
No contests1
Other information
Websitehttp://www.jessicaevileye.com/
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jessica Jo-Anne Eye (born July 27, 1986)[1] is an American retired mixed martial artist. She competed as a flyweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Early life

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Jessica Eye was born in Akron, Ohio to Randy Allen and Colleen Joanne Eye. Eye has two half-sisters, Jennifer Carlisle-Brunner and Heather Carlisle-Hunter, and a brother, Randy Miles Eye. When Eye was 6, her parents divorced. Her mother and sisters were forced to move to the Washington D.C. suburbs of Virginia. Eye attended elementary school in Virginia but returned to Ohio, growing up in Cuyahoga Falls and graduated from high school in Rootstown, Ohio. When she was 16 years old, a drunk driver hit Eye and her father. She suffered a broken back, among other injuries, and was bedridden for three months. She credits this incident with creating her drive towards success in mixed martial arts. She graduated in 2005 from Rootstown High School and Maplewood Career Center.[6] She then attended the University of Akron, but never finished her four-year degree.[7]

On June 4, 2019, Eye wrote in an article for The Players' Tribune detailing abuse she suffered as a teenager from her father, including an incident when Eye was 14, that led to her father being arrested and charged with child endangerment and domestic abuse.[8]

Mixed martial arts career

[edit]

NAAFS and ROC

[edit]

Eye made her amateur mixed martial arts debut in June 2008. She was undefeated as an amateur, winning 5 matches and becoming the first North American Allied Fight Series (NAAFS) amateur women's champion on December 5, 2009.[9]

In June 2010, Eye made her professional MMA debut with North American Allied Fight Series in Ohio, defeating Amanda LaVoy by TKO (elbows).[10] She defeated Marissa Caldwell in her second pro bout.

Eye became the Ring of Combat (ROC) 130 lbs women's champion on February 4, 2011, defeating Ashley Nee by TKO (punches).[11]

She suffered her first loss on June 4, 2011, in an NAAFS professional women's flyweight championship bout against Aisling Daly.[12][13]

Eye returned to NAAFS to face Angela Magaña in the main event at NAAFS: Rock N Rumble 6 on August 17, 2012. She defeated Magaña by unanimous decision.[14]

Bellator Fighting Championships

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Following her first professional loss, Eye signed with Bellator Fighting Championships. She made her debut in September 2011, defeating Casey Noland by split decision at Bellator 51.[15][16]

After winning two fights for NAAFS,[17] Eye next competed at Bellator 66 on April 20, 2012. She was originally scheduled to face Aisling Daly in a rematch, but Daly withdrew from the fight due to an ear infection.[18] Eye faced Anita Rodriguez instead and defeated Rodriguez by unanimous decision.[19][20]

In her third fight with Bellator, Eye defeated then-champion Zoila Frausto Gurgel at Bellator 83 on December 7, 2012, winning with a standing arm-triangle choke in less than one minute. The bout was a non-title bout.[21]

Eye was set to face Munah Holland at Bellator 95 on April 4, 2013.[22] However, Eye suffered a back injury during practice that left her temporarily unable to walk and she was forced to withdraw from a fight for the first time in her career.[23]

On June 1, 2013, Eye defeated Carina Damm by unanimous decision at NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 9.[10]

Along with Jessica Aguilar, Eye was released by Bellator on August 13, 2013, following the dissolution of its Women's division. Aguilar and Eye were the last remaining female fighters on the Bellator roster.[24]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

[edit]

Bantamweight division

[edit]

In August 2013, Eye signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), moving up to the bantamweight division since, at the time, the UFC did not have a women's flyweight division.[25] The anticipation surrounding her debut was covered by USA Today and FoxSports.com.[26][27]

In her first fight with the promotion, Eye faced Sarah Kaufman at UFC 166 on October 19, 2013.[28] She won the fight via split decision.[29] However, in February 2014, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation changed the result to "no decision" with no reason initially given for the change.[30] It was later revealed that Eye had failed her post-fight drug test after testing positive for marijuana and was subsequently fined $1,875 and put on probationary suspension for a year.[31][32]

Eye faced Alexis Davis on February 22, 2014, at UFC 170.[33] Eye lost the fight via split decision.[34]

She then fought Leslie Smith at UFC 180 on November 15, 2014.[35] She won the fight due to doctor stoppage after Smith's cauliflower ear ruptured mid-fight.[36]

In March 2015, it was announced that Eye would face Miesha Tate on July 25, 2015, at UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2, with the victor expected to receive a shot at the UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship.[37] Eye expressed confidence heading into the bout, stating, "I know I'm better everywhere it goes. The striking, cage work, ground, everything."[38] Tate remarked that she expected "the best Jessica Eye that anyone has ever seen," and called Eye a tough opponent.[39] Eye lost the fight via unanimous decision.[40]

Eye returned to face Julianna Peña at UFC 192 on October 3, 2015.[41] She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[42]

Eye next faced Sara McMann at UFC Fight Night 88 on May 29, 2016.[43] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[44]

She fought Bethe Correia at UFC 203 on September 10, 2016, losing by split decision.[45][46] Afterward, Eye announced that she planned to take a year-long hiatus from MMA competition.[47]

She agreed to a grappling-only rematch with Miesha Tate at a Submission Underground show on December 11, 2016, which was won by Tate in overtime.[48] In May 2017, she announced plans to compete in the UFC's newly created 125-pound flyweight division.[49]

Eye was scheduled to face Aspen Ladd on July 7, 2017, at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale.[50] However, the day of the event Ladd fell ill and the bout was canceled.[51]

Return to flyweight

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In August 2017, ESPN reported that Eye would make her UFC flyweight debut against Paige VanZant at UFC 216 on October 7.[52] However, VanZant pulled out of the fight on September 25 citing a back injury. Subsequently, Eye was expected to be rescheduled against a separate opponent at another event.[53]

Winning streak and title shot

[edit]

Eye faced Kalindra Faria on January 14, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi in her debut in the UFC's flyweight division.[54] She won the fight via split decision.[55]

Eye faced Jessica-Rose Clark on June 23, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 132.[56] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[57]

Eye was scheduled to face Sijara Eubanks on December 29, 2018, at UFC 232.[58] The fight was cancelled, and Eye was re-booked against Katlyn Chookagian at UFC 231 on December 8, 2018.[59] Eye won the fight by split decision.[60] Following the bout, the editors of MMAJunkie.com named Eye their "Comeback Fighter of the Year" for 2018, noting that she had benefited from the move to her natural weight class. She also rose to #1 in the official UFC flyweight rankings.[61]

After over a decade of training at Strong Style Fight Team, Eye decided to change training camp due to disagreements, and switched to Xtreme Couture Mixed Martial Arts.[5]

Eye faced Valentina Shevchenko for the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship in the co-main event at UFC 238 on June 8, 2019.[62] She lost the fight by knockout in the second round via a head kick.[63]

Post title shot and retirement

[edit]

Eye faced Viviane Araújo on December 14, 2019, at UFC 245[64] At the weigh-ins, Jessica Eye weighted 131 lbs, five pounds over the non-title flyweight limit of 126 lbs. She forfeited 30% of her fight purse to Araújo.[65] Eye won the fight via unanimous decision.[66]

Eye faced Cynthia Calvillo on June 13, 2020, in the main event at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo.[67] At the weigh-ins on June 12, Eye missed weight, weighing in at 126.25 pounds, a quarter pound over the non-title flyweight of 126 pounds. The fight proceeded as a catchweight bout and Eye was fined 25% of her purse.[68] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[69]

Eye was briefly linked to a fight with Jéssica Andrade on October 17, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 181.[70] However, the pairing never materialized due to lingering injuries for Eye.[71]

Eye faced Joanne Calderwood at UFC 257 on January 24, 2021.[72] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[73]

Eye faced Jennifer Maia on July 10, 2021, at UFC 264.[74] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.[75]

Eye was scheduled to face Andrea Lee on November 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 197.[76] However, Eye pulled out of the bout in mid-October citing illness and was replaced by Cynthia Calvillo.[77]

Eye was scheduled to face Manon Fiorot on March 5, 2022, at UFC 272.[78] However, a week before the event, Eye withdrew due to injury.[79]

Eye was scheduled to face Casey O'Neill on July 2, 2022, at UFC 276.[80] However, O'Neill withdrew in late April due to torn ACL and was replaced by Maycee Barber.[81] After losing to Barber via unanimous decision,[82] Eye announced her retirement from MMA.[83]

Fighting style

[edit]

In a 2015 interview, UFC president Dana White said the following about Eye:

She's got great takedown defense, terrific hands and she's got that special something about her. She's a fighter, man. She's one of those fighters like I talk about, who is pure fighter. When it's go time, she's as tough as there is, and she loves it.[84]

Known as an agile striker, Eye was largely recognized for exceptional hand speed and her use of variety.[85][86] During exchanges, she often utilized quick jabs, looping hooks, combinations, and body shots.[87][88] Against Leslie Smith at UFC 180, she landed 32 strikes in the first two minutes.[86]

In a 2015 commentary, ESPN's Brett Okamoto noted that Eye "makes a concerted effort to pick opponents apart, dart in and out, move laterally and work behind her jab."[89] However, he also described her as predictable at times due to her extensive focus on boxing. Following Eye's UFC debut, Gregg Doyel of CBSSports.com called her "a skilled striker with fast hands."[90] Damon Martin of FoxSports.com has described Eye as "one of the best strikers" in women's MMA.[91]

In addition to her boxing, she made regular use of body kicks.[88] She was also known for her active striking during a clinch. When pressing an opponent against the cage, she normally attacked with knees, elbows, and uppercuts.[92]

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In July 2015, Eye was considered for the cover of Cosmopolitan as part of a feature on female athletes.[93] She modeled for the article and discussed how her upbringing had led her to become a fighter. Elizabeth Narins, the publication's fitness and health editor, called Eye "strong and amazing".[94][95]

A re-mixed version of the song "Till I Die", by Machine Gun Kelly, references Eye.[96]

In March 2016, Eye was featured in Pressure Life, a Cleveland-based theme magazine.[97]

Championships and accomplishments

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  • MMAJunkie.com
    • 2018 Comeback Fighter of the Year[61]
  • Ring of Combat
    • ROC 130 lb Women's Championship (One Time)

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
27 matches 15 wins 11 losses
By knockout 3 1
By submission 1 1
By decision 11 9
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 15–11 (1) Maycee Barber Decision (unanimous) UFC 276 July 2, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 15–10 (1) Jennifer Maia Decision (unanimous) UFC 264 July 10, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 15–9 (1) Joanne Calderwood Decision (unanimous) UFC 257 January 24, 2021 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss 15–8 (1) Cynthia Calvillo Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo June 13, 2020 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (126.25 lb) bout; Eye missed weight.
Win 15–7 (1) Viviane Araújo Decision (unanimous) UFC 245 December 14, 2019 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (131 lb) bout; Eye missed weight.
Loss 14–7 (1) Valentina Shevchenko KO (head kick) UFC 238 June 8, 2019 2 0:26 Chicago, Illinois, United States For the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship.
Win 14–6 (1) Katlyn Chookagian Decision (split) UFC 231 December 8, 2018 3 5:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win 13–6 (1) Jessica-Rose Clark Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Edwards June 23, 2018 3 5:00 Kallang, Singapore
Win 12–6 (1) Kalindra Faria Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi January 14, 2018 3 5:00 St. Louis, Missouri, United States Return to Flyweight.
Loss 11–6 (1) Bethe Correia Decision (split) UFC 203 September 10, 2016 3 5:00 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Loss 11–5 (1) Sara McMann Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Garbrandt May 29, 2016 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 11–4 (1) Julianna Peña Decision (unanimous) UFC 192 October 3, 2015 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States Eye was deducted one point in round 2 due to an illegal knee.
Loss 11–3 (1) Miesha Tate Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 July 25, 2015 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win 11–2 (1) Leslie Smith TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC 180 November 15, 2014 2 1:30 Mexico City, Mexico
Loss 10–2 (1) Alexis Davis Decision (split) UFC 170 February 22, 2014 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
NC 10–1 (1) Sarah Kaufman NC (overturned) UFC 166 October 19, 2013 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States Bantamweight bout. Split decision win for Eye overturned as she tested positive for marijuana.
Win 10–1 Carina Damm Decision (unanimous) NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 9 June 1, 2013 3 5:00 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Catchweight (132 lb) bout; Damm missed weight.
Win 9–1 Zoila Frausto Gurgel Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) Bellator 83 December 7, 2012 1 0:58 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 8–1 Angela Magaña Decision (unanimous) NAAFS: Rock N Rumble 6 August 17, 2012 3 5:00 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Win 7–1 Anita Rodriguez Decision (unanimous) Bellator 66 April 20, 2012 3 5:00 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Catchweight (131 lb) bout.
Win 6–1 Kelly Warren Decision (unanimous) NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 10 February 18, 2012 3 5:00 Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Win 5–1 Jennifer Scott Decision (unanimous) NAAFS: Night of Champions 2011 November 23, 2011 3 5:00 Canton, Ohio, United States
Win 4–1 Casey Noland Decision (split) Bellator 51 September 24, 2011 3 5:00 Canton, Ohio, United States Catchweight (128 lb) bout.
Loss 3–1 Aisling Daly Submission (rear-naked choke) NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 7 June 4, 2011 2 4:00 Cleveland, Ohio, United States For the NAAFS Women's Flyweight Championship.
Win 3–0 Ashley Nee TKO (punches) Ring of Combat 34 February 4, 2011 1 4:34 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Won the ROC 130 lb Women's Championship.
Win 2–0 Marissa Caldwell Decision (unanimous) NAAFS: Eve of Destruction 1 September 18, 2010 3 5:00 Akron, Ohio, United States
Win 1–0 Amanda LaVoy TKO (elbows) NAAFS: Fight Night in the Flats 6 June 5, 2010 2 3:18 Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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See also

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References

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  2. ^ "Fighter 19 (age 33) Born Again June 8th at 11:22 p.m." Archived from the original on October 1, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  3. ^ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Dillashaw vs. Barao 2". UFC. Retrieved July 26, 2015.
  4. ^ Mark Podolski (June 20, 2022). "UFC's Jessica 'Evil' Eye preparing for big fight, but the biggest is already behind her". Yahoo! Finance.
  5. ^ a b Steven Marrocco (May 25, 2019). "Jessica Eye on leaving Strong Style, starting anew in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com.
  6. ^ "Jessica Eye was driven by car accident". Cleveland.com. April 19, 2012. Retrieved December 7, 2012.
  7. ^ "Jessica Eye UFC Bio".
  8. ^ "The Misfit". Players Tribune.
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