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=== Early career ===
=== Early career ===
Duke started her amateur career in 2010. She fought mainly for Absolute Action MMA and Tuff-N-Uff. She obtained the amateur featherweight title in both organizations.<ref name="aammaxiiresults">{{cite web |url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=f7c6a350-80ba-44a7-b1a8-f3a52b0effe3#fight_152639 |title=AAMMA XII: The Anniversary Show official results |publisher=Mixedmartialarts.com |access-date=December 2, 2013 |archive-date=December 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203141532/http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=f7c6a350-80ba-44a7-b1a8-f3a52b0effe3#fight_152639 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="tuffnuffresults">{{cite web |url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=E2CB3E13-B733-47DA-AD5B-ADB888CE7794#fight_165923 |title=The Future Stars of MMA official results |publisher=Mixedmartialarts.com |access-date=December 2, 2013 |archive-date=December 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203125023/http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=E2CB3E13-B733-47DA-AD5B-ADB888CE7794#fight_165923 |url-status=live}}</ref>
Duke started her amateur career in 2010. She fought mainly for Absolute Action MMA and Tuff-N-Uff. She obtained the amateur featherweight title in both organizations.<ref name="aammaxiiresults">{{cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=f7c6a350-80ba-44a7-b1a8-f3a52b0effe3#fight_152639|title=AAMMA XII: The Anniversary Show official results|publisher=Mixedmartialarts.com|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203141532/http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=f7c6a350-80ba-44a7-b1a8-f3a52b0effe3#fight_152639|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="tuffnuffresults">{{cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=E2CB3E13-B733-47DA-AD5B-ADB888CE7794#fight_165923|title=The Future Stars of MMA official results|publisher=Mixedmartialarts.com|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203125023/http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=E2CB3E13-B733-47DA-AD5B-ADB888CE7794#fight_165923|url-status=live}}</ref>


In 2012, Duke moved to professional mixed martial arts and signed with [[Invicta FC]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1200277-invicta-fc-2-fight-card-announced |title=MMA: Invicta Fighting Championships 2; fight card announced |work=[[Bleacher Report]] |author=Nathan McCarter |date=May 29, 2012 |access-date=December 2, 2013 |archive-date=June 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120601223523/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1200277-invicta-fc-2-fight-card-announced |url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2012, Duke moved to professional mixed martial arts and signed with [[Invicta FC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1200277-invicta-fc-2-fight-card-announced|title=MMA: Invicta Fighting Championships 2; fight card announced|work=[[Bleacher Report]]|author=Nathan McCarter|date=May 29, 2012|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=June 1, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120601223523/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1200277-invicta-fc-2-fight-card-announced|url-status=live}}</ref>


=== Invicta Fighting Championships ===
=== Invicta Fighting Championships ===
Duke made her professional and promotional debut against Suzie Montero on July 28, 2012, at [[Invicta FC 2]]. She won via TKO in the third round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Olympic-Silver-Medalist-Sara-McMann-Downs-Shayna-Baszler-at-Invicta-FC-2-44507 |title=Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann downs Shayna Baszler at Invicta FC 2 |work=[[Sherdog]] |author=Brian Knapp |date=July 29, 2012 |access-date=December 2, 2013 |archive-date=October 13, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131013110419/http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Olympic-Silver-Medalist-Sara-McMann-Downs-Shayna-Baszler-at-Invicta-FC-2-44507 |url-status=live}}</ref>
Duke made her professional and promotional debut against Suzie Montero on July 28, 2012, at [[Invicta FC 2]]. She won via TKO in the third round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Olympic-Silver-Medalist-Sara-McMann-Downs-Shayna-Baszler-at-Invicta-FC-2-44507|title=Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann downs Shayna Baszler at Invicta FC 2|work=[[Sherdog]]|author=Brian Knapp|date=July 29, 2012|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=October 13, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131013110419/http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Olympic-Silver-Medalist-Sara-McMann-Downs-Shayna-Baszler-at-Invicta-FC-2-44507|url-status=live}}</ref>


Duke faced Marciea Allen on October 6, 2012 at [[Invicta FC 3]]. She won via submission due to an armbar in the first round.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jessica-Penne-Triangles-Naho-Sugiyama-Captures-Atomweight-Gold-at-Invicta-FC-3-46279 |title=Jessica Penne triangles Naho Sugiyama captures atomweight gold at Invicta FC 3 |work=[[Sherdog]] |author=Brian Knapp |date=October 6, 2012 |access-date=December 2, 2013 |archive-date=December 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203000059/http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jessica-Penne-Triangles-Naho-Sugiyama-Captures-Atomweight-Gold-at-Invicta-FC-3-46279 |url-status=live}}</ref> This victory earned her a ''submission of the night'' bonus award, which was split between Duke and Stephanie Frausto, due to her submission victory over Amy Davis in the same event.<ref name="invicta3bonus">{{cite web |url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/10/07/five-fighters-earn-bonuses-at-invicta-fighting-championships-3/ |title=Five fighters earn bonuses at Invicta Fighting Championships 3 |publisher=MMArising.com |author=Robert Sargent |date=October 7, 2012 |access-date=December 14, 2013 |archive-date=December 15, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215022555/http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/10/07/five-fighters-earn-bonuses-at-invicta-fighting-championships-3/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
Duke faced Marciea Allen on October 6, 2012 at [[Invicta FC 3]]. She won via submission due to an armbar in the first round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jessica-Penne-Triangles-Naho-Sugiyama-Captures-Atomweight-Gold-at-Invicta-FC-3-46279|title=Jessica Penne triangles Naho Sugiyama captures atomweight gold at Invicta FC 3|work=[[Sherdog]]|author=Brian Knapp|date=October 6, 2012|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203000059/http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jessica-Penne-Triangles-Naho-Sugiyama-Captures-Atomweight-Gold-at-Invicta-FC-3-46279|url-status=live}}</ref> This victory earned her a ''submission of the night'' bonus award, which was split between Duke and Stephanie Frausto, due to her submission victory over Amy Davis in the same event.<ref name="invicta3bonus">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/10/07/five-fighters-earn-bonuses-at-invicta-fighting-championships-3/|title=Five fighters earn bonuses at Invicta Fighting Championships 3|publisher=MMArising.com|author=Robert Sargent|date=October 7, 2012|access-date=December 14, 2013|archive-date=December 15, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215022555/http://www.mmarising.com/articles/2012/10/07/five-fighters-earn-bonuses-at-invicta-fighting-championships-3/|url-status=live}}</ref>


Duke faced [[Miriam Nakamoto]] on April 5, 2013 at [[Invicta FC 5]]. The result was originally a KO victory for Nakamoto but was later overturned by the Missouri Office of Athletics to no contest due to an illegal knee.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/05/jessamyn-duke-successfully-appeals-ko-loss-to-miriam-nakamoto-at-invicta-fc-5/ |title=Jessamyn Duke successfully appeals KO loss to Miriam Nakamoto at Invicta FC 5 |work=[[MMAjunkie.com]] |author=Steven Marrocco |date=May 15, 2013 |access-date=December 2, 2013 |archive-date=December 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203004628/http://mmajunkie.com/2013/05/jessamyn-duke-successfully-appeals-ko-loss-to-miriam-nakamoto-at-invicta-fc-5/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
Duke faced [[Miriam Nakamoto]] on April 5, 2013 at [[Invicta FC 5]]. The result was originally a KO victory for Nakamoto but was later overturned by the Missouri Office of Athletics to no contest due to an illegal knee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/05/jessamyn-duke-successfully-appeals-ko-loss-to-miriam-nakamoto-at-invicta-fc-5/|title=Jessamyn Duke successfully appeals KO loss to Miriam Nakamoto at Invicta FC 5|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]|author=Steven Marrocco|date=May 15, 2013|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203004628/http://mmajunkie.com/2013/05/jessamyn-duke-successfully-appeals-ko-loss-to-miriam-nakamoto-at-invicta-fc-5/|url-status=live}}</ref>


=== The Ultimate Fighter ===
=== The Ultimate Fighter ===
In August 2013, Duke was announced as a cast member of ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/8/15/4624174/tuf-18-cast-revealed-with-male-and-female-bantamweights |title=TUF 18 cast revealed with male and female bantamweights |work=[[MMA Fighting]] |author=Guilherme Cruz |date=August 15, 2013 |access-date=December 2, 2013 |archive-date=December 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203003636/http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/8/15/4624174/tuf-18-cast-revealed-with-male-and-female-bantamweights |url-status=live}}</ref> She defeated Laura Howarth via submission due to a triangle choke during the entry round and was the second female pick of Team Rousey.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/09/episode-no-1-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-18-team-rousey-vs-team-tate/ |title=Episode No. 1 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 18: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate' |work=[[MMAjunkie.com]] |author=Mike Bohn |date=September 5, 2013 |access-date=December 2, 2013 |archive-date=December 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203004757/http://mmajunkie.com/2013/09/episode-no-1-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-18-team-rousey-vs-team-tate/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
In August 2013, Duke was announced as a cast member of ''[[The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/8/15/4624174/tuf-18-cast-revealed-with-male-and-female-bantamweights|title=TUF 18 cast revealed with male and female bantamweights|work=[[MMA Fighting]]|author=Guilherme Cruz|date=August 15, 2013|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203003636/http://www.mmafighting.com/2013/8/15/4624174/tuf-18-cast-revealed-with-male-and-female-bantamweights|url-status=live}}</ref> She defeated Laura Howarth via submission due to a triangle choke during the entry round and was the second female pick of Team Rousey.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/09/episode-no-1-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-18-team-rousey-vs-team-tate/|title=Episode No. 1 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 18: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate'|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]|author=Mike Bohn|date=September 5, 2013|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203004757/http://mmajunkie.com/2013/09/episode-no-1-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-18-team-rousey-vs-team-tate/|url-status=live}}</ref>


Duke faced [[Raquel Pennington]] in the elimination round. Pennington defeated Duke via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/10/episode-no-6-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-team-rousey-vs-team-tate/ |title=Episode No. 6 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate' |work=[[MMAjunkie.com]] |author=Mike Bohn |date=October 10, 2013 |access-date=December 2, 2013 |archive-date=December 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203003653/http://mmajunkie.com/2013/10/episode-no-6-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-team-rousey-vs-team-tate/ |url-status=live}}</ref> and the performance earned both participants ''Fight of The Season'' honors.<ref name="tufbonus">{{cite web |url=http://www.mmamania.com/2013/12/1/5162312/ultimate-fighter-tuf-18-season-bonuses-rakoczy-duke-pennington-moras-bank-25K |title=Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 18 season bonuses: Rakoczy, Duke, Pennington, and Moras bank $25K |work=MMAmania.com |author=Geno Mrosko |date=December 1, 2013 |access-date=December 2, 2013 |archive-date=December 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203084718/http://www.mmamania.com/2013/12/1/5162312/ultimate-fighter-tuf-18-season-bonuses-rakoczy-duke-pennington-moras-bank-25K |url-status=live}}</ref>
Duke faced [[Raquel Pennington]] in the elimination round. Pennington defeated Duke via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/10/episode-no-6-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-team-rousey-vs-team-tate/|title=Episode No. 6 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate'|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]|author=Mike Bohn|date=October 10, 2013|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203003653/http://mmajunkie.com/2013/10/episode-no-6-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-team-rousey-vs-team-tate/|url-status=live}}</ref> and the performance earned both participants ''Fight of The Season'' honors.<ref name="tufbonus">{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2013/12/1/5162312/ultimate-fighter-tuf-18-season-bonuses-rakoczy-duke-pennington-moras-bank-25K|title=Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 18 season bonuses: Rakoczy, Duke, Pennington, and Moras bank $25K|work=MMAmania.com|author=Geno Mrosko|date=December 1, 2013|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203084718/http://www.mmamania.com/2013/12/1/5162312/ultimate-fighter-tuf-18-season-bonuses-rakoczy-duke-pennington-moras-bank-25K|url-status=live}}</ref>


=== Ultimate Fighting Championship ===
=== Ultimate Fighting Championship ===
Duke made her promotional debut against TUF 18 teammate [[Peggy Morgan]] on November 30, 2013 at [[The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale]]. She won via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/11/tuf-18-finale-results-jessamyn-duke-punches-way-past-peggy-morgan/ |title=TUF 18 Finale results: Jessamyn Duke punches way past Peggy Morgan |work=[[MMAjunkie.com]] |author=Ben Fowlkes |date=November 30, 2013 |access-date=December 2, 2013 |archive-date=December 1, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131201055408/http://mmajunkie.com/2013/11/tuf-18-finale-results-jessamyn-duke-punches-way-past-peggy-morgan/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
Duke made her promotional debut against TUF 18 teammate [[Peggy Morgan]] on November 30, 2013 at [[The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale]]. She won via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/11/tuf-18-finale-results-jessamyn-duke-punches-way-past-peggy-morgan/|title=TUF 18 Finale results: Jessamyn Duke punches way past Peggy Morgan|work=[[MMAjunkie.com]]|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=November 30, 2013|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131201055408/http://mmajunkie.com/2013/11/tuf-18-finale-results-jessamyn-duke-punches-way-past-peggy-morgan/|url-status=live}}</ref>


In her second UFC fight, Duke faced Bethe Correia at [[UFC 172]]. She lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27).
In her second UFC fight, Duke faced Bethe Correia at [[UFC 172]]. She lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27).


Duke faced [[Leslie Smith (fighter)|Leslie Smith]] at [[UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller]] on July 16, 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/6/10/5797450/jessamyn-duke-leslie-smith-will-face-off-at-atlantic-city-ufc-fight |title=Jessamyn Duke, Leslie Smith will face off at Atlantic City UFC Fight Night card |work=[[MMA Fighting]] |author=Dave Doyle |date=June 10, 2014 |access-date=June 10, 2014 |archive-date=June 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140614041053/http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/6/10/5797450/jessamyn-duke-leslie-smith-will-face-off-at-atlantic-city-ufc-fight |url-status=live}}</ref> She lost the fight via TKO early in the first round after taking several punches to the face and body.
Duke faced [[Leslie Smith (fighter)|Leslie Smith]] at [[UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller]] on July 16, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/6/10/5797450/jessamyn-duke-leslie-smith-will-face-off-at-atlantic-city-ufc-fight|title=Jessamyn Duke, Leslie Smith will face off at Atlantic City UFC Fight Night card|work=[[MMA Fighting]]|author=Dave Doyle|date=June 10, 2014|access-date=June 10, 2014|archive-date=June 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140614041053/http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/6/10/5797450/jessamyn-duke-leslie-smith-will-face-off-at-atlantic-city-ufc-fight|url-status=live}}</ref> She lost the fight via TKO early in the first round after taking several punches to the face and body.


Duke faced [[Elizabeth Phillips (martial artist)|Elizabeth Phillips]] at [[UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2]] on July 25, 2015 in a rematch of their amateur bout at [[Legacy Fighting Alliance#Events|RFA 2 – Yvel vs. Alexander]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.glendalenewspress.com/sports/tn-gnp-duke-to-face-phillips-in-chicago-on-ufc-on-fox-event-20150528,0,59149.story |title=Duke to face Phillips in Chicago at UFC Fight Night – LA Times |website=Glendalenewspress.com |date=May 28, 2015 |access-date=September 11, 2016 |archive-date=October 3, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003064215/http://www.glendalenewspress.com/sports/tn-gnp-duke-to-face-phillips-in-chicago-on-ufc-on-fox-event-20150528,0,59149.story |url-status=live}}</ref> Duke lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}
Duke faced [[Elizabeth Phillips (martial artist)|Elizabeth Phillips]] at [[UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2]] on July 25, 2015 in a rematch of their amateur bout at [[Legacy Fighting Alliance#Events|RFA 2 – Yvel vs. Alexander]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glendalenewspress.com/sports/tn-gnp-duke-to-face-phillips-in-chicago-on-ufc-on-fox-event-20150528,0,59149.story|title=Duke to face Phillips in Chicago at UFC Fight Night – LA Times|website=Glendalenewspress.com|date=May 28, 2015|access-date=September 11, 2016|archive-date=October 3, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003064215/http://www.glendalenewspress.com/sports/tn-gnp-duke-to-face-phillips-in-chicago-on-ufc-on-fox-event-20150528,0,59149.story|url-status=live}}</ref> Duke lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}


== Professional wrestling career ==
== Professional wrestling career ==
=== WWE (2018–2021) ===
=== WWE (2018–2021) ===
Duke started her professional wrestling training at Santino Bros. Pro Wrestling School in California.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fightful.com/mma/exclusives/jessamyn-duke-starts-pro-wrestling-training |title=Jessamyn Duke Starts Pro Wrestling Training |last=Sapp |first=Sean Ross |date=August 3, 2017 |work=Fightful |access-date=March 27, 2021}}</ref> On May 7, 2018, WWE announced that Duke, along with [[Marina Shafir]], had signed with WWE and reported to the [[WWE Performance Center|Performance Center]] for training.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/jessamyn-duke-marina-shafir-join-wwe-performance-center |title=Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke, Four Horsewomen teammates of Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler, report to WWE PC |last=Clapp |first=John |date=May 7, 2018 |website=WWE |access-date=March 2, 2021 |archive-date=March 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302113421/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/jessamyn-duke-marina-shafir-join-wwe-performance-center |url-status=live}}</ref>
Duke started her professional wrestling training at Santino Bros. Pro Wrestling School in California.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/mma/exclusives/jessamyn-duke-starts-pro-wrestling-training|title=Jessamyn Duke Starts Pro Wrestling Training|last=Sapp|first=Sean Ross|date=August 3, 2017|work=Fightful|access-date=March 27, 2021}}</ref> On May 7, 2018, WWE announced that Duke, along with [[Marina Shafir]], had signed with WWE and reported to the [[WWE Performance Center|Performance Center]] for training.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/jessamyn-duke-marina-shafir-join-wwe-performance-center|title=Marina Shafir and Jessamyn Duke, Four Horsewomen teammates of Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler, report to WWE PC|last=Clapp|first=John|date=May 7, 2018|website=WWE|access-date=March 2, 2021|archive-date=March 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302113421/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/article/jessamyn-duke-marina-shafir-join-wwe-performance-center|url-status=live}}</ref>


On October 28 at [[WWE Evolution]], Duke and Shafir made their WWE debuts as heels when they interfered during the NXT Women's Championship match, in which they helped [[Shayna Baszler]] win the title over [[Kairi Sane]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweevolution/2018/kairi-sane-shayna-baszler-results |title=Shayna Baszler def. Kairi Sane to become the new NXT Women's Champion |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=October 28, 2018 |access-date=October 29, 2018 |work=[[WWE]] |archive-date=December 3, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203202255/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweevolution/2018/kairi-sane-shayna-baszler-results |url-status=live}}</ref> Duke and Shafir then aligned themselves with Baszler establishing themselves as [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heels]] in the process. They made another appearance at [[NXT TakeOver: WarGames (2018)|NXT TakeOver: WarGames]] when they interfered during Baszler and Sane's two out of three falls match, in which Baszler scored the first fall and the victory in the latter to retain the title.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121848/black-versus-gargano-live-ongoing-wwe-nxt-takeover-war-games-ii-coverage.html?p=1 |title=BLACK VERSUS GARGANO: LIVE ONGOING WWE NXT TAKEOVER WAR GAMES II COVERAGE |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |date=November 17, 2018 |work=PWInsider |access-date=November 24, 2018 |archive-date=November 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118081931/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121848/black-versus-gargano-live-ongoing-wwe-nxt-takeover-war-games-ii-coverage.html?p=1 |url-status=live}}</ref> On the December 19, 2018, episode of NXT Shafir and Duke made their NXT in-ring debut and lost to [[Io Shirai]] and [[Dakota Kai]] when Io pinned Shafir after a Moonsault.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2018-12-19#full-detail-40053551 |title=WWE NXT: Dec.19, 2018 – Io Shirai & Dakota Kai def. Marina Shafir & Jessamyn Duke |date=December 18, 2018 |website=WWE |access-date=March 2, 2021 |archive-date=August 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814025815/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2018-12-19#full-detail-40053551 |url-status=live}}</ref> At [[NXT TakeOver: Phoenix]], Duke and Shafir assisted Baszler in retaining the title against [[Bianca Belair]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/takeover-phoenix/article/shanya-baszler-vs-bianca-belair-results |title=NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler def. Bianca Belair |last=Bristout |first=Ralph |date=January 26, 2019 |website=WWE |access-date=March 2, 2021 |archive-date=January 29, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129182023/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/takeover-phoenix/article/shanya-baszler-vs-bianca-belair-results |url-status=live}}</ref> On October 23, 2019, Duke and Shafir faced [[Tegan Nox]] and [[Dakota Kai]] in a number one contender's match for the [[WWE Women's Tag Team Championship|Women's Tag Team Championship]], but were defeated.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-10-23/article/dakota-kai-tegan-nox-def-marina-shafir-jessamyn-duke |title=Dakota Kai & Tegan Nox def. Marina Shafir & Jessamyn Duke to earn a Women's Tag Team Championship opportunity |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=October 23, 2019 |website=WWE |access-date=March 2, 2021 |archive-date=March 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302121319/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-10-23/article/dakota-kai-tegan-nox-def-marina-shafir-jessamyn-duke |url-status=live}}</ref>
On October 28 at [[WWE Evolution]], Duke and Shafir made their WWE debuts as heels when they interfered during the NXT Women's Championship match, in which they helped [[Shayna Baszler]] win the title over [[Kairi Sane]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweevolution/2018/kairi-sane-shayna-baszler-results|title=Shayna Baszler def. Kairi Sane to become the new NXT Women's Champion|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|date=October 28, 2018|access-date=October 29, 2018|work=[[WWE]]|archive-date=December 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203202255/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweevolution/2018/kairi-sane-shayna-baszler-results|url-status=live}}</ref> Duke and Shafir then aligned themselves with Baszler establishing themselves as [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heels]] in the process. They made another appearance at [[NXT TakeOver: WarGames (2018)|NXT TakeOver: WarGames]] when they interfered during Baszler and Sane's two out of three falls match, in which Baszler scored the first fall and the victory in the latter to retain the title.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121848/black-versus-gargano-live-ongoing-wwe-nxt-takeover-war-games-ii-coverage.html?p=1|title=BLACK VERSUS GARGANO: LIVE ONGOING WWE NXT TAKEOVER WAR GAMES II COVERAGE|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|date=November 17, 2018|work=PWInsider|access-date=November 24, 2018|archive-date=November 18, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118081931/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/121848/black-versus-gargano-live-ongoing-wwe-nxt-takeover-war-games-ii-coverage.html?p=1|url-status=live}}</ref> On the December 19, 2018, episode of NXT Shafir and Duke made their NXT in-ring debut and lost to [[Io Shirai]] and [[Dakota Kai]] when Io pinned Shafir after a Moonsault.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2018-12-19#full-detail-40053551|title=WWE NXT: Dec.19, 2018 – Io Shirai & Dakota Kai def. Marina Shafir & Jessamyn Duke|date=December 18, 2018|website=WWE|access-date=March 2, 2021|archive-date=August 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200814025815/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2018-12-19#full-detail-40053551|url-status=live}}</ref> At [[NXT TakeOver: Phoenix]], Duke and Shafir assisted Baszler in retaining the title against [[Bianca Belair]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/takeover-phoenix/article/shanya-baszler-vs-bianca-belair-results|title=NXT Women's Champion Shayna Baszler def. Bianca Belair|last=Bristout|first=Ralph|date=January 26, 2019|website=WWE|access-date=March 2, 2021|archive-date=January 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129182023/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/takeover-phoenix/article/shanya-baszler-vs-bianca-belair-results|url-status=live}}</ref> On October 23, 2019, Duke and Shafir faced [[Tegan Nox]] and [[Dakota Kai]] in a number one contender's match for the [[WWE Women's Tag Team Championship|Women's Tag Team Championship]], but were defeated.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-10-23/article/dakota-kai-tegan-nox-def-marina-shafir-jessamyn-duke|title=Dakota Kai & Tegan Nox def. Marina Shafir & Jessamyn Duke to earn a Women's Tag Team Championship opportunity|last=Garretson|first=Jordan|date=October 23, 2019|website=WWE|access-date=March 2, 2021|archive-date=March 2, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302121319/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/2019-10-23/article/dakota-kai-tegan-nox-def-marina-shafir-jessamyn-duke|url-status=live}}</ref>


After several months of inactivity, Duke returned to WWE television on August 17, 2020, reuniting with Baszler and Shafir, after [[Nia Jax]] attacked Shafir and Duke.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2020-08-17/article/raw-results-2020-08-17 |title=Raw results: Aug. 17, 2020 |last=Melok |first=Bobby |date=August 17, 2020 |website=WWE |access-date=March 2, 2021 |archive-date=October 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029214927/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2020-08-17/article/raw-results-2020-08-17 |url-status=live}}</ref> On the August 31 episode of Raw, Duke made her debut on Raw Underground, an underground fight club hosted by [[Shane McMahon]], where she easily defeated local competitor Avery Taylor. This turned to be her final WWE appearance.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-raw-live-results-payback-fallout-318981 |title=WWE Raw live results: Payback fallout |last=Khan |first=Steve |date=August 31, 2020 |work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]] |access-date=April 19, 2021}}</ref> Duke worked as a full time digital content creator for WWE and ''[[Xavier Woods#Other media|UpUpDownDown]]'' brand.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/note-on-why-jessamyn-duke-was-not-featured-in-dusty-tag-team-classic/ |title=Note On Why Jessamyn Duke Was Not Featured in Dusty Tag Team Classic |last=Lee |first=Joseph |date=January 20, 2021 |website=411MANIA |access-date=March 2, 2021 |quote=She was a full-time game streamer when she was hired by WWE and creates digital content for the company full time now. |archive-date=January 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128235429/https://411mania.com/wrestling/note-on-why-jessamyn-duke-was-not-featured-in-dusty-tag-team-classic/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/why-jessamyn-duke-isn-t-wwe-dusty-rhodes-tag-team-classic |title=Why Jessamyn Duke Isn't in the WWE Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic |last=Sapp |first=Sean Ross |date=January 27, 2021 |work=Fightful |access-date=March 26, 2021 |quote=Duke hasn't wrestled since her Raw Underground appearance, but we're told she's not injured. Instead, she's been focusing on creating content for the UpUpDownDown brand. |archive-date=February 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216103440/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/why-jessamyn-duke-isn-t-wwe-dusty-rhodes-tag-team-classic |url-status=live}}</ref> On May 19, 2021, WWE announced that Duke was released from her WWE contract.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/146994/nxt-releases-two-female-stars.html?p=1 |title=NXT RELEASES TWO FEMALE STARS |last=Johnson |first=Mike |date=May 19, 2021 |work=PWInsider |access-date=May 19, 2021}}</ref>
After several months of inactivity, Duke returned to WWE television on August 17, 2020, reuniting with Baszler and Shafir, after [[Nia Jax]] attacked Shafir and Duke.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2020-08-17/article/raw-results-2020-08-17|title=Raw results: Aug. 17, 2020|last=Melok|first=Bobby|date=August 17, 2020|website=WWE|access-date=March 2, 2021|archive-date=October 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029214927/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2020-08-17/article/raw-results-2020-08-17|url-status=live}}</ref> On the August 31 episode of Raw, Duke made her debut on Raw Underground, an underground fight club hosted by [[Shane McMahon]], where she easily defeated local competitor Avery Taylor. This turned to be her final WWE appearance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-raw-live-results-payback-fallout-318981|title=WWE Raw live results: Payback fallout|last=Khan|first=Steve|date=August 31, 2020|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|access-date=April 19, 2021}}</ref> Duke worked as a full time digital content creator for WWE and ''[[Xavier Woods#Other media|UpUpDownDown]]'' brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/note-on-why-jessamyn-duke-was-not-featured-in-dusty-tag-team-classic/|title=Note On Why Jessamyn Duke Was Not Featured in Dusty Tag Team Classic|last=Lee|first=Joseph|date=January 20, 2021|website=411MANIA|access-date=March 2, 2021|quote=She was a full-time game streamer when she was hired by WWE and creates digital content for the company full time now.|archive-date=January 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128235429/https://411mania.com/wrestling/note-on-why-jessamyn-duke-was-not-featured-in-dusty-tag-team-classic/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/why-jessamyn-duke-isn-t-wwe-dusty-rhodes-tag-team-classic|title=Why Jessamyn Duke Isn't in the WWE Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic|last=Sapp|first=Sean Ross|date=January 27, 2021|work=Fightful|access-date=March 26, 2021|quote=Duke hasn't wrestled since her Raw Underground appearance, but we're told she's not injured. Instead, she's been focusing on creating content for the UpUpDownDown brand.|archive-date=February 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216103440/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/exclusives/why-jessamyn-duke-isn-t-wwe-dusty-rhodes-tag-team-classic|url-status=live}}</ref> On May 19, 2021, WWE announced that Duke was released from her WWE contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/146994/nxt-releases-two-female-stars.html?p=1|title=NXT RELEASES TWO FEMALE STARS|last=Johnson|first=Mike|date=May 19, 2021|work=PWInsider|access-date=May 19, 2021}}</ref>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Duke is a self-confessed [[gamer]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cagepages.com/2014/05/09/jessamyn-duke-reveals-gamer-side/ |title=Jessamyn Duke reveals her gamer side |last=Stover |first=Al |date=May 9, 2014 |work=[[FanSided]] |access-date=March 9, 2016 |archive-date=March 10, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310130424/http://cagepages.com/2014/05/09/jessamyn-duke-reveals-gamer-side/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmalatestnews.com/reinvented-jessamyn-duke-ready-to-return-to-the-octagon/ |title=Reinvented Jessamyn Duke Ready To Return to the Octagon |author=MMA Latest |date=June 23, 2015 |work=MMA Latest – Bringing you worldwide MMA news |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310075639/http://www.mmalatestnews.com/reinvented-jessamyn-duke-ready-to-return-to-the-octagon/ |archive-date=March 10, 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In an interview, [[Ronda Rousey]] claimed that Duke "pays more of her bills streaming than she does from fighting".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ronda-rousey-interview-ive-always-wanted-to-be-sam/1100-6434942/ |title=Ronda Rousey Interview: "I've Always Wanted to Be Samus" |last=Paget |first=Mat |date=February 19, 2016 |work=[[GameSpot]] |access-date=March 9, 2016 |archive-date=February 24, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160224140423/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ronda-rousey-interview-ive-always-wanted-to-be-sam/1100-6434942/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
Duke is a self-confessed [[gamer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cagepages.com/2014/05/09/jessamyn-duke-reveals-gamer-side/|title=Jessamyn Duke reveals her gamer side|last=Stover|first=Al|date=May 9, 2014|work=[[FanSided]]|access-date=March 9, 2016|archive-date=March 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310130424/http://cagepages.com/2014/05/09/jessamyn-duke-reveals-gamer-side/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmalatestnews.com/reinvented-jessamyn-duke-ready-to-return-to-the-octagon/|title=Reinvented Jessamyn Duke Ready To Return to the Octagon|author=MMA Latest|date=June 23, 2015|work=MMA Latest – Bringing you worldwide MMA news|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310075639/http://www.mmalatestnews.com/reinvented-jessamyn-duke-ready-to-return-to-the-octagon/|archive-date=March 10, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> In an interview, [[Ronda Rousey]] claimed that Duke "pays more of her bills streaming than she does from fighting".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ronda-rousey-interview-ive-always-wanted-to-be-sam/1100-6434942/|title=Ronda Rousey Interview: "I've Always Wanted to Be Samus"|last=Paget|first=Mat|date=February 19, 2016|work=[[GameSpot]]|access-date=March 9, 2016|archive-date=February 24, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160224140423/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ronda-rousey-interview-ive-always-wanted-to-be-sam/1100-6434942/|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Championships and accomplishments ==
== Championships and accomplishments ==
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* '''Absolute Action MMA'''
* '''Absolute Action MMA'''
** AAMMA amateur featherweight title (one time)<ref name="aammaxiiresults" />
** AAMMA amateur featherweight title (one time)<ref name="aammaxiiresults" />
** One successful title defense<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=023062ED-91EC-4A1C-A9BB-086E137759DD#fight_159016 |title=AAMMA XIII official results |publisher=Mixedmartialarts.com |access-date=December 2, 2013 |archive-date=December 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203135637/http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=023062ED-91EC-4A1C-A9BB-086E137759DD#fight_159016 |url-status=live}}</ref>
** One successful title defense<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=023062ED-91EC-4A1C-A9BB-086E137759DD#fight_159016|title=AAMMA XIII official results|publisher=Mixedmartialarts.com|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203135637/http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=stats.fightCard&eid=023062ED-91EC-4A1C-A9BB-086E137759DD#fight_159016|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''Tuff-N-Uff'''
* '''Tuff-N-Uff'''
** Tuff-N-Uff amateur featherweight title (one time)<ref name="tuffnuffresults" />
** Tuff-N-Uff amateur featherweight title (one time)<ref name="tuffnuffresults" />
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=== Professional wrestling ===
=== Professional wrestling ===
* '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
* '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
** Ranked No. 69 of the top 100 female wrestlers in the ''[[PWI Women's 100]]'' in 2019<ref>{{cite web |title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 100 Female Wrestlers Results |date=November 2019 |url=https://wrestlingtravel.org/2019/11/01/pwi-top-100-female-wrestlers-2019-full-list/ |publisher=Wrestling Travel |access-date=November 9, 2019 |archive-date=November 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115075114/https://wrestlingtravel.org/2019/11/01/pwi-top-100-female-wrestlers-2019-full-list/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
** Ranked No. 69 of the top 100 female wrestlers in the ''[[PWI Women's 100]]'' in 2019<ref>{{cite web|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Top 100 Female Wrestlers Results|date=November 2019|url=https://wrestlingtravel.org/2019/11/01/pwi-top-100-female-wrestlers-2019-full-list/|publisher=Wrestling Travel|access-date=November 9, 2019|archive-date=November 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191115075114/https://wrestlingtravel.org/2019/11/01/pwi-top-100-female-wrestlers-2019-full-list/|url-status=live}}</ref>


== Mixed martial arts record ==
== Mixed martial arts record ==
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|align=center|2:35
|[[Florence, Kentucky]], United States
|[[Florence, Kentucky]], United States
|{{small|Lost the AAMMA Amateur Featherweight Championship.}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://prommanow.com/2011/11/19/absolute-action-mma-20-battle-against-breast-cancer-2-results-and-play-by-play/ |title="Absolute Action MMA 20: Battle Against Breast Cancer 2" results and play-by-play |publisher=ProMMAnow.com |author=Gary Thomas |date=November 11, 2011 |access-date=December 2, 2013 |archive-date=December 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203002821/http://prommanow.com/2011/11/19/absolute-action-mma-20-battle-against-breast-cancer-2-results-and-play-by-play/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
|{{small|Lost the AAMMA Amateur Featherweight Championship.}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prommanow.com/2011/11/19/absolute-action-mma-20-battle-against-breast-cancer-2-results-and-play-by-play/|title="Absolute Action MMA 20: Battle Against Breast Cancer 2" results and play-by-play|publisher=ProMMAnow.com|author=Gary Thomas|date=November 11, 2011|access-date=December 2, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203002821/http://prommanow.com/2011/11/19/absolute-action-mma-20-battle-against-breast-cancer-2-results-and-play-by-play/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist|refs=
{{Reflist|refs=
<ref name="Jessamyn Laurel Duke">{{cite web |url=http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/MMA/2013/11-30-13MMA.pdf |title=State Of Nevada |website=Boxing.nv.gov |access-date=September 11, 2016 |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714234121/http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/MMA/2013/11-30-13MMA.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref>
<ref name="Jessamyn Laurel Duke">{{cite web|url=http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/MMA/2013/11-30-13MMA.pdf|title=State Of Nevada|website=Boxing.nv.gov|access-date=September 11, 2016|archive-date=July 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714234121/http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/MMA/2013/11-30-13MMA.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>


<ref name="WWE Profile">{{cite web |url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/jessamyn-duke |title=Jessamyn Duke |work=[[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)]] |access-date=March 26, 2021}}</ref>
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Jessamyn Duke
Duke in 2016
Born
Jessamyn Laurel Duke

(1986-06-24) June 24, 1986 (age 38)
Whitesburg, Kentucky, U.S.
Ring name(s)Jessamyn Duke[1]
Billed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2]
Billed weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Trained byWWE Performance Center Santino Bros. Wrestling
DebutAugust 25, 2018
Mixed martial arts career Martial arts career
DivisionBantamweight (135 lb)
Featherweight (145 lb)
Reach73 in (190 cm)[2]
StyleMuay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Fighting out ofRichmond, Kentucky, United States
TeamGlendale Fighting Club (2013-present)
Rank  Purple belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Years active2010–2016 (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins3
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision1
Losses5
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision2
No contests1
Amateur record
Total7
Wins5
By knockout1
By submission3
By decision1
Losses2
By knockout1
By decision1
Other information
UniversityEastern Kentucky University
Notable school(s)Whitesburg High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jessamyn Laurel Duke (born June 24, 1986)[4] is an American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist. As a wrestler, she worked with WWE as part of their NXT brand. She formerly competed for Ultimate Fighting Championship and Invicta Fighting Championships in the women's bantamweight division.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Duke started her amateur career in 2010. She fought mainly for Absolute Action MMA and Tuff-N-Uff. She obtained the amateur featherweight title in both organizations.[5][6]

In 2012, Duke moved to professional mixed martial arts and signed with Invicta FC.[7]

Invicta Fighting Championships

Duke made her professional and promotional debut against Suzie Montero on July 28, 2012, at Invicta FC 2. She won via TKO in the third round.[8]

Duke faced Marciea Allen on October 6, 2012 at Invicta FC 3. She won via submission due to an armbar in the first round.[9] This victory earned her a submission of the night bonus award, which was split between Duke and Stephanie Frausto, due to her submission victory over Amy Davis in the same event.[10]

Duke faced Miriam Nakamoto on April 5, 2013 at Invicta FC 5. The result was originally a KO victory for Nakamoto but was later overturned by the Missouri Office of Athletics to no contest due to an illegal knee.[11]

The Ultimate Fighter

In August 2013, Duke was announced as a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate.[12] She defeated Laura Howarth via submission due to a triangle choke during the entry round and was the second female pick of Team Rousey.[13]

Duke faced Raquel Pennington in the elimination round. Pennington defeated Duke via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)[14] and the performance earned both participants Fight of The Season honors.[15]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Duke made her promotional debut against TUF 18 teammate Peggy Morgan on November 30, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale. She won via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).[16]

In her second UFC fight, Duke faced Bethe Correia at UFC 172. She lost the fight via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-27).

Duke faced Leslie Smith at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller on July 16, 2014.[17] She lost the fight via TKO early in the first round after taking several punches to the face and body.

Duke faced Elizabeth Phillips at UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 on July 25, 2015 in a rematch of their amateur bout at RFA 2 – Yvel vs. Alexander.[18] Duke lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.[citation needed]

Professional wrestling career

WWE (2018–2021)

Duke started her professional wrestling training at Santino Bros. Pro Wrestling School in California.[19] On May 7, 2018, WWE announced that Duke, along with Marina Shafir, had signed with WWE and reported to the Performance Center for training.[20]

On October 28 at WWE Evolution, Duke and Shafir made their WWE debuts as heels when they interfered during the NXT Women's Championship match, in which they helped Shayna Baszler win the title over Kairi Sane.[21] Duke and Shafir then aligned themselves with Baszler establishing themselves as heels in the process. They made another appearance at NXT TakeOver: WarGames when they interfered during Baszler and Sane's two out of three falls match, in which Baszler scored the first fall and the victory in the latter to retain the title.[22] On the December 19, 2018, episode of NXT Shafir and Duke made their NXT in-ring debut and lost to Io Shirai and Dakota Kai when Io pinned Shafir after a Moonsault.[23] At NXT TakeOver: Phoenix, Duke and Shafir assisted Baszler in retaining the title against Bianca Belair.[24] On October 23, 2019, Duke and Shafir faced Tegan Nox and Dakota Kai in a number one contender's match for the Women's Tag Team Championship, but were defeated.[25]

After several months of inactivity, Duke returned to WWE television on August 17, 2020, reuniting with Baszler and Shafir, after Nia Jax attacked Shafir and Duke.[26] On the August 31 episode of Raw, Duke made her debut on Raw Underground, an underground fight club hosted by Shane McMahon, where she easily defeated local competitor Avery Taylor. This turned to be her final WWE appearance.[27] Duke worked as a full time digital content creator for WWE and UpUpDownDown brand.[28][29] On May 19, 2021, WWE announced that Duke was released from her WWE contract.[30]

Personal life

Duke is a self-confessed gamer.[31][32] In an interview, Ronda Rousey claimed that Duke "pays more of her bills streaming than she does from fighting".[33]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Muay Thai

  • World Muay Thai Association
    • WMA welterweight (152 lb) title[3]

Professional wrestling

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
9 matches 3 wins 5 losses
By knockout 1 2
By submission 1 1
By decision 1 2
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 3–5 (1) Cindy Dandois Submission (armbar) Invicta FC 18 July 29, 2016 1 1:33 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss 3–4 (1) Irene Aldana TKO (punches) Invicta FC 16 March 11, 2016 1 3:08 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 3–3 (1) Elizabeth Phillips Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 July 25, 2015 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss 3–2 (1) Leslie Smith TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Miller July 16, 2014 1 2:24 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 3–1 (1) Bethe Correia Decision (unanimous) UFC 172 April 26, 2014 3 5:00 Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Win 3–0 (1) Peggy Morgan Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale November 30, 2013 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
NC 2–0 (1) Miriam Nakamoto No Contest (overturned) Invicta FC 5 April 5, 2013 1 2:20 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Originally a KO victory for Nakamoto; overturned due to an illegal knee.
Win 2–0 Marciea Allen Submission (armbar) Invicta FC 3 October 6, 2012 1 4:42 Kansas City, Kansas, United States Submission of the Night.
Win 1–0 Suzie Montero TKO (elbows and punches) Invicta FC 2 July 28, 2012 3 2:32 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 1–1 Raquel Pennington Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate October 9, 2013 (air date) 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States TUF 18 Quarter Final round.
Win 1–0 Laura Howarth Submission (triangle choke) September 4, 2013 (air date) 1 3:50 TUF 18 elimination round.
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 5–2 Elizabeth Phillips Submission (guillotine choke) RFA 2 – Yvel vs. Alexander March 30, 2012 2 0:58 Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Loss 4–2 Amanda Bell TKO (punches) Absolute Action MMA 20: Battle Against Breast Cancer 2 November 19, 2011 3 2:35 Florence, Kentucky, United States Lost the AAMMA Amateur Featherweight Championship.[36]
Win 4–1 Autumn Richardson Decision (unanimous) Tuff-N-Uff: Future Stars of MMA July 1, 2011 3 3:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won the Tuff-N-Uff Amateur Featherweight Championship.
Win 3–1 Crystal Bentley Submission (rear-naked choke) Absolute Action MMA 13 May 7, 2011 2 1:29 Florence, Kentucky, United States Defended the AAMMA Amateur Featherweight Championship.
Win 2–1 Sarah Cook Submission (rear-naked choke) Absolute Action MMA 12: The Anniversary Show April 2, 2011 1 0:52 Florence, Kentucky, United States Won the AAMMA Amateur Featherweight Championship.
Loss 1–1 Ashlee Evans-Smith Decision (unanimous) Tuff-N-Uff: Las Vegas vs. 10th Planet Riverside January 7, 2011 3 2:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 1–0 Alexandria Stobbe TKO (punches) Absolute Action MMA 5: Battle Against Breast Cancer October 2, 2010 1 1:42 Florence, Kentucky, United States

See also

References

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