Kailin Curran

Jaydene Kailin Asoa Curran (born April 11, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the strawweight division. She previously fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Early life Curran was born and raised in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. She attended James Campbell High School where she was a member of the wrestling team. Curran is of Samoan, Hawaiian, Irish and German descent.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career Curran began her amateur MMA career in 2010, amassing a record of 4 wins, 1 loss and 1 No Contest over the next two years.

Curran made her professional debut in March 2013 for the Pacific Xtreme Combat promotion in her native Hawaii. She was undefeated in her run with the company, winning all fights by unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship In November 2014, Curran made her Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut against Paige VanZant. She lost the fight via TKO in the third round. Despite the loss, she was awarded Fight of the Night honors.

In her second fight for the promotion, Curran faced Alex Chambers at UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt. Despite controlling the majority of the bout, Curran lost via submission in the third round.

Curran then faced Emily Kagan at UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant. She won the bout via submission in the second round.

Curran faced Felice Herrig at UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko. She lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Curran then faced Jamie Moyle at The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale. She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Curran next faced Aleksandra Albu on July 29, 2017 at UFC 214. She lost the fight via unanimous decision. She lost the fight by unanimous decision. After her 4th straight loss she was released from the roster in March 2018. Her record in the promotion was 1-6.

Personal life Curran married surfer Keanu Asing on August 13, 2017 in San Clemente, California.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Brianna Van Buren Submission (rear-naked choke)

Win

Sharon Jacobson Decision (unanimous)

Win

Sunna Davíðsdóttir Decision (split)

Loss

Yan Xiaonan Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum

Shanghai, China Loss

Aleksandra Albu Decision (unanimous) UFC 214

Anaheim, California, United States Loss

Jamie Moyle Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Felice Herrig Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko

Chicago, Illinois, United States Win

Emily Kagan Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Alex Chambers Submission (armbar) UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt

Adelaide, Australia Loss

Paige VanZant TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson

Austin, Texas, United States Win

Yoo Jin Jung Decision (unanimous) Pacific Xtreme Combat 42

Mangilao, Guam Win

Emi Tomimatsu Decision (unanimous) Pacific Xtreme Combat 38

Mangilao, Guam Win

Kaiyana Rain Decision (unanimous) Pacific Xtreme Combat 36

Mangilao, Guam