Pam Sorenson

Pam Sorenson (born March 3, 1986) is a female retired American mixed martial artist who competed in Featherweight division. She has previously competed in Bellator MMA and Invicta Fighting Championships, where she is the former Invicta FC Featherweight Championship.

Background Sorenson was born in Blaine, Minnesota, United States. She started picked up kickboxing class to lose weight after suffering a period of depression due to a passing of her best friend. Sorenson began competing in kickboxing shortly later.

Invicta Fighting Championships Sorenson made her promotional debut on November 18, 2016, at Invicta FC 20: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya against Jessica-Rose Clark. She won the fight via split decision.

Her next fight was on May 20, 2017, at Invicta FC 23: Porto vs. Niedźwiedź. She faced Ediane Gomes in a featherweight bout and she lost the fight in split decision.

On July 15, 2017, Sorenson faced Helena Kolesnyk at Invicta FC 24: Dudieva vs. Borella. She won the via a submission in round one.

Alpha One Sports Sorenson faced Jan Finney on November 22, 2018, at Alpha One Sports: IT Fight Series 77. She won the fight via split decision.

The Ultimate Fighter 28 Sorenson participated tryout in the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) TV series The Ultimate Fighter 28 for the females featherweight weight class in 2018. However, she failed to make it as one of the cast in the program.

Return to Invicta Fighting Championships After one-year hiatus, Sorenson returned to Invicta and faced Felicia Spencer on November 16, 2018, at Invicta FC 32: Spencer vs. Sorenson for the vacant Invicta FC Featherweight Championship. She lost the fight via a rear-naked choke in round four.

Sorenson faced Kaitlin Young on August 9, 2019, at Invicta FC 36: Sorenson vs. Young for the vacant Invicta FC Featherweight Championship after former champion Felicia Spencer signed with the UFC. Sorenson won the fight and the title in a five round unanimous decision.

Bellator MMA On July 13, 2021, Sorenson announced that she was released from Invicta FC, upon her request, and in the process vacated the title. Soon after it was announced that she had signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA.

Sorenson faced Roberta Paim Samad on August 13, 2021, at Bellator 264. She won the bout via split decision.

Sorenson faced Arlene Blencowe on November 12, 2021, at Bellator 271. She lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Sorenson was scheduled to face Cat Zingano on March 11, 2022, at Bellator 276. However, Zingano was forced to pull out due to injury and the bout was cancelled. The bout was rebooked for Bellator 282 on June 24, 2022. She lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Sorenson faced promotional newcomer Sara Collins on March 31, 2023, at Bellator 293. She lost the fight via a scarf hold armlock submission in the first round.

On August 28, 2023, Sorenson announced her retirement on her social media.

Professional grappling career

Sorensen signed up to compete in the women's under 70kg and absolute division at the ADCC Denver Open on May 13, 2023. She did not reach the podium at the event.

She was then booked to compete in a 145lbs tournament at Midwest Finishers 14 on May 26, 2023.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Invicta Fighting Championships Invicta FC Featherweight Championship (One time) King of the Cage KOTC Women's Bantamweight Championship (One time)

Muay Thai 2015 Muay Thai Classic Women’s A-Class champion

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Sara Collins Submission (scarf hold armlock) Bellator 293

Temecula, California, United States Loss

Cat Zingano Decision (unanimous) Bellator 282

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Loss

Arlene Blencowe Decision (unanimous) Bellator 271

Hollywood, Florida, United States Win

Roberta Paim Samad Decision (split) Bellator 264

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Kaitlin Young Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 36: Sorenson vs. Young

Kansas City, Kansas, United States Won the vacant Invicta FC Featherweight Championship. Loss

Felicia Spencer Submission (rear-naked choke) Invicta FC 32: Spencer vs. Sorenson

Kansas City, Missouri, United States For the vacant Invicta FC Featherweight Championship. Win

Jan Finney Decision (split) Alpha One Sports: IT Fight Series 77

Bellefontaine, Ohio, United States Win

Helena Kolesnyk Submission (armbar) Invicta FC 24: Dudieva vs. Borella

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Loss

Ediane Gomes Decision (split) Invicta FC 23: Porto vs. Niedźwiedź

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Jessica-Rose Clark Decision (split) Invicta FC 20: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Christina Barry Decision (split) KOTC: Due Process

Carlton, Minnesota, United States Win

Brenda Gonzales Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Natural Instinct

Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States Loss

Shanna Young Decision (split) KOTC: Generation X

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Nicco Montaño Decision (split) KOTC: Frozen War

Walker, Minnesota, United States Win

Moriel Charneski Decision (split) KOTC: Bear Brawl

Carlton, Minnesota, United States