Hailey Cowan • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(4/4/26) Cowan was knocked out by Alice Pereira at 4:24 of the second round
• UFC 314(4/12/25) Cowan was submitted by Nora Cornolle via rear-naked choke at 1:52 of the second round
• UFC on ESPN(4/29/23) Cowan lost a three round unanimous decision to Jamey-Lyn Horth
• Dana White's Contender Series,Season 6Episode four(8/16/22) Cowan won a three round split decision over Claudia Leite

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2018

Two wins by KO, two by submission (2 RNC)

One first-round finish

Invicta FC record

5-2 LFA record

Lost pro debut to UFC vet Victoria Leonardo

Origin of nickname – “Coach gave it to me the first day of training.”

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I was an elite athlete my entire upbringing (gymnast). After graduating from Baylor and becoming a 2x All-American in acro and tumbling, I needed to do more, so I started MMA.

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: AKA amateur flyweight champ, Multi-time NAGA champ

Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?

ANSWER: GSP is my forever favorite. I love how he utilized his athletic ability, was a true master of the mix of disciplines, and he always carried himself in and out of the cage to a very respectable standard.

Q: Do you have any heroes outside of fighting?

ANSWER: My parents! They are a perfect example of hard work and dedication. They have pointed my sisters and I to Jesus throughout life and I am beyond thankful for that. They pushed us hard growing up, but always made sure we knew how loved we were.

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: It means that every ounce of blood, sweat, and tears have paid off— and it means I am one step closer to the belt and the dream!

Q: What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career and why?

ANSWER: My Contender’s fight for sure. It was a great test against a great opponent under great stress.

Q: What are your current ranks in martial arts?

ANSWER: Black belt in Texas Redneck fighting

Q: Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you?

ANSWER: I’m motivated to succeed for everyone who has believed in me and who has poured into this dream of mine. The village I have is absolutely incredible and I want to do well for them— they have helped me and expected nothing to gain in return and I owe it to them as much as I owe it to me.

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: Baylor - Journalism - Public Relations / Marketing minor

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: Student athlete (A&T for Baylor)

Q: Specific accomplishments in pro competition?

ANSWER: KO of the year nominee 2018, Top 10 female KOs

Q: Favorite grappling technique:

ANSWER: Head and arm choke or Kimura

Q: Favorite Striking technique:

ANSWER: Head kicks and knees to the head

Q: Tell us about your life outside of fighting:

ANSWER: I live on a little farm in Texas. My husband and I don’t have any kids yet but we have dogs! We love them to death! My hobbies are and forever will be giving back to the sport that built me— gymnastics. I still coach and always will. I also am very involved in church, both at home in Texas and in Las Vegas.

SUB Rear Naked Choke

Prelims

April 12, 2025