• UFC Fight Night(9/6/25) Bannon was submitted by Sam Hughes via rear-naked choke at 1:58 of the second round
• UFC Fight Night(3/22/25) Bannon submitted Puja Tomar via armbar at 3:22 of the second round
• UFC 304(7/27/24) Bannon won a three round split decision over Alice Ardelean
• UFC Fight Night(7/22/23) Bannon lost a three round unanimous decision to Bruna Brasil
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
IMPORTANT FACTS
Pro since 2022
Two wins by KO, one submission (armbar)
One first-round finish
2-0 in Invicta FC
Origin of nickname: “Mam to my beautiful Jayce Bannon.”
Q & A
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
My dad owns a martial arts gym (kickboxing). It’s a family business and I was put into it from a young age. Me and my sister, who is an Olympian in kickboxing, done it our whole lives. In 2017, my last year in kickboxing, me my dad and my sister were all on the national team together and competed in the world championship. My dad and sister both got bronze, and I got double gold in the point fighting and continuous fighting division. It was really special to share together.
Q: Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports?
ANSWER:
Cage legacy 3 times, Multiple WAKO World title, Multiple WAKO European titles, IBBJF World title, IMMAF world title, World combat games champion
Q: Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines?
ANSWER:
Kickboxing & TKD black belt, BJJ purple belt
Q: What has been your toughest fight to date and why?
ANSWER:
Last fight – I couldn’t get going and it was so frustrating because I believe I should have beat her
Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?
ANSWER:
My dad, MARTIN BANNON. LEGEND always look up to him. He fought till he was in his 50s at the highest level of kickboxing
Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?
ANSWER:
I’ve done leisure management and personal training straight after school, but then I went into finance.
Q: What was your job before you started fighting?
ANSWER:
I worked in Deloitte in finance.
Q: Personal Life/Background:
ANSWER:
Jayce Bannon, my son, who is 3 years old. He motivates me so f**king much. Having him as part of this journey is something I’ll forever be grateful for. Whenever times get tough and he’s sitting there making me laugh, it pushes me to go harder. I wanna be the best so I can give him the life he deserves. This comeback is personal. LET’S F**KING GO. Also, what’s up Dublin? Let’s get back!!!!
LOSS
Bannon
Bannon
VS
Caliari
LOSS
Bannon
Bannon
VS
Hughes
WIN
Bannon
Bannon
VS
Tomar
WIN
Bannon
Bannon
VS
Ardelean
LOSS
Bannon
Bannon
VS
Brasil
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY44%
STRIKING DEFENSE45%
LANDED/MIN
3.85
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
3.25
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY0%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE47%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
0.00
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0.5
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
2 W - 3 L
ACTIVE STREAK
-2 Losses
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission1
Decision1
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission2
Decision1
FIGHTING STYLE
MMA
STANCE
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UFC DEBUT
Jul. 22, 2023
