Liana Jojua has carved out a distinctive presence in women’s mixed martial arts as one of Georgia’s most tenacious fighters. Born on March 22, 1995, in Tbilisi, the 30-year-old has built her reputation through technical striking and exceptional grappling skills across multiple weight classes.
Competing primarily in the women’s flyweight and bantamweight divisions, Jojua brings a well-rounded skill set honed through extensive Muay Thai training. Her striking background translates seamlessly into the cage, where she’s recorded 2 knockout victories among her 8 professional wins. However, it’s her submission game that truly sets her apart—with 5 of her victories coming via submission, “She Wolf” demonstrates the dangerous ground expertise that keeps opponents constantly alert.
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Notable Victories of Liana Jojua
Jojua’s most recent victory came on December 14, 2024, when she defeated Jaqueline Ferreira at GFC 29 via first-round TKO at just 2:24. Her UFC tenure included a memorable submission win over Diana Belbita on July 15, 2020, where she secured an armbar finish in the first round at 2:47. Earlier in her career, she showcased her grappling prowess with lightning-fast submissions, including a 28-second heel hook against Viktoriya Shalimova in December 2017 and multiple armbar victories.​
Challenging Setbacks
Her professional record of 8-6-0 reflects the competitive nature of women’s MMA at the highest levels. Jojua’s UFC run proved difficult, finishing 1-3 in the organization before being released from the roster. She suffered a unanimous decision loss to Cortney Casey at UFC Fight Night in November 2021, and endured a doctor stoppage TKO loss to Miranda Maverick at UFC 254 in October 2020. Her UFC debut against Sarah Moras on September 7, 2019, ended in a third-round TKO loss.​
Return to Regional Competition
Training out of Syndicate MMA, Jojua continues to refine her craft while remaining active in Georgian and European promotions, representing her home country on the international stage. The “She Wolf” moniker captures both her fighting spirit and relentless approach inside the cage. As she enters her prime fighting years, Jojua represents the growing talent pool of female fighters emerging from Eastern Europe, bringing technical prowess and warrior mentality to every bout.
