Emily Anne Whitmire (born May 24, 1991)[4] is an American mixed martial artist (MMA) who currently competes in the Strawweight division of the Invicta FC.
[2] Her father – a Washington state wrestling champion – died in a car accident when she was mere months old.
[2] Her family moved to Camas, Washington, and then to Vancouver where she graduated from Skyview High School.
[5] Inebriated after sneaking into a bar with a fake ID as an 18-year-old, Whitmire took a grappling match with Lisa Ellis and was inspired by the sport despite losing.
[11] Whitmire made her UFC debut on December 1, 2017, on The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale against Gillian Robertson.
[16] Whitmire faced promotional newcomer Amanda Ribas on June 29, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 3.
[23] Whitmire was expected to face Hannah Cifers on February 27, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs.