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.[1]
| Pam Sorenson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pamela Sorenson March 30, 1986 Blaine, Minnesota, United States |
| Other names | Bam |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 65.0 in (165 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Team | The Cellar Fight & Fitness |
| Years active | 2015–2023 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 15 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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.[1]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Sorenson started her professional mixed martial arts career in 2015. She fought all her fights under King of the Cage promotion prior joined Invicta Fighting Championships, amassing a record of 4-1.[2]
Invicta Fighting Championships
Sorenson made her promotional debut on November 18, 2016, at Invicta FC 20: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya against Jessica-Rose Clark.[3] She won the fight via split decision.[4]
Her next fight was on May 20, 2017, at Invicta FC 23: Porto vs. Niedźwiedź. She faced Ediane Gomes in a featherweight bout[5][6] and she lost the fight in split decision.[7]
On July 15, 2017, Sorenson faced Helena Kolesnyk at Invicta FC 24: Dudieva vs. Borella.[8] She won the via a submission in round one.[9][10]
Alpha One Sports
Sorenson faced Jan Finney on November 22, 2018, at Alpha One Sports: IT Fight Series 77.[11] She won the fight via split decision.[12]
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.[13][14] However, she failed to make it as one of the cast in the program.[15]
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.[16] She lost the fight via a rear-naked choke in round four.[17]
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.[18] Sorenson won the fight and the title in a five round unanimous decision.[19]
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.[20]
Sorenson faced Roberta Paim Samad on August 13, 2021, at Bellator 264.[21] She won the bout via split decision.[22]
Sorenson faced Arlene Blencowe on November 12, 2021, at Bellator 271.[23] She lost the bout via unanimous decision.[24]
Sorenson was scheduled to face Cat Zingano on March 11, 2022, at Bellator 276.[25] However, Zingano was forced to pull out due to injury and the bout was cancelled.[26] The bout was rebooked for Bellator 282 on June 24, 2022.[27] She lost the bout via unanimous decision.[28]
Sorenson faced promotional newcomer Sara Collins on March 31, 2023, at Bellator 293.[29] She lost the fight via a scarf hold armlock submission in the first round.[30]
On August 28, 2023, Sorenson announced her retirement on her social media.[31]
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.[32] 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.[33]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts record
| 15 matches | 9 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 2 |
| By decision | 7 | 4 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 9–6 | Sara Collins | Submission (scarf hold armlock) | Bellator 293 | March 31, 2023 | 1 | 2:43 | Temecula, California, United States | |
| Loss | 9–5 | Cat Zingano | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 282 | June 24, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Loss | 9–4 | Arlene Blencowe | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 271 | November 12, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 9–3 | Roberta Paim Samad | Decision (split) | Bellator 264 | August 13, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Kaitlin Young | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 36: Sorenson vs. Young | August 9, 2019 | 5 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | Won the vacant Invicta FC Featherweight Championship |
| Loss | 7–3 | Felicia Spencer | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Invicta FC 32: Spencer vs. Sorenson | November 16, 2018 | 4 | 4:23 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | For the vacant Invicta FC Featherweight Championship |
| Win | 7–2 | Jan Finney | Decision (split) | Alpha One Sports: IT Fight Series 77 | November 22, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Bellefontaine, Ohio, United States | Catchweight (140 lb) bout. |
| Win | 6–2 | Helena Kolesnyk | Submission (armbar) | Invicta FC 24: Dudieva vs. Borella | July 15, 2017 | 1 | 3:12 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Loss | 5–2 | Ediane Gomes | Decision (split) | Invicta FC 23: Porto vs. Niedźwiedź | May 20, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Featherweight debut. |
| Win | 5–1 | Jessica-Rose Clark | Decision (split) | Invicta FC 20: Evinger vs. Kunitskaya | November 18, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Christina Barry | Decision (split) | KOTC: Due Process | September 9, 2016 | 3 | 2:45 | Carlton, Minnesota, United States | Won the KOTC Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 3–1 | Brenda Gonzales | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Natural Instinct | July 30, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States | Won the Interim KOTC Bantamweight Championship. |
| Loss | 2–1 | Shanna Young | Decision (split) | KOTC: Generation X | April 8, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | For the KOTC Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 2–0 | Nicco Montaño | Decision (split) | KOTC: Frozen War | February 20, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Walker, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Moriel Charneski | Decision (split) | KOTC: Bear Brawl | November 21, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Carlton, Minnesota, United States | Bantamweight debut. |