Jackie Cataline, a former U.S. Olympic wrestling team member and current MMA fighter, plans to leverage her wrestling skills against boxing veteran Jamie Edenden at Invicta FC 61, while balancing her career as an electrician and high school wrestling coach, and continuing to compete in both MMA and Power Slap events.
Jackie Cataline has spent her whole life immersed in wrestling. In 2022, she transitioned to mixed martial arts but isn’t about to abandon her wrestling roots. At Friday’s Invicta FC 61 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, she’ll face boxing vet Jamie Edenden. And trust me, she’s not backing down.
Originally set to clash on February 7, the fight was postponed. Cataline faced a medical suspension due to a Power Slap loss. Edenden wasn’t thrilled—she called it an ego trip Cataline couldn’t cash. But Cataline? She’s unfazed by Edenden’s “whoever shoots first is a p*ssy” taunt.
“She’s hyping the fight, and that’s cool,” Cataline told MMA Fighting. “But if she’s scared of going to the ground with me, even better. I excel there.” Her confidence is palpable. She hasn’t met anyone she couldn’t take down yet. Now, it’s personal—she aims not just to win but to inflict some pain.
Cataline boasts a 5-3 MMA record with three finishes, including a ground-and-pound TKO against Kelly Ottoni last August. Meanwhile, Edenden (5-2-1) is on a hot streak, eyeing her fifth consecutive win since turning pro in 2022.
“Edenden wants a brawl,” Cataline said. “She charges forward with wild punches—not exactly stellar boxing.” For Cataline, that’s perfect; as a wrestler, she thrives on mauling opponents. Her goal? To make sure one of them leaves the cage looking like a mess.
At 36, Cataline juggles multiple roles: mother of four, electrician, and high school wrestling coach. A former U.S. Olympic wrestler, she shows no signs of slowing down. Competing for Invicta FC and participating in Power Slap are on her agenda.
“I’ll be 37 soon,” Cataline reflected. “My competitive window is short—I don’t want to be doing this at 45 [laughs].” Power Slap was strategic—a foot in the door business-wise. With Dana White as her boss and a flexible contract allowing both fighting and slapping, she’s gearing up for a busy year.
“I’ve been on the U.S. national and Olympic wrestling teams for about two decades,” she continued. Yet, life outside sports is bustling too—two biological kids, two stepkids, and coaching with her brother keep her occupied. Fighting isn’t about money; it’s passion-driven.
As for Power Slap? Cataline defends it staunchly—it’s not as dangerous as it seems. “MMA throws hundreds of punches per fight,” she explained. “In slapping? Just three times.” For her, the damage from MMA is far worse than any slap match.
“It’s viral because of the knockouts,” she added. “But really, my face has never looked worse than after an MMA bout.” The wow factor might mislead viewers into thinking it’s more brutal than it actually is—but for Cataline, MMA remains more punishing than Power Slap ever could be.