Amanda Lucas (fighter)

Amanda Lucas (born July 15, 1981) is an American former professional mixed martial artist. She is the eldest daughter of filmmaker George Lucas and film editor Marcia Lucas.

Amanda Lucas is the daughter of George and Marcia Lucas. She was adopted during their marriage, after they unsuccessfully tried to conceive a child. Subsequent to her parents' divorce in 1983, legal custody of Amanda was equally split between George and Marcia as part of the terms of their settlement.

After her husband brought her to a mixed martial arts event, Lucas took an interest in fighting, feeling it would help her lose weight and overcome her childhood bullying growing up as "a 'fat and wimpy' kid." She earned a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and also trained in Muay Thai.

Known as "Powerhouse," Lucas was knocked out in the third round of her 2008 pro MMA debut but rebounded the following year with a unanimous decision victory to even her record.

Lucas faced Hikaru Shinohara at DEEP: "55 Impact" on August 26, 2011. She defeated Shinohara by technical submission due to an armbar in the first round.

She returned to DEEP at "Cage Impact 2011 in Tokyo" on October 29, 2011. Lucas defeated Mika Harigai by submission due to a rear-naked choke in round one.

Lucas next faced professional wrestler and MMA veteran Yumiko Hotta at DEEP: "57 Impact" on February 18, 2012. The fight was contested for the DEEP women's open-weight championship. Lucas defeated Hotta by submission due to a keylock in the third round.

On December 8, 2012, Lucas faced Yuiga in a non-title bout at DEEP: "Cage Impact 2012 in Tokyo." The use of elbows was permitted in the fight. Lucas defeated Yuiga by majority decision.