Shawn Jordan
| Shawn Jordan | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Shawn Martin Jordan October 21, 1984 El Paso, Texas |
| Other names | The Savage |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 255.0 lb (115.7 kg; 18.21 st) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Reach | 75.0 |
| Fighting out of | Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Team | Jackson's Submission Fighting |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 20 |
| Wins | 15 |
| By knockout | 11 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Shawn Jordan (born October 24, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Heavyweight division. He has formerly competed for Strikeforce and Bellator.
Background
Jordan was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, attending Riverside High School where he excelled in football, basketball, wrestling, and track and field. Jordan was a two-time state champion in wrestling, was ranked as one of the top ten fullbacks in the country for football, and was the starting center on the basketball team for his freshman, sophomore, and junior seasons. Jordan continued his football career with a scholarship to Louisiana State University under coach Nick Saban and was a member of the 2007 National Championship team.[1]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Jordan made his amateur mixed martial arts debut in February 2008, which he lost. He rebounded in January 2009 with a TKO victory.
He made his professional mixed martial arts debut in May 2009 for Bellator and won via submission. Jordan then competed in various promotions over the next three years, amassing a record of 11 wins and 2 losses before joining Strikeforce.
Strikeforce
Jordan debuted for the promotion in June 22, 2011, where he lost a unanimous decision to Devin Cole. Three months later Jordan fought Lavar Johnson, whom he defeated via submission in the second round.
With the dissolution of the Strikeforce Heavyweight division, Jordan was one of the first announced Heavyweight fighters to make the transition to the UFC.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Jordan made his official debut against UFC newcomer Oli Thompson at UFC on FX 2. He won the fight via TKO in the second round after dominating the fight with his striking.[2]
In his second UFC fight, Jordan replaced an injured Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira to face Cheick Kongo on July 21, 2012 at UFC 149.[3] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Jordan faced Mike Russow on January 26, 2013 at UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson.[4] Despite losing the first round to Russow, Jordan was able to mount a comeback in the second round and won via TKO.
Jordan faced Pat Barry on June 15, 2013 at UFC 161.[5] Jordan defeated Barry via first round TKO. The win also delivered Jordan his first Knockout of the Night bonus award.
Jordan faced Gabriel Gonzaga on October 19, 2013 at UFC 166.[6] He was defeated via KO at 1:33 of the first round.
Jordan is expected to face Matt Mitrione on March 1, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter: China Finale.[7]
Championships and awards
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 20 matches | 15 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 3 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 15–5 | Gabriel Gonzaga | KO (punches) | UFC 166 | 19 October 2013 | 1 | 1:33 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 15–4 | Pat Barry | TKO (punches) | UFC 161 | 15 June 2013 | 1 | 0:59 | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | Knockout of the Night |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 14–4 | Mike Russow | TKO (punches) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson | 26 January 2013 | 2 | 3:48 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 13–4 | Cheick Kongo | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 149 | 21 July 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 13–3 | Oli Thompson | TKO (knee and punches) | UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann | 3 March 2012 | 2 | 3:53 | Sydney, Australia | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 12–3 | Lavar Johnson | Submission (keylock) | Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough | 23 September 2011 | 2 | 3:08 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 11–3 | Devin Cole | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III | 22 July 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 11–2 | Kendrick Watkins | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Promotions - Summer Knockouts | 16 July 2011 | 1 | 0:19 | Denham Springs, Louisiana, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 10–2 | John Hill | TKO (punches and elbows) | Bellator Fighting Championships 45 | 21 May 2011 | 1 | 1:56 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 9–2 | Mark Holata | KO (punch) | Bellator Fighting Championships 31 | 30 September 2010 | 1 | 1:13 | Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 9–1 | James Hall | Submission | USA MMA - Stacked | 31 July 2010 | 1 | 0:45 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 8–1 | Derrick Lewis | Decision (unanimous) | Cajun Fighting Championships - Full Force | 25 June 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Lafayette, Louisiana, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7–1 | Kendrick Watkins | KO (punches) | MMA Fight Force - The Final Chapter | 28 May 2010 | 1 | 0:37 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6–1 | Doug Williams | TKO (punches) | Bellator Fighting Championships 18 | 13 May 2010 | 1 | 0:19 | Monroe, Louisiana, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5–1 | Marcus Kaiser | TKO (punches) | No Love Entertainment - War and Wheels | 23 January 2010 | 1 | 0:54 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4–1 | Corey Salter | TKO (punches) | USA MMA - Louisiana vs. Florida | 9 October 2009 | 1 | 3:18 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 3–1 | Kenny Garner | KO (punches) | Atlas Fights - Cage Rage 2 | 6 September 2009 | 1 | 0:51 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–0 | Carlton Haselrig | TKO (punches) | UCFC - Rumble on the Rivers | 27 June 2009 | 1 | 2:57 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–0 | Mahsea Bolea | KO (punch) | Raging Wolf 4 - Defiance | 13 June 2009 | 2 | 1:02 | Irving, New York, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–0 | Jayme Mckinney | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Bellator Fighting Championships 9 | 29 May 2009 | 2 | 1:39 | Monroe, Louisiana, United States |
References
- ↑ http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=174226
- ↑ "UFC on FX 2:Alves vs. Kampmann". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ↑ http://mmajunkie.com/news/29228/shawn-jordan-replaces-big-nog-meets-cheick-kongo-at-ufc-149-in-toronto.mma
- ↑ "Mike Russow-Shawn Jordan added to UFC on FOX 6 in Chicago". mmajunkie.com. November 7, 2012.
- ↑ "http://topmmanews.com/2013/03/03/ufc-161-canada-june-15/". TopMMANews.com. March 6, 2013.
- ↑ Brian Hemminger (2013-07-24). "Heavyweight bout Shawn Jordan vs Gabriel Gonzaga slated for UFC 166 in Houston". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- ↑ Staff (January 4, 2014). "Shawn Jordan vs. Matt Mitrione confirmed for TUF China Finale". uk.eurosport.yahoo.com. Retrieved January 4, 2014.