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American mixed martial arts fighter
| Jordan Wright | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1991-10-07) October 7, 1991 (age 33)San Antonio, Texas, United States |
| Other names | The Beverly Hills Ninja |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) |
| Division | Light HeavyweightMiddleweight |
| Reach | 77 in (196 cm)[1] |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Los Angeles, California |
| Team | Dynamix MMA |
| Rank | Brown belt in Karate[2] Brown ekot in Pencak Silat[2] |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 19 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Jordan Wright (born October 7, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division. He formerly fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Wright started gymnastics at age four, but after watching the anime Dragon Ball Z, he developed an interest in martial arts. Trying karate as his first martial art, he would then try his hand in wushu, muay Thai and kickboxing. After participating in some Muay Thai smokers at the age of 16, he was instantly hooked. After high school, Wright decided to make fighting a full-time job and moved to New Mexico and tried out for Jackson-Wink MMA. After passing the tryout, Wright would sleep and live at the gym during the summer before his freshman year at the University of New Mexico.[3][4]
Mixed martial arts career
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Soon after graduating from college, Wright made his professional MMA debut at 23 years old under the banner of Xplode Fight Series. He was victorious, submitting John Lee with a rear-naked choke in just 63 seconds. Wright would go on to win his next seven bouts, none lasting longer than 2:48. At LFA 30 on January 12, 2018, Wright submitted Craig Wilkerson in 1 minute and 29 seconds.[5]
Fighting under the banner of Dana White's Contender Series 10, he faced Anthony Hernandez. Despite losing the fight in 40 seconds, the fight would be declared a no contest, as Hernandez tested positive for marijuana.[6]
Wright faced Gabriel Checco at LFA 80 on January 17, 2020. He won the bout via TKO in the second round.[7]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
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Wright made his UFC debut on short notice, as a replacement for Jorge Gonzalez, against Ike Villanueva on August 22, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. Edgar.[8] Wright won after cutting Isaac badly with a knee, leading to a doctor's stoppage.[9]
Wright faced Joaquin Buckley at UFC 255 on November 21, 2020.[10] He lost the fight via knockout in round two.[11]
Wright faced Jamie Pickett on May 15, 2021, at UFC 262.[12] He won the bout via TKO in the first round.[13]
Wright was scheduled to face Julian Marquez on October 16, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 195.[14] At the weigh-ins, it was announced that Marquez was pulled from the bout due to non-COVID related health issues and the fight was canceled.[15]
Wright faced Bruno Silva on December 11, 2021, at UFC 269.[16] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[17]
Wright was scheduled to face Roman Kopylov on April 23, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 205.[18] However Kopylov withdrew for medical reasons and he was replaced by Marc-André Barriault.[19] Wright lost the fight via a guillotine choke in round one.[20]
Wright faced Duško Todorović on October 15, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 212.[21] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[22] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[23]
Wright faced Zac Pauga on February 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 219.[24] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[25]
After the loss, it was announced that Wright was no longer on the UFC roster.[26]
In his first fight outside the UFC, Wright faced Dana White's Contender Series veteran Zack Borrego in the main event of Fury FC 88 on March 24, 2024. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[27]
Championships and accomplishments
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- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Duško Todorović[23]
Mixed martial arts record
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Professional record breakdown
| 19 matches | 13 wins | 5 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 7 | 3 |
| By submission | 5 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 13–5 (1) | Zack Borrego | Decision (unanimous) | Fury FC 88 | March 24, 2024 | 5 | 5:00 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 12–5 (1) | Zac Pauga | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield | February 18, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Light Heavyweight bout. |
| Loss | 12–4 (1) | Duško Todorović | TKO (punches and elbows) | UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Araújo | October 15, 2022 | 2 | 3:12 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 12–3 (1) | Marc-André Barriault | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade | April 23, 2022 | 1 | 2:36 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (190 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 12–2 (1) | Bruno Silva | TKO (punches) | UFC 269 | December 11, 2021 | 1 | 1:28 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 12–1 (1) | Jamie Pickett | TKO (elbows and punches) | UFC 262 | May 15, 2021 | 1 | 1:04 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 11–1 (1) | Joaquin Buckley | KO (punches) | UFC 255 | November 21, 2020 | 2 | 0:18 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 11–0 (1) | Ike Villanueva | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. Edgar | August 22, 2020 | 1 | 1:31 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Light Heavyweight bout. |
| Win | 10–0 (1) | Gabriel Checco | TKO (knee and punches) | LFA 80 | January 17, 2020 | 2 | 0:48 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States | |
| NC | 9–0 (1) | Anthony Hernandez | NC (overturned) | Dana White's Contender Series 10 | June 19, 2018 | 1 | 0:40 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Originally a KO (punches) win for Hernandez; overturned after he tested positive for marijuana. |
| Win | 9–0 | Craig Wilkerson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | LFA 30 | January 12, 2018 | 1 | 1:29 | Costa Mesa, California, United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | John Stern | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Alaska FC 131 | April 19, 2017 | 1 | 2:03 | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | Return to Middleweight. |
| Win | 7–0 | John Stern | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Alaska FC 128 | January 18, 2017 | 1 | 1:32 | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | Light Heavyweight debut. |
| Win | 6–0 | Julian Hernandez | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Young Gunz | January 30, 2016 | 1 | 0:39 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Edward Darby | TKO (spinning back kick) | XFS: Payback | September 19, 2015 | 1 | 0:10 | Valley Center, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Andrew Wright | TKO (punches) | XFS: Heat | July 11, 2015 | 1 | 1:59 | Valley Center, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Toby O'Neil | TKO (leg kicks) | XFS: Taco | March 21, 2015 | 1 | 0:52 | Valley Center, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Ramon Dawson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | XFS: Hurricane Pro | January 17, 2015 | 1 | 2:48 | Valley Center, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | John Lee | Submission (rear-naked choke) | XFS: Wasteland | November 8, 2014 | 1 | 1:03 | Valley Center, California, United States |
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- ^ "Contender Series fighters Anthony Hernandez, Jordan Williams sanctioned for failing drug tests". mmafighting.com. 22 August 2018. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "LFA 80 Results: Garcia Scores Questionable Finish in Round Two". Combat Press. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
- ^ David Tees (2020-08-18). "Jordan Wright replaces Jorge Gonzalez at UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs. Edgar". fightful.com. Retrieved 2020-08-19.
- ^ Bitter, Shawn (2020-08-22). "UFC Vegas 7 Results: Jordan Wright Bloodies Ike Villanueva, Picks Up TKO Win". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
- ^ DNA, MMA (2020-10-14). ""Mr.Viral" Joaquin Buckley boekt partij tegen Jordan Wright op 21 november tijdens UFC 255". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
- ^ Evanoff, Josh (2020-11-21). "UFC 255 Results: Joaquin Buckley Gets Second Straight KO, Defeats Jordan Wright". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ^ DNA, MMA (2021-03-08). "Middleweight gevecht tussen Jordan Wright en Jamie Pickett tijdens UFC 262". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
- ^ Behunin, Alex (2021-05-15). "UFC 262 Results: Jordan Wright Flattens Jamie Pickett". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- ^ DNA, MMA (2021-08-01). "Middleweight gevecht tussen Julian Marquez en Jordan Wright op 16 oktober". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
- ^ Staff (2021-10-15). "UFC Fight Night 195 weigh-in results: Julian Marquez doesn't make it to scale, ruled out". mmajunkie.usatoday. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
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- ^ Dewar, Val (2022-10-15). "UFC Vegas 62: Duško Todorović Smashes Way to Victory Over Jordan Wright". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
- ^ a b Staff (2022-10-15). "UFC Fight Night 212 bonuses: A rare feat is worth an extra $50,000". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ "Zac Pauga, Jordan Wright meet in the middle at light heavyweight at UFC Fight Night 219". MMA Junkie. 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- ^ Dewar, Val (2023-02-18). "UFC Vegas 69: Zac Pauga Beats Jordan Wright With Dominant Clinch Work". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-02-19.
- ^ King, Kristen (2023-02-22). "UFC parts with three fighters following UFC Vegas 69". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ^ "Fury FC 88 Results: Wright vs. Borrego". 24 March 2024.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Jordan Wright". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.