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'''Shawn Jordan''' (born October 24, 1984) is a [[United States|American]] [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] and former college football player. He currently competes for the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] in the [[Heavyweight (MMA)|Heavyweight]] division. Jordan also played fullback for the [[LSU Tigers football|Louisiana State University Tigers]].
'''Shawn Jordan''' (born October 24, 1984) is a [[United States|American]] [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] and former college football player. He currently competes for the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] in the [[Heavyweight (MMA)|Heavyweight]] division. Jordan also played fullback for the [[LSU Tigers football|Louisiana State University Tigers]]. He was a member of the 2007 National Championship winning team.


==Mixed martial arts career==
==Mixed martial arts career==

Revision as of 03:35, 22 July 2012

Shawn Jordan
Born (1984-10-21) October 21, 1984 (age 40)
El Paso, Texas
Other namesThe Savage
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight250 lb (110 kg; 18 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
Reach74 in (188 cm)
Fighting out ofAlbuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
TeamJackson's Submission Fighting
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins13
By knockout9
By submission3
By decision1
Losses4
By knockout2
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Shawn Jordan (born October 24, 1984) is a American mixed martial artist and former college football player. He currently competes for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the Heavyweight division. Jordan also played fullback for the Louisiana State University Tigers. He was a member of the 2007 National Championship winning team.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Jordan made his amateur MMA debut in February 2008 and lost. He rebounded in January 2009 with a TKO victory.

He made his professional MMA debut in May 2009 for the Bellator Fighting Championships promotion and won the fight. He 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 San Jose based 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 2nd round after dominating the fight with his striking.[1]

Jordan is expected to face Cheick Kongo on July 21, 2012 at UFC 149, replacing an injured Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira.[2]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
17 matches 13 wins 4 losses
By knockout 9 2
By submission 3 0
By decision 1 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 13-4 France Cheick Kongo Decision (unanimous) UFC 149 21 July 2012 3 5:00 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win 13–3 England Oli Thompson TKO (knee and punches) UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann 3 March 2012 2 3:53 Sydney, Australia UFC debut
Win 12–3 United States Lavar Johnson Submission (keylock) Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough 23 September 2011 2 3:08 Las Vegas, Nevada
Loss 11–3 United States Devin Cole Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Voelker vs. Bowling III 22 July 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada
Win 11–2 United States Kendrick Watkins TKO (punches) Gladiator Promotions - Summer Knockouts 16 July 2011 1 0:19 Denham Springs, Louisiana
Win 10–2 United States John Hill TKO (punches and elbows) Bellator Fighting Championships 45 21 May 2011 1 1:56 Lake Charles, Louisiana
Loss 9–2 United States Mark Holata KO (punch) Bellator Fighting Championships 31 20 September 2010 1 1:13 Lake Charles, Louisiana
Win 9–1 United States James Hall Submission USA MMA - Stacked 31 July 2010 1 0:45 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Win 8–1 United States Derrick Lewis Decision (unanimous) Cajun Fighting Championships - Full Force 25 June 2010 3 5:00 Lafayette, Louisiana
Win 7–1 United States Kendrick Watkins KO (punches) MMA Fight Force - The Final Chapter 28 May 2010 1 0:37 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Win 6–1 United States Doug Williams TKO (punches) Bellator Fighting Championships 18 13 May 2010 1 0:19 Monroe, Louisiana
Win 5–1 United States Marcus Kaiser TKO (punches) No Love Entertainment - War and Wheels 23 January 2010 1 0:54 New Orleans, Louisiana
Win 4–1 United States Corey Salter TKO (punches) USA MMA - Louisiana vs. Florida 9 October 2009 1 3:18 Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Loss 3–1 United States Kenny Garner KO (punches) Atlas Fights - Cage Rage 2 6 September 2009 1 0:51 Biloxi, Mississippi
Win 3–0 United States Carlton Haselrig TKO (punches) UCFC - Rumble on the Rivers 27 June 2009 1 2:57 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Win 2–0 United States Mahsea Bolea KO (punch) Raging Wolf 4 - Defiance 13 June 2009 2 1:02 Irving, New York
Win 1–0 United States Jayme Mckinney Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) Bellator Fighting Championships 9 29 May 2009 2 1:39 Monroe, Louisiana

References

  1. ^ "UFC on FX 2:Alves vs. Kampmann". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
  2. ^ http://mmajunkie.com/news/29228/shawn-jordan-replaces-big-nog-meets-cheick-kongo-at-ufc-149-in-toronto.mma

External references

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