Jonathan Wilson (fighter)

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Jonathan Wilson
Born Jonathan Wilson
(1987-07-17) July 17, 1987 (age 36)
San Bernardino, California, United States[1]
Other names Johnny Bravo
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach 75 in[1]
Fighting out of San Bernardino, California, United States
Team Millennia MMA Gym
Icon MMA
Years active 2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 13
Wins 9
By knockout 6
By submission 1
By decision 2
Losses 4
By knockout 1
By submission 1
By decision 2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jonathan Wilson (born July 17, 1987)[2] is an American professional mixed martial artist who is currently signed to Bellator MMA. A professional since 2013, he has competed for the UFC and Taura MMA, where he was the Light Heavyweight champion.

Background

Born and raised in San Bernardino, California, Wilson began training in MMA with fighter Lorenz Larkin in 2007.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Following an outstanding amateur career where he went 9–0, capturing King of the Cage and Xplode Fight Series Amateur Light Heavyweight Championships, Wilson also won his first six fights as a professional Heavyweight before being signed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Wilson made his promotional debut against Chris Dempsey at UFC Fight Night 73 on August 8, 2015.[4] He won the fight knockout in the first round.[5]

Wilson faced Henrique da Silva at UFC 199 on June 4, 2016.[6] He lost the fight TKO in the second round.[7]

Wilson next faced Ion Cuțelaba at UFC Fight Night 96 on October 1, 2016.[8] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[9]

Wilson faced Oskar Piechota in a middleweight bout on October 21, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Till.[10] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[11]

On August 12, 2019, it was reported that Wilson was released from UFC.[12]

Post-UFC career

After the release, Wilson faced Derek Eason at Gladiator Challenge: Holiday Beatings on December 14, 2019. He won the fight via first-round submission.

Taura MMA

Wilson next challenged Richardson Moreira for the Taura Light Heavyweight Championship at Taura MMA 11 on October 30, 2020.[13] He won the fight and claimed the championship via unanimous decision.[14]

Bellator MMA

Wilson announced that he was signing a multi-fight contract with Bellator and faced Jose Augusto in a Light heayweight bout on April 2, 2021 at Bellator 255.[15] He lost the bout in the first round via arm triangle choke.[16]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 9–4 Jose Augusto Submission (arm-triangle choke) Bellator 255 April 2, 2021 1 4:58 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 9–3 Richardson Moreira Decision (unanimous) Taura MMA 11 October 30, 2020 5 5:00 Kissimmee, Florida, United States Won the Taura Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 8–3 Derek Eason Submission (armbar) Gladiator Challenge: Holiday Beatings December 14, 2019 1 1:47 Hemet, California, United States
Loss 7–3 Oskar Piechota Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Till October 21, 2017 3 5:00 Gdańsk, Poland Middleweight bout.
Loss 7–2 Ion Cuțelaba Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson October 1, 2016 3 5:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Loss 7–1 Henrique da Silva TKO (punches) UFC 199 June 4, 2016 2 4:11 Inglewood, California, United States
Win 7–0 Chris Dempsey KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux August 8, 2015 1 0:50 Nashville, Tennessee, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
Win 6–0 Daniel Ynojos Submission (armbar) Gladiator Challenge: Battle Ready August 23, 2014 1 0:50 El Cajon, California, United States
Win 5–0 Alex Putolu Decision (unanimous) Gladiator Challenge: Night of the Champions July 19, 2014 3 3:00 Rancho Mirage, California, United States
Win 4–0 Jamiah Willamson TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Iron Fist June 28, 2014 2 0:45 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win 3–0 Aquill Stratt KO (punch) Gladiator Challenge: Nitro April 5, 2014 1 1:46 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win 2–0 Arsen Galstyan TKO (punches) LOP: Chaos at the Casino 3 November 23, 2013 1 1:45 Inglewood, California, United States
Win 1–0 Ethan Cox KO (punch) SCMMA 3: Fight to the End September 7, 2013 1 2:14 Ontario, California, United States Heavyweight debut.

See also

References

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