Jordan Wright

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Jordan Michael Wright
Born (1991-10-07) October 7, 1991 (age 32)
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Other names The Beverly Hills Ninja
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Division Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach 77.0 in[1]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Los Angeles, California
Team Dynamix MMA
Rank Brown belt in Karate
Brown ekot in Pencak Silat[2]
Years active 2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 17
Wins 12
By knockout 7
By submission 5
Losses 4
By knockout 3
By submission 1
No contests 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jordan Michael Wright[3] (born October 7, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Wright started gymnastics at age 4, 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.[4][5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

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.[6]

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.[7]

Wright faced Gabriel Checco at LFA 80 on January 17, 2020. He won the bout via TKO in the second round.[8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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.[9] Wright won after cutting Isaac badly with a knee, leading to a doctor's stoppage.[10]

Wright faced Joaquin Buckley at UFC 255 on November 21, 2020.[11] He lost the fight via knockout in round two.[12]

Wright faced Jamie Pickett on May 15, 2021 at UFC 262.[13] He won the bout via TKO in the first round.[14]

Wright was scheduled to face Julian Marquez on October 16, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 195.[15] 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.[16]

Wright faced Bruno Silva on December 11, 2021 at UFC 269.[17] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[18]

Wright was scheduled to face Roman Kopylov on April 23, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 205.[19] However Kopylov withdrew due to medical reasons and he was replaced by Marc-André Barriault.[20] Wright lost the fight via a guillotine choke in round one.[21]

Wright faced Duško Todorović on October 15, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 212.[22] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[23] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[24]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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 (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 Middleweight debut.

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See also

References

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