Jordan Espinosa

Jordan Andrew Espinosa (born November 8, 1989)[3] is an American mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 2012, he is currently competing as a flyweight with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.[4] As of July 12, 2020, he is #13 in the UFC flyweight rankings.[5]

Jordan Espinosa
BornJordan Andrew Espinosa
(1989-11-08) November 8, 1989
Meriden, Connecticut, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1]
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
DivisionFlyweight (2012, 2017–present)
Bantamweight (2013–2017)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Fighting out ofAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States
TeamABQ Kickboxing Luttrell / YEE MMA[2]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins15
By knockout2
By submission7
By decision6
Losses7
By submission4
By decision3
No contests1
Amateur record
Total9
Wins8
By knockout1
By submission2
Losses1
By submission1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Espinosa wrestled with the West Mesa High School in New Mexico. He won the state championship as a sophomore, placed third as a junior and second in his senior year. At the national level, he was a five time Southwest Nationals Champion.[6]

Espinosa attended the University of New Mexico where he received a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering.[7]

Mixed martial arts career

Amateur career

Epinosa made his amateur debut in June 2009, beginning his career as a flyweight. His third opponent was Ronnie White, whom he defeated by TKO due to punches.[8] In his fifth amateur fight, he faced Joby Sanchez for the Que Loco CF Bantamweight title. Espinosa lost by submission in the third round. His sixth amateur fight would beagainst Jeremy Robledo. Espinosa won a unanimous decision. Espinosa achieved victory in his next three fights as well, with submission wins over Corey Cline and Noah Gagstatter, as well as a decision victory over Aaron Arvanitis. Espinosa finished his amateur career with a 8-1 record. [9]

Early career

Espinosa made his professional debut in 2012 at Fostoria Fight Night, where he faced Joshua Killion. Espinosa won the fight by way of brabo choke.[10]

Prior to appearing on Dana White's Contender Series, Espinosa had amassed a 10-5 record, finishing eight of his ten wins. During this time he won the TSE Bantamweight title, with a decision win over Brett Roller,[11][12] and had spent the first part of his mixed martial arts career as a bantamweight, and fought two catchweight bouts.

Espinosa faced Nick Urso in a rematch on August 22, 2017 at DWCS Season 1 Episode 7, after their first fight in the regional circuit ended in a no contest.[13] He won the rematch by a technical submission via a d'arce choke.[14] However, he was not awarded a UFC contract after this win.

Espinosa then faced C.J. Hamilton at an Alliance MMA event in March 2018 and won by split decision.

Returning to the Contender Series, he fought Riley Dutro during DWCS Season 2 Episode 4.[15] Espinosa won the fight by TKO at the very end of the third round.[16] Following the win, Espinosa was awarded a UFC contract.[17]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Espinosa was scheduled to make his UFC debut on November 10, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs. Rodríguez against Mark De La Rosa.[18] However, prior to the fight, Epsinosa suffered a knee injury and was replaced by Joby Sanchez.[19]

Espinosa subsequently made his debut on March 23, 2019 against Eric Shelton at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis. Espinosa won the fight by unanimous decision.[20]

Espinosa's next faced Matt Schnell at UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Lawler on August 3, 2019. He lost in the first round by triangle choke submission.[21]

Espinosa next faced Alex Perez at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos on January 25, 2020. He lost the fight in the first round by technical submission due to an arm triangle choke.[22]

Espinosa was scheduled to face Zhalgas Zhumagulov at a UFC in Kazakhstan on June 13, 2020.[23] However, the event for Kazakhstan was later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and moved to a location in the United States.[24]

Espinosa faced Mark De La Rosa at UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo on June 13, 2020.[25] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[26]

Espinosa is expected to face David Dvořák on September 26, 2020 at UFC 253.[27]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
22 matches 15 wins 7 losses
By knockout 2 0
By submission 7 4
By decision 6 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 15–7 Mark De La Rosa Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Eye vs. Calvillo June 13, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Bantamweight bout.
Loss 14–7 Alex Perez Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. dos Santos January 25, 2020 1 2:33 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Loss 14–6 Matt Schnell Submission (triangle choke) UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Lawler August 3, 2019 1 1:23 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win 14–5 Eric Shelton Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis March 23, 2019 3 5:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win 13–5 Riley Dutro TKO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 12 July 10, 2018 3 4:58 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 12–5 C.J. Hamilton Decision (split) Alliance MMA at the Arnold Sports Festival March 3, 2018 3 5:00 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win 11–5 Nick Urso Technical Submission (D'Arce choke) Dana White's Contender Series 7 August 22, 2017 1 1:23 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Flyweight.
Win 10–5 Bobby Escalante Submission (brabo choke) Global Knockout 9 March 18, 2017 1 3:30 Jackson, California, United States Catchweight (130 lbs) bout.
Loss 9–5 Dinis Paiva Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 41 - Bessette vs. Croom January 27, 2017 3 5:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Win 9–4 Brett Roller Decision (unanimous) TSE - Rocky Mountain Rubicon 3 October 29, 2016 3 5:00 Fountain, Colorado, United States Won the TSE Bantamweight Championship.
Win 8–4 John Dirham TKO (punches) New League Fights - The Takeover April 16, 2016 2 1:13 Montpelier, Ohio, United States
NC 7–4 Nick Urso NC (illegal strikes) Jackson's MMA Series 17 February 13, 2016 2 2:50 Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States Flyweight bout. Espinosa was struck in the back of head.
Win 7–4 Jordan Morales Submission (brabo choke) PA Cage Fight 20 February 28, 2015 1 1:35 Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 6–4 Rafael de Freitas Decision (unanimous) Legacy Fighting Championship 36 October 17, 2014 3 5:00 Allen, Texas, United States Flyweight bout; Espinosa missed weight (127.2 lbs).
Win 5–4 Jeremy Pender Decision (unanimous) Gladiators of the Cage: The Road to Glory 7 July 19, 2014 3 5:00 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Catchweight (130 lbs) bout.
Loss 4–4 Chris Dunn Decision (unanimous) Turf Wars 18 May 17, 2014 3 5:00 Florence, Kentucky, United States
Win 4–3 Robert Browning Submission (choke) Bluegrass Brawl 12 May 9, 2014 1 2:29 Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Loss 3–3 Rico DiSciullo Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 23 April 25, 2014 3 5:00 Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
Loss 3–2 Dominic Mazzotta Submission (rear-naked choke) Gladiators of the Cage: The North Shore's Rise to Power 3 December 7, 2013 2 2:57 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Return to Bantamweight.
Win 3–1 Tim Sosa Submission (brabo choke) XFC 25: Boiling Point September 6, 2013 1 1:36 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Catchweight (126.8 lbs) bout; Espinosa missed weight.
Loss 2–1 Andrew Cseh Submission (rear-naked choke) Rocktagon MMA 26: Veni, Vidi, Vici May 4, 2013 1 3:49 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Bantamweight debut.
Win 2–0 David Vigil Submission Dollar D Promotions: Rattler Rumble April 14, 2012 1 0:43 La Junta, Colorado, United States Catchweight (127 lbs) bout.
Win 1–0 Joshua Killion Submission (brabo choke) Golden Lotus Productions: Fostoria Fight Night March 24, 2012 1 1:33 Fostoria, Ohio, United States Flyweight debut.

Amateur mixed martial arts record
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 5–1 Noah Gagstatter Submission (strikes) Kentucky Fighting Challenge 07/30/11 30 July 2011 1 2:10 Ashland, Kentucky, United States
Win 4–1 Aaron Arvanitis Decision (unanimous) NAAFS Proving Ground Series 9 16 July 2011 3 3:30 Streetsboro, Ohio, United States
Win 3–1 Corey Cline Submission (arm-triangle choke) Boyz Gone Bad 3 11 June 2011 1 1:39 Ashville, Ohio, United States
Win 2–1 Jeremy Robledo Decision (unanimous) Campus Cage Fights 30 April 2011 5 3:00 Alamosa, Colorado, United States Flyweight bout.
Loss 1–1 Joby Sanchez Submission Que Loco Cage Fighting - Unstoppable 25 September 2010 3 ? Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States For the Que Loco CF Bantamweight title.
Win 1–0 Ronnie White TKO (punches) New Mexico Cage Fighting 4/17/10 17 April 2010 1 1:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Bantamweight debut.
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See also

List of current UFC fighters

List of male mixed martial artists

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