Jordan Johnson (fighter)

Jordan David Johnson (born November 18, 1988)[2] in Richmond, Virginia and is an American professional mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and is currently signed to Professional Fighters League fighting at Light Heavyweight. A professional since 2014, he also competed for the Resurrection Fighting Alliance.

Jordan Johnson
BornJordan David Johnson
(1988-11-18) November 18, 1988
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Other namesBig Swingin'
ResidenceSan Diego, California, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight205.5 lb (93.2 kg; 14.68 st)
DivisionLight heavyweight (2014–2018, 2019–present)
Middleweight (2018)
Reach79 in (201 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofSan Diego, California, United States
TeamVictory MMA
Alliance MMA
MMA Lab
WrestlingNCAA Division I Wrestling[1]
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins12
By knockout2
By submission4
By decision6
Losses2
By knockout1
By decision1
Draws1
Other information
UniversityUniversity of Iowa
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Johnson was born in Richmond, Virginia, on November 18, 1988. He first started wrestling in 6th grade at Washington Jr High School in Naperville, Illinois. From there, he went on to wrestle for Naperville North High School where he became the Illinois High School State Wrestling Champion. He moved to Iowa his senior year, placing 3rd in the Iowa state tournament.[3] Upon graduation from high school, Johnson signed on to wrestle Division I at the prestigious University of Iowa. He was a two time University Nationals All-American (freestyle).

Wrestling career

Johnson won the 2006 Class AA Illinois state heavyweight state title Naperville North High School, placing third as a sophomore, placed fifth at senior nationals senior year and third at junior nationals junior year. Coached by Danny Knight at Bettendorf and Tom Champion at Naperville North.

Son of Jerry Johnson and Angela Santisteven, attended same high school as Hawkeye teammates Tyler Clark and Nick Trizzino. His major was interdepartmental studies major. He moved to Bettendorf, IA, and will be competing for Bettendorf High School this season.

University of Iowa Hawkeyes, Career Record 25-11

2010-2011 Season-Posted a 2–3 record at heavyweight, wrestled at Kaufman-Brand Open and Midlands Championships. 2009-2010-Posted a 14–3 record at heavyweight, went 7–2 in dual competition and scored 30 team points while competing for injured starter Dan Erekson, went 5–0 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, won title at Wisconsin Open and placed second at Grand View Open, letterwinner placed sixth at 120 kg/264.5 pounds at ASICS men's freestyle University National Championships. 2008-09 Posted a 9–5 record at heavyweight went 1–3 in dual competitions and 1–2 in Big Ten duals, won title at Duhawk Open and placed second at Grand View Open, also competed at Northern Iowa Open, letterwinner placed third at 120 kg at ASICS men's freestyle University National Championships. 2007-2008 redshirted Posted a 7–4 season record at 197 pounds while competing unattached, placed fourth at Kaufman-Brand Open and fifth at Jim Fox Open, scored two pins, one technical fall and one major decision.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Johnson made his amateur MMA debut in 2013, compiling an impressive 3–0 record as a Heavyweight. He then turned professional in 2014, amassing an undefeated professional record of 6–0, while becoming the final RFA champion in the process.[4] In January 2017, Johnson was signed by the UFC.[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Johnson made his promotional debut against Henrique da Silva on January 28, 2017, at UFC on Fox 23.[6] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[7]

Johnson faced Marcel Fortuna on July 7, 2017 at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale.[8] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[9]

Johnson faced Adam Milstead on March 3, 2018 at UFC 222.[10] He won the fight by split decision.[11]

Johnson faced promotional newcomer Adam Yandiev, replacing injured Krzysztof Jotko, on September 15, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 136.[12] He won the fight by submission in the second round.[13]

As Johnson didn't agree with the financial terms of UFC's contract extension offer after the fight with Adam Milstead, he became a free agent after the fight with Yandiev.[14]

Professional Fighters League

On March 21, 2019, Johnson was revealed to be competing in the light heavyweight bracket of Professional Fighters League's second season.[15] He made his debut against Maxim Grishin at PFL 3 on June 6, 2019. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
15 matches 12 wins 2 losses
By knockout 2 1
By submission 4 0
By decision 6 1
Draws 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 12-2-1 Emiliano Sordi TKO (punches) PFL 10 December 31, 2019 1 2:01 New York City, New York, United States 2019 PFL Light Heavyweight Final..
Win 12-1-1 Rashid Yusupov Decision (unanimous) PFL 9 October 31, 2019 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 2019 PFL Light Heavyweight Semifinal bout.
Draw 11-1-1 Maxim Grishin Draw (majority) 2 5:00 2019 PFL Light Heavyweight Quarterfinal bout.
Win 11-1 Sigi Pesaleli Decision (unanimous) PFL 6 August 8, 2019 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 10–1 Maxim Grishin Decision (unanimous) PFL 3 June 6, 2019 3 5:00 Uniondale, New York, United States
Win 10–0 Adam Yandiev Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Oliynyk September 15, 2018 2 0:42 Moscow, Russia Middleweight debut.
Win 9–0 Adam Milstead Decision (split) UFC 222 March 3, 2018 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–0 Marcel Fortuna Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale July 7, 2017 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 7–0 Henrique da Silva Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña January 28, 2017 3 5:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win 6–0 LeMarcus Tucker Decision (unanimous) RFA 46 December 9, 2016 5 5:00 Branson, Missouri, United States Won the vacant RFA Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 5–0 Shaun Asher Submission (rear-naked choke) RFA 39 July 17, 2016 3 2:37 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win 4–0 Ryan Debelak Submission (arm-triangle choke) RFA 37 April 15, 2016 1 1:02 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Win 3–0 Gemenie Strehlow Submission (anaconda choke) RFA 29 August 21, 2015 1 0:48 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Win 2–0 Ryan Scheeper Submission (punches) PC MMA: Pinnacle Combat 17 October 4, 2014 1 0:32 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Win 1–0 Fernando Smith TKO (punches) Duel for Domination 7 April 5, 2014 1 2:01 Mesa, Arizona, United States
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References
  1. "Jordan Johnson". UFC.com. Retrieved July 9, 2017.
  2. MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SHOW RESULTS DATE: March 3rd, 2018
  3. http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/1760
  4. "Jordan Johnson becomes RFAs final light heavyweight champ".
  5. "Luis Henrique da Silva faces RFA champion Jordan Johnson at UFC on Fox 23".
  6. Guilherme Cruz (2017-01-10). "Luis Henrique da Silva faces RFA champion Jordan Johnson at UFC on FOX 23". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2017-01-10.
  7. Ben Fowlkes (2017-01-28). "UFC on FOX 23 results: Newcomer Jordan Johnson wrestles way to sweep of Luis Henrique da Silva". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-01-28.
  8. "Jordan Johnson, Marcel Fortuna fight at TUF 25 Finale".
  9. "TUF 25 Finale results: Jordan Johnson stays unbeaten, outworks Marcel Fortuna for decision". MMAjunkie. 2017-07-08. Retrieved 2017-07-08.
  10. Alexander K. Lee (2018-01-17). "Jordan Johnson vs. Adam Milstead added to UFC 222". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2018-01-17.
  11. Matt Erickson (2018-03-03). "UFC 222 results: Jordan Johnson uses clinch game to take split from Adam Milstead". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
  12. Marcel Dorff (2018-08-17). "Jordan Johnson replaces the injured Krzysztof Jotko against Adam Yandiev in Moscow" (in Dutch). mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  13. "UFC Fight Night 136 results: Jordan Johnson stays perfect, taps out Adam Yandiev". MMAjunkie. 2018-09-15. Retrieved 2018-09-16.
  14. Mike Bohn (September 16, 2018). "Undefeated Jordan Johnson wants 'just a little bit more money' to re-sign with UFC after win". mmajunkie.com.
  15. Alexander K. Lee (March 21, 2019). "PFL 2019 roster update includes unbeaten ex-UFC fighter Jordan Johnson". mmafighting.com.
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