Jordan Wright

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Jordan Michael Wright
Born (1991-10-07) October 7, 1991 (age 30)
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Other namesThe Beverly Hills Ninja
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach77.0 in (196 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofLos Angeles, California
TeamDynamix MMA
RankBrown belt in Karate
Brown ekot in Pencak Silat[2]
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins12
By knockout7
By submission5
Losses2
By knockout2
No contests1
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[]

As a kid, Wright started gymnastics at age 4 but developed an interest in martial arts thanks to the cartoon Dragon Ball Z. He tried karate as his first martial art, then moved to wushu, muay Thai and kickboxing. When Wright was 16, he participated in a couple of muay Thai smokers in a basement and was instantly hooked. He describes it as the moment he fell in love with fighting. After high school, Wright decided to make fighting a full-time job.With the help of his friend and now manager, Wright traveled to New Mexico and tried out for Jackson-Wink MMA. After passing the tryout, Wright slept and lived at the gym during the summer before his freshman year at the University of New Mexico.[4][5]

During this time, “The Beverly Hills Ninja” thought about pursuing a Hollywood career as either a stuntman or a martial arts actor, ala Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. The only barrier was that Wright did not want anyone questioning whether he actually could fight and defend himself.[5]

Mixed martial arts career[]

Early career[]

After graduating from college, Wright made his professional MMA debut at 23 years old under the Xplode Fight Series banner. He was victorious, submitting John Lee with a rear-naked choke in just 63 seconds. “The Beverly Hills Ninja” has since won 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]

Mixed martial arts record[]

Professional record breakdown
15 matches 12 wins 2 losses
By knockout 7 2
By submission 5 0
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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[]

  1. ^ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
  2. ^ "Jordan Wright | UFC". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  3. ^ "MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SHOW RESULTS" (PDF). Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  4. ^ Edgar, Rodney James (2020-08-25). "UFC Vegas 7's Jordan Wright: Beverly Hills Ninja Credits Gymnastics Background for Unique Movement". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  5. ^ a b Grinups, Nick. "SHERDOG PROSPECT WATCH: JORDAN WRIGHT".
  6. ^ "LFA 30 results: Watch Curtis Millender's perfect head-kick knockout in main event". MMA Junkie. 2018-01-13. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  7. ^ "Contender Series fighters Anthony Hernandez, Jordan Williams sanctioned for failing drug tests". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  8. ^ "LFA 80 Results: Garcia Scores Questionable Finish in Round Two". Combat Press. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  9. ^ David Tees (2020-08-18). "Jordan Wright replaces Jorge Gonzalez at UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs. Edgar". fightful.com. Retrieved 2020-08-19.
  10. ^ Bitter, Shawn (2020-08-22). "UFC Vegas 7 Results: Jordan Wright Bloodies Ike Villanueva, Picks Up TKO Win". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  11. ^ DNA, MMA (2020-10-14). ""Mr.Viral" Joaquin Buckley boekt partij tegen Jordan Wright op 21 november tijdens UFC 255". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
  12. ^ Evanoff, Josh (2020-11-21). "UFC 255 Results: Joaquin Buckley Gets Second Straight KO, Defeats Jordan Wright". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
  13. ^ DNA, MMA (2021-03-08). "Middleweight gevecht tussen Jordan Wright en Jamie Pickett tijdens UFC 262". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2021-03-09.
  14. ^ Behunin, Alex (2021-05-15). "UFC 262 Results: Jordan Wright Flattens Jamie Pickett". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
  15. ^ DNA, MMA (2021-08-01). "Middleweight gevecht tussen Julian Marquez en Jordan Wright op 16 oktober". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2021-08-02.
  16. ^ Staff (2021-10-15). "UFC Fight Night 195 weigh-in results: Julian Marquez doesn't make it to scale, ruled out". mmajunkie.usatoday. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
  17. ^ "Bruno Blindado enfrenta Jordan Wright no UFC 269". SUPER LUTAS (in Portuguese). 2021-11-04. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  18. ^ Behunin, Alex (2021-12-11). "UFC 269: Bruno Silva Gets Third Win Of 2021, Knocks Out Jordan Wright". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  19. ^ Sherdog.com. "Jordan Wright". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.

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