Jordan Mein

Jordan Mein
Born (1989-10-10) October 10, 1989
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Other names Young Gun
Nationality Canadian
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Reach 73.0 in (185 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Team Canadian Martial Arts Centre
Trainer Lee Mein
Years active 2006–2015
Mixed martial arts record
Total 39
Wins 29
By knockout 16
By submission 7
By decision 6
Losses 10
By knockout 3
By submission 4
By decision 3
Amateur career
Total 7
Wins 6
Losses 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jordan Taylor Mein[2] (born October 10, 1989) is a retired Canadian professional mixed martial artist that competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2006, Mein has also formerly competed for Strikeforce and King of the Cage.

Background

Mein's father, Lee Mein, began operating a local promotion called Rumble in the Cage. It gave Mein, who had been training since the age of four, his first fighting opportunity and when he was just 11 years old he fought another local boy in a kickboxing match.[3] That fight helped start Mein's fighting career that has included kickboxing tournaments, Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions, at both the amateur and professional level.[4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Jordan's first amateur fight came when he was 14, and he compiled a 6-0-1 record before turning professional. He turned professional at the age of 16 in June 2006 at one of his father's Rumble in the Cage shows.[3]

Jordan defeated Joe Riggs via second round KO at Wreck MMA: Strong and Proud on January 28, 2011.

He fought UFC veteran Josh Burkman at MMA 1: The Reckoning on April 2, 2011. He won via unanimous decision.

Strikeforce

Mein signed a four-fight deal with Strikeforce in July 2011 and made his promotional debut at Strikeforce World Grand Prix: Barnett vs. Kharitonov, defeating Evangelista Santos via TKO in the third round.[5]

Mein fought Tyron Woodley at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine.[6] He lost a split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27).

Mein defeated Tyler Stinson at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy via unanimous decision.

Score Fighting Series

Jordan fought Dream Welterweight Champion, Marius Žaromskis at Score Fighting Series 1 on June 10, 2011 Winning via unanimous decision.[7]

Mein fought Forrest Petz in the main event of the Score Fighting Series 7 on November 23, 2012.[8] He won via TKO early in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Mein made his UFC promotional against Dan Miller on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158.[9] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.

Mein made a quick return to the Octagon as he faced Matt Brown on April 20, 2013 at UFC on Fox 7, replacing an injured Dan Hardy.[10] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round, after a Brown knee fractured his nasal and orbital bones.[11] Despite the loss, the back-and-forth bout earned him his first Fight of the Night bonus award.[12]

Mein was expected to face Santiago Ponzinibbio on April 19, 2014 at UFC on Fox 11.[13] However, Ponzinibbio was removed from the bout and was replaced by Hernani Perpetuo.[14] He won the fight via split decision.

Mein was expected to face Thiago Alves on August 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 49.[15] However, Alves pulled out of the bout citing a knee injury and was replaced by Brandon Thatch.[16] Subsequently, Thatch also pulled out of the bout with Mein citing a toe injury.[17] Mein would instead face Mike Pyle after Pyle's scheduled opponent at the event, Demian Maia, also pulled out with an injury.[18] He won the fight via first round TKO. The win also earned Mein his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[19]

The bout with Alves eventually took place on January 31, 2015 at UFC 183.[20] Despite dominating the first round on the feet, Mein lost the fight via TKO in the second round after Alves landed a kick to the body.

In August 2015, Mein announced that he had retired from MMA competition.[21]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 29–10 Thiago Alves TKO (body kick) UFC 183 January 31, 2015 2 0:39 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 29–9 Mike Pyle TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos August 23, 2014 1 1:12 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 28–9 Hernani Perpétuo Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne April 19, 2014 3 5:00 Orlando, Florida, United States
Loss 27–9 Matt Brown TKO (elbows) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez April 20, 2013 2 1:00 San Jose, California, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 27–8 Dan Miller TKO (punches) UFC 158 March 16, 2013 1 4:42 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 26–8 Forrest Petz TKO (knees and elbows) Score Fighting Series 7 November 23, 2012 1 1:29 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Win 25–8 Tyler Stinson Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy July 14, 2012 3 5:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Loss 24–8 Tyron Woodley Decision (split) Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine January 7, 2012 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 24–7 Evangelista Santos TKO (elbows) Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov September 10, 2011 3 3:18 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Win 23–7 Marius Žaromskis Decision (unanimous) Score Fighting Series 1 June 10, 2011 3 5:00 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Win 22–7 Josh Burkman Decision (unanimous) MMA: The Reckoning April 2, 2011 3 5:00 Rama, Ontario, Canada
Win 21–7 Keto Allen Technical Submission (guillotine choke) Rumble in the Cage 42 February 19, 2011 1 0:42 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Win 20–7 Joe Riggs TKO (punches) Wreck MMA: Strong and Proud January 28, 2011 2 4:30 Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Win 19–7 Chase Degenhardt TKO (punches) Rumble in the Cage 41 November 6, 2010 1 1:09 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Loss 18–7 Jason High Decision (unanimous) Rumble in the Cage 40 August 26, 2010 3 5:00 Taber, Alberta, Canada
Win 18–6 George Belanger TKO (punches) Pure Fighting Championships 5 July 24, 2010 1 2:55 Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Win 17–6 Victor Bachmann Submission (neck crank) LGIO MMA 1: MacDonald vs. Horwich April 23, 2010 1 4:21 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win 16–6 Andrew Buckland TKO (punches) Pure Fighting Championships 4 March 12, 2010 1 N/A Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Win 15–6 Tim Skidmore TKO (punches) Rumble in the Cage 38 January 23, 2010 1 0:42 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Loss 14–6 Mike Ricci Decision (unanimous) Ringside MMA: Rivalry November 14, 2009 3 5:00 Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
Win 14–5 Chad Freeman TKO (punches) Rumble in the Cage 34 April 11, 2009 1 2:20 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Win 13–5 Ryan Machan Submission (kimura) Pure Fighting Championships 2 March 13, 2009 2 1:14 Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Win 12–5 Jeff Harrison TKO (punches) TKO 35: Quenneville vs. Hioki October 3, 2008 1 0:50 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 11–5 Justin Bermudez TKO (doctor stoppage) Vipers MMA: Venom at the Snakepit August 29, 2008 1 0:42 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win 10–5 Hollis Huggins KO (head kick and punches) Rumble in the Cage 30 June 28, 2008 1 0:20 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Loss 9–5 Samuel Guillet Submission (kimura) TKO 32: Ultimatum February 28, 2008 2 4:05 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 9–4 Dave Pariseau Decision (unanimous) RITC 27: Seasons Beatings December 31, 2007 3 5:00 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Win 8–4 Kevin Manderson TKO (punches) UCW 10: X-Factor November 30, 2007 1 N/A Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Win 7–4 Chris Ade TKO (punches) EFC 5: Revolution November 3, 2007 1 1:25 Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Win 6–4 Adam Thomas Submission (rear-naked choke) Rumble in the Cage 26 October 27, 2007 1 2:24 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Win 5–4 Garret Vernoy TKO (punches) UCW 9: September to Remember September 7, 2007 1 N/A Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Loss 4–4 Gavin Hesson TKO (punches) UCW 8: Natural Invasion June 23, 2007 2 3:59 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Win 4–3 Lindsey Hawkes Decision (unanimous) Ultimate Martial Arts Championship 3 February 17, 2007 3 5:00 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Loss 3–3 Kevin Manderson Submission (rear-naked choke) RITC 21: Seasons Beatings December 30, 2006 1 4:14 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Win 3–2 Jason Geiger Submission (choke) UCW 6: Warzone October 28, 2006 2 N/A Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Loss 2–2 Tim Jenson Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Insurrection October 6, 2006 N/A N/A Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
Win 2–1 Tom Wutpunne Submission (rear-naked choke) Rumble in the Cage 18 September 30, 2006 1 2:51 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Win 1–1 Josh Kretjo Submission (rear-naked choke) Ultimate Martial Arts Championship 2 August 26, 2006 1 4:48 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Loss 0–1 Rory MacDonald Submission (rear-naked choke) Rumble in the Cage 17 June 17, 2006 1 4:04 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Werdum vs. Browne". UFC.com. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
  2. ↑ http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2015_Results/01-31-15MMA.pdf
  3. 1 2 http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Jordan-Mein
  4. ↑ http://mmajunkie.com/news/23937/fight-path-second-generation-fighter-jordan-mein-headlines-thescore-fighting-series.mma
  5. ↑ "Canadian welterweight prospect Jordan Mein signs multi-fight deal with Strikeforce". MMAJunkie.com. 2011-07-15.
  6. ↑ http://www.strikeforce.com/events/2012/01/strikeforce-rockhold-vs-jardine/
  7. ↑ http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Mein-Tops-Zaromskis-Sokoudjou-Victorious-at-Score-Fighting-Series-33080
  8. ↑ "Mein Vs. Petz To Headline The Score Fighting Series". TopMMANews.com. October 17, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Young Gun Mein to Make UFC Debut Against Miller". TopMMANews.com. January 4, 2013.
  10. ↑ Matt Erickson (2013-03-22). "Injury forces Dan Hardy off UFC on FOX 7; Jordan Mein now meets Matt Brown". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-03-22.
  11. ↑ "Jordan Mein falls to Matt Brown in FOTN Thriller at UFC on Fox 7". mm-eh.ca. April 21, 2013.
  12. ↑ Staff (2013-04-20). "UFC on FOX 7 bonuses: Brown, Mein, Romero, Thomson earn $50,000". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-04-20.
  13. ↑ Alex Schlinsky (2014-02-06). "Three new fights added to UFC on FOX 11; Thiago Alves, Jordan Mein, & Josh Samman return". Fansided.com. Retrieved 2014-02-06.
  14. ↑ Jamie Penick (2014-02-27). "Jordan Mein gets new opponent for UFC on Fox 11 in Hernani Perpetuo". mmatorch.com. Retrieved 2014-02-27.
  15. ↑ Staff (2014-06-11). "Thiago Alves, Jordan Mein meet in welterweight tilt at UFC Fight Night 49". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-06-11.
  16. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2014-07-02). "Knee injury scratches Thiago Alves from UFC Fight Night 49, Brandon Thatch now faces Jordan Mein". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-07-02.
  17. ↑ Staff (August 2, 2014). "Brandon Thatch withdraws from Jordan Mein fight". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  18. ↑ Cody Rempel (August 6, 2014). "Mein Gets Third New Opponent at UFC Fight Night 49". TopMMANews.com. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
  19. ↑ Jamie Penick (August 24, 2014). "UFC Fight Night 49 Bonuses: Rafael dos Anjos, Jordan Mein, Thales Leites, and Ben Saunders earn extra $50K each". mmatorch.com. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
  20. ↑ C.J. Tuttle (October 16, 2014). "Jordan Mein-Thiago Alves rebooked for UFC 183". sherdog.com. Retrieved October 16, 2014.
  21. ↑ Brent Brookhouse (August 26, 2015). "After 39 career fights in nearly 10 years, UFC welterweight Jordan Mein retires at 25". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved August 26, 2015.
  22. ↑ http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/mmajunkies-knockout-of-the-month-for-august-2014

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