Jess Liaudin

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Jess Liaudin
Born (1973-12-21) 21 December 1973 (age 51)
Evry, France
Nationality French
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
Style Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Shootboxing, Sambo, Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Fighting out of London, England
TeamPancrase London
Years active2000-2012 (MMA)
1990-2014 (Kickboxing/Muay Thai)
Kickboxing record
Total22
Wins19
By knockout12
Losses3
Mixed martial arts record
Total31
Wins20
By knockout5
By submission12
By decision3
Losses11
By knockout6
By submission1
By decision4

Jess Liaudin (born 21 December 1973) is a French mixed martial artist, kickboxer and film actor. A professional MMA competitor from 1990 until 2014, he competed for UFC, Pancrase, [1] Cage Rage, and King of the Cage.

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Background

Liaudin trained in martial arts from eight years old; in karate initially and then moving on to kickboxing. From the age of 16, he has been fighting in a variety of full-contact competitions. He has fought in over 84 amateur and professional fights in mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, and kickboxing.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Liaudin began his professional MMA career in 2000 as a Middleweight, compiling a 6–0 record before facing his first defeat.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Liaudin signed to the UFC upon the heels of a three-fight winning streak, facing Dennis Siver at UFC 70. In arguably the most significant win of his career, Liaudin defeated Siver via first-round armbar just 1:21 into the fight.

After another first-round stoppage via TKO over Anthony Torres at UFC 75, Liaudin was scheduled to face Anthony Johnson at UFC 80. However, the bout was scrapped due to a hand injury Johnson suffered during training, and Liaudin instead returned at UFC 85 against Marcus Davis. Liaudin was knocked out in the first round.

After dropping a split decision to Paul Taylor at UFC 85, Liaudin then returned to the Lightweight division, facing David Bielkheden at UFC 89. Liaudin lost via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Post-UFC

Liaudin had a successful remainder of his career after the UFC, winning his final six fights.

Filmography

Championships

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
31 matches20 wins11 losses
By knockout56
By submission121
By decision34
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win20–11Juan Manuel SuarezTKO (punches)Tenth Legion: Victorious13 May 201224:51 London, England
Win19–11Rafael SilvaDecision (unanimous)10th Legion VII: Invasion of Warriors13 March 201135:00 London, England
Win18–11Manu GarciaSubmission (guillotine choke)100% Fight 213 March 201010:30 Paris, France
Win17–11Bernueng SakhomsinSubmission (armbar)KMMA: MMA & Muay Thai Grand Extreme7 November 200935:00 Macau, China
Win16–11Lee DoskiDecision (unanimous)ASF 418 April 200935:00 Paris, France
Win15–11Peter IrvingTKO (punches)10th Legion: The War Machine5 April 200914:06 Hull, England
Loss14–11 David Bielkheden Decision (unanimous) UFC 89 18 October 200835:00 Birmingham, England Return to Lightweight.
Loss14–10 Paul Taylor Decision (split) UFC 85 6 June 200835:00 London, England
Loss14–9 Marcus Davis KO (punch) UFC 80 19 January 200811:04 Newcastle, England
Win14–8Anthony TorresTKO (punches) UFC 75 8 September 200714:10 London, England
Win13–8 Dennis Siver Submission (armbar) UFC 70 21 April 200711:21 Manchester, England
Win12–8Ross MasonSubmission (heel hook) Cage Rage 19 9 December 200612:55 England
Win11–8Lee DoskiTKO (corner stoppage) Cage Rage Contenders 2 20 August 200625:00 London, England
Win10–8Paul JenkinsKO (punch)ZT: Fight Night19 February 200614:05 England
Loss9–8 Hidetaka Monma Submission (armbar)GCM: D.O.G. 317 September 200512:14 Tokyo, Japan
Loss9–7Abdul MohamedTKO (doctor stoppage) Cage Rage 11 30 April 200515:00 England
Win9–6Mike TomsonSubmission (ankle lock)Shoot-Fighting FC17 April 200510:13 England
Win8–6Andy WalkerSubmission (heel hook)P & G: Clash in Consett 42 April 200512:09 England
Loss7–6 Paul Daley TKO (doctor stoppage) Cage Rage 9 27 November 200415:00 England
Loss7–5Matt EwinTKO (doctor stoppage) Cage Rage 7 10 July 200423:42 England
Loss7–4 Shonie Carter Decision (unanimous)Cage Wars30 May 200435:00 Ireland Return to Welterweight.
Loss7–3 Paul Taylor Decision (unanimous) Cage Rage 2 22 February 200335:00 England Lightweight debut.
Win7–2Shain TovellSubmission (heel hook)UZI 1: Cage Combat Evolution30 November 200210:56 England
Loss6–2Joey GuelTKO (corner stoppage) KOTC 15: Bad Intentions 22 June 200212:31 California, United States
Loss6–1Marcos da SilvaTKO (doctor stoppage)Cage Wars 215 May 200215:00 England
Win6–0Paul SeneySubmission (punches)Vale Tudo FC25 November 20012N/A England
Win5–0Rob MillerSubmission (triangle choke)UKMMAC 1: Sudden Impact11 November 200111:03 England
Win4–0Dave IvesSubmission (toe hold)KSBO: International17 June 20011N/A England
Win3–0Guy StainthorpSubmission (triangle choke)KSBO: International17 June 20011N/A England
Win2–0Chris CollinsSubmission (armlock)Hasdell Competition9 June 200110:58 England
Win1–0Moise RimbonDecision (1–0 points) Pancrase: Pancrase UK 25 November 2000N/AN/A England

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References

  1. "Jess Liaudin espère tourner dans le prochain "Bond"" [Jess Liaudin Hopes to Star in the Next "Bond"]. La Dépêche du Midi (in French). 19 October 2014. Archived from the original on 20 October 2014. Retrieved 20 December 2021.