Jonathan Meunier

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Jonathan Meunier
Born (1987-08-04) August 4, 1987 (age 37)
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada [1]
NicknameThe French Spider [2]
District [3]
Residence Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Reach75.0 in (191 cm) [1]
Style Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Fighting out of Quebec City, Quebec, Canada [1]
Team Tristar Gym
Trainer Firas Zahabi [4] [5]
Philippe Dupont, [3]
Sandro Ferr [6]
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total11
Wins9
By knockout5
By submission2
By decision2
Losses2
By knockout1
By submission1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jonathan Meunier (born August 4, 1987) is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist who last competed in 2019. A professional mixed martial artist since 2013, Meunier competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. [1]

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Background

Meunier was born in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada and started Taekwondo at an early age and later trained in kickboxing. [7] He holds multiple titles in both kickboxing and MMA (amateur and pro). [1]

He trains at Tristar Gym with his follow teammates Alex Garcia, Georges St-Pierre and Rory MacDonald in Montréal. [7] [8]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Meunier made his professional MMA debut on October 5, 2013 at Quebec Mixed martial Arts League 1 in Canada, and amassed an undefeated record of 7-0 with all finishes prior to being signed by the UFC. [2]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Meunier made his UFC debut against Colby Covington on short notice, replacing his Tristar teammate Alex Garcia on June 18, 2016 at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Thompson in Ottawa, Canada. [5] [9] He lost the fight via submission in round three. [10] [11]

He next faced Richard Walsh on November 27, 2016 at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson. He won the fight via unanimous decision with the scoreboard of 29-28, 30-27 and 30-27. [12] [13]

He was expected to face Li Jingliang on June 17, 2017 in Singapore at UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia. [14] [15] He was pulled from the fight due to injury and was replaced by Frank Camacho. [16]

New UFC ownership group Endeavor has taken a close look at the contractual practices of the organizations and has made several changes. The change that impacted the decision regarding Meunier had to do with precautionary measures. The UFC felt that a lack of data surrounding the conditions in Meunier’s medical history made them unable to secure his safety.

UFC released Meunier in February 2018 citing medical concerns of his brain injury. [17]

Post-UFC career

Meunier joined TKO MMA not long late his termination from UFC, making his promotional debut against Menad Abella at TKO 43 on May 4, 2018. [18] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Next Meunier faced Nassourdine Imavov at ARES FC 1 on December 14, 2019. He lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round. [19]

Championships and accomplishments

Championships

Battlefield Fight League amateur middleweight kickboxing champion vs. Kevin Genereux [20]

Personal life

Meunier's idol is Anderson Silva whose nick name is "Spider", and as Meunier is a French Canadian, hence his nickname, "The French Spider." [1] His earlier nick name "District" was named after his shop in Quebec City. [8]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
11 matches9 wins2 losses
By knockout51
By submission21
By decision20
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss9–2 Nassourdine Imavov TKO (punches)ARES FC 1December 14, 201914:27 Dakar, SenegalCatchweight (176 lb) bout.
Win9–1Menad AbellaDecision (unanimous)TKO 43 - Barriault vs. KornbergerMay 4, 201835:00 Quebec City, Canada
Win8–1 Richard Walsh Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson November 27, 201635:00 Melbourne, Australia
Loss7–1 Colby Covington Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Thompson June 18, 201630:54 Ottawa, Canada
Win7–0Francis CharbonneauSubmission (rear-naked choke)Quebec Mixed Martial Arts League 5May 21, 201613:59 Quebec City, Canada
Win6–0Stephen MartinezTKO (elbows)Z Promotions: Fight Night Medicine HatJune 6, 201614:04 Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Win5–0Loyd GalindoSubmission (triangle choke)Quebec Mixed Martial Arts League 4June 6, 201524:05 Quebec City, Canada
Win4–0Yannis JacquetTKO (knees and punches)Fight4Pride Championship 3March 28, 20151N/A Laval, Quebec, Canada
Win3–0 Dave Leduc TKO (punches)Hybrid Combat: Hybrid Pro Series 2November 15, 201413:36 Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Win2–0David Hubert TherrienTKO (punches)Quebec Mixed Martial Arts League 2June 21, 201413:19 Quebec City, Canada
Win1–0Bruno-Pierre DuboiTKO (punches)Quebec Mixed Martial Arts League 1October 5, 201314:29 Quebec City, Canada

[21]

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