Jordan Mein

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Jordan Mein
Born (1989-10-10) October 10, 1989 (age 34)
Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Other namesYoung Gun
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Reach73 in (190 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
TeamCanadian Martial Arts Centre
TrainerLee Mein
Years active2006–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total46
Wins32
By knockout16
By submission7
By decision9
Losses14
By knockout4
By submission4
By decision6
Amateur record
Total7
Wins6
Losses1
Other information
Website http://www.jordanmein.ca/
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jordan Mein (born October 10, 1989) is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, Mein has also formerly competed for Ultimate Fighting Championship, Bellator MMA, Strikeforce and King of the Cage.

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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. [2] That fight helped start Mein's fighting career that has included kickboxing tournaments, Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions, at both the amateur and professional level. [3]

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. [2]

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. [4]

Mein fought Tyron Woodley at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine. [5] 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. [6]

Mein fought Forrest Petz in the main event of the Score Fighting Series 7 on November 23, 2012. [7] 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. [8] 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. [9] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round, after a Brown knee fractured his nasal and orbital bones. [10] Despite the loss, the back-and-forth bout earned him his first Fight of the Night bonus award. [11]

Mein was expected to face Santiago Ponzinibbio on April 19, 2014 at UFC on Fox 11. [12] However, Ponzinibbio was removed from the bout and was replaced by Hernani Perpetuo. [13] He won the fight via split decision.

Mein was expected to face Thiago Alves on August 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 49. [14] However, Alves pulled out of the bout citing a knee injury and was replaced by Brandon Thatch. [15] Subsequently, Thatch also pulled out of the bout with Mein citing a toe injury. [16] Mein would instead face Mike Pyle after Pyle's scheduled opponent at the event, Demian Maia, also pulled out with an injury. [17] He won the fight via first round TKO. The win also earned Mein his first Performance of the Night bonus award. [18]

The bout with Alves eventually took place on January 31, 2015 at UFC 183. [19] 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. [20]

In August 2015, Mein announced that he had retired from MMA competition. [21] In September 2016 Mein was tested by the United States Anti-Doping Agency as part of the UFC anti-doping program suggesting a return to competition. [22]

Returning from his nearly two-year sabbatical, Mein faced promotional newcomer Emil Weber Meek at UFC 206. [23] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [24]

Mein faced Belal Muhammad on July 8, 2017 at UFC 213. [25] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [26]

Mein faced Erick Silva on December 16, 2017 at UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos. [27] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [28]

As the last fight of his prevailing contract, Mein faced Alex Morono on July 28, 2018 at UFC on Fox 30. [29] [30] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [31]

Post UFC

On January 7, 2020 it was reported that Mein was signed with Bellator MMA. [32] He made his promotional debut against Jason Jackson at Bellator 242 on July 24, 2020. [30] Mein lost the bout via unanimous decision. [33]

After almost 3 years, Mein returned on April 23, 2023 at PFC 16: Mein vs. Chavez, defeating Ricardo Chavez via unanimous decision. [34]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
46 matches32 wins14 losses
By knockout164
By submission74
By decision96
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss32–14Dilano TaylorTKO (injury)BTC 23March 16, 202415:00 Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Win32–13Ricardo ChavezDecision (unanimous) PFC 16: Mein vs. Chavez April 23, 202335:00 Toronto, Canada
Loss31–13 Jason Jackson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 242 July 24, 202035:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win31–12 Alex Morono Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 July 28, 201835:00 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win30–12 Erick Silva Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos December 16, 201735:00 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Loss29–12 Belal Muhammad Decision (unanimous) UFC 213 July 8, 201735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss29–11 Emil Weber Meek Decision (unanimous) UFC 206 December 10, 201635:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Loss29–10 Thiago Alves KO (body kick) UFC 183 January 31, 201520:39 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win29–9 Mike Pyle TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos August 23, 201411:12 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win28–9Hernani PerpétuoDecision (split) UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne April 19, 201435:00 Orlando, Florida, United States
Loss27–9 Matt Brown TKO (elbows) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez April 20, 201321:00 San Jose, California, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win27–8 Dan Miller TKO (punches) UFC 158 March 16, 201314:42 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win26–8 Forrest Petz TKO (knees and elbows)Score Fighting Series 7November 23, 201211:29 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Win25–8 Tyler Stinson Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy July 14, 201235:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Loss24–8 Tyron Woodley Decision (split) Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine January 7, 201235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win24–7 Evangelista Santos TKO (elbows) Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov September 10, 201133:18 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Win23–7 Marius Žaromskis Decision (unanimous)Score Fighting Series 1June 10, 201135:00 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Win22–7 Joshua Burkman Decision (unanimous)MMA: The ReckoningApril 2, 201135:00 Rama, Ontario, Canada
Win21–7Keto AllenTechnical Submission (guillotine choke)Rumble in the Cage 42February 19, 201110:42 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Win20–7 Joe Riggs TKO (punches)Wreck MMA: Strong and ProudJanuary 28, 201124:30 Gatineau, Quebec, CanadaCatchweight (184 lbs) bout.
Win19–7Chase DegenhardtTKO (punches)Rumble in the Cage 41November 6, 201011:09 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Loss18–7 Jason High Decision (unanimous)Rumble in the Cage 40August 26, 201035:00 Taber, Alberta, Canada
Win18–6George BelangerTKO (punches)Pure Fighting Championships 5July 24, 201012:55 Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Win17–6Victor BachmannSubmission (neck crank)LGIO MMA 1: MacDonald vs. HorwichApril 23, 201014:21 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win16–6Andrew BucklandTKO (punches)Pure Fighting Championships 4March 12, 20101N/A Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Win15–6Tim SkidmoreTKO (punches)Rumble in the Cage 38January 23, 201010:42 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Loss14–6 Mike Ricci Decision (unanimous)Ringside MMA: RivalryNovember 14, 200935:00 Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
Win14–5Chad FreemanTKO (punches)Rumble in the Cage 34April 11, 200912:20 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Win13–5Ryan MachanSubmission (kimura)Pure Fighting Championships 2March 13, 200921:14 Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Win12–5Jeff HarrisonTKO (punches)TKO 35: Quenneville vs. HiokiOctober 3, 200810:50 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win11–5Justin BermudezTKO (doctor stoppage)Vipers MMA: Venom at the SnakepitAugust 29, 200810:42 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win10–5Hollis HugginsKO (head kick and punches)Rumble in the Cage 30June 28, 200810:20 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Loss9–5Samuel GuilletSubmission (kimura)TKO 32: UltimatumFebruary 28, 200824:05 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win9–4Dave PariseauDecision (unanimous)RITC 27: Seasons BeatingsDecember 31, 200735:00 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Win8–4Kevin MandersonTKO (punches)UCW 10: X-FactorNovember 30, 20071N/A Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Win7–4Chris AdeTKO (punches)EFC 5: RevolutionNovember 3, 200711:25 Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
Win6–4Adam ThomasSubmission (rear-naked choke)Rumble in the Cage 26October 27, 200712:24 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Win5–4Garret VernoyTKO (punches)UCW 9: September to RememberSeptember 7, 20071N/A Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Loss4–4Gavin HessonTKO (punches)UCW 8: Natural InvasionJune 23, 200723:59 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Win4–3Lindsey HawkesDecision (unanimous)Ultimate Martial Arts Championship 3February 17, 200735:00 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Loss3–3Kevin MandersonSubmission (rear-naked choke)RITC 21: Seasons BeatingsDecember 30, 200614:14 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Win3–2Jason GeigerSubmission (choke)UCW 6: WarzoneOctober 28, 20062N/A Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Loss2–2Tim JensonSubmission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Insurrection October 6, 2006N/AN/A Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
Win2–1Tom WutpunneSubmission (rear-naked choke)Rumble in the Cage 18September 30, 200612:51 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Win1–1Josh KretjoSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ultimate Martial Arts Championship 2August 26, 200614:48 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Loss0–1 Rory MacDonald Submission (rear-naked choke)Rumble in the Cage 17June 17, 200614:04 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

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