Kevin Jordan (fighter)

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Kevin Jordan
Born (1970-12-31) December 31, 1970 (age 53)
Fairfield, California, United States
Other namesThe Shaman
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight236.6 lb (107.3 kg; 16.90 st)
Division Super Heavyweight
Heavyweight
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Columbus, Georgia, United States
TeamUSCAA
Years active2000-2010
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins11
By knockout3
By submission4
By decision4
Losses9
By knockout4
By submission2
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Kevin Jordan (born December 31, 1970) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2000 until 2010, he competed for the UFC and Strikeforce.

Contents

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
20 matches11 wins9 losses
By knockout34
By submission42
By decision43
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss11–9 Branden Lee Hinkle TKO (punches)DFL 1: The Big BangNovember 24, 201012:30 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss11–8 Ray Sefo TKO (knee injury) Strikeforce Challengers: Kennedy vs. Cummings September 25, 200920:24 Bixby, Oklahoma, United States
Win11–7 Patrick Smith Decision (unanimous)American Steel CagefightingAugust 1, 200935:00 Salem, New Hampshire, United States
Loss10–7Joel WyattDecision (split)RIE: Battle at the Burg 1March 21, 200935:00 Harrisonburg, Virginia, United StatesReturn to Heavyweight.
Loss10–6Marcos Santa CruzDecision (unanimous)FFP: Untamed 22August 23, 200835:00 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States Super Heavyweight debut.
Win10–5Carlos MorenoSubmission (kneebar)BCX 3: Battle Cage Xtreme 3October 20, 200732:04 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win9–5Chris HerringTKO (submission to punches)Wild Bill's: Fight Night 6January 19, 200711:19 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Loss8–5 Josh Diekmann TKO (injury)FFP: Untamed 3March 4, 200610:10 Brockton, Massachusetts, United States
Loss8–4 Gabriel Gonzaga KO (superman punch) UFC 56 November 19, 200534:39 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss8–3 Paul Buentello Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 53 June 4, 200514:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States [1]
Win8–2John DixonDecision (unanimous)FFC 13: Freestyle Fighting Championships 13December 10, 200435:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win7–2Eric LovelessDecisionFFC 11: ExplosionSeptember 10, 2004N/A Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win6–2 Kerry Schall Submission (rear-naked choke)XFO 2: New BloodJune 26, 200412:06 Fontana, Wisconsin, United States
Win5–2Chris SeifertTKO (punches)FFC 8: Freestyle Fighting Championships 8March 5, 200420:55 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win4–2Jayme MckinneySubmission (armbar)XFC 1: Xtreme Fight Club 1November 14, 20031 Morgan City, Louisiana, United States
Win3–2Sam HollowayTKOICB: International Cage BrawlAugust 16, 20031 Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Win2–2Sean SalleeDecision (majority)Tennessee Shooto: ConquestJanuary 17, 200325:00 Clarksville, Tennessee, United States
Loss1–2 Travis Wiuff Decision (unanimous)UW: Ultimate WrestlingJune 29, 20023 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Loss1–1 Wesley Correira TKO (punches)SB 24: Return of the Heavyweights 1April 26, 200214:28 Honolulu, United States
Win1–0Kelly WilliamsTKOBB 9: Fights, Bikes, & BabesJuly 27, 200010:00 Gainesville, Georgia, United States

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