Canadian mixed martial arts fighter
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 .
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] 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]
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]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Mein made his UFC promotional against Dan Miller on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158 .[ 8]
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] [ 10] Fight of the Night bonus award.[ 11]
Mein was expected to face Santiago Ponzinibbio on April 19, 2014 at UFC on Fox 11 .[ 12] [ 13]
Mein was expected to face Thiago Alves on August 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 49 .[ 14] Brandon Thatch .[ 15] [ 16] Mike Pyle after Pyle's scheduled opponent at the event, Demian Maia , also pulled out with an injury.[ 17] Performance of the Night bonus award.[ 18]
The bout with Alves eventually took place on January 31, 2015 at UFC 183 .[ 19] [ 20]
In August 2015, Mein announced that he had retired from MMA competition.[ 21] 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] [ 24]
Mein faced Belal Muhammad on July 8, 2017 at UFC 213 .[ 25] [ 26]
Mein faced Erick Silva on December 16, 2017 at UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos .[ 27] [ 28]
As the last fight of his prevailing contract, Mein faced Alex Morono on July 28, 2018 at UFC on Fox 30 .[ 29] [ 30] [ 31]
Post UFC
On January 7, 2020 it was reported that Mein was signed with Bellator MMA .[ 32] Jason Jackson at Bellator 242 on July 24, 2020.[ 30] [ 33]
After almost 3 years, Mein returned on April 23, 2023 at PFC 16: Mein vs. Chavez , defeating Ricardo Chavez via unanimous decision.[ 34]
On December 11, 2024, it was announced that Mein had signed with Global Fight League .[ 35]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
46 matches
32 wins
14 losses
By knockout
16
4
By submission
7
4
By decision
9
6
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
32–14
Dilano Taylor
TKO (injury)
BTC 23
March 16, 2024
1
5:00
Kingston, Ontario , Canada
Win
32–13
Ricardo Chavez
Decision (unanimous)
PFC 16: Mein vs. Chavez
April 23, 2023
3
5:00
Toronto , Canada
Loss
31–13
Jason Jackson
Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 242
July 24, 2020
3
5:00
Uncasville, Connecticut , United States
Win
31–12
Alex Morono
Decision (unanimous)
UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2
July 28, 2018
3
5:00
Calgary, Alberta , Canada
Win
30–12
Erick Silva
Decision (unanimous)
UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos
December 16, 2017
3
5:00
Winnipeg , Manitoba, Canada
Loss
29–12
Belal Muhammad
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 213
July 8, 2017
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Loss
29–11
Emil Weber Meek
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 206
December 10, 2016
3
5:00
Toronto , Ontario, Canada
Loss
29–10
Thiago Alves
KO (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
Joshua 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
Catchweight (184 lbs) bout.
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
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