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Jordan Griffin (born February 23, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2011, he has competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Legacy Fighting Alliance and King of the Cage. He is the former KOTC, RFO and Dakota FC Featherweight champion.
Martial arts career
Amateur career
Jordan Griffin made his amateur debut in 2009 as a welterweight, when he fought Luke Drummond during Racine Fight Night 5. Griffin won through a second round TKO. He won his second fight by a second round TKO, versus Trevor Konetzke, as well. He won his third fight against Mitchell Kanter by decision and fourth fight against Mark Mora by submission. He would then lose by knockout to Shane Hinton and decision to Tim Hallock. He won his last amateur fight against Micah Fulton by a knockout. He ended his amateur career with a 5–2 record.
Early career
Jordan Griffin made his professional debut in 2011, as a lightweight, against Tyler Hellenbrand. He lost by decision. He lost his second fight against Gary Bivens by submission. He would win his third fight against Ryan Smith by unanimous decision, but lost the next one, versus Damian Norris, by TKO.
He would then go on a five fight winning streak, before dropping down to featherweight to face Robert Tahtinen. He won the fight by TKO. He won the next fight, against Anthony Fleming, by a guillotine choke. His seven fight winning streak was stopped by Dan Moret, whom defeated him by a rear naked choke.
In his next fight, he faced Cameron Ramberg for the Dakota FC Featherweight title. He won the fight by majority decision.
At KOTC - Total Dominance, Griffin fought Ben Pierre-Saint for the KOTC Featherweight title. He won by a head kick KO. Griffin went on to defend the title three times, finishing all three of those fights. For his fourth defense, he was scheduled to fight Juan Archuleta. Griffin lost by unanimous decision.
Dana White's Contender Series
After winning his next three fights, Griffin was scheduled to fight Maurice Mitchell during Dana White's Contender Series 15. Griffin won the fight in the first round by a rear naked choke. He was awarded a UFC contract after the fight.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Jordan Griffin was scheduled to make his UFC debut during UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. dos Santos against Chas Skelly. Skelly would get injured before the fight and was replaced by Vince Murdock. Murdock would later withdraw himself, as he was not medically cleared to fight.
Griffin made his debut during UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 against Dan Ige. Ige won a unanimous decision. Griffin suffered multiple torn muscles in his right arm during the fight.
His fight against Chas Skelly was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje. Skelly won the fight by unanimous decision.
Griffin achieved his first UFC win during UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo, when he faced T.J. Brown and won by a guillotine choke. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.
Griffin was scheduled to fight a rematch with Darrick Minner on June 13, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Eye vs. Calvillo. However, on the day prior to the event, Minner was pulled from the fight due to health issues surrounding his weight cut and the bout was cancelled.
Griffin faced Youssef Zalal on June 27, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Griffin faced Luis Saldaña on April 10, 2021, at UFC on ABC 2. He lost the bout via controversial unanimous decision. 16 out of 18 media scores gave it to Griffin.
After the loss, he was released from the UFC.
Post UFC
Griffin made his first appearance since his UFC release against Josh Rohler at NAFC: Colosseum on April 16, 2022. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. T.J. Brown
- King of the Cage
- King of the Cage Featherweight Champion (Two Defenses)
Mixed martial arts record
| 30 matches | 19 wins | 11 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 1 |
| By submission | 9 | 2 |
| By decision | 4 | 8 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 19–11 | Travis Karppinen | TKO (punches) | Warrior Games 17 | January 13, 2024 | 1 | 2:41 | Bayfield, Wisconsin, United States | Catchweight (165 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 18–11 | Dakota Bush | Decision (unanimous) | Iowa Fight Series 1 | October 21, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Marshalltown, Iowa, United States | |
| Loss | 18–10 | Josh Rohler | Decision (unanimous) | NAFC: Colosseum | April 16, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States | Return to Lightweight. |
| Loss | 18–9 | Luis Saldaña | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland | April 10, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 18–8 | Youssef Zalal | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker | June 27, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 18–7 | T.J. Brown | Technical submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo | February 29, 2020 | 2 | 3:38 | Norfolk, Virginia, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 17–7 | Chas Skelly | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Gaethje | September 14, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Loss | 17–6 | Dan Ige | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 | December 15, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 17–5 | Maurice Mitchell | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Dana White's Contender Series 15 | July 31, 2018 | 1 | 3:57 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 16–5 | Shawn West | Submission (neck crank) | LFA 41 | February 24, 2018 | 1 | 4:52 | Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States | Catchweight (150 lb) bout. |
| Win | 15–5 | Darrick Minner | Submission (armbar) | LFA 34 | March 2, 2018 | 2 | 3:59 | Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 14–5 | Cody Stevens | Submission (guillotine choke) | Big Guns 25 | April 6, 2017 | 4 | 3:13 | Mansfield, Ohio, United States | Won the Big Guns Featherweight Championship. |
| Loss | 13–5 | Juan Archuleta | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Destructive Intent | July 23, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Washington, Pennsylvania, United States | Lost the KOTC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–4 | Adam Ward | TKO (retirement) | KOTC: Generation X | April 8, 2016 | 1 | 5:00 | Carlton, Minnesota, United States | Defended the KOTC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 12–4 | Justin Likness | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Battle at the Lake | November 14, 2015 | 2 | 2:36 | Saint Michael, North Dakota, United States | Defended the KOTC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–4 | Seth Dikun | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Warriors Collide | August 8, 2015 | 2 | 3:02 | Manistee, Michigan, United States | Won the KOTC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 10–4 | Ben Pierre-Saint | TKO (head kick) | KOTC: Total Dominance | May 16, 2015 | 2 | 2:37 | Carlton, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 9–4 | Cameron Ramberg | Decision (majority) | Dakota FC: Spring Brawl 2015 | April 18, 2015 | 1 | 4:17 | Fargo, North Dakota, United States | Won the Dakota FC Featherweight Championship. |
| Loss | 8–4 | Dan Moret | Submission (rear-naked choke) | RFA 19 | October 10, 2014 | 1 | 3:09 | Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Anthony Fleming | Submission (guillotine choke) | NAFC: Summer Slam | July 26, 2014 | 1 | 0:59 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | Return to Featherweight. |
| Win | 7–3 | Robert Tahtinen | TKO (punches) | Complete Cage Promotions | June 7, 2013 | 2 | 2:42 | Danbury, Wisconsin, United States | Lightweight bout. |
| Win | 6–3 | Josh Wolfe | Submission (guillotine choke) | Great Lakes Combat Association: Battle at Bad River | November 16, 2013 | 1 | N/A | Wisconsin, United States | Bantamweight debut. |
| Win | 5–3 | Gino DiGiulio | Decision (unanimous) | NAFC: Battle in the Ballroom | September 28, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | Lightweight bout. |
| Win | 4–3 | Alex Van Krevelen | Decision (unanimous) | Caged Chaos at Canterbury Park 2 | April 27, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Shakopee, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 3–3 | Dennis Anderson | TKO (punches) | Madtown Throwdown 29 | January 5, 2013 | 1 | 3:30 | Madison, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Wi | 2–3 | Evian Rodríguez | Submission (brabo choke) | KOTC: Trump Card | June 30, 2012 | 2 | 1:54 | Lac Du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Loss | 1–3 | Damian Norris | TKO (doctor stoppage) | XFO 43 | April 13, 2012 | 2 | 3:02 | Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States | Featherweight debut. |
| Win | 1–2 | Ryan Smith | Decision (unanimous) | Madtown Throwdown 26 | January 7, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Madison, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Loss | 0–2 | Gary Bivens | Submission (guillotine) | Combat USA: Country USA 1 | June 25, 2011 | 1 | 0:51 | Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Tyler Hellenbrand | Decision (unanimous) | Combat USA: Wisconsin State Finals | April 22, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States | Lightweight debut. |
Amateur mixed martial arts record
| Amateur record breakdown | ||
| 7 matches | 5 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 5-2 | Micah Fulton | KO (Punch) | Extreme Cagefighting Organization 7 | 21 August 2010 | 1 | 1:14 | Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Loss | 4-2 | Tim Hallock | Decision (Unanimous) | Combat USA Fighting Championship 6/18/10 | 18 June 2010 | 3 | 3:00 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Loss | 4-1 | Shane Hinton | KO (Punch) | Extreme Cagefighting Organization 5 | 8 May 2010 | 1 | 0:16 | Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 4-0 | Mark Mora | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Konquer the Kage 31: Immortality | 24 April 2010 | 1 | 1:02 | Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 3-0 | Mitchell Kanter | Decision (Unanimous) | Racine Fight Night 6 | 27 February 2010 | 3 | 3:00 | Racine, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 2-0 | Trevor Konetzke | TKO (Punches) | IFC: Caged Combat Oneida | 8 January 2010 | 2 | 2:25 | Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States | |
| Win | 1-0 | Luke Drummond | TKO (Punches) | Racine Fight Night (RFN) 5 - Thanksgiving Thrash | 28 November 2009 | 2 | 1:23 | Racine, Wisconsin, United States | Welterweight debut. |