Jess Liaudin

Jess Liaudin (born 21 December 1973) is a French mixed martial artist, kickboxer and film actor. A professional MMA competitor from 1990 until 2014, he competed for UFC, Pancrase, Cage Rage, and King of the Cage.

Background Liaudin trained in martial arts from eight years old; in karate initially and then moving on to kickboxing. From the age of 16, he has been fighting in a variety of full-contact competitions. He has fought in over 84 amateur and professional fights in mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, and kickboxing.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Liaudin began his professional MMA career in 2000 as a Middleweight, compiling a 6–0 record before facing his first defeat.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Liaudin signed to the UFC upon the heels of a three-fight winning streak, facing Dennis Siver at UFC 70. Liaudin defeated Siver in the first round with an armbar one minute and twenty-one seconds into the fight.

After another first-round stoppage via TKO over Anthony Torres at UFC 75, Liaudin was scheduled to face Anthony Johnson at UFC 80. However, the bout was scrapped due to a hand injury Johnson suffered during training, and Liaudin instead returned at UFC 85 against Marcus Davis. Liaudin was knocked out in the first round.

After dropping a split decision to Paul Taylor at UFC 85, Liaudin then returned to the Lightweight division, facing David Bielkheden at UFC 89. Liaudin lost via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Post-UFC Liaudin had a successful remainder of his career after the UFC, winning his final six fights.

Filmography 1997, Coca-Cola (TV commercial), Medieval sword fight/special action performer 1997, The Imax Nutcracker/Sands Films, Toy & Mouse (stunt) 2010, "Six degrees/Short Film", Tattoo artist 2010, "South Central/Day I Die" (Clip video), (Stunt) 2010, The Perpetrators/Dutiful Films ltd, Camou 2010, For Kai/SnowPix Productions, "Mr Ashbeck" 2011, The Sweeney, Pool Hall Bouncer (uncredited) 2011, Snow white and the Huntsman, "The shadow army/special action performer" 2011, Le Mentor de "Jean-Pierre Mocky", Le Bonimenteur 2011, Four of a Kind/Short Film – Offkey Production, The Holiday maker 2011, Different Perspectives – Brainbox Films & Red Clover Productions, Matheus 2011, Ivryse – "Line up the stars" (Clip video)/ Davey inc, Russian gangster 2012, Thor: The Dark World, Stunt performer 2014, The Albion Falls/Short film, Jonah 2015, A hitman in London/Raging Pictures(Skin Traffik), Sergei's Associate 2015, The Squad, Waked 2016, Exterminatus/Short Film, Judge Garrat 2016, Night Fare, the driver 2018, Submergence, Marcel 2018, Holmes and Watson, The executioner 2018, Big Brother/Bullet Films, David Jones 2018, Holmes & Watson, Hangman 2019, Anna, EuropaCorp, Olga's technician 2019, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Tundra Warrior Fey 2021, One Shot, Hakim Charef 2022, Irma Vep, TV miniseries, Satanas 2023, Luther: The Fallen Sun, Nilsson 2023, One Ranger, Oleg Jakovenko 2023, Ganapath, Tabahi 2024, Lift, Arthur Tigue 2024, Nice Girls, Bauer 2024, Paris Has Fallen, Fake RAID Officer in Lift (uncredited) 2025, Back in Action, Pascal 2025, Hotel Costiera, Le Bris 2026, Above & Below, TBA Other work: The Bill/Talkback Thames,Streetdance 2 3D,B Monkey, Elephant juice.

Championships South East USA Kickboxing Champion (1993) UK Open Sambo Tournament Silver medal (2001) European Brazilian jiu-jitsu & Grappling Championship (Fr) Silver medal (2001) Knock Down Sport Budo International Champion (2001) European Cage Combat Middleweight Champion (2003) Shootboxing Japan "S-of the world vol 5" Winner (2003) Long beach – World no gi Bronze medal (2007) Welterweight World Title 77 kg- 10th Legion C F (2009)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Juan Manuel Suarez TKO (punches) Tenth Legion: Victorious

London, England Win

Rafael Silva Decision (unanimous) 10th Legion VII: Invasion of Warriors

London, England Win

Manu Garcia Submission (guillotine choke) 100% Fight 2

Paris, France Win

Bernueng Sakhomsin Submission (armbar) KMMA: MMA & Muay Thai Grand Extreme

Macau, China Win

Lee Doski Decision (unanimous) ASF 4

Paris, France Win

Peter Irving TKO (punches) 10th Legion: The War Machine

Hull, England Loss

David Bielkheden Decision (unanimous) UFC 89

Birmingham, England Return to Lightweight. Loss

Paul Taylor Decision (split) UFC 85

London, England Loss

Marcus Davis KO (punch) UFC 80

Newcastle, England Win

Anthony Torres TKO (punches) UFC 75

London, England Win

Dennis Siver Submission (armbar) UFC 70

Manchester, England Win

Ross Mason Submission (heel hook) Cage Rage 19

England Win

Lee Doski TKO (corner stoppage) Cage Rage Contenders 2

London, England Win

Paul Jenkins KO (punch) ZT: Fight Night

England Loss

Hidetaka Monma Submission (armbar) GCM: D.O.G. 3

Tokyo, Japan Loss

Abdul Mohamed TKO (doctor stoppage) Cage Rage 11

England Win

Mike Tomson Submission (ankle lock) Shoot-Fighting FC

England Win

Andy Walker Submission (heel hook) P & G: Clash in Consett 4

England Loss

Paul Daley TKO (doctor stoppage) Cage Rage 9

England Loss

Matt Ewin TKO (doctor stoppage) Cage Rage 7

England Loss

Shonie Carter Decision (unanimous) Cage Wars

Ireland Return to Welterweight. Loss

Paul Taylor Decision (unanimous) Cage Rage 2

England Lightweight debut. Win

Shain Tovell Submission (heel hook) UZI 1: Cage Combat Evolution

England Loss

Joey Guel TKO (corner stoppage) KOTC 15: Bad Intentions

California, United States Loss

Marcos da Silva TKO (doctor stoppage) Cage Wars 2

England Win

Paul Seney Submission (punches) Vale Tudo FC

England Win

Rob Miller Submission (triangle choke) UKMMAC 1: Sudden Impact

England Win

Dave Ives Submission (toe hold) KSBO: International

England Win

Guy Stainthorp Submission (triangle choke) KSBO: International

England Win

Chris Collins Submission (armlock) Hasdell Competition

England Win

Moise Rimbon Decision (1–0 points) Pancrase: Pancrase UK

England