John Albert

John Brian Albert (born October 13, 1986) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2007 until 2013, he competed for the UFC, and was a competitor on Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller.

Background Albert was born in Reno, Nevada but was raised in Puyallup, Washington. His brother, uncle, and grandfather have all served in the military and are some of Albert's heroes. He moved out of his mother's house before he graduated high school. He attended Gov. John R. Rogers High School, graduating in 2005. After graduation Albert began working as an electrician, earning enough to buy himself a new truck, and helping to afford his living expenses easily. He worked full-time up until the day he left for The Ultimate Fighter. In junior high Albert was a part of his school's wrestling team, but did not pursue it during high school like his brother who was a two-time state placer.

He took another hiatus from the sport, returning one year later from his sixth fight, taking a highly controversial loss to journeymen, Roy Bradshaw. In the first episode, Albert fought Orville Smith, winning via first round submission (rear-naked choke). The win gained Albert entry into the Ultimate Fighter house. He was selected as a part of Team Bisping.

Albert next fought against Team Mayhem's top bantamweight pick, John Dodson. Albert lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Though he did not win the Ultimate Fighter, Albert was signed to an exclusive contract with the UFC. Albert officially made his UFC debut on December 3, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale, defeating Dustin Pague via TKO in the first round. Albert dropped Pague with a combination in the opening moments, put him in the giftwrap position and unloaded on him with heavy ground and pound causing the referee to intervene.

Albert next faced Ivan Menjivar at UFC on Fuel TV 1 on February 15, 2012. After a back-and-forth first round, Albert lost the fight via submission.

Albert was expected to face Byron Bloodworth on June 1, 2012 at The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale. However, Bloodworth was forced out of the bout and replaced by promotional newcomer Erik Pérez. Albert lost the fight via controversial armbar submission as he did not appear to verbally submit or tap out but the fight was stopped by referee Kim Winslow. Despite the loss, according to a tweet from Dana White, both fighters would receive a win bonus.

Albert faced Scott Jorgensen on December 8, 2012 at UFC on Fox 5. He lost the fight via submission in the first round. The fight was awarded Fight of the Night honors.

Albert faced Yaotzin Meza on July 27, 2013 at UFC on Fox 8. He lost the back-and-forth fight via submission in the second round and was released from the promotion shortly after.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Scott Jorgensen

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Yaotzin Meza Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Moraga

Seattle, Washington, United States Loss

Scott Jorgensen Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Diaz

Seattle, Washington, United States Loss

Erik Pérez Technical Submission (armbar) The Ultimate Fighter 15 Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Ivan Menjivar Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger

Omaha, Nebraska, United States Win

Dustin Pague TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Roy Bradshaw Submission (guillotine choke) Guy Promotions 1

Renton, Washington, United States Win

John Martinez TKO (doctor stoppage) Carnage at the Creek 6

Shelton, Washington, United States Win

Bobby Corpuz Submission (triangle choke) CageSport 5

Tacoma, Washington, United States Win

Drew Brokenshire Submission (armbar) Genesis Fights 10

Shoreline, Washington, United States Win

Justin Fratto Submission (triangle choke) Desert Brawl 36

Redmond, Oregon, United States Win

Jesse Lopez TKO (punches) Xtreme Cage Combat 4

Tacoma, Washington, United States Win

Jared Scouten TKO (punches) Hooligan Fight Night

Chehalis, Washington, United States