Jonathan Wilson

Background Born and raised in San Bernardino, California, Wilson began training in MMA with fighter Lorenz Larkin in 2007.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Wilson made his promotional debut against Chris Dempsey at UFC Fight Night 73 on August 8, 2015. He won the fight knockout in the first round.

Wilson faced Henrique da Silva at UFC 199 on June 4, 2016. He lost the fight TKO in the second round.

Wilson next faced Ion Cuțelaba at UFC Fight Night 96 on October 1, 2016. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Wilson faced Oskar Piechota in a middleweight bout on October 21, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Till. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

On August 12, 2019, it was reported that Wilson was released from the UFC.

Post-UFC career After the release, Wilson faced Derek Eason at Gladiator Challenge: Holiday Beatings on December 14, 2019. He won the fight via first-round submission.

Taura MMA Wilson next challenged Richardson Moreira for the Taura Light Heavyweight Championship at Taura MMA 11 on October 30, 2020. He won the fight and claimed the championship via unanimous decision.

Bellator MMA

Wilson announced that he was signing a multi-fight contract with Bellator and faced Jose Augusto in a Light heavyweight bout on April 2, 2021 at Bellator 255. He lost the bout in the first round via arm triangle choke.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Marcos Brigagão Decision (unanimous) Tuff-N-Uff 133

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

José Augusto Azevedo Submission (arm-triangle choke) Bellator 255

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Richardson Moreira Decision (unanimous) Taura MMA 11

Kissimmee, Florida, United States Win

Derek Eason Submission (armbar) Gladiator Challenge: Holiday Beatings

Hemet, California, United States Loss

Oskar Piechota Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Till

Gdańsk, Poland Loss

Ion Cuțelaba Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson

Portland, Oregon, United States Loss

Henrique da Silva TKO (punches) UFC 199

Inglewood, California, United States Win

Chris Dempsey KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Win

Daniel Ynojos Submission (armbar) Gladiator Challenge: Battle Ready

El Cajon, California, United States Win

Alex Putolu Decision (unanimous) Gladiator Challenge: Night of the Champions

Rancho Mirage, California, United States Win

Jamiah Williamson TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Iron Fist

San Jacinto, California, United States Win

Aquill Stratt KO (punch) Gladiator Challenge: Nitro

San Jacinto, California, United States Win

Arsen Galstyan TKO (punches) Lights Out Promotions: Chaos at the Casino 3

Inglewood, California, United States Win

Ethan Cox KO (punch) Submission Promotions 3

Ontario, California, United States