Jordan Mein

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. That fight helped start Mein's fighting career that has included kickboxing tournaments, Brazilian jiu-jitsu competitions, at both the amateur and professional level.

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.

Mein fought Tyron Woodley at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine. He lost a split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27).

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.

Mein fought Forrest Petz in the main event of the Score Fighting Series 7 on November 23, 2012. He won via TKO early in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Mein made his UFC promotional against Dan Miller on March 16, 2013 at UFC 158. He won the fight via TKO in the first round.

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. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round, after a Brown knee fractured his nasal and orbital bones. Despite the loss, the back-and-forth bout earned him his first Fight of the Night bonus award.

Mein was expected to face Santiago Ponzinibbio on April 19, 2014 at UFC on Fox 11. However, Ponzinibbio was removed from the bout and was replaced by Hernani Perpetuo. He won the fight via split decision.

Mein was expected to face Thiago Alves on August 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 49. However, Alves pulled out of the bout citing a knee injury and was replaced by Brandon Thatch. Subsequently, Thatch also pulled out of the bout with Mein citing a toe injury. Mein would instead face Mike Pyle after Pyle's scheduled opponent at the event, Demian Maia, also pulled out with an injury. He won the fight via first round TKO. The win also earned Mein his first Performance of the Night bonus award.

The bout with Alves eventually took place on January 31, 2015 at UFC 183. Despite dominating the first round on the feet, Mein lost the fight via TKO in the second round after Alves landed a kick to the body.

In August 2015, Mein announced that he had retired from MMA competition. In September 2016 Mein was tested by the United States Anti-Doping Agency as part of the UFC anti-doping program suggesting a return to competition.

Returning from his nearly two-year sabbatical, Mein faced promotional newcomer Emil Weber Meek at UFC 206. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Mein faced Belal Muhammad on July 8, 2017 at UFC 213. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Mein faced Erick Silva on December 16, 2017 at UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

As the last fight of his prevailing contract, Mein faced Alex Morono on July 28, 2018 at UFC on Fox 30. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Post UFC On January 7, 2020 it was reported that Mein was signed with Bellator MMA. He made his promotional debut against Jason Jackson at Bellator 242 on July 24, 2020.

After almost 3 years, Mein returned on April 23, 2023 at PFC 16: Mein vs. Chavez, defeating Ricardo Chavez via unanimous decision.

On December 11, 2024, it was announced that Mein had signed with Global Fight League. However, in April 2025, it was reported that all GFL events were cancelled indefinitely.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) Performance of the Night (One time) MMAJunkie.com 2014 August Knockout of the Month vs. Mike Pyle

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Dejan Kajić TKO (punches) Battlefield Fight League 87

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Win

Yohan Lainesse Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) Unified MMA 67

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Win

Dany Mallette Submission (guillotine choke) Samourai MMA 13

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Loss

Dilano Taylor TKO (injury) BTC 23

Kingston, Ontario, Canada Win

Ricardo Chávez Villaseñor Decision (unanimous) Prospect FC 16

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Loss

Jason Jackson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 242

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Alex Morono Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Win

Erick Silva Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Loss

Belal Muhammad Decision (unanimous) UFC 213

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Emil Weber Meek Decision (unanimous) UFC 206

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Loss

Thiago Alves KO (body kick) UFC 183

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Mike Pyle TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Win

Hernani Perpetuo Decision (split) UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne

Orlando, Florida, United States Loss

Matt Brown TKO (elbows) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez

San Jose, California, United States Win

Dan Miller TKO (punches) UFC 158

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Forrest Petz TKO (knees and elbows) Score Fighting Series 7

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Win

Tyler Stinson Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy

Portland, Oregon, United States Loss

Tyron Woodley Decision (split) Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Evangelista Santos TKO (elbows) Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Win

Marius Žaromskis Decision (unanimous) Score Fighting Series 1

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Win

Joshua Burkman Decision (unanimous) Knockout Entertainment MMA: The Reckoning

Rama, Ontario, Canada Win

Keto Allen Technical Submission (guillotine choke) Rumble in the Cage 42

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Win

Joe Riggs TKO (punches) Wreck MMA: Strong and Proud

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Win

Chase Degenhardt TKO (punches) Rumble in the Cage 41

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Loss

Jason High Decision (unanimous) Rumble in the Cage 40

Taber, Alberta, Canada Win

George Belanger TKO (punches) Pure FC 5

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Win

Victor Bachmann Submission (neck crank) Let's Get It On! MMA 1

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Andrew Buckland TKO (punches) Pure FC 4

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Win

Tim Skidmore TKO (punches) Rumble in the Cage 38

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Loss

Mike Ricci Decision (unanimous) Ringside MMA 4

Drummondville, Quebec, Canada Win

Chad Freeman TKO (punches) Rumble in the Cage 34

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Win

Ryan Machan Submission (kimura) Pure FC 2

Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Win

Jeff Harrison TKO (punches) TKO 35

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Justin Bermudez TKO (doctor stoppage) Vipers MMA: Venom at the Snakepit

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Win

Hollis Huggins KO (head kick and punches) Rumble in the Cage 30

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Loss

Samuel Guillet Submission (kimura) TKO 32

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Dave Pariseau Decision (unanimous) Rumble in the Cage 27

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Win

Kevin Manderson TKO (punches) Ultimate Cage Wars 10

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Win

Chris Ade TKO (punches) Extreme Fighting Challenge 5

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada Win

Adam Thomas Submission (rear-naked choke) Rumble in the Cage 26

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Win

Garret Vernoy TKO (punches) Ultimate Cage Wars 9

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Loss

Gavin Hesson TKO (punches) Ultimate Cage Wars 8

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Win

Lindsey Hawkes Decision (unanimous) Ultimate Martial Arts 3

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Loss

Kevin Manderson Submission (rear-naked choke) Rumble in the Cage 21

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Win

Jason Geiger Submission (choke) Ultimate Cage Wars 6

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Loss

Tim Jenson Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Insurrection

Vernon, British Columbia, Canada Win

Tom Wutpunne Submission (rear-naked choke) Rumble in the Cage 18

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Win

Josh Kretjo Submission (rear-naked choke) Ultimate Martial Arts 2

Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Loss

Rory MacDonald Submission (rear-naked choke) Rumble in the Cage 17

Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada