Jordan Williams

Jordan Williams (born October 13, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background Williams started fighting when a friend brought up the idea to him and his full-ride scholarship to UC Davis fell through when they dropped the wrestling program due to lack of funds. In 2010, at Sierra College, he was the California state community college wrestling champion at 197 pounds and All-American. As a 19-year-old college student in the middle of wrestling season, Williams was diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes, after suddenly losing 20 pounds in 2 weeks. After losing to Kazula Vargas due to a cut, Williams was invited to train with David Terrell, where he has stayed since then.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career In his MMA debut at CFFC Nor Cal Conflict, he defeated Sean Choice via TKO in the third round. Williams defeated JC Llamas via unanimous decision at TWC 19 Blackout. He lost to Kazula Vargas At TPF 19 via doctor stoppage due to a cut. At TPF 22 Champions Collide 2, he defeated Christian Barber via TKO in the first round. In his only appearance for West Coast Fighting Championship at WFC 15 Williams knocked out Richard Rigmaden in round one. At Tachi Palace Fights 25 he submitted Preston Scharf in the first round via rear naked choke to earn the first submission victory of his professional career. He would suffer his second loss of his MMA career to future UFC fighter Dwight Grant at Conquer FC 2 after getting knocked out in the first round. Williams would rebound, knocking out Alexander Lopez in the first round at Dragon House 28

In his debut appearance with Bellator MMA at Bellator 199, he defeated Brandon Hester via TKO in the second round to secure his first victory under the Bellator MMA banner.

Dana White's Contender Series After racking a 7–2 record in California regional circuit and most lately Bellator, Williams was invited to face Tim Caron at Dana White's Contender Series 11 on June 26, 2018. He won the fight via third-round knockout, but the result was eventually overturned after Williams tested positive for cannabis metabolites. Williams was also fined and suspended for six months, making him eligible to return to competition on December 26, 2018.

He made his third appearance in the series against Gregory Rodrigues at Dana White's Contender Series 33 on September 15, 2020. He won the fight via first-round knockout and was awarded a contract with the UFC. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Return to welterweight He made his sophomore appearance against Mickey Gall at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw on July 24, 2021. He lost the fight via first-round submission.

Williams faced Ian Garry at UFC 268 on November 6, 2021. He lost the fight via knockout at the end of the first round.

On February 10, 2022, it was announced that Williams was released by the UFC.

Championships and accomplishments Dragon House DH Middleweight Championship (One time; former)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Ian Machado Garry KO (punches) UFC 268

New York City, New York, United States Loss

Mickey Gall Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Nassourdine Imavov Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Gregory Rodrigues KO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 33

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Ramazan Kuramagomedov Decision (split) Dana White's Contender Series 21

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Diego Herzog TKO (punches) Bellator 220

San Jose, California, United States NC

Tim Caron NC (overturned) Dana White's Contender Series 11

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Brandon Hester TKO (punches) Bellator 199

San Jose, California, United States Win

Alex Lopez KO (punch) Dragon House 28

San Francisco, California, United States Loss

Dwight Grant KO (punch) Conquer FC 2

Richmond, California, United States Win

Preston Scharf Submission (rear-naked choke) Tachi Palace Fights 25

Lemoore, California, United States Win

Richard Rigmaden KO (punch) West Coast FC 15

Sacramento, California, United States Win

Cris Barber TKO (punches) Tachi Palace Fights 22

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Kazula Vargas TKO (doctor stoppage) Tachi Palace Fights 19

Lemoore, California, United States Win

J.C. Llamas Decision (unanimous) The Warriors Cage 19

Porterville, California, United States Win

Sean Choice TKO (punches) Cage Combat FC: Nor-Cal Conflict

Santa Rosa, California, United States