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21 Facts About Jordan Griffin

1.

Jordan Griffin is the former KOTC, RFO and Dakota FC Featherweight champion.

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Jordan Griffin made his amateur debut in 2009 as a welterweight, when he fought Luke Drummond during Racine Fight Night 5.

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Jordan Griffin won his second fight by a second round TKO, versus Trevor Konetzke, as well.

4.

Jordan Griffin won his third fight against Mitchell Kanter by decision and fourth fight against Mark Mora by submission.

5.

Jordan Griffin won his last amateur fight against Micah Fulton by a knockout.

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Jordan Griffin made his professional debut in 2011, as a lightweight, against Tyler Hellenbrand.

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Jordan Griffin lost his second fight against Gary Bivens by submission.

8.

Jordan Griffin won the next fight, against Anthony Fleming, by a guillotine choke.

9.

Jordan Griffin's seven fight winning streak was stopped by Dan Moret, whom defeated him by a rear naked choke.

10.

At KOTC - Total Dominance, Griffin fought Ben Pierre-Saint for the KOTC Featherweight title.

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Jordan Griffin went on to defend the title three times, finishing all three of those fights.

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Jordan Griffin won the fight in the first round by a rear naked choke.

13.

Jordan Griffin was awarded a UFC contract after the fight.

14.

Jordan Griffin was scheduled to make his UFC debut during UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs dos Santos against Chas Skelly.

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Jordan Griffin made his debut during UFC on Fox: Lee vs Iaquinta 2 against Dan Ige.

16.

Jordan Griffin suffered multiple torn muscles in his right arm during the fight.

17.

Jordan Griffin's fight against Chas Skelly was rescheduled for UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Gaethje.

18.

Jordan Griffin was scheduled to fight a rematch with Darrick Minner on June 13,2020, at UFC Fight Night: Eye vs Calvillo.

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Jordan Griffin faced Youssef Zalal on June 27,2020, at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs Hooker.

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Jordan Griffin faced Luis Saldana on April 10,2021, at UFC on ABC 2.

21.

Jordan Griffin made his first appearance since his UFC release against Josh Rohler at NAFC: Colosseum on April 16,2022.