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Alan Jouban

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Alan Jouban
BornAlan Michael Jouban[1]
(1982-11-25) November 25, 1982 (age 41)
Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Other namesBrahma
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2]
Weight171 lb (78 kg; 12 st 3 lb)
DivisionWelterweight
Reach74 in (188 cm)
Fighting out ofLos Angeles, California, United States
TeamBlack House (2013–present)[3]
10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu
TrainerMuay Thai: Julio Trana Jr.[4]
Jiu-Jitsu: Eddie Bravo[5]
Wrestling: Kenny Johnson
RankBlack belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu under Eddie Bravo[6]
Years active2010–2021
Mixed martial arts record
Total24
Wins17
By knockout11
By decision6
Losses7
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Alan Michael Jouban (born November 25, 1982) is an American retired professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2010, Jouban has also formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Shark Fights, RFA and Tachi Palace Fights.

Background

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Born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, Jouban competed in soccer from a young age through high school until tearing his ACL. He is of French and Syrian descent.[7] Jouban attended and graduated from Ovey Comeaux High School and then went to University of Louisiana at Lafayette in his hometown for a couple of semesters, but left before finishing a degree.[8]

Jouban later began training in Muay Thai in 2005 at the age of 23, and was undefeated as an amateur, which led him into a career in mixed martial arts.[9]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Jouban had his first amateur fight on March 26, 2010, and won via TKO just 14 seconds into the first round. He had his first professional fight on February 8, 2011, vs. Kyle Griffin, winning via 15 second knockout in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Jouban made his UFC debut on August 16, 2014, against Seth Baczynski at UFC Fight Night 47.[10] Jouban won by knockout in the first round.[11] The back and forth action earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.[12]

Jouban next faced The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 Middleweight winner Warlley Alves on November 8, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 56.[13] Jouban lost the fight by a controversial unanimous decision.[14][15]

Jouban faced Richard Walsh on February 28, 2015, at UFC 184.[16] Jouban won the fight via knockout in the first round.[17]

Jouban was expected to face Brian Ebersole on June 6, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 68.[18] However, Jouban pulled out of the fight in late March citing injury and was replaced by Omari Akhmedov.[19]

Jouban faced Matt Dwyer on July 15, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 71.[20] Despite having a point taken away for an unintentional knee to his opponent's head, he won the back and forth fight by unanimous decision.[21] Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night honors.[22]

Jouban faced Albert Tumenov on October 3, 2015, at UFC 192.[23] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[24]

Jouban faced Brendan O'Reilly on March 20, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 85.[25] Jouban won the fight via TKO in the first round.[26]

Jouban was expected to face Nordine Taleb on July 7, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 90.[27] However, Taleb pulled out of the bout in early June citing an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Belal Muhammad.[28] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[29] Both participants were awarded Fight of the Night honors for their performance.[30]

Jouban faced Mike Perry on December 17, 2016, at UFC on Fox 22.[31] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[32]

Jouban faced Gunnar Nelson on March 18, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 107.[33] After being rocked with a punch, Jouban lost the fight via a guillotine choke in the second round.[34]

Jouban was briefly linked to a bout with Brian Camozzi on July 8, 2017, at UFC 213.[35] However, Jouban pulled out of the fight on June 6 citing a foot injury.[36]

Jouban faced Niko Price on August 5, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno.[37] He lost the fight via TKO.[38]

Jouban faced Ben Saunders on February 24, 2018, at UFC on Fox 28.[39] He won the back-and-forth fight via knockout in the second round.[40] This win earned him the Fight of the Night bonus.[41]

Jouban was expected to face Danny Roberts on July 22, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 134.[42] However, on July 12, Jouban was pulled out from the fight, citing a neck injury.[43]

Jouban faced Dwight Grant on April 13, 2019, at UFC 236.[44] He lost the fight via split decision.[45] Subsequently, Jouban signed a new, five-fight contract with the UFC.[46]

After an 18 months hiatus, Jouban returned to faced Jared Gooden on November 21, 2020, at UFC 255.[47] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[48]

On May 10, 2021, Jouban announced his retirement from MMA to focus on broadcasting.[49]

Personal life

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Prior to signing with the UFC, Jouban was a professional model and also appeared in several television commercials.[50] Jouban signed a deal with Versace in 2016. He appeared in a short film as the face of Versace's Dylan Blue fragrance advertisement along with Gigi Hadid.[51][52]

Alan and his wife Nicole have a son, Cage (born 2012).[53]

Championships and achievements

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Mixed martial arts

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
24 matches 17 wins 7 losses
By knockout 11 3
By submission 0 1
By decision 6 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 17–7 Jared Gooden Decision (unanimous) UFC 255 November 21, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 16–7 Dwight Grant Decision (split) UFC 236 April 13, 2019 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 16–6 Ben Saunders KO (punch) UFC on Fox: Emmett vs. Stephens February 24, 2018 2 2:38 Orlando, Florida, United States Fight of the Night.
Loss 15–6 Niko Price TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno August 5, 2017 1 1:44 Mexico City, Mexico
Loss 15–5 Gunnar Nelson Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson March 18, 2017 2 0:46 London, England
Win 15–4 Mike Perry Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson December 17, 2016 3 5:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Win 14–4 Belal Muhammad Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez July 7, 2016 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 13–4 Brendan O'Reilly TKO (elbows and punches) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Mir March 20, 2016 1 2:15 Brisbane, Australia
Loss 12–4 Albert Tumenov TKO (head kick and punches) UFC 192 October 3, 2015 1 2:55 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 12–3 Matt Dwyer Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee July 15, 2015 3 5:00 San Diego, California, United States Jouban was deducted one point due to an illegal knee. Fight of the Night.
Win 11–3 Richard Walsh KO (elbow and punches) UFC 184 February 28, 2015 1 2:19 Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss 10–3 Warlley Alves Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Saint Preux November 8, 2014 3 5:00 Uberlândia, Brazil
Win 10–2 Seth Baczynski KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. St. Preux August 16, 2014 1 4:23 Bangor, Maine, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 9–2 Ricky Legere Jr. Decision (split) RFA 15 June 6, 2014 3 5:00 Culver City, California, United States
Win 8–2 Armando Montoya Jr. KO (punch) RFA 14 April 11, 2014 2 3:33 Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
Loss 7–2 Mike Rhodes Decision (unanimous) RFA 10 October 25, 2013 5 5:00 Des Moines, Iowa, United States For the RFA Welterweight Championship.
Win 7–1 Chris Spång TKO (punches) RFA 9 August 16, 2013 3 1:23 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 6–1 Rigo Oropeza TKO (punches) Fight Club OC: Rumble on the Range May 16, 2013 1 1:54 Burbank, California, United States Won the Fight Club OC Welterweight Championship.
Win 5–1 Cameron Mayer KO (punch) USA MMA: Stacked 2 June 16, 2012 1 1:24 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Win 4–1 Daniel McWilliams Submission (punches) National Fight Alliance: Valley Invasion 2 April 6, 2012 1 0:46 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 3–1 D.J. Roberson Decision (unanimous) Shark Fights 20 October 15, 2011 3 5:00 Laughlin, Nevada, United States
Win 2–1 Andrew Goldthwaite KO (punches) Shark Fights 17: Horwich vs. Rosholt 2 July 15, 2011 3 2:37 Frisco, Texas, United States
Loss 1–1 Chidi Njokuani TKO (body kick) Tachi Palace Fights 9 May 6, 2011 3 1:27 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 1–0 Kyle Griffin KO (knee) Tachi Palace Fights 8 February 18, 2011 1 0:15 Lemoore, California, United States

Amateur fights

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Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 2–0 Joden Seiders Submission (rear-naked choke) Tuff-N-Uff: Future Stars of MMA May 28, 2010 1 1:06 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 1–0 Dustin Chevalier TKO (punches) Tuff-N-Uff: Future Stars of MMA March 26, 2010 1 0:14 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Mixed Martial Arts Show Results boxing.nv.gov Retrieved May 12, 2023
  2. ^ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Shogun vs. Saint Preux". UFC.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
  3. ^ Jeremy Brand (February 26, 2015). "Alan Jouban trying to change up his 'trigger button'". mmasucka.com.
  4. ^ Brian Martin (2015-07-13). "UFC Fight Night 71: Alan Jouban will be taking aim at the chin". LA Daily News.
  5. ^ Marc Raimondi (2014-11-06). "Alan Jouban feels he has extra to prove in UFC due to modeling career". Fox Sports.
  6. ^ Phillips, Sabrina (20 June 2024). "UFC Veteran Alan Jouban Promoted To 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  7. ^ @AlanJouban (28 July 2015). "@415Joker nice man. I'm French and Syrian" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. ^ "Alan Jouban - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  9. ^ Brian Martin (2014-06-05). "RFA 15: Alan Jouban, James Moontasri ready to make name for themselves". LA Daily News.
  10. ^ Staff (2014-07-08). "Seth Baczynski-Alan Jouban welterweight bout added to UFC Fight Night in Maine". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2014-07-08.
  11. ^ Steven Marrocco (2014-08-16). "UFC Fight Night 47 results: Alan Jouban survives, floors Seth Baczynski". mmajunkie.com.
  12. ^ Staff (2014-08-17). "UFC Fight Night 47 bonuses: Boetsch, Thiago Tavares, Jouban, Baczynski win $50,000". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-08-17.
  13. ^ Jacob Cooper (2014-09-24). "Warlley Alves meets Alan Jouban at UFC Fight Night 56". fansided.com. Retrieved 2014-09-24.
  14. ^ Ken Pishna (2014-11-09). "UFC Brazil Results: Warlley Alves Takes Hometown Decision Over Alan Jouban". Mmaweekly.com | Ufc and Mma News, Results, Rumors, and Videos. mmaweekly.com.
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  16. ^ Staff (2014-12-11). "Alan Jouban vs. Richard Walsh booked for UFC 184 in Los Angeles". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-12-11.
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  18. ^ Staff (2015-03-03). "Brian Ebersole vs. Alan Jouban added to UFC Fight Night 68". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-03-03.
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  20. ^ Damon Martin (2015-04-22). "Alan Jouban vs. Matt Dwyer added to UFC Fight Night in San Diego". foxsports.com. Retrieved 2015-04-22.
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  27. ^ Jordan Breen (2016-05-02). "Alan Jouban to face Nordine Taleb at July 7 UFC Fight Night 90". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-05-02.
  28. ^ Tristen Critchfield (2016-06-08). "Alan Jouban gets new opponent Belal Muhammad for UFC Fight Night on July 7". sherdog.com. Retrieved 2016-06-08.
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  39. ^ Jay Reddick (2017-12-19). "Orlando's Ben Saunders gets hometown UFC fight". orlandosentinal.com. Retrieved 2017-12-19.
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  41. ^ "UFC on FOX 28 bonuses: Jeremy Stephens' violent KO gets him $50,000". MMAjunkie. 2018-02-25. Retrieved 2018-02-25.
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  44. ^ Marcel Dorff (2019-03-13). "Alan Jouban vs. Dwight Grant added to UFC 236 in Atlanta" (in Dutch). mmadnanl.com. Retrieved 2019-03-13.
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  49. ^ "UFC welterweight Alan Jouban announces MMA retirement". MMA Junkie. 2021-05-11. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
  50. ^ Elias Cepeda (2014-11-05). "UFC's Alan Jouban - Modeling by chance, fighting by choice". Yahoo!Sports.
  51. ^ "Versace Unveils a Sultry Film for Its "Dylan Blue" Men's Fragrance Starring Gigi Hadid". Hypebeast. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
  52. ^ "Versace Dylan Blue TV Commercial, 'Pour Homme' Featuring Gigi Hadid, Alan Jouban". iSpot.tv. Retrieved 2017-06-13.
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