UFC"Flash"Jared Gordon Record: 21-9-0
LightweightRecord21-9-0
Age37
DivisionLightweight · #69
Combat Edge Elo1678
Last fightMay 9 2026
Jared Gordon has a 21-9-0 professional record and is 37 years old in the Lightweight division, representing Kill Cliff FC. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Jared Gordon bio
Personal background
Jared Gordon, the UFC lightweight known as “Flash,” was born September 6, 1988, in Queens, New York, and his story is among the most candid in the sport. Gordon has spoken openly about a long battle with addiction that began with prescription painkillers in his late teens and escalated to heroin, multiple overdoses and a period of homelessness before he entered recovery. He has been sober for years and become an advocate for others, channeling that hard-won discipline into a fighting career built on accountability and toughness. Standing 5'9" and fighting out of Kill Cliff FC, the New York native pairs a grinding, pressure-based style with the durability of a fighter who has survived far harder things than a bad night in the cage.
Path to the UFC
Gordon turned professional in 2011 and made his name on the East Coast regional scene, particularly with CFFC, where he captured a featherweight title and built a reputation as a relentless finisher. A 2016 head-kick knockout of veteran Anthony Morrison and a 2017 decision over rising prospect Bill Algeo underlined his regional dominance and earned him his shot in the UFC, where he debuted later in 2017.
Early UFC years
Gordon announced himself with a unanimous-decision win over the experienced Hacran Dias in October 2017. The next stretch was a learning curve at the highest level: he was stopped by Diego Ferreira and Joaquim Silva, then rebounded with a decision over Dan Moret in 2019 before running into a buzzsaw, taking a first-round knockout loss to future champion Charles Oliveira.
Finding consistency
Gordon settled into a productive groove at lightweight, grinding out decisions over Chris Fishgold, Danny Chavez and Joe Solecki across 2020 and 2021. He absorbed a submission loss to the unbeaten Grant Dawson in 2022, answered with a decision over Leonardo Santos, and dropped a competitive decision to the heavily hyped Paddy Pimblett — a result many observers felt could have gone his way. He bounced back strongly with a first-round TKO of Mark Madsen at UFC 295 in 2023.
Recent run
Gordon's later career has been a fighter's grind. After a split-decision loss to Nasrat Haqparast in 2024, he scored one of his most emphatic wins, a first-round knockout of Thiago Moisés in May 2025. He then dropped a TKO to Rafa García and, in 2026, a first-round submission to lightweight stalwart Jim Miller.
Fighting style
Gordon is a high-pressure, forward-marching lightweight who wins with volume, top control and an unbreakable motor. His finishing arsenal is balanced — eight knockouts and two submissions among his 21 wins — but the heart of his game is the decision grind, with 11 of those wins reaching the scorecards. That same pressure-first approach can leave him in firefights, and his losses have come both on the feet and on the mat against elite competition. What sets him apart is intangible: a chin and a will forged by a life that demanded resilience long before he ever stepped into a cage.
Career highlights
- CFFC champion to UFC — a regional title and a finishing reputation, including a head-kick KO of Anthony Morrison, earned him his UFC contract.
- Signature finish — a first-round TKO of Mark Madsen at UFC 295 was among the standout wins of his veteran run.
- Recovery advocate — Gordon's openness about sobriety has made him one of the sport's most respected voices on addiction and resilience.
Career snapshot
Jared Gordon career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1678Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#562
Lightweight#69of 204 active
Peak1710
Last move-14
Opponent quality1704avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1710 Elo after defeating Thiago Moisés (2025-05-17)
Similar Elo in Lightweight
Jared Gordon quick answers
What is Jared Gordon's record?
Jared Gordon's professional MMA record is 21-9-0.
How old is Jared Gordon?
Jared Gordon is 37 years old.
What weight class is Jared Gordon?
Jared Gordon fights at Lightweight in UFC.
How tall is Jared Gordon?
Jared Gordon is 5'9" tall with a 68" reach.
How much does Jared Gordon weigh?
Jared Gordon competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 156 lbs.
What is Jared Gordon's Combat Edge Elo?
Jared Gordon's Combat Edge Elo is 1678, with a peak Elo of 1710.
How strong is Jared Gordon's recent opposition?
Jared Gordon's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1704 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Jared Gordon's last fight?
Jared Gordon's latest tracked pro fight was against Jim Miller at UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland on May 9 2026.
What is Jared Gordon's recent form?
Jared Gordon's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Jared Gordon usually win?
Jared Gordon's 21 recorded wins include 8 knockouts, 2 submissions, and 11 decisions, with 48% ending before the final bell.
8Wins by knockout
2Wins by submission
11Wins by decision
5Loss by knockout
2Loss by submission
2Loss by decision
Jared Gordon stats
Record : 21 / 9 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
5.64Fighter3.07Division average
Significant striking accuracy
54%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.14Fighter3.89Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
56%Fighter53%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.78Fighter1.59Division average
Takedown accuracy
33%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
60%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.66Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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