Jared Gordon
Flash
USA
Finished by Rafa Garcia
Gordon lost to Rafa Garcia via TKO (elbows) at 2:27 of Round 2 at UFC Noche on Saturday in San Antonio.
ANALYSIS
For what it's worth, UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad posted on X after the fight that Gordon was hit by a car yesterday and popped his knee out. It would help explain a thoroughly lackluster performance as a -180 favorite. Typically a high-output guy, Gordon was outworked by Garcia at every turn. A short right hand dropped him midway through Round 3, and some follow-up elbows closed the show. Five of Gordon's eight career losses have come via knockout, and he's now alternated victories and defeats in his past four fights dating back to November 2023.
For what it's worth, UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad posted on X after the fight that Gordon was hit by a car yesterday and popped his knee out. It would help explain a thoroughly lackluster performance as a -180 favorite. Typically a high-output guy, Gordon was outworked by Garcia at every turn. A short right hand dropped him midway through Round 3, and some follow-up elbows closed the show. Five of Gordon's eight career losses have come via knockout, and he's now alternated victories and defeats in his past four fights dating back to November 2023.
Fight Log
Loading Fight Log...
More Fantasy News
Next fight scheduled
Gordon is scheduled to compete against Rafa Garcia in a lightweight fight at UFC San Antonio on Sept. 13, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Barely a month after his statement win over Thiago Moises, Gordon has scheduled himself an opportunity to go 2-0 in 2025. Against Moises, Gordon logged a first-round knockout.
Barely a month after his statement win over Thiago Moises, Gordon has scheduled himself an opportunity to go 2-0 in 2025. Against Moises, Gordon logged a first-round knockout.
Statement win over Thiago Moises
Gordon defeated Thiago Moises via KO (punches) at 3:37 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
On the sidelines for about 11 months following a controversial split decision loss to Nasrat Haqparast last June, Gordon returned to the octagon here in overwhelming fashion. He showed off all aspects of his game, landing an early takedown before eventually blasting Moises into another galaxy with a beautiful right hand. Gordon should have a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus coming his way, and he deserves it. Jared will be 37 years of age in September. That, combined with the fact he absorbed zero damage in this fight should result in him getting back in there sooner rather than later.
On the sidelines for about 11 months following a controversial split decision loss to Nasrat Haqparast last June, Gordon returned to the octagon here in overwhelming fashion. He showed off all aspects of his game, landing an early takedown before eventually blasting Moises into another galaxy with a beautiful right hand. Gordon should have a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus coming his way, and he deserves it. Jared will be 37 years of age in September. That, combined with the fact he absorbed zero damage in this fight should result in him getting back in there sooner rather than later.
Booked vs Moises
Gordon will fight Thiago Moises at UFC Vegas 106 on May 17, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Gordon, who has not fought since he lost to Nasrat Haqparast in June, has booked his next fight versus Moises. Moises won his most recent fight versus Trey Ogden (unanimous decision) in January and has a two-inch reach advantage on Gordon.
Gordon, who has not fought since he lost to Nasrat Haqparast in June, has booked his next fight versus Moises. Moises won his most recent fight versus Trey Ogden (unanimous decision) in January and has a two-inch reach advantage on Gordon.
Fight canceled
Gordon will not fight Mashrabjon Ruziboev at UFC Vegas 102 on Saturday, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Dorff's wording indicates that Ruziboev withdrew from the fight. With only one day before UFC Vegas 102, there is not enough time for the promotion to find a replacement opponent for Gordon. This has to sting for him, especially because the news was announced after he made weight for Saturday.
Dorff's wording indicates that Ruziboev withdrew from the fight. With only one day before UFC Vegas 102, there is not enough time for the promotion to find a replacement opponent for Gordon. This has to sting for him, especially because the news was announced after he made weight for Saturday.
Fighting new opponent
Gordon will face off against newcomer Mashrabjon Rusziboev at UFC Vegas 102 on Feb. 15, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Following Kaue Fernandes's late withdrawal due to undisclosed reasons, Gordon will face off against Mashrabjon Rusziboev, who is making his UFC debut. Ruziboev, a 28-year-old fighter out of Uzbekistan is 19-4-1 in his professional career.
Following Kaue Fernandes's late withdrawal due to undisclosed reasons, Gordon will face off against Mashrabjon Rusziboev, who is making his UFC debut. Ruziboev, a 28-year-old fighter out of Uzbekistan is 19-4-1 in his professional career.