Alan Jouban

Alan Jouban
BornAlan Michael Jouban[1]
(1982-11-25) November 25, 1982 (age 42)
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

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

Early career

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

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

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

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

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

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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