Introduction
Jonathan Wilson is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Background
Born and raised in San Bernadino, California, Wilson began training in MMA with future UFC competitor Lorenz Larkin in 2007.
Professional mixed martial arts career
Early career
Following an outstanding amateur career where he went 9-0, capturing King of the Cage and Xplode Fight Series amateur light heavyweight titles, Wilson also won his first six fights as a professional heavyweight before being signed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Wilson made his promotional debut against Chris Dempsey at UFC Fight Night 73 on August 8, 2015. He won the fight knockout in the first round.
Wilson faced Henrique da Silva at UFC 199 on June 4, 2016. He lost the fight TKO in the second round.
Wilson next faced Ion Cuțelaba at UFC Fight Night 96 on October 1, 2016. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Wilson is expected to promotional newcomer Oskar Piechota in a middleweight bout on October 21, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 118.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 9 matches | 7 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 7-2 | Ion Cutelaba | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson | 000000002016-10-01-0000October 1, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Loss | 7-1 | Henrique da Silva | TKO (punches) | UFC 199 | 000000002016-06-04-0000June 4, 2016 | 2 | 4:11 | Inglewood, California, United States | |
| Win | 7-0 | Chris Dempsey | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux | 000000002015-08-08-0000August 8, 2015 | 1 | 0:50 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | Light Heavyweight debut. |
| Win | 6–0 | Daniel Ynojos | Submission (armbar) | Gladiator Challenge: Battle Ready | 000000002014-08-23-0000August 23, 2014 | 1 | 0:50 | El Cajon, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Alex Putolu | Decision (unanimous) | Gladiator Challenge: Night of the Champions | 000000002014-07-19-0000July 19, 2014 | 3 | 3:00 | Rancho Mirage, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Jamiah Willamson | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Iron Fist | 000000002014-06-28-0000June 28, 2014 | 2 | 0:45 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Aquill Stratt | KO (punch) | Gladiator Challenge: Nitro | 000000002014-04-05-0000April 5, 2014 | 1 | 1:46 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Arsen Galstyan | TKO (punches) | LOP: Chaos at the Casino 3 | 000000002013-11-23-0000November 23, 2013 | 1 | 1:45 | Inglewood, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Ethan Cox | KO (punch) | SCMMA 3: Fight to the End | 000000002013-09-07-0000September 7, 2013 | 1 | 2:14 | Ontario, California, United States |