| Alan Jouban | |
|---|---|
| Born | Alan Michael Jouban[1] (1982-11-25)November 25, 1982 (age 42) Lafayette, Louisiana, United States |
| Other names | Brahma |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[2] |
| Weight | 171 lb (78 kg; 12 st 3 lb) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Team | Black House (2013–present)[3] 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu |
| Trainer | Muay Thai: Julio Trana Jr.[4] Jiu-Jitsu:Eddie Bravo[5] Wrestling: Kenny Johnson |
| Rank | Black belt in10th Planet Jiu-JitsuunderEddie Bravo[6] |
| Years active | 2010–2021 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 11 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record fromSherdog | |
Alan Michael Jouban (born November 25, 1982) is an American retired professionalmixed martial artist who competed in theWelterweight division. A professional competitor from 2010 to 2021, Jouban has also formerly competed for theUltimate Fighting Championship,Shark Fights,RFA andTachi Palace Fights.
Born and raised inLafayette, Louisiana, Jouban competed in soccer from a young age through high school until tearing his ACL. He is ofFrench andSyrian descent.[7] Jouban attended and graduated fromOvey Comeaux High School and then went toUniversity 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 inmixed martial arts.[9]
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.
Jouban made hisUFC debut on August 16, 2014, againstSeth Baczynski atUFC Fight Night 47.[10] Jouban won by knockout in the first round.[11] The back and forth action earned both participantsFight of the Night honors.[12]
Jouban next facedThe Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 Middleweight winnerWarlley Alves on November 8, 2014, atUFC Fight Night 56.[13] Jouban lost the fight by a controversial unanimous decision.[14][15]
Jouban facedRichard Walsh on February 28, 2015, atUFC 184.[16] Jouban won the fight via knockout in the first round.[17]
Jouban was expected to faceBrian Ebersole on June 6, 2015, atUFC Fight Night 68.[18] However, Jouban pulled out of the fight in late March citing injury and was replaced byOmari Akhmedov.[19]
Jouban facedMatt Dwyer on July 15, 2015, atUFC 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 awardedFight of the Night honors.[22]
Jouban facedAlbert Tumenov on October 3, 2015, atUFC 192.[23] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[24]
Jouban facedBrendan O'Reilly on March 20, 2016, atUFC Fight Night 85.[25] Jouban won the fight via TKO in the first round.[26]
Jouban was expected to faceNordine Taleb on July 7, 2016, atUFC Fight Night 90.[27] However, Taleb pulled out of the bout in early June citing an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomerBelal Muhammad.[28] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[29] Both participants were awardedFight of the Night honors for their performance.[30]
Jouban facedMike Perry on December 17, 2016, atUFC on Fox 22.[31] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[32]
Jouban facedGunnar Nelson on March 18, 2017, atUFC 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 withBrian Camozzi on July 8, 2017, atUFC 213.[35] However, Jouban pulled out of the fight on June 6 citing a foot injury.[36]
Jouban facedNiko Price on August 5, 2017, atUFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno.[37] He lost the fight via TKO.[38]
Jouban facedBen Saunders on February 24, 2018, atUFC on Fox 28.[39] He won the back-and-forth fight via knockout in the second round.[40] This win earned him theFight of the Night bonus.[41]
Jouban was expected to faceDanny Roberts on July 22, 2018, atUFC Fight Night 134.[42] However, on July 12, Jouban was pulled out from the fight, citing a neck injury.[43]
Jouban facedDwight Grant on April 13, 2019, atUFC 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 facedJared Gooden on November 21, 2020, atUFC 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]
Prior to signing with the UFC, Jouban was a professional model and also appeared in several television commercials.[50] Jouban signed a deal withVersace in 2016. He appeared in a short film as the face of Versace's Dylan Blue fragrance advertisement along withGigi Hadid.[51][52]
Alan and his wife Nicole have a son, Cage (born 2012).[53]
| 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 |
| 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 |
