# Jess Liaudin

Jess Liaudin (born 21 December 1973) is a French mixed martial artist, kickboxer and film actor. A professional MMA competitor from 1990 until 2014, he competed for UFC, Pancrase, Cage Rage, and King of the Cage.

## Background

Liaudin trained in martial arts from eight years old; in karate initially and then moving on to kickboxing. From the age of 16, he has been fighting in a variety of full-contact competitions. He has fought in over 84 amateur and professional fights in mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, and kickboxing.

## Mixed martial arts career
### Early career

Liaudin began his professional MMA career in 2000 as a Middleweight, compiling a 6–0 record before facing his first defeat.

### Ultimate Fighting Championship

Liaudin signed to the UFC upon the heels of a three-fight winning streak, facing Dennis Siver at UFC 70. In arguably the most significant win of his career, Liaudin defeated Siver via first-round armbar just 1:21 into the fight.
After another first-round stoppage via TKO over Anthony Torres at UFC 75, Liaudin was scheduled to face Anthony Johnson at UFC 80. However, the bout was scrapped due to a hand injury Johnson suffered during training, and Liaudin instead returned at UFC 85 against Marcus Davis. Liaudin was knocked out in the first round.
After dropping a split decision to Paul Taylor at UFC 85, Liaudin then returned to the Lightweight division, facing David Bielkheden at UFC 89. Liaudin lost via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion.

### Post-UFC

Liaudin had a successful remainder of his career after the UFC, winning his final six fights.

## Filmography

* 1997, Coca-Cola (TV commercial), Medieval sword fight/special action performer
* 1997, The Imax Nutcracker/Sands Films, Toy & Mouse (stunt)
* 2010, "Six degrees/Short Film", Tattoo artist
* 2010, "South Central/Day I Die" (Clip video), (Stunt)
* 2010, The Perpetrators/Dutiful Films ltd, Camou
* 2010, For Kai/SnowPix Productions, "Mr Ashbeck"
* 2011, The Sweeney, Pool Hall Bouncer
* 2011, Snow white and the Huntsman, "The shadow army/special action performer"
* 2011, Le Mentor de "Jean-Pierre Mocky", Le Bonimenteur
* 2011, Four of a Kind/Short Film – Offkey Production, The Holiday maker
* 2011, Different Perspectives – Brainbox Films & Red Clover Productions, Matheus
* 2011, Ivryse – "Line up the stars" (Clip video)/ Davey inc, Russian gangster
* 2012, Thor: The Dark World, Stunt performer
* 2014, The Albion Falls/Short film, Jonah
* 2015, A hitman in London/Raging Pictures(Skin Traffik), Sergei's Associate
* 2015, The Squad, Waked
* 2016, Exterminatus/Short Film, Judge Garrat
* 2016, Night Fare, the driver
* 2018, Submergence, Marcel
* 2018, Holmes and Watson, The executioner
* 2018, Big Brother/Bullet Films, David Jones
* 2019, Anna, EuropaCorp, Olga's technician
* 2022, Irma Vep, TV miniseries, Satanas
* Other work: The Bill/Talkback Thames,Streetdance 2 3D,B Monkey, Elephant juice.

## Championships

* South East USA Kickboxing Champion (1993)
* UK Open Sambo Tournament Silver medal (2001)
* European Brazilian jiu-jitsu & Grappling Championship (Fr) Silver medal (2001)
* Knock Down Sport Budo International Champion (2001)
* European Cage Combat Middleweight Champion (2003)
* Shootboxing Japan "S-of the world vol 5" Winner (2003)
* Long beach – World no gi Bronze medal (2007)
* Welterweight World Title 77 kg- 10th Legion C F (2009)

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 31 matches | 20 wins | 11 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 6 |
| By submission | 12 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 4 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 20–11 | Juan Manuel Suarez | TKO (punches) | Tenth Legion: Victorious | 13 May 2012 | 2 | 4:51 | London, England | |
| Win | 19–11 | Rafael Silva | Decision (unanimous) | 10th Legion VII: Invasion of Warriors | 13 March 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | |
| Win | 18–11 | Manu Garcia | Submission (guillotine choke) | 100% Fight 2 | 13 March 2010 | 1 | 0:30 | Paris, France | |
| Win | 17–11 | Bernueng Sakhomsin | Submission (armbar) | KMMA: MMA & Muay Thai Grand Extreme | 7 November 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Macau, China | |
| Win | 16–11 | Lee Doski | Decision (unanimous) | ASF 4 | 18 April 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Paris, France | |
| Win | 15–11 | Peter Irving | TKO (punches) | 10th Legion: The War Machine | 5 April 2009 | 1 | 4:06 | Hull, England | |
| Loss | 14–11 | David Bielkheden | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 89 | 18 October 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Birmingham, England | Return to Lightweight. |
| Loss | 14–10 | Paul Taylor | Decision (split) | UFC 85 | 6 June 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | |
| Loss | 14–9 | Marcus Davis | KO (punch) | UFC 80 | 19 January 2008 | 1 | 1:04 | Newcastle, England | |
| Win | 14–8 | Anthony Torres | TKO (punches) | UFC 75 | 8 September 2007 | 1 | 4:10 | London, England | |
| Win | 13–8 | Dennis Siver | Submission (armbar) | UFC 70 | 21 April 2007 | 1 | 1:21 | Manchester, England | |
| Win | 12–8 | Ross Mason | Submission (heel hook) | Cage Rage 19 | 9 December 2006 | 1 | 2:55 | England | |
| Win | 11–8 | Lee Doski | TKO (corner stoppage) | Cage Rage Contenders 2 | 20 August 2006 | 2 | 5:00 | London, England | |
| Win | 10–8 | Paul Jenkins | KO (punch) | ZT: Fight Night | 19 February 2006 | 1 | 4:05 | England | |
| Loss | 9–8 | Hidetaka Monma | Submission (armbar) | GCM: D.O.G. 3 | 17 September 2005 | 1 | 2:14 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Loss | 9–7 | Abdul Mohamed | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Cage Rage 11 | 30 April 2005 | 1 | 5:00 | England | |
| Win | 9–6 | Mike Tomson | Submission (ankle lock) | Shoot-Fighting FC | 17 April 2005 | 1 | 0:13 | England | |
| Win | 8–6 | Andy Walker | Submission (heel hook) | P & G: Clash in Consett 4 | 2 April 2005 | 1 | 2:09 | England | |
| Loss | 7–6 | Paul Daley | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Cage Rage 9 | 27 November 2004 | 1 | 5:00 | England | |
| Loss | 7–5 | Matt Ewin | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Cage Rage 7 | 10 July 2004 | 2 | 3:42 | England | |
| Loss | 7–4 | Shonie Carter | Decision (unanimous) | Cage Wars | 30 May 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Ireland | Return to Welterweight. |
| Loss | 7–3 | Paul Taylor | Decision (unanimous) | Cage Rage 2 | 22 February 2003 | 3 | 5:00 | England | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 7–2 | Shain Tovell | Submission (heel hook) | UZI 1: Cage Combat Evolution | 30 November 2002 | 1 | 0:56 | England | |
| Loss | 6–2 | Joey Guel | TKO (corner stoppage) | KOTC 15: Bad Intentions | 22 June 2002 | 1 | 2:31 | California, United States | |
| Loss | 6–1 | Marcos da Silva | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Cage Wars 2 | 15 May 2002 | 1 | 5:00 | England | |
| Win | 6–0 | Paul Seney | Submission (punches) | Vale Tudo FC | 25 November 2001 | 2 | N/A | England | |
| Win | 5–0 | Rob Miller | Submission (triangle choke) | UKMMAC 1: Sudden Impact | 11 November 2001 | 1 | 1:03 | England | |
| Win | 4–0 | Dave Ives | Submission (toe hold) | KSBO: International | 17 June 2001 | 1 | N/A | England | |
| Win | 3–0 | Guy Stainthorp | Submission (triangle choke) | KSBO: International | 17 June 2001 | 1 | N/A | England | |
| Win | 2–0 | Chris Collins | Submission (armlock) | Hasdell Competition | 9 June 2001 | 1 | 0:58 | England | |
| Win | 1–0 | Moise Rimbon | Decision (1–0 points) | Pancrase: Pancrase UK | 25 November 2000 | N/A | N/A | England | |