Professional MMA fighter Jared Gordon has recently achieved a significant milestone in his martial arts journey, as he was promoted to the rank of black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu by his coach, the highly respected 5th-degree black belt under John Danaher, Mike Jaramillo. The promotion took place at Renzo Gracie’s gym in Manhattan, NYC. Gordon, who has been competing in MMA since 2011, has had a successful career, holding a professional record of 20-6 with 1 draw.
Although he is not primarily known for his submission skills, Gordon has demonstrated his grappling abilities throughout his career, winning his first professional fight via submission. He has competed extensively in the US and Mexico, even holding the Cage Fury Fighting Championship featherweight title at one point. Gordon’s success earned him a spot in the UFC, where he has faced tough competition, including a bout against the highly regarded Charles Oliveira.
Despite some setbacks, Gordon has shown resilience and determination, consistently bouncing back with impressive wins. His recent promotion to black belt is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. With this new accomplishment, Gordon will undoubtedly continue to be a formidable opponent in the MMA world, bringing his refined grappling skills to the cage in future fights.
Charles Vieira
Charles Vieira is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu brown belt. He has travelled the world extensively training on 4 continents.