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.
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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. Liaudin defeated Siver in the first round with an armbar one minute and twenty-one seconds 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 (uncredited)
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
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)
