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.

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)