Keith Jardine “The Dean Of Mean”

Team Jackson's Submission Fighting
Age 49
Gender Male
Height 6' 2"
Weight Class Middleweight
Out of Albuquerque, NM, NM
Born Butte, MO

Keith Jardine is an American mixed martial artist, currently fighting as a light heavyweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Jardine made his debut in the UFC with an appearance on The Ultimate Fighter 2 as a heavyweight under coach Rich Franklin. Jardine has secured notable victories over former UFC Light Heavyweight Champions, Chuck Liddell and Forrest Griffin.

Professional Career Statistics

Pro Record 17-11-2 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Career Length 10 years, 10 months, 25 days
Rounds Fought 50.7
Avg. Fights/Year 2.8
Longest Layoff 11 months, 14 days
Quickest Turnaround 3 weeks

Official Professional Fight Record

Date Opponent Weightclass Method Round Time
07/14/2012 L
(17-10-2)
Roger Gracie
(4-1-0)
MW
(185.5 vs. 186.0)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
Strikeforce 07/14/12
3 05:00
01/07/2012 L
(17-9-2)
Luke Rockhold
(8-1-0)
MW
(185.0 vs. 185.0)
TKO/RSC
Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine
1 04:26
04/09/2011 D
(17-9-1)
Gegard Mousasi
(30-3-1)
LHW
(205.0 vs. 205.5)
Draw (Majority Draw)
Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley
3 05:00
NSF 03/04/2011 W
(16-9-1)
Aron Lofton
(8-4-0)
LHW KO
Double Threat
1 03:37
NSF 12/11/2010 W
(15-9-1)
Francisco France
(6-1-0)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global Invasion
3 05:00
09/11/2010 L
(15-8-1)
Trevor Prangley
(24-6-1)
LHW
(204.5 vs. 202.7)
Decision (Split Decision)
Shark Fights 9/11/10
3 05:00
06/19/2010 L
(15-7-1)
Matt Hamill
(7-2-0)
LHW
(205.0 vs. 205.0)
Decision (Majority Decision)
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz Finale
3 05:00
02/20/2010 L
(15-6-1)
Ryan Bader
(10-0-0)
LHW
(205.0 vs. 205.0)
KO
UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez
3 02:10
08/29/2009 L
(15-5-1)
Thiago Silva
(13-1-0)
LHW
(205.0 vs. 205.0)
KO (Strike)
UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira
1 01:35
03/07/2009 L
(15-4-1)
Quinton Jackson
(28-7-0)
LHW
(204.0 vs. 205.0)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
UFC 96: Jackson vs Jardine
3 05:00
10/18/2008 W
(14-4-1)
Brandon Vera
(9-2-0)
LHW
(205.0 vs. 203.0)
Decision (Split Decision)
UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben
3 05:00
05/24/2008 L
(14-3-1)
Wanderlei Silva
(32-8-1)
LHW
(205.0 vs. 20.0)
TKO/RSC
UFC 84: Ill Will
1 00:36
NSF 09/22/2007 W
(13-3-1)
Chuck Liddell
(20-4-0)
LHW Decision (Split Decision)
UFC 76: Knock-Out
3 05:00
05/26/2007 L
(13-2-1)
Houston Alexander
(6-1-0)
LHW
(205.0 vs. 202.0)
TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
UFC 71: Liddell vs Jackson
1 00:48
12/30/2006 W
(12-2-1)
Forrest Griffin
(13-3-0)
LHW
(205.0 vs. 205.0)
TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz 2
1 04:41
06/24/2006 W
(11-2-1)
Wilson Gouveia
(6-3-0)
LHW
(205.0 vs. 204.0)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 3 Finale
3 05:00
04/06/2006 L
(11-1-1)
Stephan Bonnar
(8-2-0)
LHW
(205.0 vs. 206.0)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
UFC Fight Night 4
3 05:00
02/04/2006 W
(10-1-1)
Mike Whitehead
(9-4-0)
LHW
(206.0 vs. 206.0)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3
3 05:00
11/05/2005 W
(9-1-1)
Kerry Schall
(19-7-0)
HW
(222.0 vs. 265.0)
TKO/RSC
UFC: The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale
2 03:28
07/11/2005 L
(9-1-1)
Rashad Evans
(5-0-0)
HW
(220.5 vs. 219.0)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
UFC: The Ultimate Fighter Season 2 - Semi-Final Day 1*
3 05:00
NSF 12/04/2004 W
(8-1-1)
Arman Gambaryan
(10-2-1)
Submission (Arm Bar)
M-1 Mix- Fight: Heavyweight Grand Prix
1 02:37
NSF 11/13/2004 W
(7-1-1)
Tom Elrite
(0-0-0)
KO
Marr Gym Club Fight
1 02:50
NSF 09/18/2004 W
(6-1-1)
Brian Bair
(0-0-0)
TKO/RSC (Referee Stoppage from Strikes)
Venom - First Strike
1 02:02
NSF 10/04/2003 D
(6-1-0)
Keiichiro Yamamiya
(29-18-6)
Draw
Pancrase: Hybrid 8
2 05:00
NSF 06/14/2003 W
(5-1-0)
George Allen
(14-12-1)
Decision (Unanimous Decision)
King of the Cage 24: Mayhem
2 05:00
NSF 02/21/2003 W
(4-1-0)
Allen Sullivan
(13-8-0)
TKO/RSC (Strikes)
King of the Cage 21: Invasion
2 01:56
NSF 12/15/2002 W
(3-1-0)
Bryan Pardoe
(5-1-0)
KO
King of the Cage 20: Crossroads
1 01:09
NSF 06/19/2002 W
(2-1-0)
Phillip Preece
(8-5-0)
Decision
King of the Cage 14: 5150
2 05:00
NSF 02/16/2002 L
(2-0-0)
Travis Wiuff
(2-0-0)
KO
Extreme Challenge 46: Return of the Heavyweights
1 00:06
NSF 11/07/2001 W
(1-0-0)
Abraham Andujo
(0-0-0)
TKO/RSC
Rage in the Cage 31
1 01:20
08/19/2001 W
(0-0-0)
Amir Rahnavardi
(3-2-0)
LHW
(210.0* vs. 202.0)
Submission (Arm Bar)
Gladiator Challenge 5
1 05:00
* Bouts marked with an 'Official' logo denote results which have been verified by an ABC-recognized athletic commission
* Bouts marked with an (*) are considered exhibition bouts and do not count towards the fighter's record
* Weights marked with an (*) denote those over the limit for the weight class