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	'''"The Jardine Can" Keith Hector Jardine''' (born ], ]) is an ] ], currently fighting at ] for the ]. He made his debut with the organization on ], where he was cast as a ] under coach ].
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			'''Keith Jardine''' (born October 31, 1975) is an American ] and retired ] who most notably competed in the ] and ].
	==Career==
	Jardine made his professional mixed martial arts debut in ], defeating Amir Rahnavardi by ] submission. He would win five out of his next six bouts – suffering one knockout loss to Travis Wiuff – before debuting in the Japanese ] organization in ]. Jardine's bout in Pancrase, with Keiichiro Yamamiya, ended in a draw. Jardine defeated his next two opponents – including a submission win over Red Devil Sport Club fighter, Arman Gambaryan – before appearing on ].

			==Background==
	===The Ultimate Fighter===
			Jardine was born in ], moved to Oregon, and finally settled in Los Angeles, California, where he attended ]. Jardine played football and competed in Greco-Roman wrestling in high school under Coach Rudy Lugo, and continued to compete at ],<ref>{{cite web\|title=LA Pierce College-Keith Jardine\|url=http://www.keithjardine.net/\|access-date=2014-01-01}}</ref>{{Primary source inline\|date=March 2023}} then for his final two years of college as a defensive lineman at ], which has a Division II program. He received a degree in Human Performance and Sport from New Mexico Highlands University. Before focusing on a career in mixed martial arts, Jardine worked as a personal trainer, firefighter, football coach, miner, and bounty hunter. He also played rugby and competed in high-level ] tournaments after college before traveling to ], where he began training for MMA with ].{{citation needed\|date=March 2023}}
	In ], Jardine was cast in The Ultimate Fighter 2 – a team-based ] show created by the ] – as a heavyweight competitor, and was the first heavyweight to be recruited to the team of UFC Middleweight Champion ]. Jardine was one of the favorites to proceed to the heavyweight division finals, but was not selected to fight until the semi-finals, where he was defeated by eventual season two heavyweight champion ].

	==~~=UFC~~ career===		==Mixed martial arts career==
			Jardine made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2001, defeating Amir Rahnavardi via ] ]. He would win five out of his next six bouts, suffering one ] loss to ] six seconds into the fight, before debuting in the Japanese ] organization in 2003. Jardine's bout in Pancrase, with ], ended in a draw. Jardine defeated his next two opponents, including a submission win over ] fighter Arman Gambaryan, before appearing on ].<ref>{{cite magazine\|title=For Jardine, It's Friends First, Business Second\|magazine=Sports Illustrated\|publisher=CNN\|last=Gross\|first=Josh\|date=March 6, 2009\|access-date=August 24, 2011\|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/josh_gross/03/06/keith.jardine/index.html\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090310145610/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/josh_gross/03/06/keith.jardine/index.html\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=March 10, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|title=Keith Jardine\|publisher=Best Fighters\|url=http://www.thebestfighters.com/keith_jardine.htm\|access-date=August 24, 2011}}</ref>
	Although Jardine was eliminated from ], his tenure with the ] would continue. Jardine made his first appearance on an official ] fight card at the ] Finale, defeating fellow season two heavyweight ] by technical knockout due to leg kicks. Jardine subsequently dropped down a weight class to the light heavyweight division, and defeated ] by unanimous decision at ].

			===''The Ultimate Fighter''===
	In ], ], Jardine fought ] light heavyweight finalist ] at '']''. In a closely contested bout, Jardine lost a unanimous decision, but he gained a great deal of fan and media support after the bout. Quoting Jardine, "Everyone knows that that Bonnar fight should have been my fight I still get approached everyday about that. I am 3-1, but I don't necessarily look at it that way."
			In 2005, Jardine was cast on '']'', a team-based ] show created by the UFC, as a ] competitor. He was the first Heavyweight to be chosen by team coach and then ] ]. Although considered a favorite to proceed to the Heavyweight division's finals, Jardine was not selected to fight until the semi-finals, where he was defeated by eventual Heavyweight winner and his future ] partner, ].

			===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
	His next fight in the UFC was against ]'s ] at ]. Although Jardine appeared to lose the first round – according to ] ] – he defeated Gouveia by unanimous decision after three rounds. Jardine was then scheduled to fight ] – a light heavyweight competitor from the third season of ] – but Nickels was forced to withdraw due to a back injury.
			Jardine made his first appearance on an official UFC fight card at '']'', defeating fellow ] Heavyweight ] by ] due to ]s. Jardine was signed to the UFC and subsequently dropped down a weight class to the ] division. His next appearance was at '']'' where he defeated ], another ] competitor, by unanimous decision.

			In April 2006, Jardine fought ] ] finalist ] at '']''. Jardine lost the fight in part due to a very controversial unanimous decision,<ref>{{cite web\|title=TUF Veterans Bonnar, Evans Vying for Respect\|last=Sloan\|first=Mike\|publisher=Sher Dog\|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/TUF-Veterans-Bonnar-Evans-Vying-for-Respect-4856\|date=June 27, 2006\|access-date=August 4, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2009/3/7/785037/ufc-96-jackson-vs-jardine \| title=UFC 96: Jackson vs. Jardine Predictions: The Main Card \| date=7 March 2009 }}</ref> but gained a great deal of fan and media support after the bout. After the fight Jardine stated, "Everyone knows that that Bonnar fight should have been my fight I still get approached everyday about that. I am 3–1, but I don't necessarily look at it that way."<ref>{{cite web
	At '']'', Jardine scored a technical knockout victory in the first round over winner of The Ultimate Fighter 1, ]. Jardine's next fight was against ] newcomer ] at ]. Jardine complained of having to fight such an unworthy opponent as Alexander and stated he should be fighting real contenders. A heavy favorite to win, Jardine was KO'ed in the first round by Alexander from a barrage of hard rights and uppercuts. At the beginning of the fight, he employed an unorthodox stance with his arms flopping around in the air which was referred to as "Chimpanzee" style from one of the color commentators. Many speculate this was done to disrespect Houston Alexander since before the fight, Jardine said he felt he shouldn't have to fight this nobody and that he was a contender. After receiving unanswered numerous unanswered uppercuts in under 48 seconds, Jardine fell to the floor like a sack of dogshit. Jardine's mouthpiece was knocked out of his mouth, and rolled away like a spare tire. Houston "WE HAVE A PROBLEM" Alexander stood victorius over Jardine, who was sleeping like a baby on the ground. Keith was then given the new nickname "Jardine Can" which was more fitting compared to the "Dean of Mean", often regarded as the worst nickname in MMA history.
			\| url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles.asp?n_id=5861\| title=Keith Jardine: Climbing to the Top\|last=Archuleta\|first=Daniel\| date=October 13, 2006\| publisher=]}}</ref>

			Jardine next faced ]'s ] at ]. Although ] ] believed that he lost the first round, Jardine managed to bounce back and defeat Gouveia via unanimous decision after three rounds. Jardine was then scheduled to fight Mike Nickels, a ] competitor from ], but Nickels was forced to withdraw due to a back injury.<ref></ref> Instead, he next faced ] Light Heavyweight winner ] at '']''. Although considered an underdog in the bout, Jardine scored a TKO victory in the first round after he floored Forrest then took the full guard and brought many right hands over the top to cause the stoppage. At '']'', Jardine was scheduled to fight UFC newcomer ]. During his pre-fight interview, Jardine complained about being matched against an unknown newcomer, believing that he deserved an opponent with a higher profile. During the fight, Jardine quickly knocked Alexander down with a punch, but the newcomer promptly returned to his feet and knocked Jardine out just 48 seconds into the first round in a major upset.
	==MMA Record==
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			Jardine was then matched up against former long-time ], ] at '']''.<ref>{{cite web\| url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail.FightCard&eid=822\| title=UFC 76 Fight Card\| publisher=]\| url-status=dead\| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070824062123/http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail.fightCard&eid=822\| archive-date=2007-08-24}}</ref> The bout was Liddell's first fight since losing his belt to ]. Jardine landed numerous unchecked ]s and several body kicks to Liddell's side throughout the fight, which was spent almost totally on the feet. The bout was ruled a split decision in Jardine's favor, turning him into a top contender for the ]. First, however, Jardine faced former ] ]. Silva swarmed Jardine with punches and knocked him out just 36 seconds into the first round. Jardine had to be helped up after the fight and was sent to the local hospital for observation.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=EventDetail.FightCard&eid=1105\|title=UFC 84: Ill Will\|publisher=UFC.com\|access-date=2008-03-08\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080229103522/http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=EventDetail.FightCard&eid=1105\|archive-date=2008-02-29}}</ref>
	\|colspan=8 align="center"\|12 Wins - 3 Losses - 1 Draws

			After this loss, Jardine faced ] at '']''. Although it appeared that Vera damaged Jardine's knee with a ] in the second round, Jardine ultimately earned a split decision victory over Vera. In a post-fight interview, Jardine stated that the injury was minor. With the victory, Jardine earned a shot at ] at '']''. Although the fight was considered an elimination bout for title contention, Jardine and former ] ] are close friends and training partners and both have stated that they will not fight each other. In a close fight, Jardine lost by unanimous decision. The bout was the Fight of the Night earning them a $60,000 bonus.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/14203/jackson-jardine-and-hamill-earn-60k-ufc-96-bonuses.mma\|work=MMAjunkie.com\|title=Jackson, Jardine and Hamill earn $60K UFC 96 bonuses\|date=February 8, 2009\|access-date=February 8, 2009\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710042054/http://mmajunkie.com/news/14203/jackson-jardine-and-hamill-earn-60k-ufc-96-bonuses.mma\|archive-date=July 10, 2012}}</ref> Jardine was the last man to fight Jackson before his temporary retirement.

			Jardine was knocked out by ] at '']'' 1:35 in the first round.

			Jardine suffered his second consecutive knockout and third straight loss at the hands of ] on February 21, 2010, at ].<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://mmaweekly.com/ryan-bader-vs-keith-jardine-for-ufc-110-2 \|title=RYAN BADER VS. KEITH JARDINE FOR UFC 110 \|publisher=MMAWeekly.com \|access-date=2009-12-02}}</ref> After being rocked by a straight right from Bader, he received a ] to the ribs and then a ] to the chin that knocked him out, two minutes into the third round.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/02/20/ufc-110-ryan-bader-kos-keith-jardine \| title=UFC 110: Ryan Bader KOs Keith Jardine \| date=20 February 2010 }}</ref>

			Jardine faced ] on June 19, 2010, at ].<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/18445/matt-hamill-vs-keith-jardine-targeted-for-the-ultimate-fighter-11-finale.mma \|title=Matt Hamill vs. Keith Jardine targeted for The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale \|publisher=MMAjunkie.com \|access-date=2010-03-25 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327045632/http://mmajunkie.com/news/18445/matt-hamill-vs-keith-jardine-targeted-for-the-ultimate-fighter-11-finale.mma \|archive-date=2010-03-27 }}</ref> He lost the fight via majority decision, in a bout that earned ''Fight of the Night'' honors. Subsequently, he was released by the UFC on June 24, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web \| url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/06/24/longtime-ufc-fighter-keith-jardine-cut-after-recent-loss/ \| title=Longtime UFC Fighter Keith Jardine Cut Following Recent Loss \| date=24 June 2010 }}</ref>

			===Independent promotions===
			Jardine's first fight since leaving the UFC was against ] Light Heavyweight Champion ] in a non-title bout at '']'' on September 11, 2010. Jardine lost to Prangley via split decision, bringing his losing streak to five-in-a-row.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Prangley-Hands-Jardine-5th-Straight-Loss-26824 \|title=Prangley Hands Jardine 5th Straight Loss \|first=Loretta \|last=Hunt \|date=12 September 2010 \|access-date=29 December 2019 \|work=Sherdog \|publisher=Mandatory \|agency=Evolve Media, LLC}}</ref> After the fight he was given an indefinite suspension by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for shoving referee Steve Armstrong prior to the fight.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.fighters.com/09/18/it-just-keeps-getting-worse-keith-jardine-dealt-a-possible-death-blow-via-an-indefinite-suspension?submit_foot=f \|title=It Just Keeps Getting Worse: Keith Jardine Dealt a Possible Death-Blow Via an Indefinite Suspension \|date=18 September 2010 \|first=Oliver \|last=Saenz \|access-date=29 December 2019 \|work=Fighters\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724054606/http://www.fighters.com/09/18/it-just-keeps-getting-worse-keith-jardine-dealt-a-possible-death-blow-via-an-indefinite-suspension?submit_foot=f \|archive-date=24 July 2011}}</ref>

			Jardine was scheduled to face Francisco France at ] on November 13, 2010,<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2010/10/5/1732098/mma-global-invasion-featuring-keith-jardine-paul-buentello-dean \|title=MMA 'Global Invasion' featuring Keith Jardine, Paul Buentello, Dean Lister and more on Nov. 13 in Punta Cana \|access-date=9 October 2010 \|first=Jesse \|last=Holland \|date=5 October 2010 \|work=MMA MANIA \|publisher=], LLC.}}</ref> but the event was postponed to avoid a storm. The new date for the event was December 10, 2010.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Report-Nemesis-Fight-Postponed-to-Avoid-Storm-27931 \|title=Nemesis Fight Postponed to Avoid Storm \|access-date=10 November 2010 \|first=Mike \|last=Whitman \|date=3 November 2010 \|work=Sherdog \|publisher=Mandatory \|agency=Evolve Media, LLC}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.fighters.com/11/20/ufc-vet-keith-jardine-returns-december-11-at-nemesis-fighting-mma-global-invasion \|title=UFC vet Keith Jardine returns December 13 at "Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global Invasion" \|access-date=29 November 2010 \|work=Fighters \|year=2011 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160319124624/https://www.fighters.com/11/20/ufc-vet-keith-jardine-returns-december-11-at-nemesis-fighting-mma-global-invasion/?submit_foot=f \|archive-date=19 March 2016}}</ref>

			Jardine defeated Francisco via unanimous decision and snapped his five fight losing streak. The win at Nemesis was surrounded by controversy, as there were no judges at the event. Jardine and other fighters on the card were also never paid by the promotion.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.sportsbettingworld.com/home/ufc-betting/keith-jardine-win-at-nemesis-surrounded-by-controversy-11249/ \|title=Keith Jardine Win At Nemesis Surrounded By Controversy \|access-date=14 December 2010 \|date=14 December 2010 \|work=Sports Betting World \|first=John \|last=Petit}}</ref>

			Jardine next took on ] veteran Aron Lofton in an event near ].<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Jardine-Returns-Holm-Debuts-on-March-4-in-New-Mexico-29423 \|title=Jardin Returns, Holm Debuts on March 4 in New Mexico \|first=Mike \|last=Whitman \|date=15 January 2011 \|access-date=29 December 2019 \|work=Sherdog \|publisher=Mandatory \|agency=Evolve Media, LLC}}</ref> Jardine was victorious via ] (punches) at 3:30 of the first round.

			===Strikeforce===
			Jardine signed with Strikeforce as a late replacement for the injured ] to face ] on the April 9th card in San Diego.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.mmainterplay.com/strikeforce-news/keith-jardine-replaces-mike-kyle-faces-gegard-mousasi-on-april-9th-strikeforce-card-54082/ \|title=Keith Jardine replaces Mike Kyle, faces Gegard Mousasi on April 9th Strikeforce card \|author=Tim \|date=2 April 2011 \|access-date=29 December 2019 \|work=MMA Interplay \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324154957/http://www.mmainterplay.com/strikeforce-news/keith-jardine-replaces-mike-kyle-faces-gegard-mousasi-on-april-9th-strikeforce-card-54082/ \|archive-date=24 March 2012}}</ref> The hard-fought fight ultimately ended in a majority draw due to Mousasi being docked one point in the first round for an illegal upkick. Strikeforce ] Scott Coker has stated a rematch may be in the cards in the near future.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/23185/strikeforce-boss-keith-jardine-and-gegard-mousasi-will-probably-meet-again-to-break-tie.mma \|title=Strikeforce boss: Keith Jardine and Gegard Mousasi will "probably" meet again to break tie \|first=John \|last=Morgan \|date=10 April 2011 \|access-date=29 December 2019 \|work=] \|publisher=] UFC Media Group \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515192247/http://mmajunkie.com/news/23185/strikeforce-boss-keith-jardine-and-gegard-mousasi-will-probably-meet-again-to-break-tie.mma \|archive-date=15 May 2012}}</ref>

			Jardine stated that after his fight with Mousasi, he will drop down to the ] division and that he wants to fight former ] ].<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/04/10/keith-jardine-explains-why-he-thinks-he-beat-gegard-mousasi/ \|title=Keith Jardine Explains Why He Thinks He Beat Gegard Mousasi \|last=Helwani \|first=Ariel \|date=10 April 2011 \|work=] \|access-date=10 April 2011 \|publisher=], LLC. \|location=San Diego}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/8/2/2340059/strikeforce-keith-jardine-dropping-to-middleweight-cung-le-mma-news \|title=leweight-cung-le \|first=Tim \|last=Burke \|date=2 August 2011 \|access-date=29 December 2019 \|work=Bloody Elbow \|publisher=], LLC.}}</ref>

			Jardine faced ] for the ] at ] on January 7, 2012.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/12/2/2604925/keith-jardine-vs-luke-rockhold-planned-for-strikeforce-middleweight \|title=Keith Jardine vs. Luke Rockhold Planned for Strikeforce Middlweight Title \|last=Brookhouse \|first=Brent \|date=2 December 2011 \|work=bloodyelbow.com \|access-date=22 December 2011 \|publisher=], LLC.}}</ref> He lost the fight via ] in the first round.

			Jardine next faced ] at ] on July 14 and lost via unanimous decision after being cut open in the first round by an elbow from mount by Gracie.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/lawler-vs-larkin-gracie-vs-jardine-confirmed-for-strikeforce-july-14-show \|title=Lawler vs. Larkin, Gracie vs. Jardine Confirmed for Strikeforce July 14 Show \|last=Martin \|first=Damon \|date=10 May 2012 \|work=mmaweekly.com \|access-date=22 May 2012}}</ref>

			In an interview with MMA Fight Corner in 2013, Jardine described himself as "semi-retired" and is unsure if he will return to the cage.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.mmafightcorner.com/2013/01/27/keith-jardine/ \|title=Keith Jardine "I'm semi-retired" \|date=January 27, 2013 \|access-date=29 December 2019 \|first=Heidi \|last=Fang \|work=MMA Fight Corner \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130701062556/http://www.mmafightcorner.com/2013/01/27/keith-jardine/ \|archive-date=1 July 2013}}</ref>

			==Boxing==
			Jardine has fought four bouts as a ]. His professional boxing record is three wins with one draw. His last ] bout was a draw against Jason Cordova that took place on August 20, 2004.

			==Film career==
			In 2009, Jardine appeared in the movies '']'' (starring ]) and '']'' (starring ]). He was also featured in the '']'' (starring fellow ] Alumnus ]) ] episode "I.F.T", where he played a criminal who gets into a bar fight. He has appeared in small roles in various other films such as '']'', '']'', '']''<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.kungfucinema.com/preview-of-mma-actioner-unrivaled-11292 \|title=Preview of MMA actioner 'Unrivaled' \|work=Kung Fu Cinema \|access-date=29 December 2019 \|year=2009 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091026150923/http://www.kungfucinema.com/preview-of-mma-actioner-unrivaled-11292 \|archive-date=26 October 2009}}</ref> and ''Death Warrior''.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/06/11/as-rampage-jacksons-a-team-blows-up-theaters-a-look-at-other/ \|title=As Rampage Jackson's 'A-Team' Hits Theaters, a Look at MMA Stars on Film \|first=Matt \|last=Erickson \|date=11 June 2010 \|access-date=29 December 2019 \|work=] \|publisher=], LLC.}}</ref> On February 11, 2013, he starred in the Hawaii Five-O episode titled, ''Kekoa''. In 2014, he appeared in the movies '']'', '']'' and '']''.<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://cigsandredvines.blogspot.in/2013/08/keith-jardine-joins-vice.html \|title=Keith Jardine Joins 'Vice' \|date=1 August 2013 \|access-date=29 December 2019 \|work=Cigs and Red Vines \|publisher=] \|author=Bryan}}</ref> In 2016, he appears in '']'', playing one of Odin's employees, named Verne. He makes a brief appearance in the ] film '']''. Jardine played Dyer Howe, a member of Frank Griffin's gang, in the Netflix series '']'', released in November 2017, appearing in the film '']'', released in December 2018, and appearing in Season 2, episode 5 of the Marvel/Netflix superhero series '']'' as the ].

			He portrays Pete in ]{{'s}} 2019 film '']''.<ref>{{Cite news \|url=https://deadline.com/2017/07/dane-dehaan-billy-the-kid-vincent-donofrio-valerian-the-kid-suretone-pictures-1202131369/ \|title=Vincent D'Onofrio Taps 'Valerian's Dane DeHaan To Play Billy The Kid In Suretone Western \|date=19 July 2017 \|website=] \|access-date=24 June 2018 \|first=Mike Jr. \|last=Fleming}}</ref> In December 2023, he served as director on the psychological thriller ''Killer Kafé'', in his directorial debut.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.koat.com/article/first-movie-begins-filming-new-mexico-sag-aftra-strike/46123353 \|title=First movie begins filming in New Mexico since SAG AFTRA strike \|website=] \|first=John \|last=Cardinale \|date=December 13, 2023 \|access-date=December 16, 2023}}</ref>

			He also had a minor role playing as Chester in ]'s '']'' (2024).<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19637052/characters/nm2077124?ref_=tt_cl_c_11 \| title=Love Lies Bleeding (2024) - IMDb \| website=] }}</ref>

			==Personal life==
			Jardine is currently{{when\|date=March 2023}} engaged to MMA Women's ] fighter ], who was a contestant on '']''.{{citation needed\|date=March 2023}}
			In 2014 Jardine featured on a social media video that went viral where he proceeded to track down a thief and make a citizen's arrest.<ref>{{cite web\|first=Ben\|last=Scott\|date=January 25, 2014\|work=MMA Kanvas\|url=http://mmakanvas.ninemsn.com.au/articles/news/1258/note-to-thieves-it-rsquo-s-not-a-good-idea-to-steal-from-former-ufc-fighters.html\|title=Note to thieves: it's not a good idea to steal from former UFC fighters\|access-date=February 21, 2014\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223044639/http://mmakanvas.ninemsn.com.au/articles/news/1258/note-to-thieves-it-rsquo-s-not-a-good-idea-to-steal-from-former-ufc-fighters.html\|archive-date=February 23, 2014\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

			==Championships and accomplishments==
			* ''']'''
			** ] (Two times) <small>vs. ], ] </small>
			** ] (One time) <small>vs. ] </small>

			==Mixed martial arts record==
			{{MMArecordbox
			\| draws= 2
			\| nc=
			\| ko-wins= 8
			\| ko-losses= 6
			\| sub-wins= 2
			\| sub-losses=
			\| dec-wins= 7
			\| dec-losses= 5
			\| dq-wins=
			\| dq-losses=
			\| other-wins=
			\| other-losses=
			}}
			{{MMA record start}}
	\|-		\|-
			\| {{no2}}Loss
	\|style="background: #f0f0f0"\|'''Date''' \|\|style="background: #f0f0f0"\| '''Result''' \|\|style="background: #f0f0f0"\| '''Opponent''' \|\|style="background: #f0f0f0"\| '''Event''' \|\|style="background: #f0f0f0"\| '''Method''' \|\|style="background: #f0f0f0"\| '''Round, Time'''\|\|style="background: #f0f0f0"\| '''Notes'''
			\| align=center\| 17–11–2
			\| ]
			\| Decision (unanimous)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2012\|July\|14}}
			\| align=center\| 3
			\| align=center\| 5:00
			\| ], United States
			\|
	\|-		\|-
			\| {{no2}}Loss
	\|05/26/2007 \|\| {{no2}}Loss \|\| ] \|\| ] \|\| KO (Punches) \|\| Round 1, 0:48 \|\|
			\| align=center\| {{nowrap\|17–10–2}}
			\| ]
			\| TKO (punches)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2012\|January\|7}}
			\| align=center\| 1
			\| align=center\| 4:26
			\| ], United States
			\| {{small\|Middleweight debut. For the ].}}
	\|-		\|-
			\| {{draw}}Draw
	\|12/30/2006 \|\| {{yes2}}Win \|\| ] \|\| ] \|\| TKO (Punches)\|\| Round 1 4:41 \|\|
			\| align=center\| 17–9–2
	\|-TKO
			\| ]
	\|6/24/2006 \|\| {{yes2}}Win \|\| ] \|\| ]\|\| Decision (Unanimous) \|\| Round 3, 5:00 \|\|
			\| Draw (majority)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2011\|April\|9}}
			\| align=center\| 3
			\| align=center\| 5:00
			\| ], United States
			\| {{small\|Mousasi was deducted one point due to an illegal upkick.}}
	\|-		\|-
			\| {{yes2}}Win
	\|04/06/2006 \|\| {{no2}}Loss \|\| ] \|\| ] \|\| Decision (Unanimous) \|\| Round 3, 5:00 \|\|
			\| align=center\| 17–9–1
			\| Aron Lofton
			\| TKO (punches)
			\| Fresquez Productions
			\| {{dts\|2011\|March\|4}}
			\| align=center\| 1
			\| align=center\| 3:30
			\| ], United States
			\|
	\|-		\|-
			\| {{yes2}}Win
	\|02/04/2006 \|\| {{yes2}}Win \|\| ] \|\| ] \|\| TKO (]es) \|\| Round 1, 3:22 \|\|
			\| align=center\| 16–9–1
			\| Francisco France
			\| Decision (unanimous)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2010\|December\|10}}
			\| align=center\| 3
			\| align=center\| 5:00
			\| ], Dominican Republic
			\|
	\|-		\|-
			\| {{no2}}Loss
	\|11/05/2005 \|\| {{yes2}}Win \|\| ] \|\| ] \|\| TKO (Leg Kicks) \|\| Round 2, 3:28 \|\|
			\| align=center\| 15–9–1
			\| ]
			\| Decision (split)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2010\|September\|11}}
			\| align=center\| 3
			\| align=center\| 5:00
			\| ], United States
			\|
	\|-		\|-
			\| {{no2}}Loss
	\|12/04/2004 \|\| {{yes2}}Win \|\| Arman Gambaryan \|\| M-1 MFC-Heavyweight GP \|\| Submission (]) \|\| Round 1, 2:37 \|\|
			\| align=center\| 15–8–1
			\| ]
			\| Decision (majority)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2010\|June\|19}}
			\| align=center\| 3
			\| align=center\| 5:00
			\| ], United States
			\| {{small\|Fight of the Night.}}
	\|-		\|-
			\| {{no2}}Loss
	\|11/13/2004 \|\| {{yes2}}Win \|\| Tom Elrite \|\| IE-Independent Event \|\| KO (]) \|\| Round 1, 2:50 \|\|
			\| align=center\| 15–7–1
			\| ]
			\| KO (punch)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2010\|February\|21}}
			\| align=center\| 3
			\| align=center\| 2:10
			\| ], Australia
			\|
	\|-		\|-
			\| {{no2}}Loss
	\|10/04/2003 \|\| style="background: #c5d2ea"\|Draw \|\| Keiichiro Yamamiya \|\| ] - Hybrid-8 \|\| Draw \|\| Round 2, 5:00 \|\|
			\| align=center\| 15–6–1
			\| ]
			\| TKO (punches)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2009\|August\|29}}
			\| align=center\| 1
			\| align=center\| 1:35
			\| ], United States
			\|
	\|-		\|-
			\| {{no2}}Loss
	\|06/14/2003 \|\| {{yes2}}Win \|\| George Allen \|\| ] 24 - Mayhem \|\| Decision (Unanimous) \|\| Round 2, 5:00 \|\|
			\| align=center\| 15–5–1
			\| ]
			\| Decision (unanimous)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2009\|March\|7}}
			\| align=center\| 3
			\| align=center\| 5:00
			\| ], United States
			\| {{small\|Fight of the Night.}}
	\|-		\|-
			\| {{yes2}}Win
	\|02/21/2003 \|\| {{yes2}}Win \|\| Allan Sullivan \|\| ] 21 - Invasion \|\| TKO (strikes) \|\| Round 2, 1:56 \|\|
			\| align=center\| 15–4–1
			\| ]
			\| Decision (split)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2008\|October\|18}}
			\| align=center\| 3
			\| align=center\| 5:00
			\| ], England
			\|
	\|-		\|-
			\| {{no2}}Loss
	\|12/15/2002 \|\| {{yes2}}Win \|\| Bryan Pardoe \|\| ] 20 - Crossroads \|\| KO \|\| Round 1, 1:09 \|\|
			\| align=center\| 14–4–1
			\| ]
			\| KO (punches)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2008\|May\|24}}
			\| align=center\| 1
			\| align=center\| 0:36
			\| ], United States
			\|
	\|-		\|-
			\| {{yes2}}Win
	\|06/19/2002 \|\| {{yes2}}Win \|\| Philip Preese \|\| ] 16 - New Mexico \|\| Decision \|\| Round 2, 5:00 \|\|
			\| align=center\| 14–3–1
			\| ]
			\| Decision (split)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2007\|September\|22}}
			\| align=center\| 3
			\| align=center\| 5:00
			\| ], United States
			\|
	\|-		\|-
			\| {{no2}}Loss
	\|02/16/2002 \|\| {{no2}}Loss \|\| Travis Wiuff \|\| EC 46 - Extreme Challenge 46 \|\| KO \|\| Round 1, :06 \|\|
			\| align=center\| 13–3–1
			\| ]
			\| KO (punches)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2007\|May\|26}}
			\| align=center\| 1
			\| align=center\| 0:48
			\| ], United States
			\|
	\|-		\|-
			\| {{yes2}}Win
	\|11/07/2001 \|\| {{yes2}}Win \|\| Abe Andujo \|\| RITC 31 - Rage in the Cage 31 \|\| TKO \|\| Round 1, 1:20 \|\|
			\| align=center\| 13–2–1
			\| ]
			\| TKO (punches)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2006\|December\|30}}
			\| align=center\| 1
			\| align=center\| 4:41
			\| ], United States
			\| <small> Knockout of the Night.</small>
	\|-		\|-
			\| {{yes2}}Win
	\|08/19/2001 \|\| {{yes2}}Win \|\| Amir Rahnavardi \|\| GC 5 - Rumble in the Rockies \|\| Submission (]) \|\| N/A N/A \|\|
			\| align=center\| 12–2–1
			\| ]
			\| Decision (unanimous)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2006\|June\|24}}
			\| align=center\| 3
			\| align=center\| 5:00
			\| ], United States
			\|
	\|-		\|-
	{{~~end box~~}}		\| {{no2}}Loss
			\| align=center\| 11–2–1
			\| ]
			\| Decision (unanimous)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2006\|April\|6}}
			\| align=center\| 3
			\| align=center\| 5:00
			\| ], United States
			\|
			\|-
			\| {{yes2}}Win
			\| align=center\| 11–1–1
			\| ]
			\| Decision (unanimous)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2006\|February\|4}}
			\| align=center\| 3
			\| align=center\| 5:00
			\| ], United States
			\|<small>] debut.</small>
			\|-
			\| {{yes2}}Win
			\| align=center\| 10–1–1
			\| ]
			\| TKO (leg kicks)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2005\|November\|5}}
			\| align=center\| 2
			\| align=center\| 3:28
			\| ], United States
			\|
			\|-
			\| {{yes2}}Win
			\| align=center\| 9–1–1
			\| Arman Gambaryan
			\| Submission (armbar)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2004\|December\|4}}
			\| align=center\| 1
			\| align=center\| 2:37
			\| ], Russia
			\|
			\|-
			\| {{yes2}}Win
			\| align=center\| 8–1–1
			\| Tom Elrite
			\| KO (punches)
			\| Independent Event
			\| {{dts\|2004\|November\|13}}
			\| align=center\| 1
			\| align=center\| 2:50
			\| ], United States
			\|
			\|-
			\| {{yes2}}Win
			\| align=center\| 7–1–1
			\| Brian Bair
			\| TKO (punches)
			\| Venom: First Strike
			\| {{dts\|2004\|September\|18}}
			\| align=center\| 1
			\| align=center\| 2:02
			\| ], United States
			\|
			\|-
			\| {{draw}}Draw
			\| align=center\| 6–1–1
			\| ]
			\| Draw (unanimous)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2003\|October\|4}}
			\| align=center\| 2
			\| align=center\| 5:00
			\| ], Japan
			\|
			\|-
			\| {{yes2}}Win
			\| align=center\| 6–1
			\| George Allen
			\| Decision (unanimous)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2003\|June\|14}}
			\| align=center\| 2
			\| align=center\| 5:00
			\| ], United States
			\|
			\|-
			\| {{yes2}}Win
			\| align=center\| 5–1
			\| Allan Sullivan
			\| TKO (punches)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2003\|February\|21}}
			\| align=center\| 2
			\| align=center\| 1:56
			\| ], United States
			\|
			\|-
			\| {{yes2}}Win
			\| align=center\| 4–1
			\| Bryan Pardoe
			\| KO (punches)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2002\|December\|15}}
			\| align=center\| 1
			\| align=center\| 1:09
			\| ], United States
			\|
			\|-
			\| {{yes2}}Win
			\| align=center\| 3–1
			\| Philip Preece
			\| Decision (unanimous)
			\| ]
			\| {{dts\|2002\|June\|19}}
			\| align=center\| 2
			\| align=center\| 5:00
			\| ], United States
			\|
			\|-
			\| {{no2}}Loss
			\| align=center\| 2–1
			\| ]
			\| KO (punch)
			\| EC 46
			\| {{dts\|2002\|February\|16}}
			\| align=center\| 1
			\| align=center\| 0:06
			\| ], United States
			\|
			\|-
			\| {{yes2}}Win
			\| align=center\| 2–0
			\| Abe Andujo
			\| TKO (punches)
			\| Rage in the Cage 31
			\| {{dts\|2001\|November\|7}}
			\| align=center\| 1
			\| align=center\| 1:20
			\| ], United States
			\|
			\|-
			\| {{yes2}}Win
			\| align=center\| 1–0
			\| Amir Rahnavardi
			\| Submission (armbar)
			\| GC 5
			\| {{dts\|2001\|August\|19}}
			\| align=center\| 1
			\| align=center\| 2:44
			\| ], United States
			\|
			{{end}}

			==Mixed martial arts exhibition record==
			{{MMArecordbox
			\|ko-wins=0
			\|ko-losses=0
			\|sub-wins=0
			\|sub-losses=0
			\|dec-wins=0
			\|dec-losses=1
			}}
			{{MMA record start}}
			\|-
			\|{{no2}}Loss
			\|align=center\|0–1
			\|]
			\|Decision (unanimous)
			\|rowspan=3\|]
			\|{{dts\|2005\|October\|31\|format=mdy}} (air date)
			\|align=center\|3
			\|align=center\|5:00
			\|rowspan=3\|], United States
			\|{{small\|TUF 2 Semi-finals bout.}}
			{{end}}

			==Professional boxing record==
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			\|draws=1
			\|nc=
			\|ko-wins=1
			\|ko-losses=0
			\|dec-wins=2
			\|dec-losses=0
			\|dq-wins=
			\|dq-losses=
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			\|-
			!{{abbr\|No.\|Number}}
			!Result
			!Record
			!Opponent
			!Method
			!Round, time
			!Date
			!Location
			!Notes
			\|-
			\|4
			\|{{Draw}}Draw
			\|3–0–1
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|{{flagicon\|USA}} Jason Cordova
			\|PTS
			\|6
			\|Aug 20, 2004
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|{{flagicon\|USA}} {{small\|Isleta Casino & Resort, ]}}
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|
			\|-
			\|3
			\|{{yes2}}Win
			\|3–0
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|{{flagicon\|USA}} Augustine Trujillo
			\|MD
			\|4
			\|Jun 27, 2004
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|{{flagicon\|USA}} {{small\|], ]}}
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|
			\|-
			\|2
			\|{{yes2}}Win
			\|2–0
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|{{flagicon\|USA}} Che Velarde
			\|UD
			\|4
			\|May 5, 2004
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|{{flagicon\|USA}} {{small\|Radisson Graystone Castle, ]}}
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|
			\|-
			\|1
			\|{{yes2}}Win
			\|1–0
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|{{flagicon\|USA}} Jose Beltran
			\|TKO
			\|2 (4)
			\|Dec 12, 2003
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|{{flagicon\|USA}} {{small\|], ]}}
			\|style="text-align:left;"\|{{small\|Professional debut}}
			{{S-end}}

	==See also==		==See also==
			* ]
			* ]
	* ]		* ]

	==~~External links~~==		==References==
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	*{{Sherdog\|id=2638\|name=Keith Jardine}}
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			* {{UFC\|keith-jardine}}
			* {{BoxRec\|226517}}
			* {{IMDb name\|2077124\|Keith Jardine}}
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American actor and mixed martial arts fighter

Keith Jardine
Jardine at UFC 100 Fan Expo in Las Vegas
Born	(1975-10-31) October 31, 1975 (age 49) Butte, Montana, United States
Other names	The Dean of Mean
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st)
Division	Middleweight Light Heavyweight Heavyweight
Reach	76 in (193 cm)
Fighting out of	Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Team	Jackson Wink MMA Academy
Rank	Black belt in Gaidojutsu
Years active	2001–2012

Professional boxing record
Total	4
Wins	3
By knockout	1
Draws	1


Kickboxing record
Total	1
Wins	1


Mixed martial arts record
Total	30
Wins	17
By knockout	8
By submission	2
By decision	7
Losses	11
By knockout	6
By decision	5
Draws	2

Other information
Website	http://www.keithjardine.net
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Keith Jardine (born October 31, 1975) is an American actor and retired mixed martial artist who most notably competed in the UFC and Strikeforce.

Background

Jardine was born in Butte, Montana, moved to Oregon, and finally settled in Los Angeles, California, where he attended Canoga Park High School. Jardine played football and competed in Greco-Roman wrestling in high school under Coach Rudy Lugo, and continued to compete at Los Angeles Pierce College, then for his final two years of college as a defensive lineman at New Mexico Highlands University, which has a Division II program. He received a degree in Human Performance and Sport from New Mexico Highlands University. Before focusing on a career in mixed martial arts, Jardine worked as a personal trainer, firefighter, football coach, miner, and bounty hunter. He also played rugby and competed in high-level wrestling tournaments after college before traveling to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he began training for MMA with Greg Jackson.

Mixed martial arts career

Jardine made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2001, defeating Amir Rahnavardi via armbar submission. He would win five out of his next six bouts, suffering one knockout loss to Travis Wiuff six seconds into the fight, before debuting in the Japanese Pancrase organization in 2003. Jardine's bout in Pancrase, with Keiichiro Yamamiya, ended in a draw. Jardine defeated his next two opponents, including a submission win over Red Devil Sport Club fighter Arman Gambaryan, before appearing on The Ultimate Fighter 2.

The Ultimate Fighter

In 2005, Jardine was cast on The Ultimate Fighter 2, a team-based reality television show created by the UFC, as a Heavyweight competitor. He was the first Heavyweight to be chosen by team coach and then UFC Middleweight Champion Rich Franklin. Although considered a favorite to proceed to the Heavyweight division's finals, Jardine was not selected to fight until the semi-finals, where he was defeated by eventual Heavyweight winner and his future sparring partner, Rashad Evans.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Jardine made his first appearance on an official UFC fight card at The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale, defeating fellow TUF 2 Heavyweight Kerry Schall by TKO due to leg kicks. Jardine was signed to the UFC and subsequently dropped down a weight class to the Light Heavyweight division. His next appearance was at UFC 57 where he defeated Mike Whitehead, another The Ultimate Fighter 2 competitor, by unanimous decision.

In April 2006, Jardine fought The Ultimate Fighter 1 Light Heavyweight finalist Stephan Bonnar at Ultimate Fight Night 4. Jardine lost the fight in part due to a very controversial unanimous decision, but gained a great deal of fan and media support after the bout. After the fight Jardine stated, "Everyone knows that that Bonnar fight should have been my fight I still get approached everyday about that. I am 3–1, but I don't necessarily look at it that way."

Jardine next faced American Top Team's Wilson Gouveia at The Ultimate Fighter 3 Finale. Although color commentator Joe Rogan believed that he lost the first round, Jardine managed to bounce back and defeat Gouveia via unanimous decision after three rounds. Jardine was then scheduled to fight Mike Nickels, a Light Heavyweight competitor from The Ultimate Fighter 3, but Nickels was forced to withdraw due to a back injury. Instead, he next faced The Ultimate Fighter 1 Light Heavyweight winner Forrest Griffin at UFC 66. Although considered an underdog in the bout, Jardine scored a TKO victory in the first round after he floored Forrest then took the full guard and brought many right hands over the top to cause the stoppage. At UFC 71, Jardine was scheduled to fight UFC newcomer Houston Alexander. During his pre-fight interview, Jardine complained about being matched against an unknown newcomer, believing that he deserved an opponent with a higher profile. During the fight, Jardine quickly knocked Alexander down with a punch, but the newcomer promptly returned to his feet and knocked Jardine out just 48 seconds into the first round in a major upset.

Jardine was then matched up against former long-time UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Chuck Liddell at UFC 76. The bout was Liddell's first fight since losing his belt to Quinton Jackson. Jardine landed numerous unchecked leg kicks and several body kicks to Liddell's side throughout the fight, which was spent almost totally on the feet. The bout was ruled a split decision in Jardine's favor, turning him into a top contender for the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship. First, however, Jardine faced former PRIDE Middleweight Champion Wanderlei Silva. Silva swarmed Jardine with punches and knocked him out just 36 seconds into the first round. Jardine had to be helped up after the fight and was sent to the local hospital for observation.

After this loss, Jardine faced Brandon Vera at UFC 89. Although it appeared that Vera damaged Jardine's knee with a front kick in the second round, Jardine ultimately earned a split decision victory over Vera. In a post-fight interview, Jardine stated that the injury was minor. With the victory, Jardine earned a shot at Quinton Jackson at UFC 96. Although the fight was considered an elimination bout for title contention, Jardine and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Rashad Evans are close friends and training partners and both have stated that they will not fight each other. In a close fight, Jardine lost by unanimous decision. The bout was the Fight of the Night earning them a $60,000 bonus. Jardine was the last man to fight Jackson before his temporary retirement.

Jardine was knocked out by Thiago Silva at UFC 102 1:35 in the first round.

Jardine suffered his second consecutive knockout and third straight loss at the hands of Ryan Bader on February 21, 2010, at UFC 110. After being rocked by a straight right from Bader, he received a flying knee to the ribs and then a hook punch to the chin that knocked him out, two minutes into the third round.

Jardine faced Matt Hamill on June 19, 2010, at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz Finale. He lost the fight via majority decision, in a bout that earned Fight of the Night honors. Subsequently, he was released by the UFC on June 24, 2010.

Independent promotions

Jardine's first fight since leaving the UFC was against Shark Fights Light Heavyweight Champion Trevor Prangley in a non-title bout at Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs. Prangley on September 11, 2010. Jardine lost to Prangley via split decision, bringing his losing streak to five-in-a-row. After the fight he was given an indefinite suspension by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for shoving referee Steve Armstrong prior to the fight.

Jardine was scheduled to face Francisco France at Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global Invasion on November 13, 2010, but the event was postponed to avoid a storm. The new date for the event was December 10, 2010.

Jardine defeated Francisco via unanimous decision and snapped his five fight losing streak. The win at Nemesis was surrounded by controversy, as there were no judges at the event. Jardine and other fighters on the card were also never paid by the promotion.

Jardine next took on MFC veteran Aron Lofton in an event near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jardine was victorious via TKO (punches) at 3:30 of the first round.

Strikeforce

Jardine signed with Strikeforce as a late replacement for the injured Mike Kyle to face Gegard Mousasi on the April 9th card in San Diego. The hard-fought fight ultimately ended in a majority draw due to Mousasi being docked one point in the first round for an illegal upkick. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker has stated a rematch may be in the cards in the near future.

Jardine stated that after his fight with Mousasi, he will drop down to the Middleweight division and that he wants to fight former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Cung Le.

Jardine faced Luke Rockhold for the Strikeforce Middleweight Championship at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine on January 7, 2012. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.

Jardine next faced Roger Gracie at Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy on July 14 and lost via unanimous decision after being cut open in the first round by an elbow from mount by Gracie.

In an interview with MMA Fight Corner in 2013, Jardine described himself as "semi-retired" and is unsure if he will return to the cage.

Boxing

Jardine has fought four bouts as a professional boxer. His professional boxing record is three wins with one draw. His last boxing bout was a draw against Jason Cordova that took place on August 20, 2004.

Film career

In 2009, Jardine appeared in the movies Crank: High Voltage (starring Jason Statham) and Gamer (starring Gerard Butler). He was also featured in the Breaking Bad (starring fellow Canoga Park High School Alumnus Bryan Cranston) Season 3 episode "I.F.T", where he played a criminal who gets into a bar fight. He has appeared in small roles in various other films such as Tactical Force, Beer For My Horses, Unrivaled and Death Warrior. On February 11, 2013, he starred in the Hawaii Five-O episode titled, Kekoa. In 2014, he appeared in the movies John Wick, Inherent Vice and Shot Caller. In 2016, he appears in Preacher, playing one of Odin's employees, named Verne. He makes a brief appearance in the Bruce Willis film Once Upon a Time in Venice. Jardine played Dyer Howe, a member of Frank Griffin's gang, in the Netflix series Godless, released in November 2017, appearing in the film Bird Box, released in December 2018, and appearing in Season 2, episode 5 of the Marvel/Netflix superhero series The Punisher as the Russian.

He portrays Pete in Vincent D'Onofrio's 2019 film The Kid. In December 2023, he served as director on the psychological thriller Killer Kafé, in his directorial debut.

He also had a minor role playing as Chester in Rose Glass's Love Lies Bleeding (2024).

Personal life

Jardine is currently engaged to MMA Women's Atomweight fighter Jodie Esquibel, who was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia. In 2014 Jardine featured on a social media video that went viral where he proceeded to track down a thief and make a citizen's arrest.

Championships and accomplishments

Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Quinton Jackson, Matt Hamill
- Knockout of the Night (One time) vs. Forrest Griffin

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
30 matches	17 wins	11 losses
By knockout	8	6
By submission	2	0
By decision	7	5
Draws	2


Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	17–11–2	Roger Gracie	Decision (unanimous)	Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Kennedy	July 14, 2012	3	5:00	Portland, Oregon, United States
Loss	17–10–2	Luke Rockhold	TKO (punches)	Strikeforce: Rockhold vs. Jardine	January 7, 2012	1	4:26	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Middleweight debut. For the Strikeforce Middleweight Championship.
Draw	17–9–2	Gegard Mousasi	Draw (majority)	Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley	April 9, 2011	3	5:00	San Diego, California, United States	Mousasi was deducted one point due to an illegal upkick.
Win	17–9–1	Aron Lofton	TKO (punches)	Fresquez Productions	March 4, 2011	1	3:30	Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win	16–9–1	Francisco France	Decision (unanimous)	Nemesis Fighting: MMA Global Invasion	December 10, 2010	3	5:00	Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Loss	15–9–1	Trevor Prangley	Decision (split)	Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs Prangley	September 11, 2010	3	5:00	Amarillo, Texas, United States
Loss	15–8–1	Matt Hamill	Decision (majority)	The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz Finale	June 19, 2010	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Fight of the Night.
Loss	15–7–1	Ryan Bader	KO (punch)	UFC 110	February 21, 2010	3	2:10	Sydney, Australia
Loss	15–6–1	Thiago Silva	TKO (punches)	UFC 102	August 29, 2009	1	1:35	Portland, Oregon, United States
Loss	15–5–1	Quinton Jackson	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 96	March 7, 2009	3	5:00	Columbus, Ohio, United States	Fight of the Night.
Win	15–4–1	Brandon Vera	Decision (split)	UFC 89	October 18, 2008	3	5:00	Birmingham, England
Loss	14–4–1	Wanderlei Silva	KO (punches)	UFC 84	May 24, 2008	1	0:36	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	14–3–1	Chuck Liddell	Decision (split)	UFC 76	September 22, 2007	3	5:00	Anaheim, California, United States
Loss	13–3–1	Houston Alexander	KO (punches)	UFC 71	May 26, 2007	1	0:48	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	13–2–1	Forrest Griffin	TKO (punches)	UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz	December 30, 2006	1	4:41	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Knockout of the Night.
Win	12–2–1	Wilson Gouveia	Decision (unanimous)	The Ultimate Fighter: Team Ortiz vs. Team Shamrock Finale	June 24, 2006	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss	11–2–1	Stephan Bonnar	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night 4	April 6, 2006	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	11–1–1	Mike Whitehead	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3	February 4, 2006	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Light Heavyweight debut.
Win	10–1–1	Kerry Schall	TKO (leg kicks)	The Ultimate Fighter 2 Finale	November 5, 2005	2	3:28	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	9–1–1	Arman Gambaryan	Submission (armbar)	M-1 MFC: Heavyweight GP	December 4, 2004	1	2:37	Moscow, Russia
Win	8–1–1	Tom Elrite	KO (punches)	Independent Event	November 13, 2004	1	2:50	New Mexico, United States
Win	7–1–1	Brian Bair	TKO (punches)	Venom: First Strike	September 18, 2004	1	2:02	Huntington Beach, California, United States
Draw	6–1–1	Keiichiro Yamamiya	Draw (unanimous)	Pancrase - Hybrid 8	October 4, 2003	2	5:00	Osaka, Japan
Win	6–1	George Allen	Decision (unanimous)	KOTC 24: Mayhem	June 14, 2003	2	5:00	Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win	5–1	Allan Sullivan	TKO (punches)	KOTC 21: Invasion	February 21, 2003	2	1:56	Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win	4–1	Bryan Pardoe	KO (punches)	KOTC 20 - Crossroads	December 15, 2002	1	1:09	Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States
Win	3–1	Philip Preece	Decision (unanimous)	KOTC 14 - 5150	June 19, 2002	2	5:00	Bernalillo, New Mexico, United States
Loss	2–1	Travis Wiuff	KO (punch)	EC 46	February 16, 2002	1	0:06	Clive, Iowa, United States
Win	2–0	Abe Andujo	TKO (punches)	Rage in the Cage 31	November 7, 2001	1	1:20	Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win	1–0	Amir Rahnavardi	Submission (armbar)	GC 5	August 19, 2001	1	2:44	Denver, Colorado, United States

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Professional record breakdown
1 match	0 wins	1 loss
By knockout	0	0
By submission	0	0
By decision	0	1


Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	0–1	Rashad Evans	Decision (unanimous)	The Ultimate Fighter 2	October 31, 2005 (air date)	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	TUF 2 Semi-finals bout.

Professional boxing record

4 fights	3 wins	0 losses
By knockout	1	0
By decision	2	0
Draws	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Method	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
4	Draw	3–0–1	Jason Cordova	PTS	6	Aug 20, 2004	Isleta Casino & Resort, Albuquerque, New Mexico
3	Win	3–0	Augustine Trujillo	MD	4	Jun 27, 2004	Sandia Casino, Albuquerque, New Mexico
2	Win	2–0	Che Velarde	UD	4	May 5, 2004	Radisson Graystone Castle, Thornton, Colorado
1	Win	1–0	Jose Beltran	TKO	2 (4)	Dec 12, 2003	Kiva Auditorium, Albuquerque, New Mexico	Professional debut