Jay Jay Wilson MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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JAY JAY WILSON
“The Maori Kid”
NEW ZEALAND • LIGHTWEIGHT
W-L-D
12-2-0
(T)KO
5-0
SUB
4-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
New Zealand
WT CLASS
Lightweight
HT / WT
5′ 10″, 156 lbs
BIRTHDATE
08/02/1997 (29)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
74.0″ (188cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
American Top Team • Auckland, New Zealand
NICKNAME
“The Maori Kid”
RESOURCE LINKS
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Jay-Jay Wilson Record
WINS12
KO/TKO
5
SUB
4
DECISION
3
LOSSES2
KO/TKO
0
SUB
0
DECISION
2
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 14 professional bouts (12-2-0).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
WIN
Darragh Kelly
Ireland
Ireland
PFL Belfast: Kelly vs. Wilson
Apr / 16 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:37)
Apr / 16 / 2026
ROUND1
TIME0:37
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL Belfast Main Event • Kelly vs. Wilson
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupDarragh Kelly vs Jay-Jay Wilson
Fight Location Belfast, Northern Ireland (SSE Arena)
Belfast, Northern Ireland (SSE Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155.3 lbs vs 156 lbs
Darragh Kelly Record at Bout (Opponent)9-0-0
Jay-Jay Wilson Record at Bout11-2-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jay-Jay Wilson: -135 (Favorite)
vs
Darragh Kelly: +115 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Wilson stunned the Belfast crowd in the main event, connecting with a brutal body kick and following with blistering punches along the fence to hand the undefeated Irish prospect his first career loss in just 37 seconds.
LOSS
Archie Colgan
United States
United States
PFL Champions Series Dubai: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2
Oct / 03 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 03 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PFL Dubai Contender Clash • Colgan vs. Wilson
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupArchie Colgan vs Jay-Jay Wilson
Fight Location Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Coca-Cola Arena)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Coca-Cola Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Archie Colgan Record at Bout (Opponent)12-0-0
Jay-Jay Wilson Record at Bout11-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Archie Colgan: -300 (Favorite)
vs
Jay-Jay Wilson: +250 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Bryan Miner
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a high-stakes battle between top lightweight contenders, undefeated NCAA Division I standout Archie Colgan relied on his dominant top pressure and timely level changes to secure a unanimous decision sweep.
WIN
Mads Burnell
Denmark
Denmark
2025 PFL First Round: Middleweights & Lightweights
Apr / 18 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (4:42)
Apr / 18 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME4:42
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 2025 PFL World Tournament First Round • Wilson vs. Burnell
Tournament Bout
Fighter MatchupJay-Jay Wilson vs Mads Burnell
Fight Location Orlando, Florida, United States (Universal Studios)
Orlando, Florida, United States (Universal Studios)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup156 lbs vs 155.8 lbs
Mads Burnell Record at Bout (Opponent)19-6-0
Jay-Jay Wilson Record at Bout10-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jay-Jay Wilson: -175 (Favorite)
vs
Mads Burnell: +145 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Bryan Miner
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Wilson delivered a punishing display of clinch fighting against the former Cage Warriors champion, battering Burnell with standing elbows and heavy punches to force Bryan Miner’s stoppage with just 18 seconds remaining in the bout.
WIN
Mansour Barnaoui
France
France
Bellator 299: Eblen vs. Edwards
Sep / 23 / 2023
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Sep / 23 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator Dublin Feature • Barnaoui vs. Wilson
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMansour Barnaoui vs Jay-Jay Wilson
Fight Location Dublin, Ireland (3Arena)
Dublin, Ireland (3Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155.2 lbs vs 154 lbs
Mansour Barnaoui Record at Bout (Opponent)20-5-0
Jay-Jay Wilson Record at Bout9-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Mansour Barnaoui: -260 (Favorite)
vs
Jay-Jay Wilson: +220 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Scorecard: 29-28
Scorecard: 29-28
Scorecard: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Overcoming a noticeable reach disadvantage against former ROAD FC champion Mansour Barnaoui, Wilson used explosive forward entries, inside boxing, and key takedowns to score an upset unanimous decision in Dublin.
WIN
Vladimir Tokov
Russia
Russia
Bellator 286: Pitbull vs. Borics
Oct / 01 / 2022
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Oct / 01 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 286 Lightweight Clash • Wilson vs. Tokov
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJay-Jay Wilson vs Vladimir Tokov
Fight Location Long Beach, California, United States (Long Beach Arena)
Long Beach, California, United States (Long Beach Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup156 lbs vs 154.6 lbs
Vladimir Tokov Record at Bout (Opponent)7-1-0
Jay-Jay Wilson Record at Bout8-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jay-Jay Wilson: -120 (Favorite)
vs
Vladimir Tokov: +100 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mark Smith
Scorecard: 29-28
Scorecard: 28-29
Scorecard: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping up permanently to the lightweight division, Wilson engaged in a gritty three-round battle with Fedor Team protégé Vladimir Tokov, edging out the Russian on the judges’ scorecards via split decision.
LOSS
Gadzhi Rabadanov
Russia
Russia
Bellator 276: Borics vs. Burnell
Mar / 12 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Mar / 12 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 276 Main Card • Wilson vs. Rabadanov
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupJay-Jay Wilson vs Gadzhi Rabadanov
Fight Location St. Louis, Missouri, United States (Family Arena)
St. Louis, Missouri, United States (Family Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup156 lbs vs 155.8 lbs
Gadzhi Rabadanov Record at Bout (Opponent)16-4-2
Jay-Jay Wilson Record at Bout8-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Gadzhi Rabadanov: -162 (Favorite)
vs
Jay-Jay Wilson: +125 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jason Herzog
Scorecard: 30-27
Scorecard: 29-28
Scorecard: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Dagestani wrestling specialist Gadzhi Rabadanov used smothering positional control and well-timed level changes across three rounds to hand Wilson the first defeat of his professional career.
WIN
Pedro Carvalho
Portugal
Portugal
Bellator 257: Nemkov vs. Davis 2
Apr / 16 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:53)
Apr / 16 / 2021
ROUND2
TIME0:53
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 257 Co-Main Event • Carvalho vs. Wilson
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupPedro Carvalho vs Jay-Jay Wilson
Fight Location Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup144.8 lbs vs 146.8 lbs (Catchweight)
Pedro Carvalho Record at Bout (Opponent)11-4-0
Jay-Jay Wilson Record at Bout7-0-0
Officials
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Facing former world title challenger Pedro Carvalho, Wilson dropped the Portuguese fighter with a blistering left hook in round two, swarming with rapid hammerfists to force Kevin MacDonald’s stoppage in just 53 seconds.
WIN
Sergio de Bari
United States
United States
Bellator 253: Caldwell vs. McKee
Nov / 19 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:20)
Nov / 19 / 2020
ROUND1
TIME0:20
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 253 Feature Bout • Wilson vs. De Bari
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJay-Jay Wilson vs Sergio de Bari
Fight Location Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup147 lbs vs 144.8 lbs
Sergio de Bari Record at Bout (Opponent)11-2-0
Jay-Jay Wilson Record at Bout6-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jay-Jay Wilson: -625 (Favorite)
vs
Sergio de Bari: +425 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Todd Anderson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Wilson charged forward right off the opening bell, landing a devastating overhand right that knocked De Bari unconscious in only 20 seconds of round one.
WIN
Tywan Claxton
United States
United States
Bellator 242: Bandejas vs. Pettis
Jul / 24 / 2020
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 24 / 2020
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 242 Main Card Feature • Claxton vs. Wilson
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupTywan Claxton vs Jay-Jay Wilson
Fight Location Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States (Mohegan Sun Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 147.9 lbs (Catchweight)
Tywan Claxton Record at Bout (Opponent)6-1-0
Jay-Jay Wilson Record at Bout5-0-0
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Todd Anderson
Scorecard: 30-27
Scorecard: 27-30
Scorecard: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a tightly contested featherweight scrap, Wilson’s aggressive forward pressure and submission threats off his back edged out wrestling standout Tywan “Air” Claxton via split decision.
WIN
Mario Navarro
United States
United States
Bellator 238: Budd vs. Cyborg
Jan / 25 / 2020
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 2 (2:48)
Jan / 25 / 2020
ROUND2
TIME2:48
METHODSubmission (Armbar)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 238 Feature Bout • Wilson vs. Navarro
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupJay-Jay Wilson vs Mario Navarro
Fight Location Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)
Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 146 lbs
Mario Navarro Record at Bout (Opponent)4-5-0
Jay-Jay Wilson Record at Bout4-0-0
Officials
Ref: Milan Ayers
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Wilson showcased his high-level grappling pedigree, bringing Navarro to the canvas in round two, advancing position, and securing an armbar to force the tap at 2:48.
WIN
Jorge Juarez
United States
United States
Bellator 229: Koreshkov vs. Larkin
Oct / 04 / 2019
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (1:33)
Oct / 04 / 2019
ROUND1
TIME1:33
METHODSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 229 Preliminary Feature • Wilson vs. Juarez
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupJay-Jay Wilson vs Jorge Juarez
Fight Location Temecula, California, United States (Pechanga Resort Casino)
Temecula, California, United States (Pechanga Resort Casino)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup144.6 lbs vs 144.2 lbs
Jorge Juarez Record at Bout (Opponent)4-1-0
Jay-Jay Wilson Record at Bout3-0-0
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Wilson dragged Juarez to the canvas within seconds, transitioned directly to the back, and locked in a deep rear-naked choke to force the tap at 1:33 of the first round.
WIN
Quincy Nguyen
United States
United States
CCW: California Cage Wars 14
Jul / 21 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:44)
Jul / 21 / 2019
ROUND1
TIME0:44
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 CCW 14 Featherweight Feature • Wilson vs. Nguyen
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupJay-Jay Wilson vs Quincy Nguyen
Fight Location Valley Center, California, United States (Harrah’s Resort SoCal)
Valley Center, California, United States (Harrah’s Resort SoCal)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Quincy Nguyen Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Jay-Jay Wilson Record at Bout2-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Wilson overwhelmed Nguyen right out of the gate, hurting him with a hard knee and finishing with rapid punches along the cage at 0:44 of round one.
WIN
Tyler Beneke
United States
United States
Bellator 214: Fedor vs. Bader
Jan / 26 / 2019
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (1:31)
Jan / 26 / 2019
ROUND1
TIME1:31
METHODSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Bellator 214 Feature Bout • Wilson vs. Beneke
Featured Prelim
Fighter MatchupJay-Jay Wilson vs Tyler Beneke
Fight Location Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)
Inglewood, California, United States (The Forum)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145.4 lbs
Tyler Beneke Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Jay-Jay Wilson Record at Bout1-0-0
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Wilson landed a swift takedown, advanced immediately to the back, and locked in a rear-naked choke to secure his second professional victory at 1:31 of the opening round.
WIN
David Conte
United States
United States
Bellator 201: Macfarlane vs. Lara
Jun / 29 / 2018
Submission (Rear Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (0:59)
Jun / 29 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME0:59
METHODSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Wilson vs. Conte
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupJay-Jay Wilson vs David Conte
Fight Location Temecula, California, United States (Pechanga Resort Casino)
Temecula, California, United States (Pechanga Resort Casino)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 145.6 lbs
David Conte Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Jay-Jay Wilson Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
World champion jiu-jitsu practitioner Jay-Jay Wilson launched his professional career at Bellator 201, scoring an immediate takedown on Conte and sinking in a rear-naked choke in just 59 seconds.
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