{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}} {{Use mdy dates|date=September 2023}} {{Infobox martial artist | name = Jonathan Pearce | image = | image_size = | other_names = JSP | birth_name =Jonathan Mark Pearce | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|05|01}} | birth_place = Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | death_cause = | residence = | nationality = | height = {{height|ft=5|in=11}} | weight_lb = 145 | weight_class = Lightweight<br>Featherweight<br>Bantamweight | reach = 71 in<ref name="UFC Stats">{{Cite web|title=Stats {{!}} UFC|url=http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/87c0b1c696ddfb43|access-date=2020-10-04|website=ufcstats.com}}</ref> | style = | rank = Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu<ref name=UFCprofile>{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/jonathan-pearce|title=Jonathan Pearce {{!}} UFC|website=UFC.com|date=September 24, 2019 |accessdate=February 19, 2022}}</ref> under Casey Oxendine<ref>{{cite instagram|postid=CDNVqUSp4OO|author=Jonathan Pearce|user=jspmma|date=July 29, 2020|title=Got my purple belt today under @oxvaletudo}}</ref> | stance = | fighting_out_of = Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. | team = D-Evil MMA (until 2017)<ref name=af10>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpJ-cx6lhj4|title=Apex Fights 10 Bout 12 Jonathan Pearce vs Nick Martino|date=April 26, 2016|via=YouTube|author=Valor Fighting Challenge}}</ref> <br /> Team Oxendine (2017–present)<ref>{{cite instagram|postid=BcK5elgD2zl|title=More that ready for this next fight. Me and my boy have been getting it @teamoxendine dec16 th Appalachian Fairgrounds|date=December 1, 2017|author=Jonathan Pearce|user=jspmma}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmtU6ESlPjA|title=Strikefest 2 Bout 10 Nick Baker Vs Jonathan Pearce|date=January 29, 2018|via=YouTube|author=Valor Fighting Challenge}}</ref> <br /> MMA Lab (2018–2019)<ref name=mmai21>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXjJcm4THLk|title=UFC FIGHTER Jonathan Pearce talks about last performances|date=March 12, 2021|via=YouTube|author=MMA Info Magazine}}</ref> <br /> Fight Ready MMA & Fitness (2019–present)<ref name=mmai21 /> | years_active = 2014–present | kickbox_win = | kickbox_kowin = | kickbox_loss = | kickbox_koloss = | kickbox_draw = | kickbox_nc = | mma_kowin = 9 | mma_subwin = 2 | mma_decwin = 3 | mma_koloss = 1 | mma_subloss = 4 | mma_decloss = 2 | mma_draw = | mma_nc = | sherdog = 183541 | footnotes = | updated = }} '''Jonathan Mark Pearce'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jonathan Pearce ("JSP") {{!}} MMA Fighter Page |url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/40655-jonathan-pearce |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=Tapology |language=en}}</ref> (born May 1, 1992) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
==Background== Having begun wrestling at the age of 12, Pearce was a state runner-up wrestler at Science Hill High School.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Birchfield|first=Jeff|title=More opportunities likely for Pearce after big win|url=https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/sports/more-opportunities-likely-for-pearce-after-big-win/article_ffdab3fe-35d2-11eb-b11b-3ba6594e5ef5.html|access-date=2021-04-21|website=Johnson City Press|date=December 6, 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=cswr21 />
In 2014, Pearce was blindsided by a disgruntled gym member, after the gym “bully” clocked him from behind after Pearce called out his ongoing rude behavior. Pearce went unconscious and had his head bashed by a heavy follow-up kick. The attack caused Pearce to suffer a broken neck, 19 broken teeth, a severed tongue, and had to undergo reconstructive jaw surgery. He still has two plates and eight screws in his face.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2019-07-08|title=Broken bones and a broken heart: DWCS 19's Jonathan Pearce already faced his toughest battle|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/07/jonathan-pearce-near-death-experience-bully-dana-white-contender-series-19|access-date=2021-04-21|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2019-07-09|title=Jonathan Pearce found a new inspiration for chasing his UFC dream|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/27151645/jonathan-pearce-found-new-inspiration-chasing-ufc-dream|access-date=2021-04-21|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}</ref> After the incident, Pearce dropped out of college in pursuit of a professional mixed martial arts career.<ref name=cswr21>{{cite podcast|url=https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMTRmMGQzOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw/episode/NzVkYzQ5MDEtNWZhOC00NDQ0LWIxYTktMzM5M2JkMGQ5MDdj|title=CSWR #95 – Jonathan Pearce|date=October 3, 2021|host=Todd Rhino}}</ref>
==Mixed martial arts career==
=== Early career === In his MMA debut at CFFC 73, he knocked out Noe Quintanilla in the third round, going on to defeat his next three opponents in Chris Wright, Anthony Morgan, and Nickalas Martino.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|date=2020-03-12|title=Across the Pond Profile: UFC fighter Jonathan Pearce {{!}} MMA UK|url=http://mmauk.net/2020/03/12/across-the-pond-profile-ufc-fighter-jonathan-pearce/|access-date=2021-04-21|language=en-GB}}</ref>
After going 4–0 to start his career, his fiancée called off their wedding and he would lose the next three bouts, two by first round submission.<ref name=":0" /> Also after the third straight loss, in 2017, Pearce went to get medicals done for his next fight and doctors discovered he had a clay-shoveler fracture of two vertebrae in his neck, likely from the 2015 attack. A clay-shoveler fracture is an avulsion in which a small piece of bone tears away from the bigger piece.<ref name=":1" />
Pearce tapped out Damir Ferhatbegovic via rear-naked choke in round three at Bellator Monster Energy Fight Series: Bristol on {{dts|2017|August|19}}. He defeated Omar Johnson via TKO in the second round at Bellator Monster Energy Fight Series: Talladega on {{dts|2017|October|13}}. He would defeat his next two opponents in Nick Baker and Dedrek Sanders, both via second-round TKO.<ref name=":2" />
===Dana White's Contender Series=== After four victories in a row, Pearce was invited to Dana White's Contender Series 19 on {{dts|2019|July|9}}. He took on Jacob Rosales and defeated him via TKO in the third round and securing a UFC contract.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-07-12|title=Johnson City native Jonathan Pearce gets UFC contract after win on ESPN+|url=https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/johnson-city-native-jonathan-pearce-gets-ufc-contract-after-win-on-espn/|access-date=2021-04-21|website=WJHL {{!}} Tri-Cities News & Weather|language=en-US}}</ref>
===Ultimate Fighting Championship=== Pearce made his UFC debut against UFC vet Joe Lauzon, who was coming off an 18-month hiatus, at UFC on ESPN 6.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-09-06|title=Joe Lauzon returns from 18-month layoff, fights Jonathan Pearce at UFC on ESPN 6|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/09/ufc-boston-joe-lauzon-booked-vs-jonathan-pearce|access-date=2019-09-06|website=MMA Junkie|language=en}}</ref> He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2019-10-18|title=UFC Boston Results: Joe Lauzon Stops Jonathan Pearce, Indecisive on Retirement|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/10/18/ufc-boston-results-joe-lauzon/|access-date=2019-10-19|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
Pearce was scheduled to face Sean Woodson on November 28, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 18.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Mike Heck|date=2020-10-13|title=Sean Woodson vs. Jonathan Pearce targeted for UFC event on Nov. 28|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/10/13/21515247/sean-woodson-vs-jonathan-pearce-targeted-for-ufc-event-on-nov-28|access-date=2020-11-21|publisher=mmafighting.com}}</ref> However, Woodson withdrew a week before the event for unknown reasons and was replaced by Kai Kamaka III.<ref name="Pearce vs. Kamaka">{{Cite web|author=Nolan King and Farah Hannoun|date=2020-11-21|title=Kai Kamaka steps in for Sean Woodson, fights Jonathan Pearce at UFC on ESPN 18|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/11/ufc-fight-night-sean-woodson-out-kai-kamaka-vs-jonathan-pearce-nov-28|access-date=2020-11-21|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com}}</ref> He won the bout via TKO in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=McClory|first=Mike|date=2020-11-28|title=UFC Vegas 15 Results: Jonathan Pearce Stops Kai Kamaka III|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/11/28/ufc-vegas-15-results-jonathan-pearce-vs-kai-kamaka-iii/|access-date=2021-04-21|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
Pearce was scheduled to face Gabriel Benítez on May 1, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 23.<ref>{{cite web|author=Alexander K. Lee and Mike Heck|date=2021-03-02|title=Gabriel Benitez vs. Jonathan Pearce booked for UFC event on May 1|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/3/2/22309556/gabriel-benitez-vs-jonathan-pearce-booked-for-ufc-event-on-may-1|access-date=2021-03-02|website=mmafighting.com}}</ref> At weigh ins, Benítez weighed in at 150.5 pounds, 4.5 pounds over the featherweight non-title limit. Pearce turned down the fight due to the weight miss and the bout was scrapped.<ref>{{cite web|author=Staff|date=2021-04-30|title=Jonathan Pearce says he said no to overweight Gabriel Benitez, UFC on ESPN 23 fight off|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/04/jonathan-pearce-vs-gabriel-benitez-canceled-overweight-ufc-on-espn-23|access-date=2021-04-30|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com}}</ref>
Pearce faced Omar Morales on September 25, 2021, at UFC 266.<ref name="Omar Morales vs. Jonathan Pearce">{{Cite web|last=Behunin|first=Alex|date=2021-08-19|title=Omar Morales vs. Jonathan Pearce Added To UFC 266|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/08/19/omar-morales-vs-jonathan-pearce-added-to-ufc-266/|access-date=2021-08-20|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight via rear-naked choke in round two.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2021-09-25|title=UFC 266 Results: Jonathan Pearce Submits Omar Morales|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/09/25/ufc-266-results-jonathan-pearce-submits-omar-morales/|access-date=2021-09-25|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
Pearce was scheduled to face Austin Lingo on February 19, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 201.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Marcel Dorff|date=2021-10-16|title=Austin Lingo vs. Jonathan Pearce toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 19 februari|url=https://mmadna.nl/austin-lingo-vs-jonathan-pearce-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-19-februari/|access-date=2022-07-06|website=MMA DNA|language=nl}}</ref> However, Lingo pulled out due to undisclosed reasons,<ref name="2in1">{{Cite web|author=Staff and Nolan King|date=2022-02-08|title=Julian Marquez, Austin Lingo out of UFC Fight Night 201 matchups|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/02/ufc-fight-night-201-julian-marquez-austin-lingo-khalid-taha-out-of-lineup|access-date=2022-02-08|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com}}</ref> and was replaced by Christian Rodriguez.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Meshew|first=Jed|date=2022-02-15|title=Jonathan Pearce now meets Christian Rodriguez at UFC Vegas 48|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/2/15/22935908/jonathan-pearce-now-meets-christian-rodriguez-at-ufc-vegas-48|access-date=2022-02-16|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref> Pearce won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bitter|first=Shawn|date=2022-02-19|title=UFC Vegas 48: Jonathan Pearce Takes Decision Against Game Christian Rodriguez|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/02/19/ufc-vegas-48-jonathan-pearce-vs-christian-rodriguez/|access-date=2022-02-20|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
Pearce faced Makwan Amirkhani on July 23, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 208.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-30 |title=UFC London {{!}} Alles wat je moet weten over UFC Fight Night London: Blaydes vs. Aspinall |url=https://www.eurosport.nl/mixed-martial-arts/ufc/2022/ufc-london-alles-wat-je-moet-weten-over-ufc-fight-night-london-blaydes-vs.-aspinall_sto8905850/story.shtml |access-date=2022-05-21 |website=Eurosport |language=nl|author=Marcel Dorff}}</ref> He won the bout via TKO in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2022/7/23/23275372/ufc-london-full-fight-video-highlights-results-espn-mma-pearce-knockout-amirkhani|title=Highlights: Jonathan Pearce dominates Makwan Amirkhani for TKO stoppage |publisher=mmamania.com|author=Dan Hiergesell|date=2022-06-23|access-date=2022-07-23}}</ref> This win earned him the ''Performance of the Night'' award.<ref name="UFN209">{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2022/7/23/23275391/ufc-london-official-bonus-winners-results-espn-blaydes-aspinall-pimblett-mccan-pearce-krylov|title=UFC London bonuses: Paddy Pimblett, Molly McCann lead $50K winners|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Dan Hiergesell|date=2022-07-23|access-date=2022-07-23}}</ref>
Pearce faced Darren Elkins on December 3, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 42.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-05 |title=Matchup Roundup: New UFC and Bellator fights announced in the past week (Aug. 29-Sept. 4) |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-bellator-mma-news-matchup-roundup-august-8-29-september-4-2022 |access-date=2022-10-05 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref> He won the bout via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Doherty |first1=Dan |title=UFC Orlando: Jonathan Pearce Batters Bloodied Darren Elkins |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/12/03/ufc-orlando-darren-elkins-jonathan-pearce/ |website=Cageside Press |access-date=5 December 2022 |date=3 December 2022}}</ref>
Pearce was scheduled to face Bryce Mitchell on May 6, 2023, at UFC 288.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2023/2/12/23596300/bryce-mitchell-vs-jonathan-pearce-booked-for-ufc-288-on-may-6|title=Bryce Mitchell vs. Jonathan Pearce booked for UFC 288 on May 6|website=MMAmania.com|author=Alex Behunin|date=2023-02-12|access-date=2023-02-12}}</ref> However, Pearce was forced to withdraw from the event due to injury.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-13 |title=Injury forces Jonathan Pearce out of UFC 288 bout vs. Bryce Mitchell |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/04/ufc-288-jonathan-pearce-injury-out-vs-bryce-mitchell |access-date=2023-04-14 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
Pearce faced Joanderson Brito on November 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 232.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Featherweights Jonathan Pearce, Joanderson Brito Booked for UFC Fight Night 232 |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Featherweights-Jonathan-Pearce-Joanderson-Brito-Booked-for-UFC-Fight-Night-232-191233 |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}</ref> He lost the fight via a ninja choke submission in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-11-18 |title=UFC Vegas 82: Joanderson Brito Comes Back From Wrestling Deficit, Submits Jonathan Pearce |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/18/ufc-vegas-82-joanderson-brito-comes-back-from-wrestling-deficit-submits-jonathan-pearce/ |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
Pearce faced David Onama on April 17, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 55.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmanews.com/features/ufc-matchmaking-bulletin-michel-pereira-booked-quick-return-after-ufc-299-win|title=UFC Matchmaking Bulletin (3/4-3/17): Michel Pereira Booked For Quick Return After UFC 299 Win, Eight Cancellations|publisher=mmanews.com|author=Harvey Leonard|date=2024-03-17|access-date=2024-03-17}}</ref> At the weigh-ins, Onama weighted 148.5 pounds, which was 2.5 pounds over the featherweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight with Onama being fined 20% of his purse which went to Pearce.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Al-Shatti |first=Shaun |date=2024-04-26 |title=UFC Vegas 91 weigh-in results: 2 fighters miss weight |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/4/26/24141588/ufc-vegas-91-weigh-in-results-2-fighters-miss-weight-on-first-attempts |access-date=2024-04-26 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref> Pearce lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2024-04-27 |title=UFC Vegas 91: Despite Weight Miss, David Onama Too Quick, High-Paced for Jonathan Pearce |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/04/27/ufc-vegas-91-despite-weight-miss-david-onama-too-quick-high-paced-for-jonathan-pearce/ |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
Pearce faced Pat Sabatini on October 12, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 244.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/08/ufc-news-jonathan-pearce-vs-pat-sabatini-fight-card|title=UFC on ESPN 63 adds Jonathan Pearce vs. Pat Sabatini to lineup|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Nolan King|date=2024-08-27|access-date=2024-08-27}}</ref> He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/10/ufc-fight-night-244-video-pat-sabatini-standing-choke-jonathan-pearce-vegas-98|title=UFC Fight Night 244 video: Pat Sabatini scores standing choke of Jonathan Pearce|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2024-10-12|access-date=2024-10-12}}</ref>
On February 27, 2025, it was reported that Pearce was removed from the UFC roster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/ufc-parts-ways-with-five-fighters-in-latest-roster-purge/|title=UFC parts ways with five fighters in latest roster purge|publisher=bjpenn.com|author=Fernando Quiles|date=2025-02-27|access-date=2025-02-27}}</ref>
==Championships and accomplishments== *'''Ultimate Fighting Championship''' ** Performance of the Night (One time) {{small|vs. Makwan Amirkhani}}<ref name="UFN209"/> *'''MMA Junkie''' **2022 Under-the-Radar Fighter of the Year<ref>{{Cite web |last=Segura |first=Danny |date=January 2, 2023 |title=MMA Junkie's 2022 Under-the-Radar Fighter of the Year: Jonathan Pearce |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2023/01/02/jonathan-pearce-ufc-mma-junkie-awards-under-radar-fighter-of-year-2022/81017222007/ |access-date=January 26, 2026 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Mixed martial arts record== {{MMArecordbox | draws= | nc= | ko-wins= 9 | sub-wins= 2 | dec-wins= 3 | ko-losses= 1 | sub-losses= 4 | dec-losses= 2 | dq-wins= | dq-losses= | other-wins= | other-losses= }} {{MMA record start}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|14–7 |Pat Sabatini |Submission (rear-naked choke) |UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira |{{dts|2024|October|12}} |align=center|1 |align=center|4:06 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|14–6 |David Onama |Decision (unanimous) |UFC on ESPN: Nicolau vs. Perez |{{dts|2024|April|27}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |{{small|Catchweight (148.5 lb) bout; Onama missed weight.}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|14–5 |Joanderson Brito |Submission (ninja choke) |UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig |{{dts|2023|November|18}} |align=center|2 |align=center|3:54 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|14–4 |Darren Elkins |Decision (unanimous) |UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland |{{dts|2022|December|03}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Orlando, Florida, United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|13–4 |Makwan Amirkhani |TKO (punches) |UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall |{{dts|2022|July|23}} |align=center|2 |align=center|4:10 |London, England |{{small|Performance of the Night.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|12–4 |Christian Rodriguez |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill |{{dts|2022|February|19}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 11–4 |Omar Morales |Submission (rear-naked choke) |UFC 266 |{{dts|2021|September|25}} |align=center|2 |align=center|3:31 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 10–4 | Kai Kamaka III |TKO (punches) |UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark |{{dts|2020|November|28}} |align=center| 2 |align=center| 4:28 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |{{small|Return to Featherweight.}} |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 9–4 | Joe Lauzon |TKO (punches) |UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman |{{dts|2019|October|18}} |align=center|1 |align=center|1:33 |Boston, Massachusetts, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 9–3 | Jacob Rosales | TKO (punch) | Dana White's Contender Series 19 | {{dts|2019|July|9}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 1:50 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 8–3 | Dedrek Sanders | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Warrior FC 140 | {{dts|2018.09.21}} | align=center| 2 | align=center| 5:00 | Asheville, North Carolina, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 7–3 |Nick Baker |TKO (punches) |Strikefest 2 |{{dts|2017.12.16}} |align=center|2 |align=center|1:12 |Gray, Tennessee, United States |{{small|Catchweight (150 lb) bout.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center|6–3 | Omar Johnson |TKO (punches) |Bellator Monster Energy Fight Series: Talladega |{{dts|2017|October|13}} |align=center|2 |align=center|3:57 |Talladega, Alabama, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center|5–3 | Damir Ferhatbegović |Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator Monster Energy Fight Series: Bristol | {{dts|2017|August|19}} | align=center|3 | align=center|0:43 | Bristol, Tennessee, United States |{{small|Lightweight debut.}} |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 4–3 | Peter Petties | Decision (unanimous) | Shogun Fights 16 | {{dts|2017.04.08}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Baltimore, Maryland, United States | {{small|Bantamweight debut.}} |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 4–2 | Quinten Culpepper | Submission (toe hold) | Valor Fights 37 |{{dts|2016.08.27}} |align=Center|1 |align=center|3:27 |Cleveland, Tennessee, United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 4–1 | Lance Lawrence | Submission (rear-naked choke) |Valor Fights 35 |{{dts|2016.06.25}} |align=center|1 |align=center|0:24 |Gray, Tennessee, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 4–0 | Nickalas Martino | TKO (elbows) |APEX Fights 10 |{{dts|2016.03.19}} |align=center|2 |align=center|2:52 |Kingsport, Tennessee, United States |{{small|Catchweight (160 lb) bout.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 3–0 | Chris Wright | TKO (punches) | Valor Fights 26 | {{dts|2015.09.12}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 4:26 | Blountville, Tennessee, United States | {{small|Catchweight (140 lb) bout.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 2–0 | Anthony Morgan | Decision (unanimous) | Valor Fights 23 | {{dts|2015.06.06}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 1–0 | Noe Quintanilla | KO (knee) | Evolution Combat Sports Series 2 | {{dts|2014.11.08}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 0:22 | Elizabethton, Tennessee, United States |{{small|Featherweight debut.}} {{end}} <ref>{{Cite web|last=Sherdog.com|title=Jonathan Pearce|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Jonathan-Pearce-183541|access-date=2021-09-25|website=Sherdog}}</ref>
== See also == * List of male mixed martial artists
==References== {{reflist}}
== External links == * {{Sherdog|183541}} * {{UFC|jonathan-pearce}}
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