Alan Jouban
Born: 1982-11-25 in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
Alan Michael Jouban (born November 25, 1982) is an American retired professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2010, Jouban has also formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Shark Fights, RFA, and Tachi Palace Fights. Born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, Jouban competed in soccer from a young age through high school until tearing his ACL. He is of French and Syrian descent. Jouban attended and graduated from Ovey Comeaux High School and then went to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in his hometown for a couple of semesters. However, he left before finishing his degree. Jouban later began training in Muay Thai in 2005 at 23 and was undefeated as an amateur, which led him into a career in mixed martial arts. Before signing with the UFC, Jouban was a professional model and also appeared in several television commercials. Jouban signed a deal with Versace in 2016. He appeared in a short film as the face of Versace's Dylan Blue fragrance advertisement along with Gigi Hadid. On May 10, 2021, Jouban announced his retirement from MMA to focus on broadcasting and acting.
Filmography
2025
- Power Slap 14: The Bell vs. Mena as Commentator
2022
- The Survivor as Roland LaStarza
2020
- UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez as Self
2019
- UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2 as Self
2018
2017
2016
2015
- UFC 192: Cormier vs. Gustafsson as Self
- UFC Fight Night 71: Mir vs. Duffee as Self
- UFC 184: Rousey vs. Zingano as Self
2014
2011
- Shark Fights 17: Horwich vs. Rosholt 2 as himself