Jared "Flash" Gordon is the human embodiment of relentless determination. Born and raised in New York, Gordon faced many battles growing up but conquered them all as he fought his way into the UFC. He is a warrior who overcame sexual abuse and drug addiction. With a passion in his heart for Mixed Martial Arts, he uses the octagon as a platform to support and give hope to those who suffer as he did. On a mission to show the world that it is not over yet, Jared inspires us all to have faith, work hard, and always persevere. Jared is a recovered heroin addict. He was technically dead for two minutes/homeless and facing 25 years in prison before he turned his life around. He actively uses his platform to help people with addiction problems. Jared is currently in the top 30 lightweight rankings.
