VIDEO | UFC Fighter Jared Gordon Delivers Devastating Head Kick to Online Critic in Spar

In today's social media landscape, UFC fighters like Jared Gordon often face both admiration and insults from online fans. The integration of sports betting into mixed martial arts has amplified the intensity of interactions between some fight enthusiasts and athletes.

Gordon, a seasoned UFC lightweight, has competed against notable fighters in the division, including Charles Oliveira and Paddy Pimblett. Despite recent challenges in his Octagon appearances, he remains a formidable opponent for many in his weight class.

Some fighters, such as Sean Strickland and Kevin Holland, have responded to online detractors by inviting them for sparring sessions at their training facilities. Strickland, the reigning UFC middleweight champion, frequently spars during his fight camps.

After an online critic provoked Gordon in his comments section, the UFC lightweight announced his intention to broadcast their sparring match live.

"Tomorrow, I'm sparring a kid who called me out on IG. I'll be streaming it live on KICK if you want to tune in," Gordon shared on Wednesday.

WATCH: UFC fighter Jared Gordon Obliterates Troll in Humorous Live Stream Footage

You can watch Gordon's sparring session with the online critic below.

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It appears the online critic received a memorable lesson from Gordon and acknowledged the fighter's skill after the challenge.

Gordon's last fight was a submission loss to Jim Miller earlier this year at UFC 328. His most recent victory was a first-round knockout against Thiago Moises in May 2025.

The 37-year-old Gordon may return to the Octagon later this year against another experienced lightweight. In the meantime, Gordon is demonstrating valuable, albeit tough, lessons to his critics in the gym.