Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Amir Aliakbari
HULK
4-3-0
RESULT

Amir Aliakbari def. Heath Herring (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 2 · 5:00
Heath Herring
The Texas Crazy Horse
28-16-0 (1 NC)
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Amir Aliakbari defeated Heath Herring by Unanimous Decision in round 2 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Rizin 3 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round, held Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Amir Aliakbari vs Heath Herring?

Amir Aliakbari defeated Heath Herring by Unanimous Decision in round 2 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of Rizin 3 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd Round, held Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Referee
Ryogaku Wada
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Amir Aliakbari 59%41% Heath Herring

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

4-3-0
Record
28-16-0 (1 NC)
1542
Elo rating
1481
2
Win Streak
0
38
Age
48
6'3"
191 cm
Height
6'4"
193 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
78"
198 cm
Stance
Orthodox
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
Iran
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

SLpM
2.37
Str. Acc.
50%
SApM
1.77
Str. Def.
54%

Grappling Profile

TD Avg.
1.22
TD Acc.
50%
TD Def.
32%
Sub. Avg.
0.70

Recent form (last 5 fights)

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  • W
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  • W
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  • L
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    Submission · R1 · Heavyweight
  • W
    ONE 166: QatarFri, Mar 1, 2024
    Disqualification · R3 · 4:15 · Heavyweight
  • W
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    Submission · R1 · Heavyweight
Heath Herring · 1-4
  • L
    Rizin 5 - Rizin 2017 in Yokohama: SakuraSun, Apr 16, 2017
    Unanimous Decision · R2 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Rizin 3 - Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2016: 2nd RoundThu, Dec 29, 2016
    Unanimous Decision · R2 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    UFC 87: SEEK AND DESTROYSat, Aug 9, 2008
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    UFC 82: PRIDE OF A CHAMPIONSat, Mar 1, 2008
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    UFC 73: STACKEDSat, Jul 7, 2007
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 5 fights
Avg sig. strikes
34.4
Avg takedowns
1.00
Avg control time
3:52
Career high strikes
64
Career high TDs
3

Strike Distribution

Amir Aliakbari
Strike target
Heath Herring
Head
54%
Body
37%
Leg
9%
Amir Aliakbari
Strike position
Heath Herring
Distance
32%
Clinch
11%
Ground
57%