Fighter

Jay Hieron

"The Thoroughbred"

23-7-0

United StatesLast 5

Amateur kickboxing 1-0

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Jay Hieron holds a professional MMA record of 23-7-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 30 bouts on record. Jay Hieron has won 23 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Jay Hieron lands 1.66 significant strikes per minute with 32% accuracy and averages 4.05 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: February 2, 2013. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'0"183 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1976-07-29
Age: 50
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Freeport, New York, United States

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)

Takedown Machine

98 · top 2% in division

Punch power45

Kick power57

Punch speed47

Kick speed58

Accuracy46

Takedowns98

Ground striking69

Submissions96

Chin70

Body strength84

Cardio88

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 23-7-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed1.66per min

32% accuracy

Strikes absorbed1.89per min

61% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed4.05per 15 min

60% success

Takedowns stuffed66%

Submission attempts1.0per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Jay Hieron earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Tyron Woodley
UFCUFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar· Feb 2, 2013· Welterweight· 23-6 vs 10-1
TKO
R1 · 0:36
LOSS
vs Jake Ellenberger
UFCUFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot· Oct 5, 2012· Welterweight· 23-5 vs 27-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Romario Manoel da Silva
Legacy FC 12· Jul 13, 2012· Welterweight· 22-5 vs 22-9-1
SUB
R2 · 2:04
LOSS
vs Ben Askren
Bellator 56· Oct 29, 2011· Welterweight· 22-4 vs 8-0
SD
WIN
vs Rick Hawn
Bellator 43· May 7, 2011· Welterweight· 21-4 vs 11-0
SD
WIN
vs Brent Weedman
Bellator 40· Apr 9, 2011· Welterweight· 20-4 vs 18-5-1
UD
WIN
vs Anthony Lapsley
Bellator 35· Mar 5, 2011· Welterweight· 19-4 vs 19-4
SUB
R1 · 3:39
WIN
vs Joe Riggs
Strikeforce· Jan 30, 2010· Welterweight· 18-4 vs 32-10
UD
WIN
vs Jesse Taylor
Strikeforce· Aug 15, 2009· Welterweight· 17-4 vs 13-3
UD
WIN
vs Jason High
Affliction 2· Jan 24, 2009· Welterweight· 16-4 vs 7-0
TKO
R1 · 1:04
WIN
vs Chris Kennedy
Superfights MMA· Oct 11, 2008· Welterweight· 15-4 vs 6-5
UD
WIN
vs Mark Miller×1Title bout · Title win #1
IFL 21: New Jersey· Apr 4, 2008· Welterweight· 14-4 vs 9-2
TKO
R1 · 2:10
WIN
vs Delson Heleno
IFL 19: World Grand Prix Finals· Dec 29, 2007· Welterweight· 13-4 vs 13-3
TKO
R1 · 4:00
WIN
vs Donnie Liles
IFL 18: World Grand Prix Semifinals· Nov 3, 2007· Catchweight· 12-4 vs 9-3
UD
LOSS
vs Brad Blackburn
IFL 14: Everett· Jun 1, 2007· Welterweight· 12-3 vs 7-8
TKO
R1 · 0:40
WIN
vs Donnie Liles
IFL 10: Los Angeles· Mar 17, 2007· Welterweight· 11-3 vs 7-2
SUB
R1 · 2:49
WIN
vs Victor Moreno
IFL 8: Houston· Feb 2, 2007· Catchweight· 10-3 vs 19-7
SUB
R1 · 1:55
LOSS
vs Chris Wilson
IFL 5· Nov 2, 2006· Welterweight· 10-2 vs 7-3
UD
WIN
vs Amos Sotelo
IFL 3· Sep 9, 2006· Welterweight· 9-2 vs 2-2-1
SUB
R1 · 0:26
WIN
vs Jake Ellenberger
IFL 2: Atlantic City· Jun 3, 2006· 8-2 vs 12-0
UD
WIN
vs Steve Schneider
Titan FC· Mar 11, 2006· 7-2 vs 3-1
TKO
LOSS
vs Jonathan Goulet
UFCUFC Fight Night 2· Oct 3, 2005· Welterweight· 7-1 vs 13-5
TKO
R3 · 1:05
WIN
vs Pat Healy
IFC 25: Rock And Rumble· Jul 30, 2005· Welterweight· 6-1 vs 5-5
UD
WIN
vs Adam Lynn
WEC 15: Judgment Day· May 19, 2005· Welterweight· 5-1 vs 8-3
UD
WIN
vs Ronald Jhun
Lockdown 1: Lockdown In Paradise· Mar 19, 2005· Welterweight· 4-1 vs 23-13-2
TKO
R1 · 4:34
LOSS
vs Georges St-Pierre
UFCUFC 48: Payback· Jun 19, 2004· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 6-0
TKO
R1 · 1:42
WIN
vs Fabio Holanda
Massachusetts Regional· Apr 30, 2004· 3-0 vs 0-1
DEC
WIN
vs Fernando Munoz
Ring of Combat 6· Apr 24, 2004· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 0-0
SUB
R1 · 0:33
WIN
vs Jermaine Johnson
Ring of Combat 5· Dec 14, 2003· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 0-0
SUB
R1 · 1:02
WIN
vs Keith Plate
Reality Fighting 4· Jul 19, 2003· Welterweight· 0-0 vs 0-0
TKO
R1 · 1:28

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1756▼17
Peak: 1784May 7, 2011
Rated fights: 30

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Frequently asked questions

When does Jay Hieron fight next?

Jay Hieron has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Jay Hieron's record?

Jay Hieron's professional MMA record is 23-7-0.

Who is Jay Hieron fighting next?

Jay Hieron's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Jay Hieron fight last?

Jay Hieron most recently fought Tyron Woodley at UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar on Saturday, February 2, 2013, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Jay Hieron fight in?

Jay Hieron fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Jay Hieron have?

Jay Hieron has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How tall is Jay Hieron?

Jay Hieron is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Jay Hieron weigh?

Jay Hieron weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Jay Hieron's reach?

Jay Hieron has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Jay Hieron?

Jay Hieron is 50 years old (born Jul 29, 1976).

Where is Jay Hieron from?

Jay Hieron is from United States.

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