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Justin Van Heerden

"Iron Man"
18-10-0AustraliaAustraliaLast 5
Amateur MMA 5-4

Last fight: Loss vs Kevin Kophamel · Submission · Mar 14, 2026

LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Johnny Mendez WalkerSUB · R1 04:20
ACAACA 76: ACB 76 - Young Eagles 23, Gold Coast·December 9, 2017

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CAREER SUMMARY

Justin Van Heerden holds a professional MMA record of 18-10-0. Van Heerden has won 18 fights: 1 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. Most recent fight: December 9, 2017. Tracked organizations: ACA.

Profile

Height
5'11"180 cm
Weight
146 lbs66 kg
Reach
73"185 cm
DOB
Feb 20, 1994
Age
32
Nationality
Australia
Birthplace
Windang, New South Wales, Australia

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Kevin Kophamel
    Eternal MMA 104· Mar 14, 2026· Featherweight· 18-10 vs 4-1
    SUB
    R3 · 4:45
  2. WIN
    vs Jesse Swain
    Eternal MMA 102· Jan 31, 2026· Featherweight· 18-9 vs 2-1
    UD
  3. LOSS
    vs George Mangos
    Eternal MMA 101· Nov 15, 2025· Featherweight· 17-9 vs 8-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:52
  4. WIN
    vs Tasar Malone
    Eternal MMA 98· Sep 13, 2025· Featherweight· 17-8 vs 4-2
    UD
  5. LOSS
    vs Jizheng Wang
    JCK Kings 009· Jun 28, 2025· Featherweight· 16-8 vs 21-6
    UD
  6. WIN
    vs Shunichi Shimizu
    HEX Fight Series 35· May 31, 2025· Featherweight· 16-7 vs 39-29-14
    UD
  7. LOSS
    vs Kieran Joblin
    HEX Fight Series 34· Mar 1, 2025· Lightweight· 15-7 vs 27-15
    UD
  8. WIN
    vs Raphael Scott
    HEX Fight Series 33· Nov 23, 2024· Lightweight· 15-6 vs 5-4
    SUB
    R1 · 3:35
  9. WIN
    vs Rod Costa
    Eternal MMA 87· Aug 17, 2024· Featherweight· 14-6 vs 8-8
    UD
  10. LOSS
    vs George Mangos
    HEX Fight Series 31· Jun 14, 2024· Featherweight· 13-6 vs 4-0
    SUB
    R3 · 4:57
  11. WIN
    vs Michael Barber
    HEX Fight Series 30· May 4, 2024· Featherweight· 13-5 vs 5-8
    UD
  12. WIN
    vs Rod Costa×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Eternal MMA 76· Jun 10, 2023· Featherweight· 12-5 vs 7-5
    TKO
    R2 · 1:15
  13. WIN
    vs Diego Pereira
    Eternal MMA 72· Dec 2, 2022· Featherweight· 11-5 vs 8-7
    UD
  14. WIN
    vs Mohammad Alavi
    Eternal MMA 67· Jul 16, 2022· Featherweight· 10-5 vs 7-1
    SUB
    R2 · 3:08
  15. WIN
    vs Alan Philpott
    Eternal MMA 65· May 7, 2022· Featherweight· 9-5 vs 19-13
    SUB
    R2 · 3:55
  16. WIN
    vs Joshua Trambulo
    Hex Fight Series 22· Feb 18, 2022· Featherweight· 8-5 vs 3-5
    SUB
    R3 · 1:30
  17. LOSS
    vs Rod Costa
    Eternal MMA 60· Jun 5, 2021· Featherweight· 7-5 vs 4-3
    TKO
    R1 · 4:52
  18. WIN
    vs Michael Barber
    Eternal MMA 59· May 7, 2021· Featherweight· 7-4 vs 3-4
    UD
  19. WIN
    vs Toby Meech
    Eternal MMA 54· Oct 31, 2020· Featherweight· 6-4 vs 2-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:05
  20. LOSS
    vs Cody Barnwell
    XFC 44: Run It Back· Aug 29, 2020· Lightweight· 5-4 vs 3-0
    TKO
  21. WIN
    vs Rodolfo Marques
    Coastal Combat 7· Feb 22, 2020· Featherweight· 5-3 vs 25-15-1
    UD
  22. WIN
    vs Nathan Wilson
    XFC 43· Nov 9, 2019· Welterweight· 4-3 vs 1-3
    SUB
    R1 · 1:13
  23. LOSS
    vs Aydin Mrouki
    Eternal MMA 42· Mar 23, 2019· Welterweight· 3-3 vs 4-2
    SD
  24. WIN
    vs Tyrell Hogan
    Coastal Combat 5· Feb 23, 2019· Featherweight· 3-2 vs 2-4
    UD
  25. WIN
    vs Alan Hartley
    Diamondback FC 7· Nov 10, 2018· Featherweight· 2-2 vs 3-5
    DEC
  26. LOSS
    vs Johnny Mendez Walker
    ACA 76: ACB 76 - Young Eagles 23, Gold Coast· Dec 9, 2017· Lightweight· 1-2 vs 6-3
    SUB
    R1 · 04:20
  27. LOSS
    vs Diego Pereira
    Eternal MMA 27· Aug 5, 2017· Featherweight· 1-1 vs 3-2
    TKO
    R3 · 2:59
  28. WIN
    vs Aaron Fisher
    Eternal MMA 26· Jul 8, 2017· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 2-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:00

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1644▲7
Peak
1660Nov 23, 2024
Rated fights
30
1500160020182020202220242026Jul 8, 2017 · 1550Aug 5, 2017 · 1503Dec 9, 2017 · 1427Dec 9, 2017 · 1455Nov 10, 2018 · 1461Feb 23, 2019 · 1490Mar 23, 2019 · 1483Nov 9, 2019 · 1511Feb 22, 2020 · 1531Aug 29, 2020 · 1505Oct 31, 2020 · 1530May 7, 2021 · 1546Jun 5, 2021 · 1524Feb 18, 2022 · 1546May 7, 2022 · 1573Jul 16, 2022 · 1606Dec 2, 2022 · 1621Jun 10, 2023 · 1653May 4, 2024 · 1657Jun 14, 2024 · 1645Aug 17, 2024 · 1652Nov 23, 2024 · 1660Mar 1, 2025 · 1651May 31, 2025 · 1657Jun 28, 2025 · 1650Sep 13, 2025 · 1657Nov 15, 2025 · 1648Jan 31, 2026 · 1654Mar 14, 2026 · 1637Jun 13, 2026 · 16441644

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Frequently asked questions

When does Justin Van Heerden fight next?

Justin Van Heerden has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Justin Van Heerden's record?

Justin Van Heerden's professional MMA record is 18-10-0.

Who is Justin Van Heerden fighting next?

Justin Van Heerden's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Justin Van Heerden fight last?

Justin Van Heerden most recently fought Johnny Mendez Walker at ACA 76: ACB 76 - Young Eagles 23, Gold Coast on Saturday, December 9, 2017, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Justin Van Heerden fight in?

Justin Van Heerden fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Justin Van Heerden have?

Justin Van Heerden has 1 win by KO/TKO and 7 wins by submission.

How tall is Justin Van Heerden?

Justin Van Heerden is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Justin Van Heerden weigh?

Justin Van Heerden weighs 146 lbs (66 kg).

What is Justin Van Heerden's reach?

Justin Van Heerden has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Justin Van Heerden?

Justin Van Heerden is 32 years old (born Feb 20, 1994).

Where is Justin Van Heerden from?

Justin Van Heerden is from Australia.

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