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Jay Hieron

Jay Hieron

“The Thoroughbred”

WelterweightUnited States4-fight losing streak

23Wins
8Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 4: LLLL

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Profile

Age
50 (born July 29, 1976)
Born in
Freeport
Height
6' 0"
Weight
170 lbs.
Reach
75"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
0-4

How the fights ended

Losses in the UFC4

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
1.66 top 96%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.75
Striking accuracy29%Better than 1% of welterweights
Strike defense56%Better than 51% of welterweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
4.76 top 2%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
1.6
Takedown accuracy53%Better than 82% of welterweights
Takedown defense60%Better than 39% of welterweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Hieron last fought on February 2, 2013 (Loss vs Tyron Woodley). Hieron has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Jay Hieron

Jay Hieron "The Thoroughbred" is a welterweight mixed martial artist, born in Freeport, United States, on July 29, 1976. Hieron stands 6' 0", has a 75" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.

Hieron turned professional in 2003, debuting with Reality Fighting. A 4-0 record outside the UFC came first. Hieron made a UFC debut at UFC 48: Payback in June 2004 and lost to Georges St-Pierre by KO/TKO. In the UFC, Hieron is 0-4 across 4 fights.

By the numbers, Hieron lands more takedowns per 15 minutes than 98% of welterweights and attempts more submissions than 91% of welterweights.

Hieron's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar in February 2013, where Hieron lost to Tyron Woodley.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Tyron Woodley

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 0:36

    UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar

    Feb 2, 2013

    0Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Jake Ellenberger

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot

    Oct 5, 2012

    32Str 0TD 0KD
  3. L

    Jonathan Goulet

    TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · Facial Cut · R3 1:05

    UFC Fight Night 2

    Oct 3, 2005

    10Str 9TD 0KD
  4. L

    Georges St-Pierre

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 1:42

    UFC 48: Payback

    Jun 19, 2004

    5Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Jay Hieron is 23-8 across 31 professional fights in 15 promotions, since a pro debut on July 19, 2003 (Reality Fighting). 26 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins23

  • KO/TKO 6
  • Submission 7
  • Decision 10

Pro losses8

  • KO/TKO 5
  • Decision 3
Finish rate
57% of wins
Longest win streak
10
Current streak
3 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
IFL6-22006
UFC0-52004
Bellator3-12011
Ring of Combat2-02003
Strikeforce2-02009
Affliction1-02009
IFC1-02005
IFL World Grand Prix Finals1-02007
Legacy Fighting Championship1-02012
Lockdown in Paradise1-02005
MMA1-02004
Reality Fighting1-02003
SuperFights MMA1-02008
Titan FC1-02006
WEC1-02005

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Tyron Woodley KO (punches), R1 UFC 156 Feb 28, 2013
L Tyron Woodley KO/TKO, R1 UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar Feb 2, 2013
L Jake Ellenberger Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot Oct 5, 2012
W Romario da Silva Technical Submission (d'arce choke), R2 Legacy Fighting Championship 12 Jul 13, 2012
L Ben Askren Decision (split), R5 Bellator 56 Oct 29, 2011
W Rick Hawn Decision (split), R3 Bellator 43 May 7, 2011
W Brent Weedman Decision (unanimous), R3 Bellator 40 Apr 9, 2011
W Anthony Lapsley Technical Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Bellator 35 Mar 5, 2011
W Joe Riggs Decision (unanimous), R3 Strikeforce: Miami Jan 30, 2010
W Jesse Taylor Decision (unanimous), R3 Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg Aug 15, 2009
W Jason High KO (punch), R1 Affliction: Day of Reckoning Jan 24, 2009
W Chris Kennedy Decision (unanimous), R3 SuperFights MMA: Night of Combat 2 Oct 11, 2008
W Mark Miller TKO (punches), R1 IFL: New Jersey Apr 4, 2008
W Delson Heleno TKO (leg injury), R1 IFL World Grand Prix Finals Dec 29, 2007
W Donnie Liles Decision (unanimous), R3 IFL: World Grand Prix Semifinals Nov 3, 2007
L Brad Blackburn KO (punches), R1 IFL: Everett Jun 1, 2007
W Donnie Liles Submission (guillotine choke), R1 IFL: Los Angeles Mar 17, 2007
W Victor Moreno Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 IFL: Houston Feb 2, 2007
L Chris Wilson Decision (unanimous), R3 IFL: World Championship Semifinals Nov 2, 2006
W Amos Sotelo Submission (guillotine choke), R1 IFL: Portland Sep 9, 2006
W Jake Ellenberger Decision (unanimous), R3 IFL: Championship 2006 Jun 3, 2006
W Steve Schneider TKO (punches), R1 Titan FC 1 Mar 11, 2006
L Jonathan Goulet TKO (doctor stoppage), R3 UFC Fight Night 2 Oct 3, 2005
W Pat Healy Decision (unanimous), R3 IFC: Rock N' Rumble Jul 30, 2005
W Richard Brass Decision (unanimous), R3 WEC 15: Judgment Day May 19, 2005
W Ronald Jhun TKO (doctor stoppage), R1 Lockdown in Paradise 1 Mar 19, 2005
L Georges St-Pierre TKO (punches), R1 UFC 48 Jun 19, 2004
W Fabio Holanda Decision (unanimous), R3 MMA: Eruption Apr 30, 2004
W Fernando Munoz TKO (submission to punches), R1 Ring of Combat 6 Apr 24, 2004
W Jermaine Johnson Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Ring of Combat 5 Dec 14, 2003
W Keith Plate TKO (punches), R1 Reality Fighting 4 Jul 19, 2003

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0), plus 1 recent UFC result from official UFC data.

Quick answers

What is Jay Hieron's record?

Jay Hieron's professional MMA record is 23 wins, 8 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Jay Hieron?

Jay Hieron is 50 years old, born on July 29, 1976.

How tall is Jay Hieron and what is their reach?

Jay Hieron stands 6' 0" with a 75" reach.

Who did Jay Hieron fight last?

Jay Hieron lost to Tyron Woodley by KO/TKO at UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar on Feb 2, 2013.

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