Clint Hester

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Clint Hester
Born (1986-11-21) November 21, 1986 (age 35)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Other namesHeadbussa
Nationality American
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
Division Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach78.0 in (198 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Boca Raton, Florida, United States
TeamBlackzilians
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2] under Ranieri Paiva [3]
Years active2008–present
Professional boxing record
Total7
Wins3
By knockout2
Losses3
By knockout2
Draws1
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins11
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision3
Losses6
By knockout2
By submission3
By decision1
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Clint Hester (born November 21, 1986) is an American professional boxer and mixed martial artist who last competed in 2016. A professional competitor since 2008, he fought in the UFC and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen.

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Background

Hester is from Atlanta, Georgia. He often got into fights growing up, but was not an instigator rather defended several of his friends. Hester, who played football, had planned to play college football but decided to take a different path when he was not offered a scholarship.

Boxing career

Hester thought of joining the military after high school, but ultimately chose to start training in boxing and was coached by Willie D'Antignac, amassing an amateur record of 13–3. Hester turned professional in 2007 and lost his first bout by first-round knockout. Hester fought six more times until his final fight in 2013. When Hester's boxing gym closed down he searched for another gym to train at before finding X3 Sports MMA. Hester decided to make the switch to MMA. [4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Hester started his professional MMA career out at 2-0 before being offered a spot in an upcoming local Grand Prix. Hester won his opening round matchup via knockout. He lost in the next round of the tournament to future Bellator Fighting Championships welterweight title contender, Douglas Lima, via unanimous decision.

The Ultimate Fighter

In January 2013, it was announced that Hester was selected for The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen. [5] Hester defeated Fraser Opie by decision to earn his way into the house. He was then selected as Jon Jones's first pick and second pick overall.

Hester had his preliminary fight against Team Sonnen's Jimmy Quinlan. Hester was upset in the second round via submission. [6] Though Hester was a candidate for the wildcard, his coach, Jon Jones, ultimately picked Bubba McDaniel.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Despite losing in the preliminaries, Hester was given a fight at the finale. Hester faced Bristol Marunde at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale. [7] Hester won the back-and-forth fight via KO from a standing elbow in the third round.

Hester was expected to face Cezar Ferreira on August 3, 2013, at UFC 163. [8] However, on July 18, it was announced he was taken out of the bout due to an injury. [9]

For his second UFC fight, Hester faced Dylan Andrews on December 7, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 33. [10] He won the fight via TKO due to injury after Andrews dislocated his shoulder in the second round.

Hester faced Andy Enz on February 1, 2014, at UFC 169. [11] He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Hester faced Antônio Braga Neto on June 28, 2014, at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens. [12] He won the back and forth fight via split decision.

Hester faced Robert Whittaker November 8, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 55. [13] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round; the first loss of his UFC career. Despite the loss, Hester was awarded his first Fight of the Night bonus award for the bout. [14]

Hester was expected to face Luke Barnatt on April 4, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 63. [15] However, Hester pulled out of the fight in early March due to a broken foot. [16]

Hester faced Vitor Miranda on August 1, 2015, at UFC 190. [17] He lost the fight by TKO in the second round due to punches and elbows. [18]

Hester next faced Marcos Rogério de Lima in a light heavyweight bout on April 23, 2016, at UFC 197. [19] He lost the one sided fight via submission in the first round. [20]

On June 3 Hester was released from the promotion.[ citation needed ]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
17 matches11 wins6 losses
By knockout72
By submission13
By decision31
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss11–6 Marcos Rogério de Lima Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 197 April 23, 201614:35 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Light Heavyweight bout.
Loss11–5 Vitor Miranda TKO (punches and elbows) UFC 190 August 1, 201522:38 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss11–4 Robert Whittaker TKO (knee and punches) UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Bisping November 8, 201422:43 Sydney, AustraliaFight of the Night.
Win11–3 Antônio Braga Neto Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Stephens June 28, 201435:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win10–3 Andy Enz Decision (unanimous) UFC 169 February 1, 201435:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win9–3 Dylan Andrews TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot December 7, 201325:00 Brisbane, Australia
Win8–3 Bristol Marunde KO (elbow) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale April 13, 201333:53 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesReturn to Middleweight.
Win7–3Patrick MillerTKO (punches)Wild Bill's Fight Night 47June 23, 201213:41 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Win6–3Rashaun SpencerTKO (punches)Tabernacle Fight PartyMarch 3, 201221:27 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win5–3Tomar WashingtonDecision (unanimous)King of the Ring 3May 14, 201135:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss4–3Cale YarbroughSubmission (north-south choke)Wild Bill's Fight Night 31October 29, 201031:18 Duluth, Georgia, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
Win4–2Tony SouzaSubmission (punches)Wild Bill's Fight Night 30September 11, 201022:41 Duluth, Georgia, United States
Loss3–2Roger CarrollSubmission (armbar)Bangkok Fight Night 5February 27, 201012:19 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss3–1 Douglas Lima Decision (unanimous)Sin City Fight Club - Redline GP 2November 13, 200935:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States2010 REDLINE Middleweight Grand Prix Semifinals.
Win3–0Aaron JohnsonKO (punches)Sin City Fight Club - Redline GP 1October 10, 200910:42 Atlanta, Georgia, United States2010 REDLINE Grand Prix Quarterfinals.
Win2–0Dymond JonesTKO (punches)Soco de BossMay 30, 200924:27 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win1–0Aaron JohnsonTKO (doctor stoppage)Wild Bill's Fight Night 17November 8, 200811:18 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Professional boxing record

3 Wins (2 knockouts, 1 decision), 3 Losses, 1 Draw
Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Win3–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Gary LavenderTKO4 (4), 2:352012-07-08 Flag of Georgia (U.S. state).svg Grand Ballroom, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win2–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Tobias RiceDecision (Unanimous)4 (4), 3:002011-12-02 Flag of Georgia (U.S. state).svg World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss1–3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Alexis SantosDecision (Split)4 (4), 3:002011-02-26 Flag of Georgia (U.S. state).svg Club Europe, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Draw1–2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jabir Abdul BasitDraw4 (4), 3:002009-07-03 Flag of Georgia (U.S. state).svg Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss1–2–0 Flag of Aruba.svg Evan NeddTKO3 (4), 1:522009-01-30 Flag of the United States Virgin Islands.svg UVI Sports & Fitness Center, Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands
Win1–1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy ThomasKO2 (4), 0:462008-05-09 Flag of Georgia (U.S. state).svg Center Stage, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
loss0–1–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Francisco AlvarezKO1 (4), 2:262007-09-14 Flag of Florida.svg Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, United States

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