Isaac Villanueva | |
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Born | Isaac James Villanueva [1] April 4, 1984 Houston, United States |
Other names | Hurricane Ike |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) |
Division | Heavyweight Light Heavyweight Middleweight |
Reach | 73 in (185 cm) [2] |
Stance | Orthodox |
Fighting out of | Houston, Texas |
Team | Silverback Fight Club (formerly) [3] 4oz. Fight Club Metro Fight Club |
Years active | 2008–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 32 |
Wins | 18 |
By knockout | 15 |
By decision | 3 |
Losses | 14 |
By knockout | 8 |
By submission | 5 |
By decision | 1 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Isaac "Ike" James Villanueva [1] (born April 4, 1984), is an American mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer who competes in the Heavyweight division of BYB Extreme Fighting Series and competed in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is currently the BYB Heavyweight Champion. [4]
Starting his career in 2008, Villanueva compiled a 17–9 record fighting for various Texas regional promotions. During this time, he would lose to future UFC fighters, Cody Donovan, Justin Ledet, and Trevin Giles, as well lose to accomplished IBJJF World Championship and the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship winner, Robert Drysdale, who he would lose to by first round submission. [5]
He also knocked out UFC vet Roger Narvaez in 28 seconds at Fury FC 36 on August 30, 2019, which won him the Fury FC Light Heavyweight Championship. [6]
He would defend this title against just released from the UFC, Rashad Coulter at Fury FC 40 on December 13, 2019. After knocking down Coulter early in the fight, he eventually finished him by technical knockout later in the round. [7]
Villanueva made his UFC debut against Chase Sherman on May 13, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira. [8] Being outclassed on the feet, Villanueva lost the fight via technical knockout in round two. [9] After the fight Sherman received nine month USADA suspension for testing positive for Anastrozole from a in-competition sample collected on May 13, 2020. [10]
Villanueva was expected to face Jorge Gonzalez on August 15, 2020, at UFC 252. [11] However, due to alleged visa issues for Gonzalez, the pairing was rescheduled for UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. Edgar on August 22, 2020. [12] In turn, Gonzalez was removed from the card for undisclosed reasons and replaced by promotional newcomer Jordan Wright. [13] Isaac lost in the first round after being cut badly, leading to a doctor's stoppage. [14]
Villanueva was scheduled to face Vinicius Moreira on January 30, 2021. [15] In late December 2020, the UFC opted against holding an event on a planned January 30 date and decided to reschedule several bouts to January 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny. [16]
Villanueva faced Vinicius Moreira on January 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny. [16] He won the fight via knockout in the second round. [17]
As the first bout of his new four-fight contract, Villaneuva faced Marcin Prachnio on June 26, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 190. [18] [19] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round after being kicked in the liver. [20]
Villanueva faced Nicolae Negumereanu on October 23, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori. [21] He lost the fight via TKO in round one. Though there was controversy as replays showed Negumereanu landing illegal strikes to the back of Villanueva's head after the knockdown that led to the finish. [22] [23]
Villanueva faced Tyson Pedro on April 23, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 205. [24] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round. [25]
On May 6, 2022, it was announced that Villanueva was no longer on the UFC roster. [26]
Isaac worked a day job as a CNC machinist outside of his fighting career, before he signed with the UFC. He has two sons born in 2014 and had a daughter Gianna born in September 2020. [27] [28]
4 matches | 3 wins | 1 loss |
By knockout | 3 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 3–1 | Gustavo Trujillo | KO | BYB 28: Bourbon Street Brawl | July 13, 2024 | 1 | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | Lost BYB Heavyweight Championship and for the Police Gazette World Diamond Belt. | |
Win | 3–0 | DJ Linderman | TKO | BYB 24: Super Brawl Saturday | February 10, 2024 | 4 | 1:46 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | Won BYB Heavyweight Championship |
Win | 2–0 | Jay Fish | TKO | BYB 22: Rocky Mountain Brawl | December 2, 2023 | 1 | 2:22 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Matt Kovacs | TKO | BYB 20: Brawl in the Bayou | September 16, 2023 | 1 | 2:03 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States |
32 matches | 18 wins | 14 losses |
By knockout | 15 | 8 |
By submission | 0 | 5 |
By decision | 3 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 18–14 | Tyson Pedro | KO (leg kick and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Andrade | April 23, 2022 | 1 | 4:55 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 18–13 | Nicolae Negumereanu | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori | October 23, 2021 | 1 | 1:18 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 18–12 | Marcin Prachnio | KO (body kick) | UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov | June 26, 2021 | 2 | 0:56 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 18–11 | Vinicius Moreira | KO (punch) | UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny | January 20, 2021 | 2 | 0:39 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
Loss | 17–11 | Jordan Wright | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. Edgar | August 22, 2020 | 1 | 1:31 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 17–10 | Chase Sherman | TKO (punches and elbow) | UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira | May 13, 2020 | 2 | 0:49 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | Heavyweight bout. |
Win | 17–9 | Rashad Coulter | TKO (punches) | Fury FC 40 | December 13, 2019 | 1 | 3:17 | Humble, Texas, United States | Defended the Fury FC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
Win | 16–9 | Roger Narvaez | TKO (punches) | Fury FC 36 | August 30, 2019 | 1 | 0:28 | Robstown, Texas, United States | Return to Light Heavyweight. Won the Fury FC Light Heavyweight Championship. |
Win | 15–9 | Juan Torres | TKO (punches) | Fury FC 33 | June 29, 2019 | 1 | 2:59 | Houston, Texas, United States | Heavyweight bout. |
Win | 14–9 | Patrick Miller | TKO (punches) | Fury FC 16 | April 28, 2017 | 1 | 2:05 | Humble, Texas, United States | |
Loss | 13–9 | Antonio Jones | Decision (split) | Fury FC 15 | February 17, 2017 | 3 | 3:00 | Humble, Texas, United States | |
Win | 13–8 | Matt Jones | Decision (unanimous) | TKO Fight Alliance | January 13, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | Light Heavyweight bout. |
Loss | 12–8 | Trevin Giles | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Legacy FC 59 | September 16, 2016 | 3 | 1:45 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
Win | 12–7 | Brandon Farran | Decision (unanimous) | Legacy FC 55 | May 13, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
Win | 11–7 | Richard Knepp | TKO (punches) | Bellator 149 | February 19, 2016 | 1 | 0:42 | Houston, Texas, United States | Return to Middleweight. |
Win | 10–7 | Husam Mohamed | TKO (punch) | Fury Fighting 9 | January 15, 2016 | 1 | 1:08 | Humble, Texas, United States | Catchweight (195 lb) bout. |
Win | 9–7 | Kyle Keeney | TKO (punches) | Fury Fighting 8 | October 9, 2015 | 1 | 0:24 | Humble, Texas, United States | Heavyweight debut. |
Loss | 8–7 | Robert Drysdale | Submission (armbar) | Legacy FC 12 | July 13, 2012 | 1 | 1:27 | Houston, Texas, United States | Catchweight (209.3 lb) bout; Villanueva missed weight. |
Loss | 8–6 | Justin Ledet | Submission (armbar) | Immortal Kombat Fighting | January 28, 2012 | 3 | 0:40 | Spring, Texas, United States | Light Heavyweight debut. |
Loss | 8–5 | Larry Crowe | KO (head kick) | Legacy FC 8 | August 18, 2012 | 2 | 1:57 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
Win | 8–4 | Alexander Pappas | TKO (punches) | International Xtreme Fight Association | September 16, 2011 | 1 | 1:32 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
Win | 7–4 | Brian Lightfoot | TKO (punches) | International Xtreme Fight Association | February 25, 2011 | 1 | 1:36 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
Win | 6–4 | Dwight Gipson | KO (punches) | TCF Puro Combate 2 | December 4, 2010 | 1 | 0:58 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
Loss | 5–4 | Artenas Young | TKO (punches) | Legacy Promotions | July 31, 2010 | 3 | 1:43 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
Win | 5–3 | Chase Watson | Decision (unanimous) | Shark Fights 12 | June 26, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Amarillo, Texas, United States | |
Win | 4–3 | Josh Luna | TKO (punches) | Shark Fights 10 | April 24, 2010 | 1 | 0:28 | Lubbock, Texas, United States | |
Loss | 3–3 | Cody Donovan | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ascend Combat: The Beginning | April 3, 2010 | 2 | 4:52 | Shreveport, Louisiana, United States | |
Loss | 3–2 | Marcus Sursa | Submission (guillotine choke) | Shark Fights 6 | September 12, 2009 | 1 | 2:06 | Amarillo, Texas, United States | |
Win | 3–1 | Dale Mitchell | TKO (punches) | URC 5 | July 18, 2009 | 1 | 1:23 | Conroe, Texas, United States | |
Win | 2–1 | Jason Basset | KO (punch) | SWC 6 | May 23, 2009 | 1 | 0:20 | Frisco, Texas, United States | |
Win | 1–1 | Daniel Andrews | TKO (punches) | SWC 5 | April 11, 2009 | 1 | 2:41 | Frisco, Texas, United States | |
Loss | 0–1 | JR Christy | TKO (punches) | Katana Cagefighting: Conquest | December 6, 2008 | 1 | 2:19 | Robstown, Texas, United States | Middleweight debut. |
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