Jake Hecht

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Jake Hecht
BornJake Hecht
(1984-02-09) February 9, 1984 (age 40)
St. Louis, Missouri
Other namesHitman
Nationality American
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Fighting out of Springfield, Illinois
TeamFiore MMA/MMA Clinic
Years active2006; 2008-2012
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins11
By knockout3
By submission5
By decision3
Losses4
By submission1
By decision3
University University of Missouri
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: November 11, 2011

Jake Hecht (born February 9, 1984) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2006 until 2012, he competed in the UFC.

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Career

Background

After finishing at the University of Missouri in 2006, Hecht began his mixed martial arts career in regional promotions, before going on the international scene in 2010. Hecht compiled an impressive 10-2 professional record including notable wins over The Ultimate Fighter 13 alum Charlie Rader and future UFC Light Heavyweight Championship challenger Anthony Smith.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Hecht made his promotional debut against Rich Attonito on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. [1] Hecht won the fight in the second round by way of TKO due to elbows and strikes from top position.

Hecht next faced TJ Waldburger on March 3, 2012 at UFC on FX 2. [2] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Hecht was defeated by Sean Pierson on June 8, 2012 at UFC on FX 3 via unanimous decision. [3]

Following his loss to Pierson, Hecht was released from the promotion.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches11 wins4 losses
By knockout30
By submission51
By decision33
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss11–4 Sean Pierson Decision (unanimous) UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall June 8, 201235:00 Sunrise, Florida, United States
Loss11–3 TJ Waldburger Submission (armbar) UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann March 3, 201210:55 Sydney, Australia
Win11–2 Rich Attonito TKO (elbows and punches) UFC 140 December 10, 201121:10 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Welterweight debut.
Win10–2Michele VerginelliDecision (unanimous) Cage Warriors: Fight Night 1 June 16, 201135:00 Amman, Jordan
Win9–2Craig WhiteSubmission (north-south choke) Cage Warriors: 42 May 28, 201124:58 Cork, Ireland
Win8–2Eddie LarreaTKO (punches)PCL: Cage MadnessMarch 26, 201131:22 Glen Carbon, Illinois, United States
Loss7–2 Che Mills Decision (unanimous) Cage Warriors 38: Young Guns October 1, 201035:00 London, England
Win7–1Charlie RaderDecision (unanimous)Empire FC: A Night of Reckoning 2February 27, 201035:00 Tunica, Mississippi, United States
Win6–1 Anthony Smith TKO (punches)VFC 30: Night of ChampionsFebruary 5, 201034:35 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win5–1 Andy Uhrich Submission (triangle choke)CA: BattlegroundsAugust 22, 200922:02 Millington, Tennessee, United States
Win4–1David BrownDecision (unanimous)Cage Assault: On EdgeJune 20, 200935:00 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Win3–1Sean WestbrookSubmission (north-south choke)VFC 27: MayhemMay 1, 200923:48Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win2–1Matt MillerSubmission (triangle choke)EFL: Elite Fight LeagueJuly 28, 200814:24 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Win1–1Cody FryeSubmission (rear naked choke)MFL: Midwest Fight LeagueMarch 21, 200814:27 Boonville, Missouri, United States
Loss0–1Manuel GarciaDecision (unanimous)AFC: Absolute Fighting Championships 16April 22, 200625:00 Boca Raton, Florida, United States

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References

  1. "Rich Attonito meets newcomer Jake Hecht at UFC 140". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-10. Retrieved 2011-11-10.
  2. "Jake Hecht says he's fighting T.J. Waldburger at UFC on FX 2". mmajunkie.com. December 29, 2011. Archived from the original on November 9, 2012. Retrieved December 29, 2011.
  3. "Sean Pierson vs. Jake Hecht added to UFC on FX 3 in Florida". mmajunkie.com. 2012-04-06. Archived from the original on 2012-04-09. Retrieved 2012-04-06.