Jay Hieron

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Jay Hieron
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Jay Hieron in 2009, at the weigh-in before the Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg event.
Born (1976-07-29) July 29, 1976 (age 48)
Freeport, New York, U.S.
Other namesThe Thoroughbred
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Reach75 in (191 cm)
Fighting out of Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Team Xtreme Couture
RankNJCAA Division I Wrestling
Years active2003–2014
Mixed martial arts record
Total30
Wins23
By knockout7
By submission6
By decision10
Losses7
By knockout4
By decision3
Other information
University Hofstra University
Notable school(s) Nassau Community College
Freeport High School (New York)
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jay Hieron (born July 29, 1976) is an American actor, stuntman and former mixed martial artist. Hieron was the final IFL Welterweight Champion, competing for the Los Angeles Anacondas, and has also competed in the UFC, WEC, Affliction, Strikeforce, and Bellator.

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Early life

Hieron went to live with John and Theo Hieronymous when he was a newborn due to the fact that his mother had trouble raising him. He was officially adopted by the couple when he was eight years old. [1]

Hieron, a two-time state wrestling championship runner-up at Freeport (N.Y.) High School and national Junior College Champion at Nassau (N.Y.) Community College, where he earned an associate degree, Hieron later attended Hofstra University. Before his senior year at Hofstra University, he tested positive for marijuana, and was unable to wrestle his senior year.

Mixed martial arts

After being kicked off the wrestling team at Hofstra University, Hieron began dealing drugs before being charged with a felony. [2] He turned to boxing to let his aggressions out on the bags. Finding this to be a good stress-reliever, and with the encouragement of some friends who trained in MMA, Hieron combined his wrestling skills and burgeoning boxing prowess into a professional MMA career.

Early career

In March 2006, Hieron won the Lockdown in Paradise in Lahaina, Hawaii, and in June 2006 won his IFL debut at the IFL Team Championships in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Following the demise of the International Fight League due to financial concerns, Hieron signed with Affliction in August 2008. [3] However, that promotion soon folded as well, so Hieron signed with Strikeforce.

Strikeforce

Hieron's first Strikeforce fight was set to be against fellow former Zuffa competitor Nick Diaz at Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg for the inaugural Strikeforce welterweight title. However, Diaz missed a pre-fight drug test mandated by the California State Athletic Commission and was denied a license to compete. Jesse Taylor was named to replace Diaz and the fight was changed to a non-title bout. [4] Hieron won by unanimous decision. He had his heart set on a title shot against Nick Diaz, but has stated that he would be comfortable fighting any top level opponent, as long as the fight, and name is helping him move forward in his career.

Hieron faced Joe Riggs on January 30, 2010 at Strikeforce: Miami. [5] Hieron won the fight via unanimous decision. After the fight had finished, Hieron's contract with Strikeforce was completed, prompting Hieron to immediately call for demands should he sign a new one. The demands included a shot at champion Nick Diaz and guaranteed television spots.

Bellator Fighting Championships

Hieron and Explosion Entertainment were unable to come to terms, so Hieron instead ended up signing to fight on Bellator Fighting Championships in the promotion's Season 4 welterweight tournament. In the opening quarterfinal round Hieron won via controversial stoppage when referee Josh Rosenthal stopped the bout when Lapsley did not respond to a hand check. Lapsley contested he wasn't out and this appeared to be the case, but given the position, it is unlikely that he would have survived the round. Hieron stated in a post-fight interview that Lapsley was gurgling and he felt him going out. [6] Hieron won a controversial unanimous decision victory over Brent Weedman at Bellator 40 to move on to the tournament finals. At Bellator 43 Hieron defeated Rick Hawn via split decision to win the Season 4 Welterweight Tournament. With this victory Hieron earned a title shot against Bellator Welterweight Champion Ben Askren. Askren defeated Hieron via controversial split decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Hieron was expected to face Jake Ellenberger in a rematch on September 1, 2012 at UFC 151, replacing an injured Josh Koscheck. [7] However, after the UFC 151 event was cancelled, Ellenberger/Hieron took place on October 5, 2012 at UFC on FX 5. [8] Hieron lost via unanimous decision.

Hieron was expected to face Erick Silva on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. [9] However, Silva pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Tyron Woodley. [10] He lost the fight KO (punches) in round 1 and was subsequently released from the promotion. [11]

On March 7, 2014, Hieron announced his retirement from MMA competition. [12]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Amateur wrestling

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
30 matches23 wins7 losses
By knockout74
By submission60
By decision103
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss23–7 Tyron Woodley KO (punches) UFC 156 February 28, 201310:36 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss23–6 Jake Ellenberger Decision (unanimous) UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot October 5, 201235:00 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win23–5Romario da SilvaTechnical Submission (d'arce choke) Legacy Fighting Championship 12 July 13, 201222:04Houston, Texas, United States
Loss22–5 Ben Askren Decision (split) Bellator 56 October 29, 201155:00Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesFor the Bellator Welterweight World Championship.
Win22–4 Rick Hawn Decision (split) Bellator 43 May 7, 201135:00 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United StatesBellator Season 4 Welterweight Tournament Final
Win21–4 Brent Weedman Decision (unanimous) Bellator 40 April 9, 201135:00Newkirk, Oklahoma, United StatesBellator Season 4 Welterweight Tournament Semifinal
Win20–4 Anthony Lapsley Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 35 March 5, 201113:39 Lemoore, California, United StatesBellator Season 4 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Win19–4 Joe Riggs Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Miami January 30, 201035:00 Sunrise, Florida, United States
Win18–4 Jesse Taylor Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg August 15, 200935:00San Jose, California, United States
Win17–4 Jason High KO (punch) Affliction: Day of Reckoning January 24, 200911:04 Anaheim, California, United States
Win16–4Chris KennedyDecision (unanimous)SuperFights MMA: Night of Combat 2October 11, 200835:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win15–4 Mark Miller TKO (punches)IFL: New JerseyApril 4, 200812:10 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United StatesDefended the IFL Welterweight Championship.
Win14–4Delson HelenoTKO (leg injury)IFL World Grand Prix FinalsDecember 29, 200714:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesIFL 2007 Welterweight Grand Prix Final; Won the inaugural IFL Welterweight Championship.
Win13–4Donnie LilesDecision (unanimous)IFL: World Grand Prix SemifinalsNovember 3, 200734:00Chicago, Illinois, United StatesIFL 2007 Welterweight Grand Prix Semifinal
Loss12–4 Brad Blackburn KO (punches)IFL: EverettJune 1, 200710:40 Everett, Washington, United States
Win12–3Donnie LilesSubmission (guillotine choke)IFL: Los AngelesMarch 17, 200712:49Los Angeles, California, United States
Win11–3Victor MorenoSubmission (rear-naked choke)IFL: HoustonFebruary 2, 200711:55Houston, Texas, United States
Loss10–3 Chris Wilson Decision (unanimous)IFL: World Championship SemifinalsNovember 2, 200634:00Portland, Oregon, United States
Win10–2Amos SoteloSubmission (guillotine choke)IFL: PortlandSeptember 9, 200610:26Portland, Oregon, United States
Win9–2 Jake Ellenberger Decision (unanimous)IFL: Championship 2006June 3, 200634:00Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win8–2Steve SchneiderTKO (punches) Titan FC 1 March 11, 200610:55 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss7–2 Jonathan Goulet TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC Fight Night 2 October 3, 200531:05Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–1 Pat Healy Decision (unanimous)IFC: Rock N' RumbleJuly 30, 200535:00 Reno, Nevada, United States
Win6–1Richard BrassDecision (unanimous) WEC 15: Judgment Day May 19, 200535:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Win5–1 Ronald Jhun TKO (doctor stoppage)Lockdown in Paradise 1March 19, 200514:34Hawaii, United States
Loss4–1 Georges St-Pierre TKO (punches) UFC 48 June 19, 200411:42Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win4–0Fabio HolandaDecision (unanimous)MMA: EruptionApril 30, 200435:00 Lowell, Massachusetts, United States
Win3–0Fernando MunozTKO (submission to punches)Ring of Combat 6April 24, 200410:33 Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States
Win2–0Jermaine JohnsonSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ring of Combat 5December 14, 200311:02Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States
Win1–0Keith PlateTKO (punches)Reality Fighting 4July 19, 200311:28 Bayonne, New Jersey, United States

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Jay Hieron: Resurrection". FIGHTMAGAZINE.com. January 26, 2010. Archived from the original on January 27, 2011. Retrieved November 13, 2010.
  2. ↑ Life & Times of Jay Hieron Vol. 2 « Xtreme Couture MMA
  3. ↑ "- IFL CHAMP JAY HIERON TO SIGN WITH AFFLICTION - MMA WEEKLY - Mixed Martial Arts & UFC News, Photos, Rankings & more". Archived from the original on August 18, 2008. Retrieved August 14, 2008.
  4. ↑ Morgan, John (August 10, 2009). "Former "TUF 7" contestant Jesse Taylor steps in for Nick Diaz at "Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg"". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on January 2, 2010. Retrieved November 7, 2009.
  5. ↑ "Joe Riggs vs Jay Hieron at Strikeforce: 'Miami' on Jan. 30". mmamania.com. Retrieved January 2, 2009.
  6. ↑ "- YouTube". YouTube .
  7. ↑ "Jay Hieron rejoins the UFC, meets Jake Ellenberger at UFC 151". mmajunkie.com. August 8, 2012. Archived from the original on January 3, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
  8. ↑ "With UFC 151 scrapped, Ellenberger-Hieron moved to UFC on FX 5 in Minneapolis". mmajunkie.com. August 23, 2012. Archived from the original on August 25, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Jay Hieron vs. Erick Silva added to February's UFC 156 event". MMAjunkie.com. November 21, 2012. Archived from the original on January 11, 2013.
  10. ↑ "Tyron Woodley replaces injured Erick Silva, faces Jay Hieron at UFC 156". MMAjunkie.com. January 2, 2013.
  11. ↑ MMAjunkie.com Staff (February 20, 2013). "UFC releases Jon Fitch, Vladimir Matyushenko, 14 others". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on February 22, 2013.
  12. ↑ Dann Stupp (March 7, 2014). "Big-show vet Jay Hieron announces MMA retirement". mmajunkie.com.
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