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| Born | July 29, 1976 Freeport, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | The Thoroughbred |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Reach | 75 in (191 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Team | Xtreme Couture |
| Rank | NJCAA Division I Wrestling |
| Years active | 2003–2014 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 30 |
| Wins | 23 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 10 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By decision | 3 |
| University | Hofstra University |
| Notable school(s) | Nassau Community College Freeport High School (New York) |
Jay Hieron (born July 29, 1976) is an American actor, stuntman, and former mixed martial artist. He was known for his exciting fights. Jay Hieron was the last IFL Welterweight Champion. He also competed in major organizations like the UFC, WEC, Strikeforce, and Bellator.
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Jay Hieron's Early Life
Jay Hieron was born on July 29, 1976. When he was a baby, he went to live with John and Theo Hieronymous. They officially adopted him when he was eight years old.
Jay was a talented wrestler in high school. He was a two-time state wrestling championship runner-up at Freeport High School in New York. He then became a national Junior College Champion at Nassau Community College, where he earned a degree. Later, he attended Hofstra University.
Jay Hieron's Mixed Martial Arts Career
After his time wrestling in college, Jay Hieron found a new path. He started boxing to help with his energy. He realized that combining his strong wrestling skills with his new boxing abilities could lead to a career in professional mixed martial arts (MMA).
Starting His MMA Journey
Jay Hieron quickly found success in MMA. In March 2006, he won a competition called Lockdown in Paradise in Hawaii. In June 2006, he won his first fight in the International Fight League (IFL). This was at the IFL Team Championships in New Jersey.
The International Fight League later closed down. After that, Jay Hieron signed with another promotion called Affliction in August 2008. However, Affliction also stopped operating soon after. So, Jay Hieron then signed with Strikeforce.
Fighting in Strikeforce
Jay Hieron's first fight in Strikeforce was against Jesse Taylor. This fight happened at Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg. Jay won the fight by a unanimous decision, meaning all the judges agreed he won. He then faced Joe Riggs on January 30, 2010, at Strikeforce: Miami. Jay Hieron won this fight by unanimous decision as well. After this win, his contract with Strikeforce ended.
Competing in Bellator
Jay Hieron then signed to fight in Bellator Fighting Championships. He joined their Season 4 welterweight tournament. In the first round, he won his fight. He then won a close decision against Brent Weedman at Bellator 40. This win moved him to the tournament finals.
At Bellator 43, Jay Hieron defeated Rick Hawn by a split decision. This meant he won the Season 4 Welterweight Tournament! This victory earned him a chance to fight for the Bellator Welterweight Championship against Ben Askren. In a very close fight, Askren defeated Hieron by a split decision.
His Time in the UFC
Jay Hieron later joined the UFC. He fought Jake Ellenberger on October 5, 2012, at UFC on FX 5. Jay lost this fight by unanimous decision.
His next fight was against Tyron Woodley on February 2, 2013, at UFC 156. Jay lost this fight by knockout in the first round. After this fight, he was released from the UFC. On March 7, 2014, Jay Hieron announced that he was retiring from MMA competitions.
Jay Hieron's Achievements
Jay Hieron had many notable achievements during his career in mixed martial arts and amateur wrestling.
Mixed Martial Arts Achievements
- Bellator Fighting Championships
- Bellator Season 4 Welterweight Tournament Winner
- International Fight League
- IFL Welterweight Championship (He was the first and last champion)
- IFL 2007 Welterweight Grand Prix Champion
Amateur Wrestling Achievements
- National Junior College Athletic Association
- NJCAA Junior Collegiate Championship (1997)
- NJCAA All-American (1996, 1997)
- New York State Public High School Athletic Association
- NYSPHSAA Division I High School State Championship Runner-up (1992, 1994)
Jay Hieron's Mixed Martial Arts Record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 30 matches | 23 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 4 |
| By submission | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 10 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Loss | 23–7 | Tyron Woodley | KO (punches) | UFC 156 | February 28, 2013 | 1 | 0:36 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 23–6 | Jake Ellenberger | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on FX: Browne vs. Bigfoot | October 5, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 23–5 | Romario da Silva | Technical Submission (d'arce choke) | Legacy Fighting Championship 12 | July 13, 2012 | 2 | 2:04 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 22–5 | Ben Askren | Decision (split) | Bellator 56 | October 29, 2011 | 5 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | For the Bellator Welterweight World Championship. |
| Win | 22–4 | Rick Hawn | Decision (split) | Bellator 43 | May 7, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States | Bellator Season 4 Welterweight Tournament Final |
| Win | 21–4 | Brent Weedman | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 40 | April 9, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States | Bellator Season 4 Welterweight Tournament Semifinal |
| Win | 20–4 | Anthony Lapsley | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 35 | March 5, 2011 | 1 | 3:39 | Lemoore, California, United States | Bellator Season 4 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal |
| Win | 19–4 | Joe Riggs | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Miami | January 30, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Sunrise, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 18–4 | Jesse Taylor | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg | August 15, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Win | 17–4 | Jason High | KO (punch) | Affliction: Day of Reckoning | January 24, 2009 | 1 | 1:04 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
| Win | 16–4 | Chris Kennedy | Decision (unanimous) | SuperFights MMA: Night of Combat 2 | October 11, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 15–4 | Mark Miller | TKO (punches) | IFL: New Jersey | April 4, 2008 | 1 | 2:10 | East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States | Defended the IFL Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 14–4 | Delson Heleno | TKO (leg injury) | IFL World Grand Prix Finals | December 29, 2007 | 1 | 4:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | IFL 2007 Welterweight Grand Prix Final; Won the inaugural IFL Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–4 | Donnie Liles | Decision (unanimous) | IFL: World Grand Prix Semifinals | November 3, 2007 | 3 | 4:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | IFL 2007 Welterweight Grand Prix Semifinal |
| Loss | 12–4 | Brad Blackburn | KO (punches) | IFL: Everett | June 1, 2007 | 1 | 0:40 | Everett, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 12–3 | Donnie Liles | Submission (guillotine choke) | IFL: Los Angeles | March 17, 2007 | 1 | 2:49 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Win | 11–3 | Victor Moreno | Submission (rear-naked choke) | IFL: Houston | February 2, 2007 | 1 | 1:55 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 10–3 | Chris Wilson | Decision (unanimous) | IFL: World Championship Semifinals | November 2, 2006 | 3 | 4:00 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 | Amos Sotelo | Submission (guillotine choke) | IFL: Portland | September 9, 2006 | 1 | 0:26 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Jake Ellenberger | Decision (unanimous) | IFL: Championship 2006 | June 3, 2006 | 3 | 4:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 8–2 | Steve Schneider | TKO (punches) | Titan FC 1 | March 11, 2006 | 1 | 0:55 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | |
| Loss | 7–2 | Jonathan Goulet | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC Fight Night 2 | October 3, 2005 | 3 | 1:05 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Pat Healy | Decision (unanimous) | IFC: Rock N' Rumble | July 30, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Reno, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Richard Brass | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 15: Judgment Day | May 19, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Ronald Jhun | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Lockdown in Paradise 1 | March 19, 2005 | 1 | 4:34 | Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 4–1 | Georges St-Pierre | TKO (punches) | UFC 48 | June 19, 2004 | 1 | 1:42 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Fabio Holanda | Decision (unanimous) | MMA: Eruption | April 30, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Lowell, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Fernando Munoz | TKO (submission to punches) | Ring of Combat 6 | April 24, 2004 | 1 | 0:33 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Jermaine Johnson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ring of Combat 5 | December 14, 2003 | 1 | 1:02 | Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Keith Plate | TKO (punches) | Reality Fighting 4 | July 19, 2003 | 1 | 1:28 | Bayonne, New Jersey, United States |
See also
- List of Bellator MMA alumni
- List of Strikeforce alumni
