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Jay Hieron

L2
“The Thoroughbred”
23-7-0
0Gatekeeper
/Age 49/Orthodox/6' 0"/75″ reach/170 lbs
Win %
77%
SLpM
1.7
Str Acc
32%
Str Def
61%
TD Avg
4.0
TD Def
66%
Sub Avg
1.0
Finish
53%

At a Glance

1.7
SLpM
32%
Str Acc
4.0
TD Avg
53%
Finish %
61%
Str Def
Jay Hieron "The Thoroughbred" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a submission grappler. With a record of 23-7-0, the fighter carries a 77% win rate across 30 pro contests, finishing 53% of opponents inside the distance. Standout traits include elite takedown frequency (4.0 per 15 min).
Career Arc
22 fightspeak +15 · current +13

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 26 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 20 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 33 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 98 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 56 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 80 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 55 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 53 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME26ACCURACY20KO POWER33TAKEDOWNS98TD DEFENSE56SUBMISSIONS80DURABILITY55ACTIVITY53
Fighter
UFC Avg
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IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 32% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 61% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 60% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 66% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
1.66-1.76 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
1.89-1.29 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
4.05+2.53 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
1.00+0.60 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (1.89)Landed (1.66)
0
-0.23

Wins by Method

53%Finish
KO/TKO318%
Submission635%
Decision847%
23 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (23)
3 KO
6 SUB
8 DEC
6 OTH
Losses (7)
3 KO
1 DEC
3 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
KO
L
Dec
W
Dec
W
Dec
W
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
7/15(47%)
R2
1/4(25%)
R3
1/2(50%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
50%
50%
Distance: 1Clinch: 0Ground: 1
Target
50%
50%
Head: 1Body: 0Leg: 1

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.4
Avg Control / Fight
0:20
Avg Sub Att. / Fight
0.1
TD Success Rate
60%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
9 of 22
KO/TKO Losses
3
Avg Fight Duration
1.4 rounds
Post-Loss Record
1-1
Fight History4 UFC + 18 pre-UFC
22 fights17W4L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LTyron Woodley
UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar
Feb 2, 2013KKO/TKO Punch10:36
LOSS
Method
KO/TKO Punch
Round
1
of 3
Time
0:36
Division
Welterweight
UFC 156: Aldo vs Edgar
2013-02-02
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Oct 11, 2008DDECUnanimous
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Apr 4, 2008KTKO12:10
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Sep 9, 2006SSUB10:26
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Jun 3, 2006DDECUnanimous
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Mar 11, 2006KTKO
LJonathan Goulet
UFC Fight Night 2
Oct 3, 2005KKO/TKO31:05
WUnknown
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?Unknown
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LGeorges St-Pierre
UFC 48: Payback
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WFabio Holanda
Apr 30, 2004DDEC
WFernando Munoz
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WJermaine Johnson
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Dec 14, 2003SSUB11:02
WKeith Plate
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