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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

VOLUME26ACCURACY20KO POWER33TAKEDOWNS98TD DEFENSE56SUBMISSIONS80DURABILITY55ACTIVITY53
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
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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WUnknown
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WUnknown
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Oct 11, 2008DDECUnanimous
WUnknown
Apr 4, 2008KTKO12:10
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Sep 9, 2006SSUB10:26
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Mar 11, 2006KTKO
LJonathan Goulet
UFC Fight Night 2
Oct 3, 2005KKO/TKO31:05
WUnknown
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LGeorges St-Pierre
UFC 48: Payback
Jun 19, 2004KKO/TKO Punches11:42
WFabio Holanda
Apr 30, 2004DDEC
WFernando Munoz
Ring of CombatRing of Combat 6
Apr 24, 2004SSUB10:33
WJermaine Johnson
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Dec 14, 2003SSUB11:02
WKeith Plate
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