Clint Hester
| Clint Hester | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 21, 1986 Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Other names | Headbussa |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Reach | 76.5 in (194 cm) |
| Style | Boxing, Muay Thai |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Marietta, Georgia, USA |
| Team | X3 Sports |
| Rank | blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1] |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 7 |
| Wins | 3 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record from Boxrec | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Clint Hester (born November 21, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing as a Middleweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was a contestant on the The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen.
Background
Hester is from Atlanta, Georgia. He often got into fights growing up, but was not an instigator rather defended several of his friends. Hester, who played football, had planned to play college football but decided to take a different path when he was not offered a scholarship. He had thought of joining the military, but ultimately chose to start training in boxing and was coached by Willie D'Antignac, amassing an amateur record of 13-3. When Hester's boxing gym closed down he searched for another gym to train at before finding X3 Sports MMA. Hester decided to make the switch to MMA.[2]
Mixed martial arts career
Hester started his professional MMA career out at 2-0 before being offered a spot in an upcoming local Grand Prix. Hester won his opening round matchup via knockout. He lost in the next round of the tournament to future Bellator Fighting Championships welterweight title contender, Douglas Lima, via unanimous decision.
The Ultimate Fighter
In January 2013, it was announced that Hester was selected for The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen.[3] Hester defeated Fraser Opie by decision to earn his way into the house. He was then selected as Jon Jones's first pick and second pick overall.
Hester had his preliminary fight against Team Sonnen's Jimmy Quinlan. Hester was upset in the second round via submission. Though Hester was a candidate for the wildcard, his coach, Jon Jones, ultimately picked Bubba McDaniel.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Despite losing in the preliminaries, Hester was given a fight at the finale. Hester faced Bristol Marunde at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale.[4] Hester won the back-and-forth fight via KO from a standing elbow in the third round.
Hester was expected to face Cezar Ferreira on August 3, 2013 at UFC 163.[5] However, on July 18, it was announced he was taken out of the bout due to an injury.[6]
For his second UFC fight, Hester faced Dylan Andrews on December 7, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 33.[7] He won the fight via TKO due to injury after Andrews dislocated his shoulder in the second round.
Hester faced Andy Enz on February 1, 2014 at UFC 169.[8] He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 13 matches | 10 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 2 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 10–3 | Andy Enz | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 169 | February 1, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 9–3 | Dylan Andrews | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Bigfoot | December 7, 2013 | 2 | 5:00 | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 8–3 | Bristol Marunde | KO (elbow) | The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale | April 13, 2013 | 3 | 3:53 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7–3 | Patrick Miller | TKO (punches) | Wild Bill's Fight Night 47 | June 23, 2012 | 1 | 3:41 | Duluth, Georgia, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6–3 | Rashaun Spencer | TKO (punches) | Tabernacle Fight Party | March 3, 2012 | 2 | 1:27 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5–3 | Tomar Washington | Decision (unanimous) | King of the Ring 3 | May 14, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 4–3 | Cale Yarbrough | Submission (north-south choke) | Wild Bill's Fight Night 31 | October 29, 2010 | 3 | 1:18 | Duluth, Georgia, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4–2 | Tony Souza | Submission (punches) | Wild Bill's Fight Night 30 | September 11, 2010 | 2 | 2:41 | Duluth, Georgia, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 3–2 | Roger Carroll | Submission (armbar) | Bangkok Fight Night 5 | February 27, 2010 | 1 | 2:19 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 3–1 | Douglas Lima | Decision (unanimous) | Sin City Fight Club | November 13, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | 2010 REDLINE Middleweight Grand Prix Semifinals. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–0 | Aaron Johnson | KO (punches) | Sin City Fight Club | October 10, 2009 | 1 | 0:42 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | 2010 REDLINE Grand Prix Quarterfinals. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–0 | Dymond Jones | TKO (punches) | Soco de Boss | May 30, 2009 | 2 | 4:27 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–0 | Aaron Johnson | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Wild Bill's Fight Night 17 | November 8, 2008 | 1 | 1:18 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
References
- ↑ http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Clint-Hester
- ↑ http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/01/meet-the-ultimate-fighter-17-cast-clint-hester-neighborhood-defender
- ↑ "The Ultimate Fighter 17 cast revealed". mmafighting.com. 2013-01-09.
- ↑ "TUF 17 Finale fight card". mmafighting.com. April 9, 2013. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
- ↑ Dana Becker (2013-05-30). "Cezar Ferreira-Clint Hester Slated For UFC 163". fightline.com. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
- ↑ Christoferr Esping (2013-07-18). "Clint Hester skadad, Thiago ‘Marreta’ möter nu Cezar ‘Mutante’ på UFC 163". mmanytt.se. Retrieved 2013-07-18.
- ↑ "Dylan Andrews vs. Clint Hester added to UFC Fight Night 33 in Australia". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
- ↑ Damon Martin (2013-12-20). "TUF 17 fighters Clint Hester and Andy Enz agree to meet at UFC 169". foxsports.com. Retrieved 2013-12-20.