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Clint Hester

"Headbussa"
11-6-0★ 1bonusUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima · Submission · Apr 23, 2016

11-6-0 · 8 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Marcos Rogerio de LimaSUB · R1 4:35
UFCUFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux·April 23, 2016

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CAREER SUMMARY

Clint Hester holds a professional MMA record of 11-6-0. Hester has won 11 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Hester lands 3.36 significant strikes per minute with 43% accuracy and averages 1.02 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: April 23, 2016. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'2"188 cm
Weight
205 lbs93 kg
Reach
77"196 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Nov 21, 1986
Age
39
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Hattiesburg, United States

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima
    UFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux· Apr 23, 2016· Light Heavyweight· 11-6 vs 14-3-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:35
  2. LOSS
    vs Vitor Miranda
    UFC 190: Rousey vs Correia· Aug 1, 2015· Middleweight· 11-5 vs 11-4
    TKO
    R2 · 2:38
  3. LOSS
    vs Robert Whittaker
    UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping· Nov 8, 2014· Middleweight· 11-4 vs 13-4
    TKO
    R2 · 2:43
    FOTN
  4. WIN
    vs Antonio Braga Neto
    UFC Fight Night: Te Huna vs Marquardt· Jun 28, 2014· Middleweight· 11-3 vs 9-2
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  5. WIN
    vs Andy Enz
    UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· Feb 1, 2014· Middleweight· 10-3 vs 10-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs Dylan Andrews
    UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Bigfoot· Dec 7, 2013· Middleweight· 9-3 vs 17-5
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
  7. WIN
    vs Bristol Marunde
    UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs Team Sonnen Finale· Apr 13, 2013· Middleweight· 8-3 vs 12-8
    TKO
    R3 · 3:53
  8. WIN
    vs Patrick Miller
    National Fighting Championship· Jun 23, 2012· 7-3 vs 5-7
    TKO
  9. WIN
    vs Rashaun Spencer
    International Sport Combat Federation· Mar 3, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 6-3 vs 4-4
    TKO
    R2 · 1:27
  10. WIN
    vs Tomar Washington
    Georgia Regional· May 14, 2011· 5-3 vs 5-2
    DEC
  11. LOSS
    vs Cale Yarbrough
    National Fighting Championship· Oct 29, 2010· 4-3 vs 8-2
    SUB
  12. WIN
    vs Tony Souza
    National Fighting Championship· Sep 11, 2010· 4-2 vs 4-6
    SUB
  13. LOSS
    vs Roger Carroll
    Bangkok Fight Night· Feb 27, 2010· 3-2 vs 7-3
    SUB
  14. LOSS
    vs Douglas Lima
    Georgia Regional· Nov 13, 2009· 3-1 vs 14-4
    DEC
  15. WIN
    vs Aaron Johnson
    Georgia Regional· Oct 10, 2009· 3-0 vs 4-3
    TKO
  16. WIN
    vs Dymond Jones
    Georgia Regional· May 30, 2009· 2-0 vs 5-2
    TKO
  17. WIN
    vs Aaron Johnson
    National Fighting Championship· Nov 8, 2008· 1-0 vs 0-2
    TKO

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Blackzilians

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (213 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power96
Kick power76
Punch speed95
Kick speed72
Accuracy93
Takedowns82
Ground striking81
Submissions49
Chin68
Body strength93
Cardio74

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 11-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.36per min
43% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.44per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.02per 15 min
36% success
Takedowns stuffed60%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 4-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.36per min
43% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.44per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.02per 15 min
36% success
Takedowns stuffed60%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
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Bonus résumé

Clint Hester has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Robert Whittaker · UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs BispingNov 8, 2014

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Clint Hester earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1623▼30
Peak
1730Jun 28, 2014
Rated fights
17
1500160017002009201120132015Nov 8, 2008 · 1536May 30, 2009 · 1587Oct 10, 2009 · 1618Nov 13, 2009 · 1590Feb 27, 2010 · 1547Sep 11, 2010 · 1578Oct 29, 2010 · 1559May 14, 2011 · 1575Mar 3, 2012 · 1598Jun 23, 2012 · 1614Apr 13, 2013 · 1652Dec 7, 2013 · 1694Feb 1, 2014 · 1720Jun 28, 2014 · 1730Nov 7, 2014 · 1695Aug 1, 2015 · 1653Apr 23, 2016 · 16231623

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Frequently asked questions

When does Clint Hester fight next?

Clint Hester has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Clint Hester's record?

Clint Hester's professional MMA record is 11-6-0.

Who is Clint Hester fighting next?

Clint Hester's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Clint Hester fight last?

Clint Hester most recently fought Marcos Rogerio de Lima at UFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux on Saturday, April 23, 2016, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Clint Hester fight in?

Clint Hester fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Clint Hester have?

Clint Hester has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Clint Hester won?

Clint Hester has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Clint Hester?

Clint Hester is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Clint Hester weigh?

Clint Hester weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Clint Hester's reach?

Clint Hester has a reach of 77" (196 cm).

How old is Clint Hester?

Clint Hester is 39 years old (born Nov 21, 1986).

Where is Clint Hester from?

Clint Hester is from the United States.

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