Jay Hieron was the final IFL Welterweight Champion, competing for the Los Angeles Anacondas, and has competed in the UFC, WEC, Affliction, Strikeforce, and Bellator.
14 Facts About Jay Hieron
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Jay Hieron was officially adopted by the couple when he was eight years old.
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Jay Hieron turned to boxing to let his aggressions out on the bags.
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In March 2006, Jay Hieron won the Lockdown in Paradise in Lahaina, Hawaii, and in June 2006 won his IFL debut at the IFL Team Championships in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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However, that promotion soon folded as well, so Jay Hieron signed with Strikeforce.
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Jay Hieron had his heart set on a title shot against Nick Diaz, but has stated that he would be comfortable fighting any top level opponent, as long as the fight, and name is helping him move forward in his career.
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Jay Hieron faced Joe Riggs on January 30,2010 at Strikeforce: Miami.
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Jay Hieron stated in a post-fight interview that Lapsley was gurgling and he felt him going out.
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Jay Hieron won a controversial unanimous decision victory over Brent Weedman at Bellator 40 to move on to the tournament finals.
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At Bellator 43 Jay Hieron defeated Rick Hawn via split decision to win the Season 4 Welterweight Tournament.
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Jay Hieron was expected to face Jake Ellenberger in a rematch on September 1,2012 at UFC 151, replacing an injured Josh Koscheck.
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Jay Hieron was expected to face Erick Silva on February 2,2013 at UFC 156.
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Jay Hieron lost the fight KO in round 1 and was released from the promotion.
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On March 7,2014, Jay Hieron announced his retirement from MMA competition.