Clint Hester

"Headbussa"

MMA Record: 11-6-0
UFC Record: 4-3-0
Weight Class: Light Heavyweight

Clint Hester "Headbussa" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Clint Hester has 4 wins in the UFC. Clint Hester lands an average of 3.36 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.02 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

7
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Clint Hester, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 11 wins, 6 losses, and 0 draws. He established himself in the UFC's middleweight division, weighing 205 lbs. Standing at 6' 2' tall with a reach of 77', Hester adopted an orthodox stance in the ring. In terms of performance, Hester demonstrated a significant striking rate of 3.36 per minute, landing strikes accurately 42% of the time. He absorbed strikes at a rate of 3.44 per minute, with a strike defense of 56%. His takedown attempts were less frequent, averaging 1.02 per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 35%. Hester did not attempt any submissions during his UFC career. Notable victories in Hester's career include defeating Dylan Andrews, who held an ELO rating of 1040. His most recent fight was on April 23, 2016. In the lead-up to this bout, Hester demonstrated a mixed record, with wins against Andy Enz and Antonio Braga Neto, both ending in decisions. However, he suffered losses at the hands of Robert Whittaker via KO/TKO (knee) and Vitor Miranda due to KO/TKO (elbows). His bout with Marcos Rogerio de Lima ended in a submission loss via arm triangle.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1040

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 2'
Weight
Light Heavyweight
Reach
77'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Nov 21 1986
Age
39
Peak ELO
1057
ELO Rank
973 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
114-48-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1027.9
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
983.0

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.36
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
42%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.44
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
56%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.02
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
35%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Clint Hester Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2016-04-23 UFC 197: Jones vs Saint Preux Marcos Rogerio de Lima SUB Arm Triangle 1 4:35 Loss
2015-08-01 UFC 190: Rousey vs Correia Vitor Miranda KO/TKO Elbows 2 2:38 Loss
2014-11-07 UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Bisping Robert Whittaker KO/TKO Knee 2 2:43 Loss
2014-06-28 UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Stephens Antonio Braga Neto S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2014-02-01 UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2 Andy Enz U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2013-12-06 UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Bigfoot Dylan Andrews KO/TKO 2 5:00 Win
2013-04-13 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale Bristol Marunde KO/TKO Elbow 3 3:53 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Clint Hester ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
7 2016-04-23 Marcos Rogerio de Lima 1024 Loss -16 1006
6 2015-08-01 Vitor Miranda 1006 Loss -18 1022
5 2014-11-07 Robert Whittaker 1035 Loss -17 1040
4 2014-06-28 Antonio Braga Neto 1021 Win 0 1057
3 2014-02-01 Andy Enz 1000 Win +14 1057
2 2013-12-06 Dylan Andrews 1040 Win +22 1043
1 2013-04-13 Bristol Marunde 1000 Win +21 1021

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