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 | 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight |
| Reach | 78.0 in (198 cm) |
| Style | Boxing, Muay Thai |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Boca Raton, Florida, USA |
| Team | Blackzilians |
| Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsuunder Ranieri Paiva |
| 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 | 17 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 3 |
| 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 Light Heavyweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was a contestant on the The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen.
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.
Hester thought of joining the military after high school, but ultimately chose to start training in boxing and was coached by Willie D'Antignac, amassing an amateur record of 13-3. Hester turned professional in 2007 and lost his first bout by first round knockout. Hester fought six more times until his final fight in 2013. 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.
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.
In January 2013, it was announced that Hester was selected for The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen. 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.
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