About Jake Hecht
Born 1984. Jake Hecht is an American mixed martial arts fighter.
Jake Hecht (born February 9, 1984) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2006 until 2012, he competed in the UFC.
Career Background After finishing at the University of Missouri in 2006, Hecht began his mixed martial arts career in regional promotions, before going on the international scene in 2010. Hecht compiled an impressive 10-2 professional record including notable wins over The Ultimate Fighter 13 alum Charlie Rader and future UFC Light Heavyweight Championship challenger Anthony Smith.
Ultimate Fighting Championship Hecht made his promotional debut against Rich Attonito on December 10, 2011 at UFC 140. Hecht won the fight in the second round by way of TKO due to elbows and strikes from top position.
Hecht next faced TJ Waldburger on March 3, 2012 at UFC on FX 2. He lost the fight via submission in the first round.
Hecht was defeated by Sean Pierson on June 8, 2012 at UFC on FX 3 via unanimous decision.
Following his loss to Pierson, Hecht was released from the promotion.
Mixed martial arts record Loss
Sean Pierson Decision (unanimous) UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall
Sunrise, Florida, United States Loss
TJ Waldburger Submission (armbar) UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann
Sydney, Australia Win
Rich Attonito TKO (elbows and punches) UFC 140
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Welterweight debut. Win
Michele Verginelli Decision (unanimous) Cage Warriors: Fight Night 1
Amman, Jordan Win
Craig White Submission (north-south choke) Cage Warriors: 42
Cork, Ireland Win
Eddie Larrea TKO (punches) PCL: Cage Madness
Glen Carbon, Illinois, United States Loss
Che Mills Decision (unanimous) Cage Warriors 38: Young Guns
London, England Win
Charlie Rader Decision (unanimous) Empire FC: A Night of Reckoning 2
Tunica, Mississippi, United States Win
Anthony Smith TKO (punches) VFC 30: Night of Champions
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States Win
Andy Uhrich Submission (triangle choke) CA: Battlegrounds
Millington, Tennessee, United States Win
David Brown Decision (unanimous) Cage Assault: On Edge
Memphis, Tennessee, United States Win
Sean Westbrook Submission (north-south choke) VFC 27: Mayhem
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States Win
Matt Miller Submission (triangle choke) EFL: Elite Fight League
Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States Win
Cody Frye Submission (rear naked choke) MFL: Midwest Fight League
Boonville, Missouri, United States Loss
Manuel Garcia Decision (unanimous) AFC: Absolute Fighting Championships 16
Boca Raton, Florida, United States
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Who is Jake Hecht?
mixed martial artist
When was Jake Hecht born?
Jake Hecht was born on 9 February 1984 in St. Louis.
What is Jake Hecht's occupation?
Jake Hecht is a mixed martial arts fighter.
What nationality is Jake Hecht?
Jake Hecht is American.
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