Jeff Hougland

Jeffery Ryan Hougland (born August 2, 1978) is a retired American professional mixed martial artist. A professional from 2002 until 2012, he competed for the UFC and WEC.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career Hougland started fighting professionally in 2002. He fought once for World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) at WEC 6 and lost to future Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Gilbert Melendez via second-round TKO. After losing his next fight, he won eight fights in a row. He then signed with the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Hougland made his promotional debut at UFC 132 against fellow UFC newcomer Donny Walker. Hougland showed off an excellent ground game with multiple submission attempts throughout all three rounds. Hougland won the fight via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27).

Hougland's second UFC outing was expected to take place against Mike Easton on October 1, 2011, at UFC on Versus 6. However, Hougland was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Byron Bloodworth.

Hougland was briefly linked to a bout against Renan Barão on July 7, 2012, at UFC 148. However, Hougland served as a replacement for Mike Easton and faced Yves Jabouin on May 15, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier. Hougland lost the fight via unanimous decision after getting dominated by Jabouin's superior standup.

He was expected to face Takeya Mizugaki at UFC 151 on September 1, 2012. However, after UFC 151 was cancelled, his bout with Mizugaki was rescheduled for November 10, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV 6. Hougland was dominated for all three rounds, losing via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-27, 30-27). Hougland was subsequently released from the promotion.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Takeya Mizugaki Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Franklin vs. Le

Macau, SAR, China Loss

Yves Jabouin Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fuel TV: Korean Zombie vs. Poirier

Fairfax, Virginia, United States Win

Donny Walker Decision (unanimous) UFC 132

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Bantamweight debut. Win

Craig Ross Submission (guillotine choke) Rumble on the Ridge 18

Snoqualmie, Washington, United States Win

Omar Avelar Submission (rear-naked choke) Rumble on the Ridge 16

Snoqualmie, Washington, United States Win

Jeremy Burnett Submission (armbar) ROTR 13: Redemption

Snoqualmie, Washington, United States Win

Roy Bradshaw Submission (rear-naked choke) Rumble on the Ridge 11

Snoqualmie, Washington, United States Win

Rusty Simpson TKO (punches) IFC Warriors Challenge 21

Tuolumne, California, United States Win

Josh Gardner Decision GC 48: All Stars

Porterville, California, United States Win

Chris McMillen Submission (armbar) GC 37: Throwdown

Porterville, California, United States Win

Julian Samaniego Submission (armbar) GC 35: Cold Fury

Porterville, California, United States Loss

Glen Cordoza Submission (rear-naked choke) IFC WC 18: Big Valley Brawl

Lakeport, California, United States Loss

Gilbert Melendez TKO (punches) WEC 6: Return of a Legend

Lemoore, California, United States Loss

Randy Spence Submission (armbar) IFC: Night of the Warriors 3

Ione, California, United States Loss

Mike Penalber Submission (heel hook) UA 4: King of the Mountain

Auberry, California, United States Win

Rusty Simpson Submission (rear-naked choke) IFC: Warriors Challenge 17

Porterville, California, United States