Jon Hess

Jon Hess (born 1969) is an American martial artist, early mixed martial arts competitor and the co-founder of the Scientifically Aggressive Fighting Technology of America, or S.A.F.T.A., a martial art with roots in San Soo Kung Fu.

Hess, along with S.A.F.T.A. co-founder Lew Hicks, were students of Jerry Peterson, the founder of S.C.A.R.S. They took their San Soo Kung Fu black belt test together in 1993, and Hicks was chosen by Hess to corner him for the UFC.

Hess's mixed martial arts debut came in the Ultimate Fighting Championship 5 tournament, where he defeated Andy Anderson by TKO. and Hess was ultimately fined $2,000 for two violations of the rules against eye gouging. Hess has defended his actions, citing that "The UFC billed itself as no rules," and therefore there were no rules to break. After victory over Anderson, Hess withdrew from the tournament with a hand injury.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Vitor Belfort KO (punches) SuperBrawl 2

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Win

Andy Anderson TKO (punches) UFC 5

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States