Jeff Hougland
Encyclopedia
Jeff Hougland is an American
mixed martial artist
who is currently under contract for the Ultimate Fighting Championship
(UFC).
(WEC) at WEC 6
and lost to Gilbert Melendez
via TKO.
against fellow UFC newcomer Donny Walker
. Hougland showed good submission technique 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.
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| Win
|align=center|10-4
| Donny Walker
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 132
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
, United States
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|Win
|align=center| 9–4
|Craig Ross
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Rumble on the Ridge 18
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:06
|Snoqualmie, Washington
, United States
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|Win
|align=center| 8–4
|Omar Avelar
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Rumble on the Ridge 16
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|align=center|1
|align=center|3:45
|Snoqualmie, Washington
, United States
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|Win
|align=center| 7–4
|Jeremy Burnett
|Submission (armbar)
|ROTR 13: Redemption
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|align=center|1
|align=center|3:34
|Snoqualmie, Washington
, United States
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|Win
|align=center| 6-4
|Roy Bradshaw
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Rumble on the Ridge 11
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:25
|Snoqualmie, Washington
, United States
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|Win
|align=center| 5-4
|Rusty Simpson
|TKO (punches)
|IFC Warriors Challenge 21
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|align=center|1
|align=center|0:53
|Tuolumne, California, United States
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|Win
|align=center| 4-4
|Josh Gardner
|Decision
|GC 48: All Stars
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|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|Porterville, California
, United States
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|Win
|align=center| 3-4
|Chris McMillen
|Submission (armbar)
|GC 37: Throwdown
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:55
|Porterville, California
, United States
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|Win
|align=center| 2-4
|Julian Samaniego
|Submission (armbar)
|GC 35: Cold Fury
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|align=center|2
|align=center|0:52
|Porterville, California
, United States
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|Loss
|align=center| 1-4
|Glen Cordoza
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|IFC WC 18: Big Valley Brawl
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:53
|Lakeport, California
, United States
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|Loss
|align=center| 1-3
|Gilbert Melendez
|TKO (punches)
|WEC 6
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|align=center|2
|align=center|2:05
|Lemoore, California
, United States
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|Loss
|align=center| 1-2
|Randy Spence
|Submission (armbar)
|IFC: Night of the Warriors 3
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|align=center|1
|align=center|2:44
|Ione, California
, United States
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|Loss
|align=center| 1-1
|Mike Penalber
|Submission (heel hook)
|UA 4: King of the Mountain
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|align=center|1
|align=center|3:53
|Auberry, California
, United States
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|Win
|align=center| 1-0
|Rusty Simpson
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|IFC: Warriors Challenge 17
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|align=center|1
|align=center|4:11
|Porterville, California
, United States
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mixed martial artist
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
who is currently under contract for the Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is the largest mixed martial arts promotion company in the world that hosts most of the top-ranked fighters in the sport...
(UFC).
Early career
Hougland started fighting professionally in 2002. He fought once for World Extreme CagefightingWorld Extreme Cagefighting
World Extreme Cagefighting was an American mixed martial arts promotion. It was purchased by Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of Ultimate Fighting Championship , in 2006. In its final incarnation, it was made up of 3 weight classes: 135, 145 and 155 lbs. To accommodate the smaller...
(WEC) at WEC 6
WEC 6
WEC 6: Return of a Legend was a mixed martial arts event promoted by World Extreme Cagefighting on March 27, 2003 at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California. The event was centered around the return of MMA superstar Frank Shamrock taking on Bryan Pardoe. Shamrock had been retired and...
and lost to Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez is an American mixed martial artist of Mexican descent. Currently fighting out of San Francisco, California, he formerly competed in the lightweight division of PRIDE Fighting Championships and now competes in Strikeforce...
via TKO.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Hougland made his promotional debut at UFC 132UFC 132
UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on July 2, 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.-Background:UFC 132 was originally set to feature a rematch between B.J...
against fellow UFC newcomer Donny Walker
Donny Walker
Donny Walker is an American mixed martial artist who trains alongside fellow UFC veteran Jason "Dynamite" Dent at the GriffonRawl MMA Academy in Mentor, Ohio.- Mixed martial arts career :...
. Hougland showed good submission technique 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
Mike Easton
Mike Easton is an American mixed martial artist who is currently under contract for the Ultimate Fighting Championship . Easton holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Lloyd Irvin...
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.
Mixed martial arts record
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| Win
|align=center|10-4
| Donny Walker
Donny Walker
Donny Walker is an American mixed martial artist who trains alongside fellow UFC veteran Jason "Dynamite" Dent at the GriffonRawl MMA Academy in Mentor, Ohio.- Mixed martial arts career :...
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC 132
UFC 132
UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on July 2, 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.-Background:UFC 132 was originally set to feature a rematch between B.J...
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
, United States
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|Win
|align=center| 9–4
|Craig Ross
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Rumble on the Ridge 18
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:06
|Snoqualmie, Washington
Snoqualmie, Washington
Snoqualmie is a city next to Snoqualmie Falls in King County, Washington. The city is home to the Northwest Railway Museum. The population was of 10,670 at the 2010 census...
, United States
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|Win
|align=center| 8–4
|Omar Avelar
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Rumble on the Ridge 16
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|align=center|1
|align=center|3:45
|Snoqualmie, Washington
Snoqualmie, Washington
Snoqualmie is a city next to Snoqualmie Falls in King County, Washington. The city is home to the Northwest Railway Museum. The population was of 10,670 at the 2010 census...
, United States
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|Win
|align=center| 7–4
|Jeremy Burnett
|Submission (armbar)
|ROTR 13: Redemption
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|align=center|1
|align=center|3:34
|Snoqualmie, Washington
Snoqualmie, Washington
Snoqualmie is a city next to Snoqualmie Falls in King County, Washington. The city is home to the Northwest Railway Museum. The population was of 10,670 at the 2010 census...
, United States
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|Win
|align=center| 6-4
|Roy Bradshaw
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Rumble on the Ridge 11
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:25
|Snoqualmie, Washington
Snoqualmie, Washington
Snoqualmie is a city next to Snoqualmie Falls in King County, Washington. The city is home to the Northwest Railway Museum. The population was of 10,670 at the 2010 census...
, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center| 5-4
|Rusty Simpson
|TKO (punches)
|IFC Warriors Challenge 21
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|align=center|1
|align=center|0:53
|Tuolumne, California, United States
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|Win
|align=center| 4-4
|Josh Gardner
|Decision
|GC 48: All Stars
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|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|Porterville, California
Porterville, California
Porterville is a city in the San Joaquin Valley, in Tulare County, California, United States. Porterville's population was 54,165 at the 2010 census. The city's population grew dramatically as the city annexed many properties and unincorporated areas in and around Porterville. Not included in the...
, United States
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|Win
|align=center| 3-4
|Chris McMillen
|Submission (armbar)
|GC 37: Throwdown
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:55
|Porterville, California
Porterville, California
Porterville is a city in the San Joaquin Valley, in Tulare County, California, United States. Porterville's population was 54,165 at the 2010 census. The city's population grew dramatically as the city annexed many properties and unincorporated areas in and around Porterville. Not included in the...
, United States
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|Win
|align=center| 2-4
|Julian Samaniego
|Submission (armbar)
|GC 35: Cold Fury
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|align=center|2
|align=center|0:52
|Porterville, California
Porterville, California
Porterville is a city in the San Joaquin Valley, in Tulare County, California, United States. Porterville's population was 54,165 at the 2010 census. The city's population grew dramatically as the city annexed many properties and unincorporated areas in and around Porterville. Not included in the...
, United States
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|Loss
|align=center| 1-4
|Glen Cordoza
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|IFC WC 18: Big Valley Brawl
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:53
|Lakeport, California
Lakeport, California
Lakeport is an incorporated city and county seat of Lake County, California. Lakeport is located on the west shore of Clear Lake, at an elevation of 1355 feet...
, United States
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|Loss
|align=center| 1-3
|Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez is an American mixed martial artist of Mexican descent. Currently fighting out of San Francisco, California, he formerly competed in the lightweight division of PRIDE Fighting Championships and now competes in Strikeforce...
|TKO (punches)
|WEC 6
WEC 6
WEC 6: Return of a Legend was a mixed martial arts event promoted by World Extreme Cagefighting on March 27, 2003 at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California. The event was centered around the return of MMA superstar Frank Shamrock taking on Bryan Pardoe. Shamrock had been retired and...
|
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:05
|Lemoore, California
Lemoore, California
Lemoore is a city in Kings County, California, United States. Lemoore is located west-southwest of Hanford, at an elevation of 230 feet . It is part of the Hanford–Corcoran Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, United States
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|Loss
|align=center| 1-2
|Randy Spence
|Submission (armbar)
|IFC: Night of the Warriors 3
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|align=center|1
|align=center|2:44
|Ione, California
Ione, California
Ione is a city in Amador County, California, United States. The population was 7,918 at the 2010 census, up from 7,129 at the 2000 census. Once known as "Bed-Bug" and "Freeze Out," Ione was an important supply center on the main road to the Mother Lode and Southern Mines during the California Gold...
, United States
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|Loss
|align=center| 1-1
|Mike Penalber
|Submission (heel hook)
|UA 4: King of the Mountain
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|align=center|1
|align=center|3:53
|Auberry, California
Auberry, California
Auberry is a census-designated place in Fresno County, California, United States. The population was 2,369 at the 2010 census, up from 2,053 at the 2000 census...
, United States
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|Win
|align=center| 1-0
|Rusty Simpson
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|IFC: Warriors Challenge 17
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|align=center|1
|align=center|4:11
|Porterville, California
Porterville, California
Porterville is a city in the San Joaquin Valley, in Tulare County, California, United States. Porterville's population was 54,165 at the 2010 census. The city's population grew dramatically as the city annexed many properties and unincorporated areas in and around Porterville. Not included in the...
, United States
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