Isaac Villanueva

Isaac James Villanueva[1] (born April 4, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Isaac Villanueva
BornIsaac James Villanueva[1]
(1984-04-04) April 4, 1984
Houston, United States
Other namesHurricane Ike
NationalityAmerican
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Reach73.0 in (185 cm)[2]
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofHouston, Texas
TeamSilverback Fight Club (formerly)[3]
4oz. Fight Club
Metro Fight Club
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total29
Wins18
By knockout15
By decision3
Losses11
By knockout5
By submission5
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting his career in 2008, Isaac compiled a 17–9 record fighting for various Texas regional promotions. During this time, he would lose to future UFC fighters, Cody Donovan, Justin Ledet, and Trevin Giles, as well lose to accomplished IBJJF World Championship and the ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship winner, Robert Drysdale, who he would lose to by first round submission.[4]

He also knocked out UFC vet Roger Narvaez in 28 seconds at Fury FC 36 on August 30, 2019, which won him the Fury FC Light Heavyweight Championship.[5]

He would defend this title against just released from the UFC, Rashad Coulter at Fury FC 40 on December 13, 2019. After knocking down Coulter early in the fight, he eventually finished him by technical knockout later in the round.[6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Isaac made his UFC debut against returning to UFC Chase Sherman on May 13, 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira.[7] Being outclassed on the feet, Villanueva lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[8] After the fight Sherman received nine month USADA suspension for testing positive for Anastrozole from a in-competition sample collected on May 13, 2020.[9]

A light heavyweight bout between Jorge Gonzalez and Ike Villanueva was expected to take place at UFC 252.[10] However, due to alleged visa issues for Gonzalez, the pairing was rescheduled for this event.[11] In turn, Gonzalez was removed from the card for undisclosed reasons and replaced by promotional newcomer Jordan Wright.[12] Isaac lost in the first round after being cut badly, leading to a doctor's stoppage.[13]

Villanueva was scheduled to face Vinicius Moreira on January 30, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 186.[14] In late December 2020, the UFC opted against holding an event on a planned January 30 date and decided to reschedule several bouts to January 20, 2021 at UFC on ESPN: Magny vs. Chiesa.[15]

Villanueva faced Vinicius Moreira on January 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Magny vs. Chiesa.[15] He won the fight by knockout in the second round.[16]

Personal life

Isaac worked a day job as a CNC machinist outside of his fighting career, before he signed with the UFC. He has two sons born in 2014 and had a daughter born in September 2020.[17]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts
  • Fury Fighting Championship
    • Fury FC Light Heavyweight Championship (One Time)[5]
      • One successful defense [6]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
29 matches 19 wins 10 losses
By knockout 16 4
By submission 0 5
By decision 3 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 18–10 Vinicius Moreira KO (punch) UFC on ESPN: Magny vs. Chiesa January 20, 2021 2 0:39 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss 17–10 Jordan Wright TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. Edgar August 22, 2020 1 1:31 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 17–9 Chase Sherman TKO (elbow and punches) UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira May 13, 2020 2 0:49 Jacksonville, Florida, United States Heavyweight bout.
Win 17–8 Rashad Coulter TKO (punches) Fury FC 40 December 13, 2019 1 3:17 Humble, Texas, United States Defended the Fury FC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 16–8 Roger Narvaez TKO (punches) Fury FC 36 August 30, 2019 1 0:28 Robstown, Texas, United States Won the Fury FC Light Heavyweight Championship. Return to Light Heavyweight.
Win 15–8 Juan Torres TKO (punches) Fury FC 33 June 29, 2019 1 2:59 Houston, Texas, United States Heavyweight bout.
Win 14–8 Patrick Miller TKO (punches) Fury FC 16 April 28, 2017 1 2:05 Humble, Texas, United States
Loss 13–8 Antonio Jones Decision (split) Fury FC 15 February 17, 2017 3 3:00 Humble, Texas, United States
Win 13–7 Matt Jones Decision (unanimous) TKO Fight Alliance January 13, 2017 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States Light Heavyweight bout.
Loss 12–7 Trevin Giles Submission (arm-triangle choke) Legacy FC 59 September 16, 2016 3 1:45 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 12–6 Brandon Farran Decision (unanimous) Legacy FC 55 May 13, 2016 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 11–6 Richard Knepp TKO (punches) Bellator 149 February 19, 2016 1 0:42 Houston, Texas, United States Return to Middleweight.
Win 10–6 Husam Mohamed TKO (punch) Fury Fighting 9 January 15, 2016 1 1:08 Humble, Texas, United States Catchweight (195 lbs) bout.
Win 9–6 Kyle Keeney TKO (punches) Fury Fighting 8 October 9, 2015 1 0:24 Humble, Texas, United States Heavyweight debut.
Loss 8–6 Robert Drysdale Submission (armbar) Legacy FC 12 July 13, 2012 1 1:27 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss 8–5 Justin Ledet Submission (armbar) Immortal Kombat Fighting January 28, 2012 3 0:40 Spring, Texas, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
Loss 8–4 Larry Crowe KO (head kick) Legacy FC 8 August 18, 2012 2 1:57 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 8–3 Alexander Pappas TKO (punches) International Xtreme Fight Association September 16, 2011 1 1:32 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 7–3 Brian Lightfoot TKO (punches) International Xtreme Fight Association February 25, 2011 1 1:36 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 6–3 Dwight Gipson KO (punches) TCF Puro Combate 2 December 4, 2010 1 0:58 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 5–4 Artenas Young TKO (punches) Legacy Promotions July 31, 2010 3 1:43 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 5–3 Chase Watson Decision (unanimous) Shark Fights 12 June 26, 2010 3 5:00 Amarillo, Texas, United States
Win 4–3 Josh Luna TKO (punches) Shark Fights 10 April 24, 2010 1 0:28 Lubbock, Texas, United States
Loss 3–3 Cody Donovan Submission (rear-naked choke) Ascend Combat: The Beginning April 3, 2010 2 4:52 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Loss 3–2 Marcus Sursa Submission (guillotine choke) Shark Fights 6 September 12, 2009 1 2:06 Amarillo, Texas, United States
Win 3–1 Dale Mitchell TKO (punches) URC 5 July 18, 2009 1 1:23 Conroe, Texas, United States
Win 2–1 Jason Basset KO (punch) SWC 6 May 23, 2009 1 0:20 Frisco, Texas, United States
Win 1–1 Daniel Andrews TKO (punches) SWC 5 April 11, 2009 1 2:41 Frisco, Texas, United States
Loss 0–1 JR Christy TKO (punches) Katana Cagefighting: Conquest December 6, 2008 1 2:19 Robstown, Texas, United States Middleweight debut.

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See also

References
  1. Mixed martial arts show results Date: August 22, 2020
  2. "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
  3. "LFC 8 Interview Series – "Hurricane" Ike Villaneuva is Back and Ready to Make a Statement Against Larry Crowe". txmma.com. September 2, 2011.
  4. T.P. Grant. "Legacy FC 19 Results and GIFs: Robert Drysdale Remains Undefeated with Quick Submission Win". Bloody Elbow.
  5. Ben Duffy (August 31, 2019). "IKE VILLANUEVA STUNS ROGER NARVAEZ TO WIN LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE AT FURY FC 36". sherdog.com.
  6. Ben Duffy (December 14, 2019). "Ike Villanueva Blows Away Rashad Coulter to Retain 205-Pound Title at Fury FC 40". sherdog.com.
  7. "Chase Sherman returns to the UFC, faces Fury FC champ Ike Villanueva on May 13". MMA Junkie. 2020-05-02. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
  8. Bitter, Shawn (2020-05-13). "UFC Jacksonville Results: Chase Sherman Impresses In Octagon Return". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
  9. "UFC heavyweight Chase Sherman accepts nine-month USADA suspension". MMA Junkie. 2020-10-20. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
  10. Nolan King (2020-07-29). "UFC debutant Jorge Gonzalez meets Ike Villanueva at UFC 252 in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
  11. Connor Northrup (2020-08-13). "Ike Villanueva vs. Jorge Gonzalez moved to Aug. 22 UFC event". mymmanews.com. Retrieved 2020-08-14.
  12. David Tees (2020-08-18). "Jordan Wright replaces Jorge Gonzalez at UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs. Edgar". fightful.com. Retrieved 2020-08-19.
  13. Bitter, Shawn (2020-08-22). "UFC Vegas 7 Results: Jordan Wright Bloodies Ike Villanueva, Picks Up TKO Win". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
  14. DNA, MMA (2020-10-19). "Villanueva en Moreira vechten voor eerste UFC overwinning op 30 januari 2021". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2020-10-20.
  15. Aaron Malone (2020-12-23). "Mike Jackson makes UFC return following CM Punk win, Fight Island card scrapped - Fight announcement roundup". fightful.com. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
  16. Jay Anderson (2021-01-20). "UFC Fight Island 8 Results: "Hurricane" Ike Villanueva Lands, Turns Out Lights on Vinicius Moreira". cagesidepress. Retrieved 2021-01-20.
  17. THOMAS GERBASI (2020-05-12). "DUES PAID, IKE VILLANUEVA ARRIVES IN UFC". ufc.com. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
  18. Sherdog.com. "Isaac". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
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