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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | Isaac James Villanueva[1] April 4, 1984 Houston, United States |
| Other names | Hurricane Ike |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight |
| Reach | 73.0 in (185 cm)[2] |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Houston, Texas |
| Team | Silverback Fight Club (formerly)[3] 4oz. Fight Club Metro Fight Club |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 29 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 15 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 11 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 1 |
| 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 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. |
References
- Mixed martial arts show results Date: August 22, 2020
- "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2020-10-04.
- "LFC 8 Interview Series – "Hurricane" Ike Villaneuva is Back and Ready to Make a Statement Against Larry Crowe". txmma.com. September 2, 2011.
- T.P. Grant. "Legacy FC 19 Results and GIFs: Robert Drysdale Remains Undefeated with Quick Submission Win". Bloody Elbow.
- Ben Duffy (August 31, 2019). "IKE VILLANUEVA STUNS ROGER NARVAEZ TO WIN LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE AT FURY FC 36". sherdog.com.
- Ben Duffy (December 14, 2019). "Ike Villanueva Blows Away Rashad Coulter to Retain 205-Pound Title at Fury FC 40". sherdog.com.
- "Chase Sherman returns to the UFC, faces Fury FC champ Ike Villanueva on May 13". MMA Junkie. 2020-05-02. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
- Bitter, Shawn (2020-05-13). "UFC Jacksonville Results: Chase Sherman Impresses In Octagon Return". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-05-13.
- "UFC heavyweight Chase Sherman accepts nine-month USADA suspension". MMA Junkie. 2020-10-20. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
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