Tommy Hayden

TRAINING: Two or three hours of drilling and padwork, lifting or conditioning, an hour of full go rolling/sparring

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training about six years ago as a hobby while in college.

What ranks and titles have you held? AFL amateur 145 champ, blue belt in BJJ

Do you have any heroes? No

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I chose to fight over taking a desk job when I got out of college because it became my dream, my love, and my passion. I want to make my career as a fighter and anything that gets in the way isn’t worth my time.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to Miami University where I boxed and wrestled and earned my degree in psychology.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a student and worked in various restaurants.

Favorite grappling technique: triangle

Favorite Striking technique: cross

• Competed for a spot on The Ultimate Fighter nine; was eliminated by Cameron Dollar

• Pro since 2008

• Five wins by submission, two by TKO. Has never gone the distance, seventh pro win was via DQ

• Five first round finishes

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	1
Record:	8-1-0
Summary:	Wrestling, boxing, explosiveness

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Wild Card
From:	Indianapolis, Indiana USA
Fights Out Of:	Cincinnati, Ohio USA
Age:	26
Height:	5′ 9" ( 175 cm )
Weight:	155 lb ( 70 kg )
College:	Miami University
Degree:	Psychology

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

33% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

86% Standing

14%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

67% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Fabricio Camoes	UFC®: Guillard vs. Miller Jan 20, 2012	6	1	1	1	R1Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Tommy Hayden	UFC®: Guillard vs. Miller Jan 20, 2012	7	2	0	1	R1Submission	Ways To Watch

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