Learn more about Jake Collier's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2010
- Five wins by KO, three by submission (2 RNC, guillotine)
- Has won nine of his last 14
- Six first round finishes
- Three UFC fights at heavyweight (1-2)
- Has also fought at middleweight and light heavyweight
UFC History
UFC 263 (6/12/21) Collier lost a three round split decision to Jake Collier
UFC on ESPN (12/5/20) Collier won a three round unanimous decision over Gian Villante
UFC on ESPN (7/26/20) Collier was stopped by Tom Aspinall via strikes at :45 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (11/11/17) Collier won a three round unanimous decision over Marcel Fortuna
UFC on FOX (4/9/17) Collier lost a three round unanimous decision to Devin Clark
UFC Fight Night (5/29/16) Collier stopped Alberto Uda via strikes at 1:06 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (11/28/15) Collier was stopped by Dongi Yang via strikes at 1:50 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (6/6/15) Collier won a three round split decision over Ricardo Abreu
UFC Fight Night (12/20/14) Collier was stopped by Vitor Miranda via strikes at 4:59 of the first round
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? About 2009 - mainly just to get in shape because I was an overweight guy.
What ranks and titles have you held? RFA Middleweight Title
Do you have any heroes? No
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's a dream come true. A lot of people hope and pray to fight for the UFC and I’m getting the chance.
What was your job before you started fighting? Foreman of a welding crew, a job I started working at straight out of high school.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Won the Missouri State Title
Favorite grappling technique: D’arce choke
Favorite Striking technique: Head kick
