Education
Hester thought of joining the military after high school, but ultimately chose to start training in boxing and was coached by Willie Doctorate"Antignac, amassing an amateur record of 13-3.
Hester thought of joining the military after high school, but ultimately chose to start training in boxing and was coached by Willie Doctorate"Antignac, amassing an amateur record of 13-3.
He was a contestant on the The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones versus Team Sonnen.
Hester is from Atlanta, Georgia. Hester, who played football, had planned to play college football but decided to take a different path when he was not offered a scholarship.
Hester turned professional in 2007 and lost his first bout by first round knockout.
Hester fought six more times until his final fight in 2013. When Hester"s boxing gym closed down he searched for another gym to train at before finding X3 Sports Mobile Marketing Association . Hester decided to make the switch to Mobile Marketing Association .
Hester started his professional Mobile Marketing Association career out at 2-0 before being offered a spot in an upcoming local Grand Prix.
He lost in the next round of the tournament to future Bellator Fighting Championships welterweight title contender, Douglas Lima, via unanimous decision. The Ultimate Fighter
In January 2013, it was announced that Hester was selected for The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones versus
Team Sonnen. Hester defeated Fraser Opie by decision to earn his way into the house.
He was then selected as Jon Jones"s first pick and second pick overall. Hester had his preliminary fight against Team Sonnen"s Jimmy Quinlan. Hester was upset in the second round via submission.
Though Hester was a candidate for the wildcard, his coach, Jon Jones, ultimately picked Bubba McDaniel.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Despite losing in the preliminaries, Hester was given a fight at the finale. Hester faced Bristol Marunde at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale.
Hester was expected to face Cezar Ferreira on August 3, 2013 at UFC 163. However, on July 18, it was announced he was taken out of the bout due to an injury.
Foreign his second UFC fight, Hester faced Dylan Andrews on December 7, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 33.
Hester faced Andy Enz on February 1, 2014 at UFC 169. Hester faced Antônio Braga Neto on June 28, 2014 at UFC Fight Night: Swanson versus Stephens. Hester faced Robert Whittaker November 8, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 55.
He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.
The first loss of his UFC career. Hester was expected to face Luke Barnatt at on April 4, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 63.
However, Hester pulled out of the fight in early March due to a broken foot. Hester faced Vitor Miranda on August 1, 2015 at UFC 190.
He lost the fight by TKO in the second round due to punches and elbows.
Hester is expected to face Marcos Rogério de Lima in a light heavyweight bout on April 23, 2016 at UFC 197. Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fight of the Night (One time).
He often got into fights growing up, but was not an instigator rather defended several of his friends.