Born
Apr 1, 1984 · age 42
Height
185 cm
Reach
77"
Stance
Southpaw
Weight
186 lb
Division
UFC career stats
Averages from 21 UFC fights. Source: ufcstats.com.
Reach
77"
Stance
Southpaw
Striking
Strikes landed / min 3.01
Strikes absorbed / min 2.67
Striking accuracy 47%
Striking defence 51%
Knockdowns / 15 min 0.42
Grappling
Takedowns / 15 min 2.51
Submissions / 15 min 0.49
Takedown accuracy 32%
Takedown defence 84%
Control time / fight 3:19
Derek Brunson spent over a decade grinding through the UFC middleweight ranks before establishing himself as a dangerous finisher with seven knockout victories and a southpaw stance that keeps opponents guessing.
FAQs
- Which bouts are recorded for Derek Brunson?
- This archive records Derek Brunson at 15-7-0. Wins split: 7 by knockout, 2 by submission, 6 by decision. Recorded finish rate: 60% of wins. These are incomplete archive totals, not a full professional record.
- Which weight class is listed for Derek Brunson?
- Derek Brunson is listed in the Middleweight division. They stand 185 cm.
- Where is Derek Brunson from?
- Derek Brunson is from Wilmington, North Carolina, United States. Born Apr 1, 1984, currently age 42.
- Which gym or team does Derek Brunson train with?
- Derek Brunson trains with Jackson's Mixed Martial Arts.
Fight history
2023 2 fights
- Win November 24, 2023 · Professional Fighters League · Catchweight (187 lb) · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
- Loss March 4, 2023 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · TKO · corner stoppage · R2 · 4:59
2022 1 fight
- Loss February 12, 2022 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · KO · elbows · R2 · 4:29
2021 2 fights
- Win September 4, 2021 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · Submission · rear-naked choke · R3 · 2:13
- Win March 20, 2021 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · Decision · unanimous · R5 · 5:00
2020 1 fight
- Win August 1, 2020 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · TKO · punches · R3 · 0:26
2019 2 fights
- Win August 17, 2019 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
- Win May 4, 2019 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
2018 2 fights
- Loss November 3, 2018 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · TKO · knees and punches · R1 · 4:51
- Loss January 27, 2018 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · KO · head kick and punches · R1 · 3:50
2017 3 fights
- Win October 28, 2017 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · KO · punches · R1 · 2:30
- Win June 11, 2017 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · KO · punches · R1 · 1:16
- Loss February 11, 2017 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · Decision · unanimous · R3 · 5:00
2016 3 fights
- Loss November 27, 2016 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · TKO · head kick and punches · R1 · 4:07
- Win September 17, 2016 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Middleweight · TKO · punch · R1 · 1:41
- Win February 21, 2016 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · KO · Punches · R1 · 02:38
2015 2 fights
- Win August 8, 2015 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · TKO · Punches · R1 · 02:19
- Win January 31, 2015 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · TKO · Punches · R1 · 00:36
2014 2 fights
- Win August 30, 2014 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
- Loss January 15, 2014 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · TKO · Punches and Elbows · R3 · 03:23
2013 1 fight
- Win June 11, 2013 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Submission · Rear-Naked Choke · R1 · 00:48
2012 1 fight
- Win December 29, 2012 · Ultimate Fighting Championship · Decision · Unanimous · R3 · 05:00
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