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Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 6 fights.
| Record: | 10-2-0 |
| Summary: | Speed, power |
Fighter Info
| From: | Wilmington, North Carolina USA |
| Fights Out Of: | Wilmington, North Carolina USA |
| Age: | 29 |
| Height: | 6' 1" ( 185 cm ) |
| Weight: | 185 lb ( 84 kg ) |
| Degree: | Criminal Justice |
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Aug 18, 2012
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
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130
Types of Successful Strikes
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41
Striking Defense
57
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
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13
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
0
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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UPCOMING
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Derek Brunson |
UFC 164
Aug 31, 2013
|
-- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Ways To Watch
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| Yoel Romero | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||||
|
Win
|
Chris Leben |
Dec 29, 2012
|
40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Derek Brunson | 41 | 4 | 1 | 4 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Ronaldo Souza |
Aug 18, 2012
|
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Derek Brunson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Derek Brunson |
Strikeforce Challengers 20
Nov 18, 2011
|
40 | 5 | 1 | 7 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Nate James | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Lumumba Sayers |
Strikeforce - Fedor vs. Henderson
Jul 30, 2011
|
-- | -- | -- | -- | R1 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Derek Brunson | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||||
|
Win
|
Derek Brunson |
Strikeforce Challengers 16
Jun 24, 2011
|
-- | -- | -- | -- | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Jeremy Hamilton | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: Several training sessions with an emphasis on getting better each session
Thoughts on opponent, Ronny Markes? Solid guy. Good in all areas.
When and why did you start training for fighting? Nov 2009. I love to compete, and losing isn't my thing.
What ranks and titles have you held? Evolution MMA / PCSP
Do you have any heroes? Friends and family
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC has been my goal since Day One. I feel like I'm 0-0. A 1-0 start would be more than a dream.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes - BA in Criminal justice
What was your job before you started fighting? In-home therapist / case worker
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Three-time D-2 wrestling All-American
Favorite grappling technique: slams
Favorite Striking technique: knockouts
What do you consider to be the key fight in your career, and why? The next one
Thoughts on opponent, Ronny Markes? Solid guy. Good in all areas.
When and why did you start training for fighting? Nov 2009. I love to compete, and losing isn't my thing.
What ranks and titles have you held? Evolution MMA / PCSP
Do you have any heroes? Friends and family
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC has been my goal since Day One. I feel like I'm 0-0. A 1-0 start would be more than a dream.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes - BA in Criminal justice
What was your job before you started fighting? In-home therapist / case worker
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Three-time D-2 wrestling All-American
Favorite grappling technique: slams
Favorite Striking technique: knockouts
What do you consider to be the key fight in your career, and why? The next one
• Pro since 2010
• Five wins by KO, two by submission
• Both submission wins via rear naked choke
• Seven first round finishes, four in 1:07 or less
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