Last fight
UFC Fight Night
Win
Munoz vs Deaton
Jul. 15, 2023
Stats & Records
3
Wins by Knockout
9
Wins by Submission
9
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 38
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 120
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 2
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Pontiac, United States
Trains at
Syndicate MMA
Age
33
Height
67.00
Weight
171.00
Octagon Debut
Feb. 25, 2023
Reach
69.00
Leg reach
38.00
- Pro since 2011
- Three wins by KO, nine by submission (5 RNC, 3 guillotine, Brabo choke)
- Nine first-round finishes
- Has won five of his last nine
- Owns 2022 win over UFC vet Justin Jaynes
UFC on ESPN (7/15/23) Deaton lost a three round unanimous decision to Alexander Munoz
UFC Fight Night (2/25/23) Deaton was submitted by Joe Solecki via rear naked choke at 4:55 of the second round
When and why did you start training for fighting? 2008 in Michigan. I was offered a fight after I won a small grappling smoker. I fight because I didn’t obtain what I wanted in HS wrestling.
What ranks and titles have you held? #1 145lbs in MI, #2 155lbs in MI, 3x world champion for Nato Promotions, TWC MMA and 864 FC championship winner.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Anything is possible, and this is going to make my name in this sport.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, I’m graduating this fall with a degree in Native American studies of Tribal law and history.
What was your job before you started fighting? I was bailing hay for farmers back in Michigan, and was a concert usher for a casino.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 13-1 as an amateur
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Been awarded FOTN multiple times already in other promotions. I’m looking forward to bringing my gift to the UFC.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Purple belt in BJJ
Favorite grappling technique: RNC
Favorite Striking technique: Cross
