Last fight
Win
Marshall vs Brennan
Apr. 25, 2026
Stats & Records
2
Wins by Knockout
8
Wins by Submission
8
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
- 9
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 36
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
- 6
- 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
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Irvine, United States
Trains at
Syndicate MMA
Fighting style
Grappler
Age
25
Height
70.00
Weight
155.00
Octagon Debut
Apr. 25, 2026
Reach
72.00
Leg reach
41.00
- Pro since 2019
- Two wins by KO, eight by submission (RNC x6, Anaconda, Assassin Choke)
- Eight first-round finishes, one second-round finish, one third-round finish
- Went 9-0 with Bellator
- Pulled off a rare Assassin Choke in January 2022
- Both pro losses via decision (one split decision), both in 2024
UFC Fight Night (4/25/26) Brennan lost a three round unanimous decision to Francis Marshall
What does it mean for you to fight for the UFC? It’s very exciting. It’s not only a recognition of the work I have been putting in since I was very young but also a generational follow up from my dad who fought in both UFC 16 and 35, and for the very fight Lightweight Title (at the time 170) against Pat Miletich at UFC 16.
When and why did you start training for fighting? Started training originally as a kid just as a preventive measure for bullying, clearly it worked out. When I was in high school I made the change over to fighting while I was active in jiujitsu and wrestling and never looked back from there.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Growing up it was always GSP and Frankie Edgar, they were easily the best and the coolest guys in the game and not only very technical but full of heart and a love of the game.
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? Not really outside of fighting, but my little brother Tyler Brennan will always be my hero.
What are your current ranks in martial arts? Second Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Undefeated and ranked No. 7 under the Bellator banner before its closing. Was No. 5 on ESPN’s Top 25 Fighters Under 25 list.
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career and why?
I think my knockout win over Weber Almeida is an important one due to it being a showcase of both my heart and expanding bag of tools at my disposal. My most recent win over Joshua Weems, a prior UFC vet, was also equally important as both a showcase of a win over a very experienced opponent and a true return to form for myself.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? The love of the game.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Went to University of North Texas, left to pursue fighting when I was 18.
What was your job before you started fighting? This is all I have ever done, when I’m not fighting I coach club wrestling out of Frisco, TX.
Favorite grappling technique: Rear Naked Choke
Favorite Striking technique: Superman punch
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: Outside of fighting most of my time is spent recovering from fighting and mostly in the arts. I have an extensive collection of near-2000 vinyl records and artwork that I put most of my free time into. Not everything can be violent; palette cleansers are needed.
What is one thing that you want UFC fans around the world to know about you? That there is no quit in me, I am one of the best at what I do and am excited to be there and show them what it is that I have spent my child and adult life perfecting to the best of my ability.
