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Wilmington, NC
United States

Standing Stance - Right
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MMA ID
113574
Old ID
242037
Old URL
http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Derek-Brunson

Wilmington, NC
United States

Athlete Ranking
1806
UFC
Middleweight
7
7
Off
0
1806
David Brown
Middleweight
9
9
Off
0
1806
Romain Cadot
Middleweight
6
6
Off
0
1806
Jeff Cain
Middleweight
7
7
Off
0
1806
Shawn Dallas Hall
Middleweight
6
6
Off
0
1806
Jaser Davari
Middleweight
6
6
Off
0
1806
Rob DeMello
Middleweight
7
7
Off
0
1806
Christoffer Esping
Middleweight
7
7
Off
0
1806
Ryan Frederick
Middleweight
7
7
Off
0
1806
Andreas Hale
Middleweight
7
7
Off
0
1806
Brian Hemminger
Middleweight
6
6
Off
0
1806
Rodney James Edgar
Middleweight
5
5
Off
0
1806
Steve Juon
Middleweight
5
5
Off
0
1806
Scott Lewis
Middleweight
6
6
Off
0
1806
Bruno Massami
Middleweight
7
7
Off
0
1806
Eddie Pappani
Middleweight
7
7
Off
0
1806
Ken Pishna
Middleweight
9
9
Off
0
1806
Armando Romo
Middleweight
4
4
Off
0
1806
Ariel Shnerer
Middleweight
11
11
Off
0
1806
Igor Sidirov
Middleweight
7
7
Off
0
1806
Ashah Tafari
Middleweight
8
8
Off
0
1806
Daniel Vreeland
Middleweight
8
8
Off
0
Athlete Stat
2
7750
11
3
6
0
7
20
0
7
0
27
7750
3
2
1
0
0
392
13
63
3
315
703
5
506
189
497
63
97
63
109
231
574
28
47
56
82
100.00
26.98
2.60
0.46
44.81
0.77
3.21
3.24
0.54
53.38
Strengths
Speed, power
Date of Birth
1984-01-04
Bio Facts
  • Pro since 2010

 

  • Eleven wins by KO, three by submission (3 RNC)

 

  • Fourteen first round finishes, seven in 1:16 or less

 

  • Has won 10 of his last 15

3 first round knockouts in UFC

3x NCAA Division II All-American wrestler

Fightmetric ID
1806
Derek Brunson
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Men
23
344
36
73.00
185.00
77.00
43.00

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, BJJ purple belt

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.

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

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Fight Coverage
2 months ago

UFC Vegas 5: Derek Brunson Post-Fight Interview

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2 months ago

UFC Fight Night Brunson vs Shahbazyan Post-Fight Press Conference

Watch the UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Shahbazyan Post-fight Press Conference live following the event.
 
UFC Vegas 5 Derek Brunson 2020
Athletes
2 months ago

Derek Brunson Knows How to Handle the Hype

Derek Brunson is no stranger to hype, and he knows exactly how his opponent will be feeling when he steps into the Octagon on Saturday.
Athletes
1 year ago

Unfiltered Episode 318: Barstool Sports and Derek Brunson

Fight Coverage
1 year ago

The 10: Another amazing month on tap for August

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Athletes
1 year ago

UFC Ottawa: Derek Brunson Octagon Interview

NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 22: (L-R) Al Iaquinta knocks down Diego Sanchez with a right in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Bridgestone Arena on April 22, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Athletes
1 year ago

Fights To Watch Before UFC Ottawa

Athletes
1 year ago

Official Weigh-In Results: UFC Ottawa

Fight Coverage
1 year ago

UFC Unfiltered Episode 292

Athletes
1 year ago

Derek Brunson Is Looking To Capture Momentum At UFC Ottawa

Israel Adesanya venceu no primeiro round do UFC 230
Fight Coverage
1 year ago

Jacare stops Weidman; Cannonier, Adesanya make statements

UFC 230's main card was loaded with finishes, brawls and great moments
1 year ago

Nothing Rattles Brunson, Including Adesanya

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