Derek Brunson Profile
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USA 24-9-0 Record Middleweight Active
Derek Brunson Profile
MMA
Derek Brunson
“Blonde”
USA 24-9-0 Record Middleweight Active
Derek Brunson Biography
Full Name
Derek Brunson
Nickname
Blonde
Date of Birth
January 4, 1984
Age
42
Country
USA
Height
6' 1"
Weight
186 lbs
Reach
77"
Weight Class
Middleweight
Stance
Southpaw
Fighting Style
Striker
Gym / Association
Kill Cliff FC
Association Country
USA
Status
Active
Career Record
Wins
24
Losses
9
Draws
0
No Contests
0
TKO/KO Wins
12
TKO/KO Losses
7
Submission Wins
4
Submission Losses
0
Title Wins
0
Title Losses
1
Title Draws
0
Career Statistics
Takedown Accuracy
33.33%
Significant Strikes Landed / Min
3.51
Significant Strike Accuracy
59.89%
Takedowns / 15 Min
3.14
Submission Attempts / 15 Min
0.61
KO Percentage
21.88%
TKO Percentage
21.88%
Decision Percentage
21.88%
Fight History
| Result | Opponent | Event | Date | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W |  Ray Cooper III | 2023 PFL World Championship | Nov 24, 2023 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Dricus Du Plessis | UFC 285 | Mar 4, 2023 | KO/TKO | 2 | 4:59 |
| L |  Jared Cannonier | UFC 271 | Feb 12, 2022 | KO/TKO | 2 | 4:29 |
| W |  Darren Till | UFC Fight Night | Sep 4, 2021 | Submission | 3 | 2:13 |
| W |  Kevin Holland | UFC Fight Night | Mar 20, 2021 | Decision - Unanimous | 5 | 5:00 |
| W |  Edmen Shahbazyan | UFC Fight Night | Aug 1, 2020 | KO/TKO | 3 | 0:26 |
| W |  Ian Heinisch | UFC 241 | Aug 17, 2019 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| W |  Elias Theodorou | UFC Fight Night | May 4, 2019 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Israel Adesanya | UFC 230 | Nov 4, 2018 | KO/TKO | 1 | 4:51 |
| L |  Jacare Souza | UFC Fight Night | Jan 28, 2018 | KO/TKO | 1 | 3:50 |
| W |  Lyoto Machida | UFC Fight Night | Oct 29, 2017 | KO/TKO | 1 | 2:30 |
| W |  Daniel Kelly | UFC Fight Night | Jun 11, 2017 | KO/TKO | 1 | 1:16 |
| L |  Anderson Silva | UFC 208 | Feb 12, 2017 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Robert Whittaker | UFC Fight Night | Nov 27, 2016 | KO/TKO | 1 | 4:07 |
| W |  Uriah Hall | UFC Fight Night | Sep 18, 2016 | KO/TKO | 1 | 1:41 |
| W |  Roan Carneiro | UFC Fight Night | Feb 22, 2016 | KO/TKO | 1 | 2:38 |
| W |  Sam Alvey | UFC Fight Night | Aug 8, 2015 | KO/TKO | 1 | 2:19 |
| W |  Ed Herman | UFC 183 | Jan 31, 2015 | KO/TKO | 1 | 0:36 |
| W |  Lorenz Larkin | UFC 177 | Aug 30, 2014 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| L |  Yoel Romero | UFC Fight Night | Jan 15, 2014 | KO/TKO | 3 | 3:23 |
| W |  Brian Houston | UFC Fight Night | Nov 7, 2013 | Submission | 1 | 0:48 |
| W |  Chris Leben | UFC 155 | Dec 30, 2012 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| L | Jacare Souza | Strikeforce | Aug 18, 2012 | KO/TKO | 1 | 0:41 |
| L |  Kendall Grove | SF | Jun 16, 2012 | Split Decision | 3 | 5:00 |
| W |  Nate James | Strikeforce | Nov 18, 2011 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| W | Lumumba Sayers | Strikeforce/M-1 Global | Jul 30, 2011 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 1 | 4:33 |
| W | Jeremy Hamilton | Strikeforce | Jun 24, 2011 | Decision - Unanimous | 3 | 5:00 |
| W | Danny Babcock | WEF | Jan 22, 2011 | KO/TKO | 1 | 1:07 |
| W | Rhomez Brower | Xtreme Fight Promotions | Dec 4, 2010 | TKO | 1 | 2:27 |
| W | Todd Chattelle | ICE | Oct 29, 2010 | TKO | 1 | 0:14 |
| W | Edward Jackson | CFP | Jul 31, 2010 | KO | 1 | 0:41 |
| W | Chris McNally | CFP | Jun 26, 2010 | KO | 1 | 1:42 |
| W | John Bryant | CFP | May 22, 2010 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 1 | 0:52 |
