Derek
Brunson
10-2-0( W-L-D )

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

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes
0
130
32% Successful
41
Types of Successful Strikes
0
41
71% Standing
24%
29
2
10
Striking Defense
57
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns
0
13
31% Successful
4
Grappling Totals by Type
 
 
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
1
4
0
Takedown Defense
0
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result Fighters Event Str TD Sub Pass Method Replay
UPCOMING
Ronny Markes Jun 8, 2013
-- -- -- -- --
Derek Brunson -- -- -- --
Win
Chris Leben Dec 29, 2012
40 0 0 0 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Derek Brunson 41 4 1 4
Loss
Ronaldo Souza Aug 18, 2012
5 0 0 0 R1 KO/TKO
Derek Brunson 0 0 0 0
Win
Derek Brunson
Strikeforce Challengers 20
Nov 18, 2011
40 5 1 7 R3 Decision - Unanimous
Nate James 20 0 0 0
Win
Lumumba Sayers
Strikeforce - Fedor vs. Henderson
Jul 30, 2011
-- -- -- -- R1 Submission
Derek Brunson -- -- -- --
Win
Derek Brunson
Strikeforce Challengers 16
Jun 24, 2011
-- -- -- -- R3 Decision - Unanimous
Jeremy Hamilton -- -- -- --

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

•    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

Career

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