Derek Brunson Mma
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Weight: 185 lbs (83.91 kgs)
Aug 01, 2020 Cookie policy The UFC Vegas 5 main event was the setting where the MMA brand’s #8 ranked middleweight, Derek Brunson, put a hurting on the #9 ranked, Edmen Shahbazyan. It was neck and neck in the. Brunson (born January 4, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in the middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of August 4, 2020, he is #7 in the UFC middleweight rankings.
Country: USA
Fight History
| Date | Event | Opponent | Result | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/1/20 | UFC Fight Night 173: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan | Edmen Shahbazyan | Won TKO (punches) | Rounds: 3Time: 0:26 |
| 8/17/19 | UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2 | Ian Heinisch | Won unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) | Rounds: 3Time: 5:00 |
| 5/4/19 | UFC Fight Night 151: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy | Elias Theodorou | Won unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) | Rounds: 3Time: 5:00 |
| 11/3/18 | UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis | Israel Adesanya | Lost TKO (strikes) | Rounds: 1Time: 4:51 |
| 1/27/18 | UFC on FOX 27: Jacare vs. Brunson 2 | Ronaldo Souza | Lost knockout (head kick, punches) | Rounds: 1Time: 3:50 |
| 10/28/17 | UFC Fight Night 119: Brunson vs. Machida | Lyoto Machida | Won knockout (punches) | Rounds: 1Time: 2:30 |
| 6/10/17 | UFC Fight Night 110: Lewis vs. Hunt | Daniel Kelly | Won knockout (punches) | Rounds: 1Time: 1:16 |
| 2/11/17 | UFC 208: Holm vs. de Randamie | Anderson Silva | Lost unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) | Rounds: 3Time: 5:00 |
| 11/26/16 | UFC Fight Night 101: Whittaker vs. Brunson | Robert Whittaker | Lost TKO (head kick, punches) | Rounds: 1Time: 4:07 |
| 9/17/16 | UFC Fight Night 94: Poirier vs. Johnson | Uriah Hall | Won knockout (punch) | Rounds: 1Time: 1:41 |
| 2/21/16 | UFC Fight Night 83: Cowboy vs. Cowboy | Roan Carneiro | Won TKO (punches) | Rounds: 1Time: 2:38 |
| 8/8/15 | UFC Fight Night 73: Saint Preux vs. Teixeira | Sam Alvey | Won TKO (punches) | Rounds: 1Time: 2:19 |
| 1/31/15 | UFC 183: Silva vs. Diaz | Ed Herman | Won TKO (punches) | Rounds: 1Time: 0:36 |
| 8/30/14 | UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. Soto | Lorenz Larkin | Won unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) | Rounds: 3Time: |
| 1/15/14 | UFC Fight Night 35: Rockhold vs. Philippou | Yoel Romero | Lost TKO (strikes) | Rounds: 3Time: 3:23 |
| 11/6/13 | UFC Fight Night 31: UFC Fight for the Troops 3 | Brian Houston | Won submission (rear-naked choke) | Rounds: 1Time: 0:48 |
| 12/29/12 | UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2 | Chris Leben | Won unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) | Rounds: 3Time: 5:00 |
| 8/18/12 | Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman | Ronaldo Souza | Lost knockout (punches) | Rounds: 1Time: 0:41 |
| 11/18/11 | Strikeforce Challengers 20: Britt vs. Sayers | Nate James | Won unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) | Rounds: 3Time: 5:00 |
| 7/30/11 | Strikeforce and M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Henderson | Lumumba Sayers | Won submission (rear-naked choke) | Rounds: 1Time: 4:33 |
| 6/24/11 | Strikeforce Challengers 16: Fodor vs. Terry | Jeremy Hamilton | Won unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) | Rounds: 3Time: 5:00 |
Derek Brunson
Owner
Derek Brunson is a professional mixed martial artist who currently fights in the middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Originally from Wilmington, North Carolina, you will find Derek around the local shops in downtown and Wrightsville.
'I came into MMA and I had a strong core and a lot flexibility. I could put myself in a lot of different positions when it comes to scrambling.' - Derek Brunson
Derek Brunson's Martial Art Background
Brown belt under Renzo Gracie BJJ
3x D2 NCAA All American (2003, 2005, 2006)
2002 NC State Champion in Freestyle & Greco
Tied for the most 1st round finishes in UFC history
2nd most knockouts at the Middleweight Division in UFC history
Dre Herd
Striking Coach
Dre Herd - Originally from Wilmington, North Carolina, you may know him from Survivor: Fuiji & striking coach for UFC fighter Derek Brunson! He teaches various classes from Striking, MMA, and Kickboxing & Muay Thai If you like a private session with Coach Dre Herd, please contact us.
“Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.” - Bruce Lee
Dre Herd Martial Art Background
Golden Gloves Boxing
3x 1st place
1x 2nd place
Austin Trotman
Wrestling Coach
Austin Trotman - Originally from Wilmington, North Carolina Light heavyweight MMA fighter & 2 x NC State Champion, D1 Wrestling All American and USA team member He teaches Wrestling class every Wednesday! If you like a private session with Coach Austin, please contact us.
'I do not want to live a long life, but a full life' - Jim Elliot
James Brown
Kickboxing Coach
James Brown - Originally from Wilmington, North Carolina Professional fatherweight MMA fighter & professional kickboxer He recently signed a contract with Glory Kickboxing. Glory airs on the UFC Fight Pass & Fight Network He teaches Kickboxing & Muay Thai classes - If you like a private session with Coach James, please contact us.
“Just being able to make a living fighting and doing something I love and something that comes naturally to me.” - James Brown
James Brown's Martial Art Background
2nd Don Taekwondo Black Belt
2nd Don Hapkido Black Belt
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Blue Belt
Undefeated MMA Amateur
Hundred plus Taekwondo/Karate Point Sparring Gold Metals
Vincent Morelli
Coaches – Brunson's MMA & Fitness
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Coach
Vincent Morelli - Originally from Mount Holly, New Jersey
He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Coach at Brunson's MMA & Fitness. He teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Monday - Saturday If you like a private session with Coach Vinny, please contact us.
He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Coach at Brunson's MMA & Fitness. He teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Monday - Saturday If you like a private session with Coach Vinny, please contact us.
'Do everything you ask of those you command.'
General S. Patton
Vincent Moreli's Martial Art Background
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Purple Belt
10+ years Kickboxing
Carma Radford
Cardio Kickboxing Coach
Carma Radford - Originally from Wilmington, North Carolina Strawweight MMA fighter & Cardio Kickboxing coach She teaches Cardio Kickboxing class Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. If you like a private session with Coach Carma, please contact us.
Ian Heinisch
Let go, Let God.