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{{Short description|American mixed martial artist}}
{{Short description|American mixed martial artist}}
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| birth_place = [[Wilmington, North Carolina]], United States
| birth_place = [[Wilmington, North Carolina]], U.S.
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| style = [[Collegiate wrestling|Wrestling]], [[BJJ]]
| style = [[Collegiate wrestling|Wrestling]], [[BJJ]]
| stance = Southpaw
| stance = Southpaw
| fighting_out_of = [[Wilmington, North Carolina]], United States
| fighting_out_of = Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S.
| team = Port City Sports Performance (until 2019)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/2/10/22923170/derek-brunson-after-adesanya-vs-whittaker-2-i-want-to-see-them-beat-each-other-up-i-get-the-winner|title=Derek Brunson’s preferred outcome for Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2: ‘Beat each other up and I get the winner’|date=February 10, 2022|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin}}</ref> <br /> [[Kill Cliff FC]] (2019–present)<ref name=junkie19>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/05/derek-brunson-believes-new-approach-will-pay-off-at-ufc-on-espn-9|title=Derek Brunson believes new approach will pay off at UFC on ESPN+ 9|author=Dave Doyle|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 1, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://thebodylockmma.com/mma/hard-knocks-365-rebrands-to-sanford-mma-with-sponsorship-from-sanford-health/|title= Hard Knocks 365 rebrands to Sanford MMA with sponsorship from Sanford Health|author=Ollie Carlson|date=December 13, 2019|publisher=thebodylockmma.com}}</ref><br>[[Renzo Gracie Academy]]<br />[[Greg Jackson (MMA trainer)|Jackson's MMA]] (formerly)
| team = Port City Sports Performance (until 2019)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/2/10/22923170/derek-brunson-after-adesanya-vs-whittaker-2-i-want-to-see-them-beat-each-other-up-i-get-the-winner|title=Derek Brunson's preferred outcome for Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2: 'Beat each other up and I get the winner'|date=February 10, 2022|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin}}</ref> <br /> [[Kill Cliff FC]] (2019–present)<ref name=junkie19>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/05/derek-brunson-believes-new-approach-will-pay-off-at-ufc-on-espn-9|title=Derek Brunson believes new approach will pay off at UFC on ESPN+ 9|author=Dave Doyle|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 1, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://thebodylockmma.com/mma/hard-knocks-365-rebrands-to-sanford-mma-with-sponsorship-from-sanford-health/|title= Hard Knocks 365 rebrands to Sanford MMA with sponsorship from Sanford Health|author=Ollie Carlson|date=December 13, 2019|publisher=thebodylockmma.com}}</ref><br>[[Renzo Gracie Academy]]<br />[[Greg Jackson (MMA trainer)|Jackson's MMA]] (formerly)
| rank = Black belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] <small>under [[Renzo Gracie]]</small><ref>{{cite instagram|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CNx4QONBBte|title="My Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey started in 2009.(...)"|postid=CNx4QONBBte|user=derekbrunson|date=April 17, 2021|access-date=April 17, 2021}}</ref>
| rank = Black belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] <small>under [[Renzo Gracie]]</small><ref>{{cite instagram|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CNx4QONBBte|title="My Brazilian Jiu Jitsu journey started in 2009.(...)"|postid=CNx4QONBBte|user=derekbrunson|date=April 17, 2021|access-date=April 17, 2021}}</ref>
| wrestling = [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] [[NCAA Division II|Division II]] [[Collegiate wrestling|Wrestling]]<ref name=namesinthegame>{{cite news|url=http://mmaweekly.com/names-in-the-game-derek-brunson|title=Names in the Game: Derek Brunson|publisher=MMAWeekly.com|author=Damon Martin|date=January 22, 2011}}</ref>
| wrestling = [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] [[NCAA Division II|Division II]] [[Collegiate wrestling|Wrestling]]<ref name=namesinthegame>{{cite news|url=http://mmaweekly.com/names-in-the-game-derek-brunson|title=Names in the Game: Derek Brunson|publisher=MMAWeekly.com|author=Damon Martin|date=January 22, 2011}}</ref>
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'''Derek Brunson''' (born January 4, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the [[Light heavyweight (MMA)|Light heavyweight]] division of [[Professional Fighters League]] (PFL). He is most notable for his long career in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC) at the [[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight]] division
'''Derek Brunson''' (born January 4, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the [[Light heavyweight (MMA)|Light heavyweight]] division of the [[Professional Fighters League]] (PFL). He is most notable for his 21 fight tenure in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]] (UFC) between 2012 and 2023, where he competed in the [[Middleweight (MMA)|Middleweight]] division.


==Background==
==Background==
Brunson was a competitive [[Cheerleading|cheerleader]] and [[Wrestling|wrestler]] at [[John T. Hoggard High School]] in [[Wilmington, North Carolina]], under coach Dan Willis.<ref>{{cite web|title=Derek B. UFC News|url=http://m.ufc.com/news/Derek-Brunson-and-the-Power-of-Perseverance|access-date=2016-09-18}}</ref> Brunson had scholarships for both cheerleading and wrestling, but chose to wrestle in college.
Brunson was a competitive [[Cheerleading|cheerleader]] and [[Wrestling|wrestler]] at [[John T. Hoggard High School]] in [[Wilmington, North Carolina]], under coach Dan Willis.<ref>{{cite web|title=Derek B. UFC News|url=http://m.ufc.com/news/Derek-Brunson-and-the-Power-of-Perseverance|access-date=2016-09-18}}</ref> Brunson had scholarships for both cheerleading and wrestling, but chose to wrestle in college.


He was a three-time NCAA Division II [[All-America|All-American]] wrestler for the [[University of North Carolina at Pembroke]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://middleeasy.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3978:strikeforce-just-signed-a-6-0-force-of-nature-to-their-middleweight-division-and-heres-his-tuf-audition-reel&catid=34:organizations|title=Strikeforce just signed a 6-0 force of nature to their middleweight division, and here's his TUF audition reel|publisher=MiddleEasy.com|date=March 1, 2011}}</ref> When he finished college, he immediately turned his attention to mixed martial arts. Brunson was inspired by his high school classmate Shelly Johnson to pursue a career in fighting.
He was a three-time NCAA Division II [[All-America|All-American]] wrestler for the [[University of North Carolina at Pembroke]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://middleeasy.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3978:strikeforce-just-signed-a-6-0-force-of-nature-to-their-middleweight-division-and-heres-his-tuf-audition-reel&catid=34:organizations|title=Strikeforce just signed a 6-0 force of nature to their middleweight division, and here's his TUF audition reel|publisher=MiddleEasy.com|date=March 1, 2011}}</ref> In college, Brunson majored in criminal justice and minored in sociology.<ref name="personal"/> Prior to when he finished college, he immediately turned his attention to mixed martial arts. Brunson was inspired by his high school classmate Shelly Johnson to pursue a career in fighting. Prior to his mixed martial arts career, Brunson was a therapist.<ref name="personal"/>


==Mixed martial arts career==
==Mixed martial arts career==
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Brunson made his [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]] debut on June 24, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Fedor vs. Terry against undefeated Jeremy Hamilton.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://mmadiehards.com/news/?fid=Derek%20Brunson| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120514044747/http://mmadiehards.com/news/?fid=Derek%20Brunson| archive-date = 2012-05-14| title = MMA Diehards News {{!}} MMA DIEHARDS}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Brunson made his [[Strikeforce (mixed martial arts)|Strikeforce]] debut on June 24, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Fedor vs. Terry against undefeated Jeremy Hamilton.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://mmadiehards.com/news/?fid=Derek%20Brunson| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120514044747/http://mmadiehards.com/news/?fid=Derek%20Brunson| archive-date = 2012-05-14| title = MMA Diehards News {{!}} MMA DIEHARDS}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.


In a quick turnaround, Brunson fought his second fight for Strikeforce just over one month after his debut. He faced [[Lumumba Sayers]] on the undercard of [[Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson]] on July 30, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=mmaweekly-710468c3fe90da414ee77f0a875464f5|title=Derek Brunson vs. Lumumba Sayers Added to Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson Undercard|publisher=sports.yahoo.com|access-date=2011-07-12}}</ref> He won the fight via submission in the first round.<ref>{{cite web |last1=MMAWeekly.com Staff |title=Strikeforce Fedor vs. Hendo Play-by-Play: Derek Brunson vs. Lumumba Sayers |url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/strikeforce-fedor-vs-hendo-play-by-play-derek-brunson-vs-lumumba-sayers |website=mmaweekly.com |access-date=21 March 2021}}</ref>
In a quick turnaround, Brunson fought his second fight for Strikeforce just over one month after his debut. He faced [[Lumumba Sayers]] on the undercard of [[Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson]] on July 30, 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=mmaweekly-710468c3fe90da414ee77f0a875464f5|title=Derek Brunson vs. Lumumba Sayers Added to Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson Undercard|publisher=sports.yahoo.com|access-date=2011-07-12}}</ref> He won the fight via submission in the first round.<ref>{{cite web |last1=MMAWeekly.com Staff |title=Strikeforce Fedor vs. Hendo Play-by-Play: Derek Brunson vs. Lumumba Sayers |url=https://www.mmaweekly.com/strikeforce-fedor-vs-hendo-play-by-play-derek-brunson-vs-lumumba-sayers |website=mmaweekly.com |date=28 July 2011 |access-date=21 March 2021}}</ref>


Brunson's next fight was on November 18, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers against Nate James.<ref>{{cite web |last1=MMA Junkie Staff |title=Derek Brunson vs. Nate James slated for Strikeforce Challengers 20 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2011/10/derek-brunson-vs-nate-james-slated-for-strikeforce-challengers-20 |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |date=6 October 2011 |access-date=21 March 2021}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Brunson's next fight was on November 18, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers against Nate James.<ref>{{cite web |last1=MMA Junkie Staff |title=Derek Brunson vs. Nate James slated for Strikeforce Challengers 20 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2011/10/derek-brunson-vs-nate-james-slated-for-strikeforce-challengers-20 |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |date=6 October 2011 |access-date=21 March 2021}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.
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Brunson was expected to face [[Yoel Romero]] on August 31, 2013, at [[UFC 164]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-164-gains-derek-brunson-vs-yoel-romero-and-magnus-cedenblad-vs-jared-hamman|title=UFC 164 Gains Derek Brunson vs. Yoel Romero|publisher=mmaweekly.com|author=Staff |date=2013-06-17|access-date=2013-06-17}}</ref> but was eventually forced off the card with an injury.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/08/brian-houston-replaces-derek-brunson-meets-yoel-romero-at-ufc-164|title=Brian Houston replaces Derek Brunson, meets Yoel Romero at UFC 164|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-08-04|access-date=2013-08-04}}</ref>
Brunson was expected to face [[Yoel Romero]] on August 31, 2013, at [[UFC 164]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmaweekly.com/ufc-164-gains-derek-brunson-vs-yoel-romero-and-magnus-cedenblad-vs-jared-hamman|title=UFC 164 Gains Derek Brunson vs. Yoel Romero|publisher=mmaweekly.com|author=Staff |date=2013-06-17|access-date=2013-06-17}}</ref> but was eventually forced off the card with an injury.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/08/brian-houston-replaces-derek-brunson-meets-yoel-romero-at-ufc-164|title=Brian Houston replaces Derek Brunson, meets Yoel Romero at UFC 164|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-08-04|access-date=2013-08-04}}</ref>


He was expected to face [[Antonio Braga Neto]] on November 6, 2013, at [[UFC Fight Night 31]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/09/derek-brunson-vs-antonio-braga-neto-joins-ufc-fight-night-31-lineup|title=Derek Brunson vs. Antonio Braga Neto joins UFC Fight Night 31 lineup|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-09-16|access-date=2013-09-16}}</ref> However, Neto pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Brian Houston.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/09/brian-houston-in-for-antonio-braga-neto-vs-derek-brunson-at-ufc-fight-night-31|title=Brian Houston in for Antonio Braga Neto vs. Derek Brunson at UFC Fight Night 31|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|date=24 September 2013|access-date=2013-09-24}}</ref> Brunson won the fight in impressive fashion early, connecting with a head kick on Houston and then securing a rear-naked choke submission.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Smist |first1=John |title=Derek Brunson beats Brian Houston |url=https://www.wect.com/story/23900620/derek-brunson/ |website=wect.com |access-date=21 March 2021}}</ref>
He was expected to face [[Antonio Braga Neto]] on November 6, 2013, at [[UFC Fight Night 31]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/09/derek-brunson-vs-antonio-braga-neto-joins-ufc-fight-night-31-lineup|title=Derek Brunson vs. Antonio Braga Neto joins UFC Fight Night 31 lineup|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2013-09-16|access-date=2013-09-16}}</ref> However, Neto pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Brian Houston.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/09/brian-houston-in-for-antonio-braga-neto-vs-derek-brunson-at-ufc-fight-night-31|title=Brian Houston in for Antonio Braga Neto vs. Derek Brunson at UFC Fight Night 31|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|date=24 September 2013|access-date=2013-09-24}}</ref> Brunson won the fight in impressive fashion early, connecting with a head kick on Houston and then securing a rear-naked choke submission.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Smist |first1=John |title=Derek Brunson beats Brian Houston |url=https://www.wect.com/story/23900620/derek-brunson/ |website=wect.com |date=7 November 2013 |access-date=21 March 2021}}</ref>


The bout with Romero was rescheduled for January 15, 2014, at [[UFC Fight Night 35]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/11/26/ufc-fight-night-35-adds-yoel-romero-vs-derek-brunson-vinc-pichel-vs-garett-whiteley/|title=UFC Fight Night 35 adds Yoel Romero vs. Derek Brunson|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff |date=2013-11-26|access-date=2013-11-26}}</ref> After winning the first two rounds, Brunson was dropped by a left hook and lost the fight via TKO due to elbows on the ground in the third round. Both fighters earned a $50,000 ''Fight of the Night'' bonus award.<ref name=ufn35b>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Fight-Night-35-Bonuses-Rockhold-Miller-Romero-Brunson-Earn-3650K-Awards-62157|title=UFC Fight Night 35 Bonuses: Rockhold, Miller, Romero, Brunson Earn $50K Awards|date=January 15, 2014|work=[[Sherdog]]|author=Mike Whitman}}</ref>
The bout with Romero was rescheduled for January 15, 2014, at [[UFC Fight Night 35]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/11/26/ufc-fight-night-35-adds-yoel-romero-vs-derek-brunson-vinc-pichel-vs-garett-whiteley/|title=UFC Fight Night 35 adds Yoel Romero vs. Derek Brunson|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff |date=2013-11-26|access-date=2013-11-26}}</ref> After winning the first two rounds, Brunson was dropped by a left hook and lost the fight via TKO due to elbows on the ground in the third round. Both fighters earned a $50,000 ''Fight of the Night'' bonus award.<ref name=ufn35b>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Fight-Night-35-Bonuses-Rockhold-Miller-Romero-Brunson-Earn-3650K-Awards-62157|title=UFC Fight Night 35 Bonuses: Rockhold, Miller, Romero, Brunson Earn $50K Awards|date=January 15, 2014|work=[[Sherdog]]|author=Mike Whitman}}</ref>
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He faced [[Ian Heinisch]] on August 17, 2019, at [[UFC 241]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/derek-brunson-vs-ian-heinisch-toegevoegd-aan-nu-al-sterke-ufc-241-card-in-anaheim/|title=Derek Brunson vs. Ian Heinisch toegevoegd aan nu al sterke UFC 241 card in Anaheim|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=31 May 2019|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-03}}</ref> He won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/08/17/ufc-241-results-heinisch-vs-brunson-colby-sucks/|title=UFC 241 Results: Derek Brunson Takes Decision Over Ian Heinisch, Fans Remind Covington that "Colby Sucks"|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2019-08-17|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-18}}</ref>
He faced [[Ian Heinisch]] on August 17, 2019, at [[UFC 241]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/derek-brunson-vs-ian-heinisch-toegevoegd-aan-nu-al-sterke-ufc-241-card-in-anaheim/|title=Derek Brunson vs. Ian Heinisch toegevoegd aan nu al sterke UFC 241 card in Anaheim|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=31 May 2019|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-03}}</ref> He won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/08/17/ufc-241-results-heinisch-vs-brunson-colby-sucks/|title=UFC 241 Results: Derek Brunson Takes Decision Over Ian Heinisch, Fans Remind Covington that "Colby Sucks"|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2019-08-17|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-18}}</ref>


In December 2019, Brunson announced on his social media that he had signed a new, six-fight contract with the UFC.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=DerekBrunson|number=1202053801731141642|title=Just signed my 6th UFC contract . Been in the best organization for almost 8 years, fought the best in the world. Still here , still motivated. The best is yet to come . Let’s go 6-0 on this 6 fight contract . Thanks to my team and manager @AliAbdelaziz00 👊🏾|date=December 3, 2019}}</ref>
In December 2019, Brunson announced on his social media that he had signed a new, six-fight contract with the UFC.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=DerekBrunson|number=1202053801731141642|title=Just signed my 6th UFC contract . Been in the best organization for almost 8 years, fought the best in the world. Still here , still motivated. The best is yet to come . Let's go 6-0 on this 6 fight contract . Thanks to my team and manager @AliAbdelaziz00 👊🏾|date=December 3, 2019}}</ref>


Brunson was expected to face [[Edmen Shahbazyan]] on March 7, 2020, at [[UFC 248]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Middleweights-Derek-Brunson-Edmen-Shahbazyan-to-Clash-at-UFC-248-in-Las-Vegas-169109|title=Middleweights Derek Brunson, Edmen Shahbazyan to clash at UFC 248 in Las Vegas|last=Critchfield|first=Tristen|date=2020-01-22|website=[[Sherdog]].com |access-date=2020-01-22}}</ref> However it was announced on February 20 that the bout had been rescheduled and would take place on April 11, 2020, at [[UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/derek-brunson-vs-edmen-shahbazyan-verplaatst-van-ufc-248-naar-ufc-portland/|title=Derek Brunson vs. Edmen Shahbazyan moved from UFC 248 to UFC Portland|author=Redactie|date=20 February 2020|publisher=mmadna|access-date=2020-02-20}}{{in lang|nl}}</ref> Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the event was eventually postponed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/03/ufc-postpones-three-events-coronavirus-pandemic|title=UFC postpones three events amid growing coronavirus outbreak|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King and John Morgan|date=2020-03-15|access-date=2020-03-16}}</ref> The bout eventually was scheduled on August 1, 2020, at [[UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-08|title=Derek Brunson vs. Edmen Shahbazyan booked for UFC Fight Night event on August 1|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/06/derek-brunson-vs-edmen-shahbazyan-booked-ufc-fight-night-august-1|access-date=2020-06-12|website=MMA Junkie|language=en}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout in round three.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2020-08-01|title=UFC Vegas 5 Results: Derek Brunson Shuts Down Edmen Shahbazyan|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/08/01/ufc-vegas-5-results-derek-brunson/|access-date=2020-08-02|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
Brunson was expected to face [[Edmen Shahbazyan]] on March 7, 2020, at [[UFC 248]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Middleweights-Derek-Brunson-Edmen-Shahbazyan-to-Clash-at-UFC-248-in-Las-Vegas-169109|title=Middleweights Derek Brunson, Edmen Shahbazyan to clash at UFC 248 in Las Vegas|last=Critchfield|first=Tristen|date=2020-01-22|website=[[Sherdog]].com |access-date=2020-01-22}}</ref> However it was announced on February 20 that the bout had been rescheduled and would take place on April 11, 2020, at [[UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/derek-brunson-vs-edmen-shahbazyan-verplaatst-van-ufc-248-naar-ufc-portland/|title=Derek Brunson vs. Edmen Shahbazyan moved from UFC 248 to UFC Portland|author=Redactie|date=20 February 2020|publisher=mmadna|access-date=2020-02-20}}{{in lang|nl}}</ref> Due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the event was eventually postponed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/03/ufc-postpones-three-events-coronavirus-pandemic|title=UFC postpones three events amid growing coronavirus outbreak|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King and John Morgan|date=2020-03-15|access-date=2020-03-16}}</ref> The bout eventually was scheduled on August 1, 2020, at [[UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-08|title=Derek Brunson vs. Edmen Shahbazyan booked for UFC Fight Night event on August 1|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/06/derek-brunson-vs-edmen-shahbazyan-booked-ufc-fight-night-august-1|access-date=2020-06-12|website=MMA Junkie|language=en}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout in round three.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2020-08-01|title=UFC Vegas 5 Results: Derek Brunson Shuts Down Edmen Shahbazyan|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/08/01/ufc-vegas-5-results-derek-brunson/|access-date=2020-08-02|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
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Brunson faced [[Darren Till]] on September 4, 2021, at [[UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gonzalez |first1=Gabriel |title=UFC: September 4 Event Moved From London to Vegas |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/08/02/ufc-september-04-event-moved-london-vegas-lipski-santos/ |website=Cagesidepress.com |date=2 August 2021 |publisher=Cageside Press}}</ref> He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in round three.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2021-09-04|title=UFC Vegas 36 Results: Derek Brunson Dominates, Submits Darren Till|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/09/04/ufc-vegas-36-results-derek-brunson/|access-date=2021-09-04|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>
Brunson faced [[Darren Till]] on September 4, 2021, at [[UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gonzalez |first1=Gabriel |title=UFC: September 4 Event Moved From London to Vegas |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/08/02/ufc-september-04-event-moved-london-vegas-lipski-santos/ |website=Cagesidepress.com |date=2 August 2021 |publisher=Cageside Press}}</ref> He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in round three.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2021-09-04|title=UFC Vegas 36 Results: Derek Brunson Dominates, Submits Darren Till|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/09/04/ufc-vegas-36-results-derek-brunson/|access-date=2021-09-04|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref>


Brunson was scheduled to face [[Jared Cannonier]] on January 22, 2022, at [[UFC 270]].<ref name="Brunson vs. Cannonier">{{Cite web|date=2021-09-28|title=Derek Brunson vs. Jared Cannonier for UFC 270. January|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/09/ufc-news-derek-brunson-vs-jared-cannonier|access-date=2021-09-28|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}</ref> However, for undisclosed reasons the bout was moved to [[UFC 271]] on February 12, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2021-12-15|title=Derek Brunson vs. Jared Cannonier shifts from UFC 270 to UFC 271|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/12/15/22838024/derek-brunson-vs-jared-cannonier-shifts-from-ufc-270-to-ufc-271|access-date=2021-12-16|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref> He lost the fight via knockout in round two.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gibbons|first=Justin|date=2022-02-12|title=UFC 271: Jared Cannonier’s Elbow Stops Brunson in Second Round|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/02/12/ufc-271-jared-cannoniers-elbow-stops-brunson/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> Brunson stated that his next fight will be his final fight in mixed martial arts.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Brunson|first=Derek|date=2022-02-12|title=Derek Brunson on Twitter - "I’ll pick myself up for one more fight."|url=https://twitter.com/DerekBrunson/status/1492728464763412482|access-date=2022-02-14|website=Twitter|language=en-US}}</ref>
Brunson was scheduled to face [[Jared Cannonier]] on January 22, 2022, at [[UFC 270]].<ref name="Brunson vs. Cannonier">{{Cite web|date=2021-09-28|title=Derek Brunson vs. Jared Cannonier for UFC 270. January|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/09/ufc-news-derek-brunson-vs-jared-cannonier|access-date=2021-09-28|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}</ref> However, for undisclosed reasons the bout was moved to [[UFC 271]] on February 12, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Damon|date=2021-12-15|title=Derek Brunson vs. Jared Cannonier shifts from UFC 270 to UFC 271|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/12/15/22838024/derek-brunson-vs-jared-cannonier-shifts-from-ufc-270-to-ufc-271|access-date=2021-12-16|website=MMA Fighting|language=en}}</ref> He lost the fight via knockout in round two.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gibbons|first=Justin|date=2022-02-12|title=UFC 271: Jared Cannonier's Elbow Stops Brunson in Second Round|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/02/12/ufc-271-jared-cannoniers-elbow-stops-brunson/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}</ref> Brunson stated that his next fight will be his final fight in mixed martial arts.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Brunson|first=Derek|date=2022-02-12|title=Derek Brunson on Twitter - "I'll pick myself up for one more fight."|url=https://twitter.com/DerekBrunson/status/1492728464763412482|access-date=2022-02-14|website=Twitter|language=en-US}}</ref>


Brunson was scheduled to face [[Jack Hermansson]] on December 3, 2022, at [[UFC on ESPN 42]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-15 |title=Derek Brunson vs. Jack Hermansson set to clash at UFC event on Dec. 3 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/8/13/23304270/derek-brunson-vs-jack-hermansson-set-to-clash-at-ufc-event-on-dec-3 |access-date=2022-08-16 |author =Damon Martin|website=MMA Fighting |language=en-US}}</ref> However, Brunson withdrew due to an undisclosed injury and was replaced by [[Roman Dolidze]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-22 |title=Derek Brunson injured, Roman Dolidze steps in to face Jack Hermansson on Dec. 3 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/ufc-on-espn-42-news-derek-brunson-injured-roman-dolidze-to-face-jack-hermansson |access-date=2022-12-16 |author =MMA Junkie|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}</ref>
Brunson was scheduled to face [[Jack Hermansson]] on December 3, 2022, at [[UFC on ESPN 42]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-15 |title=Derek Brunson vs. Jack Hermansson set to clash at UFC event on Dec. 3 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/8/13/23304270/derek-brunson-vs-jack-hermansson-set-to-clash-at-ufc-event-on-dec-3 |access-date=2022-08-16 |author =Damon Martin|website=MMA Fighting |language=en-US}}</ref> However, Brunson withdrew due to an undisclosed injury and was replaced by [[Roman Dolidze]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-22 |title=Derek Brunson injured, Roman Dolidze steps in to face Jack Hermansson on Dec. 3 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/11/ufc-on-espn-42-news-derek-brunson-injured-roman-dolidze-to-face-jack-hermansson |access-date=2022-12-16 |author =MMA Junkie|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}</ref>


Brunson faced [[Dricus du Plessis]] on March 4, 2023, at [[UFC 285]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/derek-brunson-vs-dricus-du-plessis-added-to-ufc-285-lineup-in-march|title=Derek Brunson vs. Dricus Du Plessis added to UFC 285 lineup in March|website=MMA Junkie|author=Mike Bohn|date=2022-12-28|access-date=2022-12-28}}</ref> He lost the fight via technical knockout due to a corner stoppage at 4:59 of the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/04/ufc-285-derek-brunson-vs-dricus-du-plessis/|title=UFC 285: War with Dricus du Plessis ends with Derek Brunson’s corner throwing in the towel|website=Cageside Press|author=Jay Anderson|date=2023-03-04|access-date=2023-03-04}}</ref>
Brunson faced [[Dricus du Plessis]] on March 4, 2023, at [[UFC 285]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/12/derek-brunson-vs-dricus-du-plessis-added-to-ufc-285-lineup-in-march|title=Derek Brunson vs. Dricus Du Plessis added to UFC 285 lineup in March|website=MMA Junkie|author=Mike Bohn|date=2022-12-28|access-date=2022-12-28}}</ref> He lost the fight via technical knockout due to a corner stoppage at 4:59 of the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/03/04/ufc-285-derek-brunson-vs-dricus-du-plessis/|title=UFC 285: War with Dricus du Plessis ends with Derek Brunson's corner throwing in the towel|website=Cageside Press|author=Jay Anderson|date=2023-03-04|access-date=2023-03-04}}</ref>


Brunson was scheduled to face [[Roman Dolidze]] at [[UFC 295]] on November 11, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/24/derek-brunson-vs-roman-dolidze-lined-ufc-295/|title=Derek Brunson vs. Roman Dolidze Lined Up for UFC 295|author=Jay Anderson|date=July 24, 2023}}</ref> On September 14, 2023, the fight was scrapped, as it was announced Brunson had parted ways with the UFC.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Al-Shatti |first=Shaun |date=2023-09-14 |title=Derek Brunson and UFC part ways, fight with Roman Dolidze scrapped |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/9/14/23874530/derek-brunson-parts-ways-with-ufc-fight-with-roman-dolidze-scrapped |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
Brunson was scheduled to face [[Roman Dolidze]] at [[UFC 295]] on November 11, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/24/derek-brunson-vs-roman-dolidze-lined-ufc-295/|title=Derek Brunson vs. Roman Dolidze Lined Up for UFC 295|author=Jay Anderson|date=July 24, 2023}}</ref> On September 14, 2023, the fight was scrapped, as it was announced Brunson had parted ways with the UFC.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Al-Shatti |first=Shaun |date=2023-09-14 |title=Derek Brunson and UFC part ways, fight with Roman Dolidze scrapped |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/9/14/23874530/derek-brunson-parts-ways-with-ufc-fight-with-roman-dolidze-scrapped |access-date=2023-09-15 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>


=== Professional Fighters League ===
=== Professional Fighters League ===
After parted ways with the UFC, on October 5, 2023, it was announced that Brunson had signed a multi-fight deal with the [[Professional Fighters League]], and that he would be a participant in their 2024 season as a light heavyweight.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-05 |title=Derek Brunson signs with PFL for light heavyweight tournament, says manager |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/10/pfl-derek-brunson-ufc-signs-ali-abdelaziz |access-date=2023-10-05 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
After parting ways with the UFC on October 5, 2023, it was announced that Brunson had signed a multi-fight deal with the [[Professional Fighters League]], and that he would be a participant in their 2024 season as a light heavyweight.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-05 |title=Derek Brunson signs with PFL for light heavyweight tournament, says manager |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/10/pfl-derek-brunson-ufc-signs-ali-abdelaziz |access-date=2023-10-05 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>


Brunson is expected to make his PFL debut against [[Ray Cooper III]] on November 24, 2023 at [[PFL 10 (2023 season)|PFL 10]] in a Middleweight bout.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-06 |title=Brunson joins PFL, to fight Cooper III on Nov. 24 |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/38582130/derek-brunson-joins-pfl-fight-ray-cooper-iiii-nov-24 |access-date=2023-10-06 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Brunson made his PFL debut against [[Ray Cooper III]] on November 24, 2023 at [[PFL 10 (2023 season)|PFL 10]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-06 |title=Brunson joins PFL, to fight Cooper III on Nov. 24 |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/38582130/derek-brunson-joins-pfl-fight-ray-cooper-iiii-nov-24 |access-date=2023-10-06 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> At weigh-ins, Cooper came in at 186.8 pounds, .8 pounds over the limit, leading him to being fined a percentage of his purse which went to Brunson and the bout was held at a catchweight.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=2023 Season PFL Championships Weigh-in Results: Wade vs. Jenkins 3 Scratched |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/2023-Season-PFL-Championships-Weighin-Results-Wade-vs-Jenkins-3-Scratched-191821 |access-date=2023-11-24 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}</ref> Brunson won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-11-25 |title=Derek Brunson Wrestles, Ground and Pounds Ray Cooper III to Comfortable Decision at 2023 PFL Championship |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/24/pfl-championship-derek-brunson-ray-cooper-iii/ |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Professional grappling career==
Brunson faced [[Rodolfo Vieira]] in the main event of ADXC 7 on November 17, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rogers |first1=Kian |title=Rodolfo Vieira To Make BJJ Return After 4 Years Away At ADXC 7 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/rodolfo-vieira-to-make-bjj-return-after-4-years-away-at-adxc-7/ |website=Jits Magazine |date=November 2, 2024 |access-date=2 November 2024}}</ref> He lost the match by submission.<ref>{{cite web |title=ADXC 7 Full Results And Highlights |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/adxc-7-full-results-and-highlights/ |website=Jits Magazine |access-date=18 November 2024}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Brunson has four children; he has never smoked a cigarette or drank alcohol in his life.<ref name="personal">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=ROJIZwd_L4BVJzEu&t=692&v=MatG-AhQbzU|title=Derek Brunson Interview - He Felt Kind of Dejected With UFC, Explains Reasons For Move to PFL
Brunson has four children; he has never smoked a cigarette or drunk alcohol in his life.<ref name="personal">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=ROJIZwd_L4BVJzEu&t=692&v=MatG-AhQbzU|title=Derek Brunson Interview - He Felt Kind of Dejected With UFC, Explains Reasons For Move to PFL
|author=MMA Junkie|publisher=MMA Junkie|date=October 13, 2023}}</ref> Prior to his mixed martial arts career, Brunson used to be a therapist.<ref name="personal"/>
|author=MMA Junkie|publisher=MMA Junkie|date=October 13, 2023}}</ref>


==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==
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Derek Brunson
Born (1984-01-04) January 4, 1984 (age 40)
Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S.
Other namesThe One
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight186 lb (84 kg; 13.3 st)
DivisionMiddleweight
Reach77 in (196 cm)[1]
StyleWrestling, BJJ
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofWilmington, North Carolina, U.S.
TeamPort City Sports Performance (until 2019)[2]
Kill Cliff FC (2019–present)[3][4]
Renzo Gracie Academy
Jackson's MMA (formerly)
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Renzo Gracie[5]
WrestlingNCAA Division II Wrestling[6]
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total33
Wins24
By knockout12
By submission4
By decision8
Losses9
By knockout7
By decision2
UniversityNorth Carolina at Pembroke
Websitehttp://brunsonsmmaandfitness.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Derek Brunson (born January 4, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Light heavyweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). He is most notable for his 21 fight tenure in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) between 2012 and 2023, where he competed in the Middleweight division.

Background

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Brunson was a competitive cheerleader and wrestler at John T. Hoggard High School in Wilmington, North Carolina, under coach Dan Willis.[7] Brunson had scholarships for both cheerleading and wrestling, but chose to wrestle in college.

He was a three-time NCAA Division II All-American wrestler for the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.[8] In college, Brunson majored in criminal justice and minored in sociology.[9] Prior to when he finished college, he immediately turned his attention to mixed martial arts. Brunson was inspired by his high school classmate Shelly Johnson to pursue a career in fighting. Prior to his mixed martial arts career, Brunson was a therapist.[9]

Mixed martial arts career

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Brunson made his professional MMA debut in May 2010 against John Bryant where he won by a rear-naked choke in under a minute. He then won his next five fights with none of them making it past 2:30 of the first round.[10]

Strikeforce

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Brunson made his Strikeforce debut on June 24, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Fedor vs. Terry against undefeated Jeremy Hamilton.[11] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

In a quick turnaround, Brunson fought his second fight for Strikeforce just over one month after his debut. He faced Lumumba Sayers on the undercard of Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson on July 30, 2011.[12] He won the fight via submission in the first round.[13]

Brunson's next fight was on November 18, 2011, at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers against Nate James.[14] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

He was scheduled to face Ronaldo Souza on March 3, 2012, at Strikeforce: Tate vs. Rousey. However, the Ohio State Athletic Commission denied his fight license based on an eye exam he had submitted. Brunson fought wearing contacts in all of his bouts, but Ohio has a rule against this. He immediately scheduled a Lasik procedure and missed about six weeks.[15] He later faced Souza on August 18, 2012, at Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman and was defeated by KO at :41 of the 1st round.[16]

The Ultimate Fighter

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Brunson was accepted to compete in The Ultimate Fighter 17, but on the first day of filming he was pulled from the competition due to Showtime having yet to release him from his contract.[17]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Brunson made his UFC debut replacing an injured Karlos Vemola against Chris Leben on December 29, 2012, at UFC 155.[18] Despite being a late replacement and heavy underdog, Brunson utilized his superior wrestling to defeat Leben via unanimous decision.[19]

He was expected to face Ronny Markes on June 8, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV 10.[20] However, the bout was scrapped on the day of the weigh in as Markes was involved in a traffic accident. While Markes was not seriously injured, the incident prevented him from competing.[21]

Brunson was expected to face Yoel Romero on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164[22] but was eventually forced off the card with an injury.[23]

He was expected to face Antonio Braga Neto on November 6, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 31.[24] However, Neto pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Brian Houston.[25] Brunson won the fight in impressive fashion early, connecting with a head kick on Houston and then securing a rear-naked choke submission.[26]

The bout with Romero was rescheduled for January 15, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 35.[27] After winning the first two rounds, Brunson was dropped by a left hook and lost the fight via TKO due to elbows on the ground in the third round. Both fighters earned a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus award.[28]

On February 15, 2014, it was announced that Brunson had signed a four-fight contract with UFC.[29]

Brunson was expected to face Lorenz Larkin on August 2, 2014, at UFC 176.[30] After UFC 176 was cancelled, Larkin/Brunson was rescheduled and eventually took place on August 30, 2014, at UFC 177.[31] Brunson won the fight via unanimous decision.[32]

Brunson was expected to face Ed Herman on December 13, 2014, at UFC on Fox 13.[33] However, the bout was scrapped just hours before the fight, as Brunson was stricken with a stomach ailment.[34] Subsequently, the bout with Herman was rescheduled and took place on January 31, 2015, at UFC 183.[35] Brunson won the fight via TKO in the first round.[36]

Brunson was expected to face Krzysztof Jotko on June 20, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 69.[37] However, Brunson pulled out of the fight on June 9 citing a rib injury and was briefly replaced by Uriah Hall.[38] Three days after the booking, Hall was removed due to an alleged visa issue. In turn, Jotko was removed from the card entirely.[39]

Brunson faced Sam Alvey on August 8, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 73.[40] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[41]

Brunson next faced Roan Carneiro on February 21, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 83.[42] He won the fight via TKO, earning his third consecutive TKO stoppage in the first round.[43]

He was scheduled to face Gegard Mousasi on July 9, 2016, at UFC 200. However, he later was forced to pull out of the bout.[44]

Brunson faced Uriah Hall on September 17, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 94.[45] Brunson won the fight via TKO in the first round after dropping Hall with a left hook and finishing him with a flurry of ground and pound.[46]

Brunson faced Robert Whittaker on November 27, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 101.[47] He lost the back and forth fight via first-round TKO. Both participants were awarded a Fight of the Night bonus.[48][49]

Brunson faced Anderson Silva on February 11, 2017, at UFC 208. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[50][51][52]

Brunson fought Dan Kelly on June 11, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 110.[53] He won by knockout in the first round after dropping Kelly with a straight left and finishing him off with a barrage of ground and pound.[54]

Brunson faced Lyoto Machida on October 28, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 119.[55] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[56] This win also earned him a Performance of the Night bonus award.[57]

A rematch with Ronaldo Souza took place on January 27, 2018, in the main event at UFC on Fox 27.[58] Brunson lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[59]

He was expected to face Antônio Carlos Júnior on August 4, 2018, at UFC 227.[60] However, Brunson pulled out of the fight in early July citing an eye injury.[61]

Brunson faced Israel Adesanya on November 3, 2018, at UFC 230.[62] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.[63]

Brunson faced Elias Theodorou on May 4, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 151.[64] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[65]

He faced Ian Heinisch on August 17, 2019, at UFC 241.[66] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[67]

In December 2019, Brunson announced on his social media that he had signed a new, six-fight contract with the UFC.[68]

Brunson was expected to face Edmen Shahbazyan on March 7, 2020, at UFC 248.[69] However it was announced on February 20 that the bout had been rescheduled and would take place on April 11, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Harris.[70] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed.[71] The bout eventually was scheduled on August 1, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan.[72] He won the fight via technical knockout in round three.[73]

Brunson faced Kevin Holland on March 20, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 21.[74] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[75]

Brunson faced Darren Till on September 4, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till.[76] He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in round three.[77]

Brunson was scheduled to face Jared Cannonier on January 22, 2022, at UFC 270.[78] However, for undisclosed reasons the bout was moved to UFC 271 on February 12, 2022.[79] He lost the fight via knockout in round two.[80] Brunson stated that his next fight will be his final fight in mixed martial arts.[81]

Brunson was scheduled to face Jack Hermansson on December 3, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 42.[82] However, Brunson withdrew due to an undisclosed injury and was replaced by Roman Dolidze.[83]

Brunson faced Dricus du Plessis on March 4, 2023, at UFC 285.[84] He lost the fight via technical knockout due to a corner stoppage at 4:59 of the second round.[85]

Brunson was scheduled to face Roman Dolidze at UFC 295 on November 11, 2023.[86] On September 14, 2023, the fight was scrapped, as it was announced Brunson had parted ways with the UFC.[87]

Professional Fighters League

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After parting ways with the UFC on October 5, 2023, it was announced that Brunson had signed a multi-fight deal with the Professional Fighters League, and that he would be a participant in their 2024 season as a light heavyweight.[88]

Brunson made his PFL debut against Ray Cooper III on November 24, 2023 at PFL 10.[89] At weigh-ins, Cooper came in at 186.8 pounds, .8 pounds over the limit, leading him to being fined a percentage of his purse which went to Brunson and the bout was held at a catchweight.[90] Brunson won the fight by unanimous decision.[91]

Professional grappling career

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Brunson faced Rodolfo Vieira in the main event of ADXC 7 on November 17, 2024.[92] He lost the match by submission.[93]

Personal life

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Brunson has four children; he has never smoked a cigarette or drunk alcohol in his life.[9]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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Collegiate sports

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Other accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
33 matches 24 wins 9 losses
By knockout 12 7
By submission 4 0
By decision 8 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 24–9 Ray Cooper III Decision (unanimous) PFL 10 (2023) November 24, 2023 3 5:00 Washington, D.C., United States Catchweight (186.8 lb) bout; Cooper missed weight.
Loss 23–9 Dricus du Plessis TKO (corner stoppage) UFC 285 March 4, 2023 2 4:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 23–8 Jared Cannonier KO (elbows) UFC 271 February 12, 2022 2 4:29 Houston, Texas, United States UFC Middleweight title eliminator.
Win 23–7 Darren Till Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till September 4, 2021 3 2:13 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 22–7 Kevin Holland Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland March 20, 2021 5 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 21–7 Edmen Shahbazyan TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan August 1, 2020 3 0:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 20–7 Ian Heinisch Decision (unanimous) UFC 241 August 17, 2019 3 5:00 Anaheim, California, United States
Win 19–7 Elias Theodorou Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy May 4, 2019 3 5:00 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Loss 18–7 Israel Adesanya TKO (knees and punches) UFC 230 November 3, 2018 1 4:51 New York City, New York, United States
Loss 18–6 Ronaldo Souza KO (head kick and punches) UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 January 27, 2018 1 3:50 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win 18–5 Lyoto Machida KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida October 28, 2017 1 2:30 São Paulo, Brazil Performance of the Night.
Win 17–5 Dan Kelly KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt June 11, 2017 1 1:16 Auckland, New Zealand
Loss 16–5 Anderson Silva Decision (unanimous) UFC 208 February 11, 2017 3 5:00 Brooklyn, New York, United States
Loss 16–4 Robert Whittaker TKO (head kick and punches) UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Brunson November 27, 2016 1 4:07 Melbourne, Australia Fight of the Night.
Win 16–3 Uriah Hall TKO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson September 17, 2016 1 1:41 Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Win 15–3 Roan Carneiro KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy February 21, 2016 1 2:38 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 14–3 Sam Alvey TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Saint Preux August 8, 2015 1 2:19 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win 13–3 Ed Herman TKO (punches) UFC 183 January 31, 2015 1 0:36 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 12–3 Lorenz Larkin Decision (unanimous) UFC 177 August 30, 2014 3 5:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss 11–3 Yoel Romero TKO (punches and elbows) UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou January 15, 2014 3 3:23 Duluth, Georgia, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 11–2 Brian Houston Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC: Fight for the Troops 3 November 6, 2013 1 0:48 Fort Campbell, Kentucky, United States
Win 10–2 Chris Leben Decision (unanimous) UFC 155 December 29, 2012 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 9–2 Ronaldo Souza KO (punches) Strikeforce: Rousey vs. Kaufman August 18, 2012 1 0:41 San Diego, California, United States
Loss 9–1 Kendall Grove Decision (split) ShoFight 20 June 16, 2012 3 5:00 Springfield, Missouri, United States For the ShoFight Middleweight Championship; Brunson missed weight (190 lb) and was ineligible to win the title.
Win 9–0 Nate James Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers November 18, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–0 Lumumba Sayers Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson July 30, 2011 1 4:33 Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States
Win 7–0 Jeremy Hamilton Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry June 24, 2011 3 5:00 Kent, Washington, United States
Win 6–0 Danny Babcock KO (punch) World Extreme Fighting 45 January 22, 2011 1 1:07 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win 5–0 Rhomez Brower TKO (submission to punches) XFP: The Holiday Fight Fest December 4, 2010 1 2:27 Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Win 4–0 Todd Chattelle TKO (punches) ICE: Fright Night 2010 October 29, 2010 1 0:14 Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Win 3–0 Edward Jackson KO (punches) Carolina's Summer Fight Series 3 July 31, 2010 1 0:41 Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States
Win 2–0 Chris McNally KO (punches) Carolina's Summer Fight Series 2 June 26, 2010 1 1:42 Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Win 1–0 John Bryant Submission (rear-naked choke) Carolina's Summer Fight Series 1 May 22, 2010 1 0:52 Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

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NCAA record

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NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Res. Record Opponent Score Date Event
2007 NCAA (DII) Championships 7th at 197 lbs
Win 9-9 Kelsey Empting 8-2 March 9–10, 2007 2007 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships
Loss 8-9 Heath Jolley Fall
Win 8-8 Chris Taylor 6-2
Win 7-8 Jacob Marrs 12-7
Loss 6-8 Josh Majerus Fall
2005 NCAA (DII) Championships 8th at 184 lbs
Loss 6-7 Don Ortega 3-5 March 11–12, 2005 2005 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships
Loss 6-6 Kristopher Klepacz Fall
Win 6-5 Dillon Blackman Fall
Loss 5-5 Clint Carmony 5-8
Win 5-4 Todd Naasz 12-5
2004 NCAA (DII) Championships DNP at 184 lbs
Loss 4-4 Corey Jacoby TB-1 1-2 March 12–13, 2004 2004 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships
Win 4-3 Matt Trout MD 16-6
Loss 3-3 Greg Nurrenbern 4-10
2003 NCAA (DII) Championships 4th at 184 lbs
Loss 3-2 Jeff Henning TF 2-18 March 14–15, 2003 2003 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships
Win 3-1 Ben McAvinew 10-5
Loss 2-1 Mauricio Wright 5-11
Win 2-0 Sam Kenton 5-3
Win 1-0 Ben Holscher 11-5

See also

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