Derek Brunson is a 38 year old Male fighter from United States with a 23-8-0 pro MMA record.
Brunson is scheduled to fight Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 285 on Saturday March 4, 2023 in a Middleweight bout.
Derek Brunson has 23 wins with a 70% finish rate, including 11 by knockout, 5 by submission, 7 by decision.
Derek Brunson's Next Opponent: Dricus Du Plessis
Derek Brunson is set to face Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 285 on 2023-03-04
Brunson made his professional debut against John Bryant on May 22, 2010, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating John Bryant who carried a 1-3-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Derek Brunson beat John Bryant by Submission at 0:52 of Round 1.
Derek Brunson's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Brunson made his debut in the UFC against Chris Leben on December 29, 2012, fighting on the main card of UFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2 having compiled a 9-2-0 professional MMA record.
Derek Brunson beat Chris Leben by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Brunson has gone on to fight a total of 20 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 14-6-0.
The first man to defeat Edmen Shahbazyan
Brunson defeated the previously unbeaten Edmen Shahbazyan on August 1, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan. Edmen Shahbazyan came into the fight with a 11-0-0 record. Brunson was a +300 betting underdog going into the fight. Derek Brunson beat Edmen Shahbazyan by KO/TKO at 0:26 of Round 3.
When was Derek Brunson's last win?
Brunson's last win came against Darren Till at UFC Fight Night on Saturday September 4, 2021. Derek Brunson beat Darren Till by Submission at 2:13 of Round 3.
Who is Derek Brunson's next opponent?
Brunson is scheduled to fight Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 285 on Saturday March 4, 2023.
When was Derek Brunson's last loss?
Brunson's last loss came against Jared Cannonier at UFC 271 on Saturday February 12, 2022. Derek Brunson lost to Jared Cannonier by KO/TKO at 4:29 of Round 2.
How many UFC fights has Derek Brunson had?
Brunson has fought 20 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 14-6-0.
How many pro MMA knockouts does Derek Brunson have?
Brunson has knocked out 11 opponents.
How many pro MMA submissions does Derek Brunson have?
Brunson has submitted 5 opponents.
How many times has Derek Brunson been knocked out?