Bryan “Bam Bam” Barberena is a 33 year old Male fighter from United States with a 18-9-0 pro MMA record. Barberena most recently fought Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Fight Night on Saturday December 3, 2022. Bryan Barberena lost to Rafael dos Anjos by Submission at 3:20 of Round 2 in the Welterweight division.
Bryan Barberena has 18 wins with a 73% finish rate, including 11 by knockout, 2 by submission, 5 by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 18-8-0 | Rafael dos Anjos |
SUB
R2 3:20
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-12-03 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-8-0 | Robbie Lawler |
KO/TKO
R2 4:47
|
UFC 276 | 2022-07-02 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-8-0 | Matt Brown |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-03-26 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-8-0 | Darian Weeks |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-12-04 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 15-7-0 | Jason Witt |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2021-07-31 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-7-0 | Anthony Ivy |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2020-09-12 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 14-6-0 | Randy Brown |
KO/TKO
R3 2:54
|
UFC on ESPN+ 12 | 2019-06-22 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 14-5-0 | Vicente Luque |
KO/TKO
R3 4:54
|
UFC on ESPN 1 | 2019-02-17 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-5-0 | Jake Ellenberger |
KO/TKO
R1 2:26
|
UFC Fight Night 135 | 2018-08-25 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 13-4-0 | Leon Edwards |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 115 | 2017-09-02 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-4-0 | Joe Proctor |
KO/TKO
R1 3:30
|
UFC Fight Night 108 | 2017-04-22 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 12-3-0 | Colby Covington |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 22 | 2016-12-17 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-3-0 | Warlley Alves |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 198 | 2016-05-14 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-3-0 | Sage Northcutt |
SUB
R2 3:06
|
UFC on FOX 18 | 2016-01-30 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 10-2-0 | Chad Laprise |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 186 | 2015-04-25 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 9-2-0 | Joe Ellenberger |
KO/TKO
R3 3:24
|
UFC on FOX 13 | 2014-12-13 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 8-2-0 | Eric Moon |
KO/TKO
R1 4:07
|
KOTC | 2014-02-22 | Welterweight | KOTC |
| Win | 7-2-0 | Damion Hill |
SUB
R3 2:17
|
Dakota FC | 2014-01-11 | Catchweight | DFC |
| Win | 6-2-0 | Marcos Marquez |
KO/TKO
R3 3:43
|
Dakota FC | 2013-08-23 | Welterweight | DFC |
| Win | 5-2-0 | Dane Sayers |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2012-10-13 | DFC | |
| Win | 4-2-0 | Vernon Harrison |
KO/TKO
R2 4:00
|
Regional circuit | 2011-06-25 | CB | |
| Win | 3-2-0 | Garrett Olson |
KO/TKO
R2 4:24
|
Regional circuit | 2010-10-29 | KOTC | |
| Loss | 3-1-0 | Tyler Klejeski |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2010-05-15 | CFX | |
| Win | 2-1-0 | David Barnett |
KO/TKO
R1 2:25
|
KOTC Underground 53 | 2010-03-13 | Middleweight | KOTC |
| Loss | 2-0-0 | Derek Smith |
SUB
R3 2:55
|
KOTC Underground 49 | 2010-02-06 | Middleweight | KOTC |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Dave Alvarez |
KO/TKO
R2 1:41
|
Regional circuit | 2009-12-19 | TCI | |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Dirk Thiedeman |
KO/TKO
R1 2:20
|
Regional circuit | 2009-10-10 | DFC |
Barberena made his professional debut against Dirk Thiedeman on October 10, 2009, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Dirk Thiedeman who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Bryan Barberena beat Dirk Thiedeman by KO/TKO at 2:20 of Round 1.
Barberena made his debut in the UFC against Joe Ellenberger on December 13, 2014, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC on FOX 13: Dos Santos vs. Miocic having compiled a 9-2-0 professional MMA record.
Bryan Barberena beat Joe Ellenberger by KO/TKO at 3:24 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Barberena has gone on to fight a total of 16 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 9-7-0.
Barberena defeated the previously unbeaten Warlley Alves on May 14, 2016, at UFC 198: Werdum vs. Miocic. Warlley Alves came into the fight with a 10-0-0 record. Barberena was a +450 betting underdog going into the fight. Bryan Barberena beat Warlley Alves by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Barberena's last win came against Robbie Lawler at UFC 276 on Saturday July 2, 2022. Bryan Barberena beat Robbie Lawler by KO/TKO at 4:47 of Round 2. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Barberena is not currently booked for any fights.
Barberena's last loss came against Rafael dos Anjos at UFC Fight Night on Saturday December 3, 2022. Bryan Barberena lost to Rafael dos Anjos by Submission at 3:20 of Round 2.
Barberena has fought 16 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 9-7-0.
Barberena has knocked out 11 opponents.
Barberena has submitted 2 opponents.
Barberena has been knocked out 2 times.
Barberena has been submitted 2 times.
