Derek Brunson

Derek Brunson was born on January 4, 1984, in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States. Derek “Blonde” Brunson was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 40 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the middleweight division. He made his Octagon debut 4,482 days ago, on August 19, 2012. Brunson trains at Kill Cliff FC.

When is Derek Brunson’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record, and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵

As of November 2024, Derek Brunson’s pro record is 24-9-0, with 12 of those wins coming by knockout, 4 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Brunson has fought in over 33 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 1 year ago against Ray Cooper III at Professional Fighters League – 2023 Season PFL Championships. The fight was on Friday, November 24, 2023. Derek Brunson by Decision (Unanimous) in round 3 at 5:00.

Fun fact: On the day Derek was born, "Say, Say, Say" by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more cool Derek Brunson birthday facts.

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Career & History

Derek Brunson, a mixed martial artist from Wilmington, North Carolina, has experienced a career of highs and lows inside the cage. Born on January 4, 1984, he has become known for his powerful strikes and tenacity.

Most recently, at UFC 285 on March 4, 2023, Brunson faced a tough challenge and was defeated by Dricus du Plessis, who stopped the fight with strikes just before the second round ended. Before this, on February 12, 2022, at UFC 271, Jared Cannonier knocked out Brunson in a striking exchange that also occurred in the second round.

Brunson showcased his grappling skills on September 4, 2021, at UFC Fight Night, where he secured a victory with a rear naked choke submission against Darren Till in the third round. Earlier that year, on March 20, he won a unanimous decision after five intense rounds against Kevin Holland at UFC on ESPN.

Going back to the year 2020, Brunson stopped Edmen Shahbazyan with strikes very early into the third round at UFC Fight Night on August 1. He also earned unanimous decision wins over both Ian Heinisch at UFC 241 on August 17, 2019, and Elias Theodorou at UFC Fight Night on May 4, 2019.

Before these successes, Brunson faced tough opponents like Israel Adesanya and Ronaldo Souza, who both stopped him with strikes in their respective fights at UFC 230 on November 3, 2018, and UFC on FOX on January 27, 2018. However, Brunson bounced back with knockouts against Lyoto Machida and Dan Kelly in 2017 at UFC Fight Nights, showcasing his knockout power.

Brunson’s earlier career included a mix of knockouts, submissions, and decisions, demonstrating his versatility in the sport. His Strikeforce history saw him knocked out by Ronaldo Souza in 2012 but also included submission and decision victories over opponents such as Lumumba Sayers and Jeremy Hamilton in 2011. Brunson’s journey in MMA is ongoing, filled with moments of determination and resilience.

Derek Brunson height and weight

Derek Brunson’s height is 6' 1" (1.85 m). He fights in the middleweight division. Fighters who fight in the middleweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.

Derek Brunson net worth

Derek Brunson’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many famous fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Derek Brunson’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.

Did you know: In 2001, the UFC was purchased by Zuffa for $2 million, In 2016, it was resold for $4.2 billion to Endeavor (then WME–IMG).

How old is Derek Brunson?

Derek Brunson’s age is 40 years old. He was born on Wednesday, January 4, 1984. Derek is turning 41 years old in .

Where is Derek Brunson from?

Derek Brunson was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States.

What is Derek Brunson’s reach?

Derek Brunson’s reach is 77″ and leg reach is 43″.

Where does Derek Brunson rain?

Derek Brunson trains at Kill Cliff FC.

Who is Derek Brunson dating now?

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Derek Brunson facts

1. Derek Brunson’s birth sign is Capricorn.
2. He was born in the Year of the Rat.
3. Derek’s next birthday is in .
4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Derek Brunson was born in Millennials Generation (1984).
6. Brunson’s life path number is 9.
7. His ruling planet is Saturn.
8. Derek Brunson’s birth flower is Carnation.
9. His birthstone is Garnet.
10. Brunson has been alive for 14,937 days or 358,509 hours.

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