| Name | Dequan Townsend |
| Nickname | “The Tarantula” |
| Birthdate | May 11, 1986 |
| Age | 38 |
| Place of Birth | Lansing, Michigan, USA |
| Weightclass | 205 |
| Height | 6 ft, 3 in / 1.91 m |
| Weight | 205 lbs / 34 kg |
| Reach | 79″ / 201 cm |
| Leg Reach | 43″ |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Style |
Dequan “The Tarantula” Townsend is an MMA fighter who competes in the UFC light heavyweight division. He was born in Lansing, Michigan, USA on Sunday, May 11, 1986, and is currently 38 years old. Dequan trains and represents Murcielago MMA. He made his first appearance in the Octagon on June 29, 2019 — 2,032 days ago.
Dequan Townsend’s record and next fight
Dequan Townsend has fought in over 33 professional MMA bouts. As of Jan. 2025, Dequan Townsend’s record is 21-12-0. Twelve of those wins came by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, and the rest (4) by decision.
Dequan Townsend’s next fight: PENDING
His last fight was on Saturday, October 3, 2020 – 4 years ago – against Dusko Todorovic at UFC on ESPN 16: Holm vs. Aldana. Dequan Townsend loss by TKO (Punches) in round 2 at 3:15.
Dequan Townsend’s height, reach, and weight
Dequan Townsend is 6' 3" tall with 79″ reach, and 43″ leg reach. The average reach is correlated to the fighter’s height. Did you know: Dan “The Sandman” Christison had the longest reach in the UFC at 85 inches.
Dequan weighs in at 205 lbs. Athletes who fight in UFC lightweight division may weigh anywhere from 186 – 205 pounds. Most MMA fighters are around 10 to 30 lbs heavier than their weight class limit.
Facts you need to know
Where is Dequan Townsend from?
Dequan Townsend is from Lansing, Michigan, USA.
When is Dequan Townsend’s birthday?
Dequan Townsend is 38 years old. His next birthday is in
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What is Dequan Townsend fighting stance?
Dequan Townsend fights in a Orthodox stance. Orthodox
What is Dequan Townsend’s birth sign?
Dequan Townsend was born in the Year of a Tiger in Millennials Generation. Dequan’s birth sign is Taurus, according to BirthdayAnswers.
Where does Dequan Townsend train?
Dequan Townsend currently trains out of Murcielago MMA.
Dequan Townsend’s social media
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