| Name | Derek Brunson |
| Nickname | |
| Birthdate | January 4, 1984 |
| Age | 41 |
| Place of Birth | Wilmington, North Carolina, USA |
| Weightclass | 185 |
| Height | 6 ft, 1 in / 1.85 m |
| Weight | 185 lbs / 33 kg |
| Reach | 77″ / 196 cm |
| Leg Reach | 43″ |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Style | Striker |
Derek Brunson is an MMA fighter who competes in the UFC middleweight division. He was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA on Wednesday, January 4, 1984, and is currently 41 years old. Derek trains and represents Hard Knocks 365. He made his first appearance in the Octagon on August 19, 2012 — 4,572 days ago.
Derek Brunson’s record and next fight
Derek Brunson has fought in over 28 professional MMA bouts. As of Feb. 2025, Derek Brunson’s record is 21-7-0. Twelve of those wins came by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, and the rest (6) by decision.
Derek Brunson’s next fight: PENDING
His last fight was on Saturday, August 1, 2020 – 4 years ago – against Edmen Shahbazyan at UFC Fight Night 173: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan. Derek Brunson win by TKO (Punches) in round 3 at 0:26.
Derek Brunson’s height, reach, and weight
Derek Brunson is 6' 1" tall with 77″ 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.
Derek weighs in at 185 lbs. Athletes who fight in UFC lightweight division may weigh anywhere from 171 – 185 pounds. Most MMA fighters are around 10 to 30 lbs heavier than their weight class limit.
Facts you need to know
Where is Derek Brunson from?
Derek Brunson is from Wilmington, North Carolina, USA.
When is Derek Brunson’s birthday?
Derek Brunson is 41 years old. His next birthday is in
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What is Derek Brunson fighting stance?
Derek Brunson fights in a Southpaw stance. Southpaw
What is Derek Brunson’s birth sign?
Derek Brunson was born in the Year of a Rat in Millennials Generation. Derek’s birth sign is Capricorn, according to BirthdayAnswers.
Where does Derek Brunson train?
Derek Brunson currently trains out of Hard Knocks 365.
Derek Brunson’s social media
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