Best fights of Brent Primus
Over 15 years as a professional, Brent Primus has compiled a 16-5 (11) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Brent Primus KOs Michael Chandler
On June 24, 2017 Brent Primus fought Michael Chandler for the Bellator lightweight title. Primus was 32 years old with a record of 7-0, and Chandler was 31 with a record of 16-3. Primus was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Chandler was on a 4-fight winning streak. Primus stopped Michael Chandler via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
2. Brent Primus defeats Benson Henderson
On October 16, 2021 Brent Primus faced Benson Henderson in a welterweight bout. Primus was 36 years old with a record of 10-2, and Henderson was 37 with a record of 28-10. Primus was coming off a loss and Henderson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Primus won via unanimous decision.
3. Brent Primus loses to Michael Chandler in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On December 14, 2018 Brent Primus defended his Bellator lightweight title against Michael Chandler. It was their second meeting. Primus was 33 years old with a record of 8-0, and Chandler was 32 with a record of 18-4. Primus was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Chandler was on a 2-fight winning streak. Primus lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Chandler.
4. Brent Primus defeats Clay Collard
On August 16, 2024 Brent Primus faced Clay Collard in a lightweight bout. Primus was 39 years old with a record of 14-3, and Collard was 31 with a record of 25-13. Primus was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Collard was coming off a loss. Primus won via unanimous decision.
5. Brent Primus defeats Usman Nurmagomedov
On October 7, 2023 Brent Primus faced Usman Nurmagomedov in a lightweight bout. Primus was 38 years old with a record of 12-3, and Nurmagomedov was 25 with a record of 17-0. Primus was coming off a win and Nurmagomedov was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Primus won via no contest.
6. Brent Primus defeats Mansour Barnaoui
On May 12, 2023 Brent Primus faced Mansour Barnaoui in a lightweight bout. Primus was 38 years old with a record of 11-3, and Barnaoui was 30 with a record of 20-4. Primus was coming off a loss, while Barnaoui was on a 8-fight winning streak. Primus won via unanimous decision.