Best fights of Brent Primus
Over 15 years as a professional, Brent Primus has compiled a 16-5 (11) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 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 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.
5. 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.
6. Brent Primus defeats Derek Anderson
On August 28, 2015 Brent Primus faced Derek Anderson in a lightweight bout. Primus was 30 years old with a record of 5-0, and Anderson was 25 with a record of 12-1. Primus was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Anderson was coming off a win. Primus won via split decision.
7. Brent Primus submits Chris Bungard
On February 22, 2020 Brent Primus faced Chris Bungard in a lightweight bout. Primus was 34 years old with a record of 9-1, and Bungard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Primus was coming off a win. Primus submitted Chris Bungard via neck crank in the 1st round.
8. Brent Primus submits Tim Wilde
On May 4, 2019 Brent Primus faced Tim Wilde in a lightweight bout. Primus was 34 years old with a record of 8-1, and Wilde was 0 with a record of 0-0. Primus was coming off a loss. Primus submitted Tim Wilde via gogoplata in the 1st round.
9. Brent Primus submits Bruno Miranda
On April 12, 2024 Brent Primus faced Bruno Miranda in a lightweight bout. Primus was 39 years old with a record of 12-3, and Miranda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Primus submitted Bruno Miranda via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
10. Brent Primus submits Solomon Renfro
On June 21, 2024 Brent Primus faced Solomon Renfro in a lightweight bout. Primus was 39 years old with a record of 13-3, and Renfro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Primus was coming off a win. Primus submitted Solomon Renfro via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.