Best fights of Derek Brunson
Over 14 years as a professional, Derek Brunson has compiled a 24-9 (16) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Derek Brunson KOs Ed Herman in 36 seconds
On January 31, 2015 Derek Brunson faced Ed Herman in a middleweight bout. Brunson was 31 years old with a record of 12-3, and Herman was 34 with a record of 22-10. Both Brunson and Herman were coming off a win. Brunson stopped Ed Herman via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Derek Brunson KOs Sam Alvey
On August 8, 2015 Derek Brunson faced Sam Alvey in a middleweight bout. Brunson was 31 years old with a record of 13-3, and Alvey was 29 with a record of 26-6. Brunson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Alvey was on a 3-fight winning streak. Brunson stopped Sam Alvey via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Derek Brunson defeats Elias Theodorou
On May 4, 2019 Derek Brunson faced Elias Theodorou in a middleweight bout. Brunson was 35 years old with a record of 18-7, and Theodorou was 30 with a record of 16-2. Brunson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Theodorou was on a 3-fight winning streak. Brunson won via unanimous decision.
4. Derek Brunson KOs Uriah Hall
On September 17, 2016 Derek Brunson faced Uriah Hall in a middleweight bout. Brunson was 32 years old with a record of 15-3, and Hall was 32 with a record of 12-6. Brunson was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Hall was coming off a loss. Brunson stopped Uriah Hall via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Derek Brunson defeats Kevin Holland
On March 20, 2021 Derek Brunson faced Kevin Holland in a middleweight bout. Brunson was 37 years old with a record of 21-7, and Holland was 28 with a record of 21-5. Brunson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Holland was on a 5-fight winning streak. Brunson won via unanimous decision.
6. Derek Brunson KOs Roan Carneiro
On February 21, 2016 Derek Brunson faced Roan Carneiro in a middleweight bout. Brunson was 32 years old with a record of 14-3, and Carneiro was 37 with a record of 20-9. Brunson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Carneiro was on a 6-fight winning streak. Brunson stopped Roan Carneiro via KO in the 1st round.
7. Derek Brunson defeats Chris Leben
On December 29, 2012 Derek Brunson faced Chris Leben in a middleweight bout. Brunson was 28 years old with a record of 9-2, and Leben was 32 with a record of 22-9. Brunson was on a 2-fight losing streak and Leben was coming off a loss. Brunson won via unanimous decision.
8. Derek Brunson KOs Lyoto Machida
On October 28, 2017 Derek Brunson faced Lyoto Machida in a middleweight bout. Brunson was 33 years old with a record of 17-5, and Machida was 39 with a record of 22-7. Brunson was coming off a win, while Machida was on a 2-fight losing streak. Brunson stopped Lyoto Machida via KO in the 1st round.
9. Derek Brunson defeats Ray Cooper III
On November 24, 2023 Derek Brunson faced Ray Cooper III in a middleweight bout. Brunson was 39 years old with a record of 23-9, and III was 30 with a record of 25-8-1. Brunson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while III was coming off a win. Brunson won via unanimous decision.
10. Derek Brunson loses to Anderson Silva via unanimous decision
On February 11, 2017 Derek Brunson faced Anderson Silva in a light heavyweight bout. Brunson was 33 years old with a record of 16-4, and Silva was 41 with a record of 33-8. Brunson was coming off a loss and Silva was on a 2-fight losing streak. Brunson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Silva.