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 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Derek Brunson submits Darren Till
On September 4, 2021 Derek Brunson faced Darren Till in a middleweight bout. Brunson was 37 years old with a record of 22-7, and Till was 28 with a record of 18-3-1. Brunson was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Till was coming off a loss. Brunson submitted Darren Till via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
9. 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.
10. Derek Brunson defeats Ian Heinisch
On August 17, 2019 Derek Brunson faced Ian Heinisch in a middleweight bout. Brunson was 35 years old with a record of 19-7, and Heinisch was 31 with a record of 13-1. Brunson was coming off a win and Heinisch was on a 5-fight winning streak. Brunson won via unanimous decision.