Derek Brunson losses
Over 14 years as a professional, Derek Brunson has compiled a 24-9 (16) record, including one title fight. He has nine losses against eight different opponents, one of them in a title fight.
9. Derek Brunson loses to Dricus du Plessis via KO
On March 4, 2023 Derek Brunson faced Dricus du Plessis in a middleweight bout. Brunson was 39 years old with a record of 23-8, and Plessis was 29 with a record of 18-2. Brunson was coming off a loss, while Plessis was on a 6-fight winning streak. Plessis stopped Brunson via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Derek Brunson loses to Jared Cannonier via KO
On February 12, 2022 Derek Brunson faced Jared Cannonier in a middleweight bout. Brunson was 38 years old with a record of 23-7, and Cannonier was 37 with a record of 14-5. Brunson was on a 5-fight winning streak and Cannonier was coming off a win. Cannonier stopped Brunson via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Derek Brunson loses to Israel Adesanya via KO
On November 3, 2018 Derek Brunson faced Israel Adesanya in a middleweight bout. Brunson was 34 years old with a record of 18-6, and Adesanya was 29 with a record of 14-0. Brunson was coming off a loss, while Adesanya was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Adesanya stopped Brunson via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Derek Brunson loses to Ronaldo Souza in their 2nd fight via KO
On January 27, 2018 Derek Brunson faced Ronaldo Souza in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Brunson was 34 years old with a record of 18-5, and Souza was 38 with a record of 24-5. Brunson was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Souza was coming off a loss. Souza stopped Brunson via KO in the 1st round.
5. 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.
4. Derek Brunson loses to Robert Whittaker via KO
On November 27, 2016 Derek Brunson faced Robert Whittaker in a middleweight bout. Brunson was 32 years old with a record of 16-3, and Whittaker was 25 with a record of 16-4. Both Brunson and Whittaker were on a 5-fight winning streak. Whittaker stopped Brunson via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Derek Brunson loses to Yoel Romero via KO
On January 15, 2014 Derek Brunson faced Yoel Romero in a middleweight bout. Brunson was 30 years old with a record of 11-2, and Romero was 36 with a record of 6-1. Both Brunson and Romero were on a 2-fight winning streak. Romero stopped Brunson via TKO in the 3rd round.
2. Derek Brunson loses to Ronaldo Souza via KO in 41 seconds
On August 18, 2012 Derek Brunson faced Ronaldo Souza in a middleweight bout. Brunson was 28 years old with a record of 9-1, and Souza was 32 with a record of 15-3. Brunson was coming off a loss, while Souza was coming off a win. Souza stopped Brunson via KO in the 1st round.
1. Derek Brunson loses to Kendall Grove via split decision
On June 16, 2012 Derek Brunson fought Kendall Grove for the vacant ShoFight middleweight title. Brunson was 28 years old with a record of 9-0, and Grove was 29 with a record of 14-10. Brunson was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak, while Grove was coming off a loss. Brunson lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Grove.