Derek Brunson Mma
Derek Brunson
Owner
Derek Brunson is an American middleweight fighter currently signed to the UFC. He fights out of Renzo Gracie's academy in New York and Jackson's MMA in New Mexico. He has fought for promotions such as Shofight and Strikeforce and holds notable wins over Lumumba Sayers and Chris Leben. MMA Rankings 04 Aug 20 USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Aug. 4: Did Derek Brunson make a leap? MMA Rankings August 4, 2020 8:00 pm By: MMA Junkie Staff. Check out the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie MMA rankings ahead of this week’s UFC on ESPN+ 32 and Bellator 243 events. Dec 19, 2020 Holland (21-5 MMA, 8-2 UFC), who capped off his perfect 2020 with a brutal knockout of Jacare Souza this past Saturday at UFC 256, has called out Derek Brunson. Brunson rebounded from a pair of losses in 2018 with a three-fight winning streak, most recently beating Edmen Shahbazyan by TKO in August. Holland is riding an even more impressive streak, winning five fights in a row in 2020, finishing his opponent early in four of those, including three first-round victories. We are motivated to teaching our clients practical self defense skills as well as fitness knowledge they can leverage for a lifetime. Whether you are trying to compete at the highest levels of MMA, get in shape or learn self defense, Brunson MMA & Fitness is here to help you achieve your goals.
'I came into MMA and I had a strong core and a lot flexibility. I could put myself in a lot of different positions when it comes to scrambling.' - Derek Brunson
Derek Brunson's Martial Art Background
Brown belt under Renzo Gracie BJJ
3x D2 NCAA All American (2003, 2005, 2006)
2002 NC State Champion in Freestyle & Greco
Tied for the most 1st round finishes in UFC history
2nd most knockouts at the Middleweight Division in UFC history
Dre Herd
Striking Coach
UFC 230: Cormier Vs. Lewis
“Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.” - Bruce Lee
Dre Herd Martial Art Background
Golden Gloves Boxing
3x 1st place
1x 2nd place
Austin Trotman
Wrestling Coach
'I do not want to live a long life, but a full life' - Jim Elliot
James Brown
Elias Theodorou
Kickboxing Coach
“Just being able to make a living fighting and doing something I love and something that comes naturally to me.” - James Brown
James Brown's Martial Art Background
2nd Don Taekwondo Black Belt
2nd Don Hapkido Black Belt
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Blue Belt
Undefeated MMA Amateur
Hundred plus Taekwondo/Karate Point Sparring Gold Metals
Vincent Morelli
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Coach
He is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Coach at Brunson's MMA & Fitness. He teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Monday - Saturday If you like a private session with Coach Vinny, please contact us.
'Do everything you ask of those you command.'
General S. Patton
Derek Brunson Vs Edmen Shahbazyan Mmashare
Vincent Moreli's Martial Art Background
Derek Brunson Ufc Record
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - Purple Belt
10+ years Kickboxing
Carma Radford
Cardio Kickboxing Coach
UFC Fight Night 151: Iaquinta Vs. Cowboy
Let go, Let God.