What is Derek Brunson's Net Worth?
Derek Brunson is an accomplished American mixed martial artist with a net worth of $500 thousand. He is renowned for his performances as a middleweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Early Life and Background
Derek Brunson was born in Wilmington, North Carolina in January 1984. He is a skilled middleweight fighter who honed his talents through NCAA Division II Wrestling. He also holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, earned under the guidance of Renzo Gracie.
Professional MMA Career
Brunson made a remarkable entrance into professional MMA in May 2010 by defeating John Bryant. His UFC journey commenced in December 2012 with a victory over Chris Leben.
Notable Fights and Achievements
Throughout his career, Derek Brunson has participated in several notable fights:
- Fight of the Night: Despite a loss to Yoel Romero in January 2014, this match stood out as the Fight of the Night.
- Another Fight of the Night: Brunson faced Robert Whittaker in November 2016 in another thrilling Fight of the Night.
- Performance of the Night: He secured this accolade with an impressive win over Lyoto Machida in October 2017.
- Recent Victory: In August 2020, Brunson added to his achievements by defeating Edmen Shahbazyan, bringing his professional record to 21-7.
