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FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 6: (R-L) Derek Brunson kicks Brian Houston in their UFC middleweight bout on November 6, 2013 in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Brian Houston; Derek Brunson

Derek Brunson

TRAINING: Two to three sessions a day. A lot of high intensity training, sparring twice a week, wrestling once and jiu-jitsu twice. along with privates from Greg Jackson, Mike Winklejohn and Professor Tussa.

When and why did you start training for fighting? Nov 2009. I love to compete, and losing isn't my thing.

What ranks and titles have you held? Evolution MMA / PCSP, BJJ Blue belt

Do you have any heroes? Friends and family

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC has been my goal since Day One.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes - BA in Criminal justice

What was your job before you started fighting? In-home therapist / case worker

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Three-time D-2 wrestling All-American

Favorite grappling technique: Slams

Favorite striking technique: Knockouts

Jan	MAR	Jun
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2014	2016	2017

Fri. Mar. 25	BRACE	11:00PM	ET
Fri. Apr. 1	Victory FC	10:00PM	ET
Sat. Apr. 2	Shooto Brazil	7:00PM	ET
Sun. Apr. 10	Rothwell vs Dos Santos	10:30AM	ET
Fri. Apr. 15	Brace	8:00PM	ET
Sun. Apr. 24	Eddie Bravo Invitational	10:00PM	ET