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Derek Brunson vs Elias Theodorou

Derek Brunson is 23-9-0; Elias Theodorou is 16-3-0. Derek Brunson is 4 years older than Elias Theodorou. Derek Brunson has a 2" · 5 cm reach advantage over Elias Theodorou. They have met once: Derek Brunson 1, Elias Theodorou 0.

Derek Brunson
United States
Derek Brunson
“The One” · 23-9-0
DECTKOTKO
Met once
Elias Theodorou
Canada
Elias Theodorou
“The Spartan” · 16-3-0
UDTKOTKO
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Style & credentials

Derek Brunson
Folkstyle WrestlingBJJ
  • —Black belt · BJJRenzo Gracie
  • 2007All-American · NCAA D2197 lbs
  • 2005All-American · NCAA D2184 lbs
  • 2003All-American · NCAA D2184 lbs
Camp · Kill Cliff FC · Deerfield Beach, Florida, US
Elias Theodorou

No background on record

Camp · TriStar Gym · Canada

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

74%
Head
43%
15%
Body
33%
11%
Leg
24%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Derek Brunsonlast 22 fights
41%29%30%
Elias Theodoroulast 11 fights
63%26%11%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Derek Brunson· from fights outside the UFC Elias Theodorou· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
4.334.19
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Derek Brunson · Good · better than 76% of UFC fightersElias Theodorou · Good · better than 72% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.022.39
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Derek Brunson · Good · better than 63% of UFC fightersElias Theodorou · Good · better than 82% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.921.27
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Derek Brunson · Elite · better than 87% of UFC fightersElias Theodorou · Average · better than 53% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
33%28%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Derek Brunson · Below avg · better than 35% of UFC fightersElias Theodorou · Below avg · better than 26% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
80%59%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Derek Brunson · Good · better than 83% of UFC fightersElias Theodorou · Average · better than 40% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.500.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Derek Brunson · Average · better than 56% of UFC fightersElias Theodorou · Poor · better than 0% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

4.33
Strikes landed / min
4.19
3.02
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.39
2.92 / 8.8
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.27 / 4.5
33%
Takedown accuracy
28%
80%
Takedown defence
59%
3:41
Control time / fight
3:05
0.50
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.00

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Derek Brunson21 UFC fights · 648 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
36%234/745
12%80/130
14%91/129
Clinch
12%79/128
2%16/16
0%1/1
Ground
22%144/239
0%3/3
0%0/0
Elias Theodorou10 UFC fights · 610 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
22%132/659
19%116/238
23%139/233
Clinch
10%61/111
14%88/106
0%3/3
Ground
11%68/88
0%1/2
0%2/2

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Derek BrunsonElias Theodorou

Frequently asked questions

Have Derek Brunson and Elias Theodorou ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs Cowboy (Sat, May 4, 2019), where Derek Brunson won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Derek Brunson and Elias Theodorou?

Derek Brunson is 23-9-0 and Elias Theodorou is 16-3-0.

Who has the longer reach, Derek Brunson or Elias Theodorou?

Derek Brunson has the longer reach: 77" · 196 cm against 75" · 191 cm for Elias Theodorou, a 2" · 5 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Derek Brunson or Elias Theodorou?

Neither. Both stand 6'1" · 185 cm.

Who is older, Derek Brunson or Elias Theodorou?

Derek Brunson is 42 and Elias Theodorou is 38.

Who has more finishes, Derek Brunson or Elias Theodorou?

Derek Brunson has 16 wins inside the distance (11 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission); Elias Theodorou has 9 wins (8 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission).

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