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Derek Brunson vs Lorenz Larkin

Derek Brunson is 24-9-0; Lorenz Larkin is 27-8-0. Derek Brunson is 2 years older than Lorenz Larkin. Derek Brunson has a 5" · 13 cm reach advantage over Lorenz Larkin. Derek Brunson is 2" · 5 cm taller than Lorenz Larkin. They have met once: Derek Brunson 1, Lorenz Larkin 0.

Derek Brunson
United States
Derek Brunson
“The One” · 24-9-0
Win · DecisionLoss · TKOLoss · TKO
Met once
Lorenz Larkin
United States
Lorenz Larkin
“The Monsoon” · 27-8-0
Win · TKOWin · TKOLoss · Split Decision
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Style & credentials

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

No background on record

Camp · Millennia MMA

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

74%
Head
52%
15%
Body
15%
11%
Leg
33%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Derek Brunsonlast 2 fights
32%17%51%
Lorenz Larkinlast 1 fight
54%23%23%
DistanceClinchGround

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Derek Brunson· incl. 1 fight outside the UFC Lorenz Larkin· incl. 1 fight outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
4.333.75
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Derek Brunson · Good · better than 76% of UFC fightersLorenz Larkin · Good · better than 62% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.022.89
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Derek Brunson · Good · better than 63% of UFC fightersLorenz Larkin · Good · better than 68% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.920.13
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Derek Brunson · Elite · better than 86% of UFC fightersLorenz Larkin · Poor · better than 9% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
33%25%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Derek Brunson · Below avg · better than 35% of UFC fightersLorenz Larkin · Below avg · better than 20% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
80%78%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Derek Brunson · Good · better than 83% of UFC fightersLorenz Larkin · Good · better than 80% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.500.10
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Derek Brunson · Average · better than 56% of UFC fightersLorenz Larkin · Below avg · better than 25% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1499 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

4.33
Strikes landed / min
3.75
3.02
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
2.89
2.92 / 8.8
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.13 / 0.5
33%
Takedown accuracy
25%
80%
Takedown defence
78%
3:41
Control time / fight
0:40
0.50
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.10

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
Lorenz Larkin10 UFC fights · 391 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
29%115/487
11%44/78
34%134/170
Clinch
14%54/91
4%17/20
1%4/4
Ground
6%22/25
0%0/0
0%1/1

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

Head-to-Head History

Frequently asked questions

Have Derek Brunson and Lorenz Larkin ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at UFC 177: Dillashaw vs Soto (Sat, Aug 30, 2014), where Derek Brunson won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Derek Brunson and Lorenz Larkin?

Derek Brunson is 24-9-0 and Lorenz Larkin is 27-8-0.

Who has the longer reach, Derek Brunson or Lorenz Larkin?

Derek Brunson has the longer reach: 77" · 196 cm against 72" · 183 cm for Lorenz Larkin, a 5" · 13 cm advantage.

Who is taller, Derek Brunson or Lorenz Larkin?

Derek Brunson is taller at 6'1" · 185 cm; Lorenz Larkin stands 5'11" · 180 cm.

Who is older, Derek Brunson or Lorenz Larkin?

Derek Brunson is 42 and Lorenz Larkin is 40.

Who has more finishes, Derek Brunson or Lorenz Larkin?

Derek Brunson has 16 wins inside the distance (11 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission); Lorenz Larkin has 15 wins (15 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission).

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