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Brandon Thatch

"Rukus"
11-5-0★ 2bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 3-0
11-5-0 · 11 finishes · Full stats →
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CAREER SUMMARY

Brandon Thatch holds a professional MMA record of 11-5-0. Brandon Thatch has won 11 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 0 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Brandon Thatch lands 2.70 significant strikes per minute with 42% accuracy and averages 1.36 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: December 30, 2016. Tracked organizations: UFC, STRIKEFORCE.

Profile

Height
6'2"188 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
74"188 cm
Stance
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DOB
1985-07-11
Age
41
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Denver, Colorado, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Elevation Fight Team · United States

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
One-Shot Power
98 · top 2% in division
Fast Hands
98 · top 2% in division
Punch power98
Kick power76
Punch speed98
Kick speed77
Accuracy89
Takedowns70
Ground striking86
Submissions47
Chin71
Body strength92
Cardio68

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 2-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.70per min
42% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.63per min
52% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.36per 15 min
66% success
Takedowns stuffed50%
Submission attempts0.7per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Brandon Thatch sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Brandon Thatch has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ FOTN ×1★ KOTN ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Benson Henderson · UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs ThatchFeb 14, 2015
  2. ★ KOTNvs Justin Edwards · UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2Aug 28, 2013

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Brandon Thatch earns per fight.

Brandon Thatch's salary & career earnings →

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Niko Price
    UFCUFC 207: Nunes vs Rousey· Dec 30, 2016· Welterweight· 11-5 vs 9-0
    SUB
    R1 · 4:30
  2. LOSS
    vs Siyar Bahadurzada
    UFCUFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· Mar 5, 2016· Welterweight· 11-4 vs 22-6-2
    SUB
    R3 · 4:11
  3. LOSS
    vs Gunnar Nelson
    UFCUFC 189: Mendes vs McGregor· Jul 11, 2015· Welterweight· 11-3 vs 14-1-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:54
  4. LOSS
    vs Benson Henderson
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch· Feb 14, 2015· Welterweight· 11-2 vs 22-5
    SUB
    R4 · 3:58
    FOTN
  5. WIN
    vs Paulo Thiago
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson· Nov 9, 2013· Welterweight· 11-1 vs 15-6
    TKO
    R1 · 2:10
  6. WIN
    vs Justin Edwards
    UFCUFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2· Aug 28, 2013· Welterweight· 10-1 vs 8-3
    TKO
    R1 · 1:23
    KOTN
  7. WIN
    vs Mike Rhodes
    RFA 7: Thatch vs. Rhodes· Mar 22, 2013· Welterweight· 9-1 vs 4-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:22
  8. WIN
    vs Martin Grandmont
    Instinct MMA 4· Jun 29, 2012· Welterweight· 8-1 vs 12-7
    SUB
    R1 · 1:55
  9. WIN
    vs Jory Erickson
    Instinct MMA 3· Mar 31, 2012· Welterweight· 7-1 vs 8-4
    TKO
    R1 · 0:18
  10. WIN
    vs Patrick Vallee
    Instinct MMA 2· Dec 2, 2011· Welterweight· 6-1 vs 7-2-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:15
  11. WIN
    vs Chidi Njokuani
    ROF 41: Bragging Rights!· Aug 20, 2011· Catchweight· 5-1 vs 5-3
    TKO
    R1 · 0:53
  12. WIN
    vs Chris Holland
    Ring of Fire· Apr 15, 2011· 4-1 vs 2-3
    TKO
  13. WIN
    vs Danny Davis Jr.
    Ring of Fire· Aug 27, 2010· 3-1 vs 5-3-1
    SUB
  14. WIN
    vs Michael Arrant
    Ring of Fire· Jan 10, 2009· 2-1 vs 4-6
    TKO
  15. LOSS
    vs Brandon Magana
    StrikeforceStrikeforce - At the Mansion 2· Sep 19, 2008· Welterweight· 1-1 vs 6-1
    SD
    R3 · 3:00
  16. WIN
    vs Mike Crisman
    Ring of Fire· Jun 13, 2008· 1-0 vs 6-8
    TKO

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1660▼32
Peak
1811Nov 9, 2013
Rated fights
16
15001600170018002009201120132015Jun 13, 2008 · 1530Sep 20, 2008 · 1515Jan 10, 2009 · 1551Aug 27, 2010 · 1587Apr 15, 2011 · 1619Aug 20, 2011 · 1658Dec 2, 2011 · 1684Mar 31, 2012 · 1704Jun 29, 2012 · 1723Mar 22, 2013 · 1745Aug 29, 2013 · 1780Nov 9, 2013 · 1811Feb 14, 2015 · 1763Jul 11, 2015 · 1734Mar 5, 2016 · 1692Dec 31, 2016 · 16601660

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Frequently asked questions

When does Brandon Thatch fight next?

Brandon Thatch has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Brandon Thatch's record?

Brandon Thatch's professional MMA record is 11-5-0.

Who is Brandon Thatch fighting next?

Brandon Thatch's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Brandon Thatch fight last?

Brandon Thatch most recently fought Niko Price at UFC 207: Nunes vs Rousey on Friday, December 30, 2016, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Brandon Thatch fight in?

Brandon Thatch fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Brandon Thatch have?

Brandon Thatch has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Brandon Thatch won?

Brandon Thatch has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× KO of the Night.

How tall is Brandon Thatch?

Brandon Thatch is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Brandon Thatch weigh?

Brandon Thatch weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Brandon Thatch's reach?

Brandon Thatch has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Brandon Thatch?

Brandon Thatch is 41 years old (born Jul 11, 1985).

Where is Brandon Thatch from?

Brandon Thatch is from United States.