Brent Primus

"Lion"

16-6-0

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 6-1Grappling 1-1

Last fight: Loss vs Pavel Gordeev · Unanimous Decision · Apr 12, 2026

16-6-0 · 11 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Pavel GordeevUD · R3 5:00

ACAACA 202·April 12, 2026

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Brent Primus holds a professional MMA record of 16-6-0. Primus has won 16 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Primus also has 2 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: April 12, 2026. Tracked organizations: ACA, PFL, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 157 lbs71 kg
Reach: 73"185 cm
DOB: Apr 12, 1985
Age: 41
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Eugene, Oregon, United States

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Team Oyama

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 16-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.45per min

Strikes absorbed2.42per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.11per 15 min

62% success

Takedowns stuffed29%

Submission attempts1.5per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Brent Primus sits in the top 25.

PFL

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

LOSS
vs Pavel Gordeev
ACA 202· Apr 12, 2026· Lightweight· 16-6 vs 23-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Alfie Davis
PFL World Tournament 6: 2025 Semifinals· Jun 20, 2025· Lightweight· 16-5 vs 19-5-1
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Vinicius Cenci
PFL World Tournament 3: 2025 First Round· Apr 18, 2025· Lightweight· 16-4 vs 8-3
SUB
R3 · 4:52
LOSS
vs Gadzhi RabadanovTitle bout
PFL 2024 Championships· Nov 29, 2024· Lightweight· 15-4 vs 24-4-2
KO
R3 · 2:31
WIN
vs Clay Collard
PFL 8: 2024 Playoffs· Aug 16, 2024· Lightweight· 15-3 vs 25-14
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Solomon Renfro
PFL 5: 2024 Regular Season· Jun 21, 2024· Lightweight· 14-3 vs 11-6
SUB
R3 · 3:21
WIN
vs Bruno Miranda
PFL 2: 2024 Regular Season· Apr 12, 2024· Lightweight· 13-3 vs 16-5
SUB
R2 · 1:49
NC
vs Usman NurmagomedovTitle bout
Bellator 300: Nurmagomedov vs Primus· Oct 7, 2023· 12-3 vs 17-0
NC
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mansour Barnaoui
Bellator 296: Mousasi vs Edwards· May 12, 2023· 12-3 vs 20-5
UD
R5 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Alexandr Shabliy
Bellator 282: Mousasi vs Eblen· Jun 24, 2022· 11-3 vs 22-3
TKO
R2 · 1:22
WIN
vs Benson Henderson
Bellator 268: Nemkov vs Anglickas· Oct 16, 2021· 11-2 vs 28-11
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Islam Mamedov
Bellator 263: Pitbull vs McKee· Jul 31, 2021· 10-2 vs 20-1-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Chris Bungard
Bellator 239: Ruth vs Amosov· Feb 21, 2020· 10-1 vs 15-6
SUB
R1 · 1:55
WIN
vs Tim Wilde
Bellator Europe: Primus vs Wilde· May 4, 2019· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 12-4
SUB
R1 · 1:20
LOSS
vs Michael ChandlerTitle bout
Bellator 212: Primus vs Chandler 2· Dec 14, 2018· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 19-4
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Michael Chandler×1Title bout · Title win #1
Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs Silva· Jun 24, 2017· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 16-4
TKO
R1 · 2:22
WIN
vs Gleristone Santos
Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs Henderson· Apr 22, 2016· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 31-6
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Derek Anderson
Bellator 141: Guillard vs Girtz· Aug 28, 2015· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 12-2
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Chris Jones
Bellator MMA: Bellator 111· Mar 6, 2014· 5-0 vs 9-3
TKO
R1 · 1:45
WIN
vs Brett Glass
Bellator MMA: Bellator 109· Nov 22, 2013· 4-0 vs 3-1
SUB
R1 · 3:20
WIN
vs Scott Thometz
Bellator MMA: Bellator 101· Sep 26, 2013· 3-0 vs 6-3
SUB
R1 · 3:48
WIN
vs Roy Bradshaw
Midtown Throwdown 4· May 12, 2012· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 8-14
SUB
R1 · 1:42
WIN
vs Chris Ensley
Brass Knuckle· Sep 24, 2010· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 6-12
SUB
R1 · 1:05

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1775▼12
Peak: 1808Aug 16, 2024
Rated fights: 22

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Frequently asked questions

When does Brent Primus fight next?

Brent Primus has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Brent Primus's record?

Brent Primus's professional MMA record is 16-6-0.

Who is Brent Primus fighting next?

Brent Primus's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Brent Primus fight last?

Brent Primus most recently fought Pavel Gordeev at ACA 202 on Sunday, April 12, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Brent Primus fight in?

Brent Primus fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Brent Primus have?

Brent Primus has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How tall is Brent Primus?

Brent Primus is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Brent Primus weigh?

Brent Primus weighs 157 lbs (71 kg).

What is Brent Primus's reach?

Brent Primus has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Brent Primus?

Brent Primus is 41 years old (born Apr 12, 1985).

Where is Brent Primus from?

Brent Primus is from the United States.

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