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Bryan Barberena

"Bam Bam"
18-12-0★ 5bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Gerald Meerschaert · Submission · Mar 16, 2024

18-12-0 · 13 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Gerald MeerschaertSUB · R2 4:23
UFCUFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs Tybura·March 16, 2024

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CAREER SUMMARY

Bryan Barberena holds a professional MMA record of 18-12-0. Barberena has won 18 fights: 11 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Barberena lands 5.35 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 0.13 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 16, 2024. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'0"183 cm
Weight
185 lbs84 kg
Reach
72"183 cm
Stance
Southpaw
DOB
May 3, 1989
Age
37
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Montclair, California

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Gerald Meerschaert
    UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs Tybura· Mar 16, 2024· Middleweight· 18-12 vs 36-17
    SUB
    R2 · 4:23
  2. LOSS
    vs Makhmud Muradov
    UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs Tybura· Jul 22, 2023· Middleweight· 18-11 vs 26-8
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Gunnar Nelson
    UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3· Mar 18, 2023· Welterweight· 18-10 vs 19-5-1
    SUB
    R1 · 4:51
  4. LOSS
    vs Rafael Dos Anjos
    UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Holland· Dec 3, 2022· Welterweight· 18-9 vs 32-14
    SUB
    R2 · 3:20
  5. WIN
    vs Robbie Lawler
    UFC 276: Adesanya vs Cannonier· Jul 2, 2022· Welterweight· 18-8 vs 29-16
    TKO
    R2 · 4:47
    FOTN
  6. WIN
    vs Matt Brown
    UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Daukaus· Mar 26, 2022· Welterweight· 17-8 vs 23-19
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  7. WIN
    vs Darian Weeks
    UFC Fight Night: Font vs Aldo· Dec 4, 2021· Welterweight· 16-8 vs 5-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. LOSS
    vs Jason Witt
    UFC Fight Night: Hall vs Strickland· Jul 31, 2021· Welterweight· 15-8 vs 19-7
    MD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  9. WIN
    vs Anthony Ivy
    UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs Hill· Sep 12, 2020· Welterweight· 15-7 vs 8-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. LOSS
    vs Randy Brown
    UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs The Korean Zombie· Jun 22, 2019· Welterweight· 14-7 vs 11-3
    TKO
    R3 · 2:54
  11. LOSS
    vs Vicente Luque
    UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs Velasquez· Feb 17, 2019· Welterweight· 14-6 vs 15-6-1
    TKO
    R3 · 4:54
    FOTN
  12. WIN
    vs Jake Ellenberger
    UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs Vick· Aug 25, 2018· Welterweight· 14-5 vs 31-15
    TKO
    R1 · 2:26
  13. LOSS
    vs Leon Edwards
    UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs Struve· Sep 2, 2017· Welterweight· 13-5 vs 14-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  14. WIN
    vs Joe Proctor
    UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Lobov· Apr 22, 2017· Welterweight· 13-4 vs 11-5
    TKO
    R1 · 3:30
  15. LOSS
    vs Colby Covington
    UFC Fight Night: VanZant vs Waterson· Dec 17, 2016· Welterweight· 12-4 vs 11-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  16. WIN
    vs Warlley Alves
    UFC 198: Werdum vs Miocic· May 14, 2016· Welterweight· 12-3 vs 10-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  17. WIN
    vs Sage Northcutt
    UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Bader· Jan 30, 2016· Welterweight· 11-3 vs 7-1
    SUB
    R2 · 3:06
  18. LOSS
    vs Chad Laprise
    UFC 186: Johnson vs Horiguchi· Apr 25, 2015· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 10-0
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  19. WIN
    vs Joe Ellenberger
    UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Miocic· Dec 13, 2014· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 15-2
    TKO
    R3 · 3:24
  20. WIN
    vs Eric Moon
    KOTC: Radar Lock· Feb 22, 2014· Welterweight· 9-2 vs 12-12
    TKO
    R1 · 4:07
  21. WIN
    vs Damion Hill
    Dakota FC: Winter Brawl 2014· Jan 11, 2014· Catchweight· 8-2 vs 9-4
    SUB
    R3 · 2:17
  22. WIN
    vs Marcos Marquez
    Dakota FC: Fall Brawl 2013· Aug 23, 2013· Welterweight· 7-2 vs 5-3
    TKO
    R3 · 3:43
  23. WIN
    vs Dane Sayers
    Dakota Fighting Championships· Oct 13, 2012· 6-2 vs 11-3
    DEC
  24. WIN
    vs Vernon Harrison
    Crowbar MMA· Jun 25, 2011· 5-2 vs 2-3
    TKO
  25. WIN
    vs Garrett Olson
    KOTC: Mainstream· Oct 29, 2010· Middleweight· 4-2 vs 3-2
    TKO
    R2 · 4:24
  26. LOSS
    vs Tyler Klejeski
    Cage Fighting Xtreme· May 15, 2010· 3-2 vs 3-0
    DEC
  27. WIN
    vs David Barnett
    KOTC Underground 53· Mar 13, 2010· Middleweight· 3-1 vs 1-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:25
  28. LOSS
    vs Derek Smith
    KOTC Underground 49· Feb 6, 2010· Middleweight· 2-1 vs 4-2
    SUB
    R3 · 2:55
  29. WIN
    vs Dave Alvarez
    The Cage Inc.· Dec 19, 2009· 2-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
  30. WIN
    vs Dirk Thiedeman
    Dakota Fighting Championships· Oct 10, 2009· 1-0 vs 0-1
    TKO

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseMMA
  • 2009Started in MMA
  • 185 lb Championship · Dakota Fighting Championship (DFC)
  • Blue belt · BJJ · John Crouch (The MMA Lab)
  • No. 2 ranked 170 lb fighter in Minnesota
  • Prescott High School, Prescott, Arizona · Football · 2004-2008

Camp

  • Gym-O · Gastonia, North Carolina, United States
  • The MMA Lab · Glendale, Arizona, United States Former
  • Stomp Factory · Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States Former

Coaches

  • Jeff Jimmo · Head coach
  • Diego Costa
  • Chase Gamble
  • John Crouch · Grappling coach
  • Kyle Jensen · Head coach

Fight DNA

Volume Striker

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power90
Kick power71
Punch speed90
Kick speed79
Accuracy93
Takedowns52
Ground striking75
Submissions67
Chin94
Body strength94
Cardio93

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 18-12-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed5.35per min
48% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.59per min
44% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.13per 15 min
22% success
Takedowns stuffed50%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 9-10-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed5.35per min
48% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.59per min
44% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.13per 15 min
22% success
Takedowns stuffed50%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Bryan Barberena sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1688▼14
Peak
1763Apr 23, 2017
Rated fights
30
15001600170020102013201620192022Oct 10, 2009 · 1541Dec 19, 2009 · 1576Feb 6, 2010 · 1517Mar 13, 2010 · 1557May 15, 2010 · 1531Oct 29, 2010 · 1587Jun 25, 2011 · 1605Oct 13, 2012 · 1615Aug 23, 2013 · 1637Jan 11, 2014 · 1659Feb 22, 2014 · 1679Dec 13, 2014 · 1715Apr 25, 2015 · 1691Jan 31, 2016 · 1733May 15, 2016 · 1761Dec 18, 2016 · 1738Apr 23, 2017 · 1763Sep 2, 2017 · 1742Aug 25, 2018 · 1758Feb 18, 2019 · 1744Jun 22, 2019 · 1727Sep 13, 2020 · 1721Aug 1, 2021 · 1709Dec 5, 2021 · 1720Mar 26, 2022 · 1724Jul 3, 2022 · 1744Dec 4, 2022 · 1731Mar 18, 2023 · 1713Jul 22, 2023 · 1702Mar 16, 2024 · 16881688

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Frequently asked questions

When does Bryan Barberena fight next?

Bryan Barberena has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Bryan Barberena's record?

Bryan Barberena's professional MMA record is 18-12-0.

Who is Bryan Barberena fighting next?

Bryan Barberena's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Bryan Barberena fight last?

Bryan Barberena most recently fought Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs Tybura on Saturday, March 16, 2024, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Bryan Barberena fight in?

Bryan Barberena fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Bryan Barberena have?

Bryan Barberena has 11 wins by KO/TKO and 2 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Bryan Barberena won?

Bryan Barberena has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 5× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Bryan Barberena?

Bryan Barberena is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Bryan Barberena weigh?

Bryan Barberena weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Bryan Barberena's reach?

Bryan Barberena has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Bryan Barberena?

Bryan Barberena is 37 years old (born May 3, 1989).

Where is Bryan Barberena from?

Bryan Barberena is from the United States.

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