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TJ O'Brien

"The Spider"
21-8-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
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CAREER SUMMARY

TJ O'Brien holds a professional MMA record of 21-8-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 30 bouts on record. TJ O'Brien has won 21 fights: 0 by KO/TKO, 20 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 6 by submission. In the UFC, TJ O'Brien lands 3.77 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 0.94 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: August 14, 2011. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
6'2"188 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
77"196 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1987-01-01
Age
39
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Sacramento, California, United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 20-8-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.77per min
46% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.78per min
57% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.94per 15 min
100% success
Takedowns stuffed0%
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Eric Howser
    MCC 59: Howser vs. O'Brien· Jun 19, 2015· Featherweight· 21-7 vs 8-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:12
  2. WIN
    vs Jacob Volkmann
    Pinnacle Combat· May 9, 2014· 20-7 vs 17-5
    SUB
  3. WIN
    vs Doug Jenkins
    MCC 50: Thanksgiving Throwdown 8· Nov 27, 2013· Lightweight· 19-7 vs 9-6
    SUB
    R1 · 3:29
  4. LOSS
    vs Drew Dober
    VFC 40: Alexander vs. Grigsby· Jul 27, 2013· Lightweight· 19-6 vs 12-4
    SUB
    R2 · 3:57
  5. LOSS
    vs Gesias Cavalcante
    WSOF 1: Arlovski vs. Cole· Nov 3, 2012· Lightweight· 19-5 vs 16-6-1
    SUB
    R1 · 1:03
  6. WIN
    vs Derek Getzel
    Brutaal Genesis MMA· May 11, 2012· Lightweight· 18-5 vs 3-3
    SUB
    R1 · 2:11
  7. WIN
    vs Joe Morris
    MCC 40: Lund vs. Dicke· Apr 13, 2012· Catchweight· 17-5 vs 4-5
    SUB
    R1 · 1:37
  8. WIN
    vs Allen Hernandez×1Title bout · Title win #1
    MCC 38: Hernandez vs. O'Brien· Jan 27, 2012· Lightweight· 16-5 vs 7-6
    SD
  9. LOSS
    vs Cole Miller
    UFCUFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle· Aug 14, 2011· Lightweight· 16-4 vs 17-5
    SUB
    R2 · 2:38
  10. LOSS
    vs Paul Kelly
    UFCUFC 123: RAMPAGE vs MACHIDA· Nov 21, 2010· Lightweight· 16-3 vs 11-3
    TKO
    R2 · 3:16
  11. WIN
    vs Josh Henry
    Midwest Cage Championship· Oct 22, 2010· 15-3 vs 5-1
    SUB
  12. WIN
    vs Dakota Cochrane
    Extreme Challenge· Jul 16, 2010· 14-3 vs 4-0
    SUB
  13. LOSS
    vs Marc Stevens
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 12· Jun 5, 2010· Lightweight· 14-3
    TKO
    R1 · 0:13
  14. WIN
    vs TBA
    Midwest Cage Championship· Jan 16, 2010· 13-3
    SUB
  15. WIN
    vs Rod Montoya
    Revolution Combat Championships· Oct 30, 2009· 12-3 vs 11-8
    SUB
  16. WIN
    vs Tim Bazer
    Extreme Challenge· Sep 12, 2009· 11-3 vs 11-8
    SUB
  17. WIN
    vs Jeremy Castro
    Midwest Cage Championship· Jun 26, 2009· 10-3 vs 8-4
    SUB
  18. LOSS
    vs Chris Mickle
    Midwest Cage Championship· Jan 16, 2009· 10-2 vs 25-12-2
    SUB
  19. WIN
    vs Will Shutt
    Midwest Cage Championship· Nov 26, 2008· 9-2 vs 9-11
    SUB
  20. WIN
    vs Josh Atwell
    Midwest Cage Championship· Sep 12, 2008· 8-2 vs 3-1
    SUB
  21. WIN
    vs Chris Perez van Dam
    Midwest Cage Championship· Jul 25, 2008· 7-2 vs 1-3
    SUB
  22. WIN
    vs Nick Walker
    Midwest Cage Championship· Apr 25, 2008· 5-2 vs 4-4
    SUB
  23. WIN
    vs Will Shutt
    Midwest Cage Championship· Apr 25, 2008· 5-2 vs 7-8
    SUB
  24. WIN
    vs Jeff Carstens
    United States Regional· Jan 28, 2008· 4-2 vs 5-11
    SUB
  25. WIN
    vs TBA
    Iowa Regional· Nov 17, 2007· 3-2
    SUB
  26. LOSS
    vs Allen Hernandez
    Iowa Regional· Oct 20, 2007· 3-1 vs 5-4
    SUB
  27. WIN
    vs Adam Cunningham
    Midwest Cage Championship· Jul 27, 2007· 2-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
  28. LOSS
    vs Erik Koch
    Iowa Regional· Jul 14, 2007· 2-0 vs 3-0
    SUB
  29. WIN
    vs TBA
    Midwest Cage Championship· May 19, 2007· 1-0
    SUB
  30. WIN
    vs Nate Woods
    Glory Fighting Championships· Apr 20, 2007· 0-0 vs 0-1
    SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1629▼12
Peak
1666Oct 22, 2010
Rated fights
27
150016002008201020122014Apr 20, 2007 · 1541Jul 14, 2007 · 1509Jul 27, 2007 · 1548Oct 20, 2007 · 1503Jan 28, 2008 · 1524Apr 25, 2008 · 1554Apr 25, 2008 · 1573Jul 25, 2008 · 1588Sep 12, 2008 · 1607Nov 26, 2008 · 1622Jan 16, 2009 · 1597Jun 26, 2009 · 1616Sep 12, 2009 · 1635Oct 30, 2009 · 1651Jun 5, 2010 · 1617Jul 16, 2010 · 1641Oct 22, 2010 · 1666Nov 21, 2010 · 1633Aug 14, 2011 · 1621Jan 27, 2012 · 1625Apr 13, 2012 · 1632May 11, 2012 · 1640Nov 3, 2012 · 1629Jul 27, 2013 · 1620Nov 27, 2013 · 1631May 9, 2014 · 1646Jun 19, 2015 · 16291629

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Frequently asked questions

When does TJ O'Brien fight next?

TJ O'Brien has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is TJ O'Brien's record?

TJ O'Brien's professional MMA record is 21-8-0.

Who is TJ O'Brien fighting next?

TJ O'Brien's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did TJ O'Brien fight last?

TJ O'Brien most recently fought Cole Miller at UFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle on Sunday, August 14, 2011, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does TJ O'Brien fight in?

TJ O'Brien fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does TJ O'Brien have?

TJ O'Brien has 0 wins by KO/TKO and 20 wins by submission.

How tall is TJ O'Brien?

TJ O'Brien is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does TJ O'Brien weigh?

TJ O'Brien weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is TJ O'Brien's reach?

TJ O'Brien has a reach of 77" (196 cm).

How old is TJ O'Brien?

TJ O'Brien is 39 years old (born Jan 1, 1987).

Where is TJ O'Brien from?

TJ O'Brien is from United States.