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Basic Prediction
This prediction was made before July 20th, 2024 and does not include detailed insights.
| Stat | Derek Brunson | Dricus Du Plessis | Weight Class Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Stats | ||||
| Age | 39 | 29 | 32 | |
| Height | 73" | 73" | 73" | |
| Reach | 77" | 76" | 75" | |
| Win Percentage | 74.19% | 90.00% | 79.03% | |
| Wins | 23 | 19 | ||
| Losses | 9 | 2 | ||
| Wins at Weight Class | 14 | 4 | ||
| Losses at Weight Class | 6 | 0 | ||
| Striking Stats | ||||
| Striking Accuracy | 59.63% | 55.51% | 55.66% | |
| Significant Striking Accuracy | 46.75% | 53.76% | 48.96% | |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 6.842 | 7.732 | 5.853 | |
| Significant Strikes Landed Per Minute | 3.592 | 6.620 | 4.102 | |
| Knockdowns per Fight | 0.529 | 0.794 | 0.979 | |
| Striking Impact Differential | 17.30% | 28.00% | 5.17% | |
| Significant Striking Impact Differential | 5.45% | 27.25% | 3.02% | |
| Striking Output Differential | 28.15% | 47.50% | 6.61% | |
| Significant Striking Output Differential | 12.75% | 42.50% | 3.85% | |
| Striking Defense to Offense Ratio | 49.05% | 53.42% | 85.39% | |
| Significant Striking Defense to Offense Ratio | 90.02% | 61.60% | 107.30% | |
| Striking Defense Percentage | 52.28% | 52.20% | 50.57% | |
| Takedown and Submission Stats | ||||
| Submissions per Fight | 0.529 | 1.192 | 0.571 | |
| Takedowns per Fight | 3.086 | 3.177 | 1.563 | |
| Takedowns Attempted per Fight | 9.876 | 6.752 | 4.073 | |
| Takedown Defense | 13.33% | 100.00% | 79.11% | |
| Takedown Accuracy | 31.25% | 47.06% | 34.67% | |
| Head Stats | ||||
| Head Strikes Landed per Minute | 2.528 | 4.290 | 2.796 | |
| Head Strikes Attempted per Minute | 6.119 | 9.082 | 6.383 | |
| Head Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 1.681 | 2.515 | 2.376 | |
| Body Stats | ||||
| Body Strikes Landed per Minute | 0.529 | 0.847 | 0.830 | |
| Body Strikes Attempted per Minute | 0.805 | 1.139 | 1.100 | |
| Body Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 0.841 | 0.874 | 0.793 | |
| Leg Stats | ||||
| Leg Strikes Landed per Minute | 0.535 | 1.483 | 0.476 | |
| Leg kicks Attempted per Minute | 0.758 | 2.092 | 0.573 | |
| Leg kicks Absorbed per Minute | 0.429 | 0.344 | 0.520 | |
| Clinch Stats | ||||
| Clinch Strikes Landed per Minute | 0.547 | 1.033 | 0.530 | |
| Clinch Strikes Attempted per Minute | 0.823 | 1.536 | 0.703 | |
| Clinch Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 0.517 | 0.397 | 0.511 | |
| Date | Weight | Elevation | Red Corner | Blue Corner | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 12, 2022 | Middleweight | Jared Cannonier | Derek Brunson | Jared Cannonier | |
| Sept. 4, 2021 | Middleweight | Derek Brunson | Darren Till | Derek Brunson | |
| March 20, 2021 | Middleweight | Derek Brunson | Kevin Holland | Derek Brunson | |
| Aug. 1, 2020 | Middleweight | Derek Brunson | Edmen Shahbazyan | Derek Brunson | |
| Aug. 17, 2019 | Middleweight | Derek Brunson | Ian Heinisch | Derek Brunson | |
| May 4, 2019 | Middleweight | Derek Brunson | Elias Theodorou | Derek Brunson | |
| Nov. 3, 2018 | Middleweight | Derek Brunson | Israel Adesanya | Israel Adesanya | |
| Jan. 27, 2018 | Middleweight | Jacare Souza | Derek Brunson | Jacare Souza | |
| Oct. 28, 2017 | Middleweight | Derek Brunson | Lyoto Machida | Derek Brunson | |
| June 10, 2017 | Middleweight | Derek Brunson | Daniel Kelly | Derek Brunson | |
| Feb. 11, 2017 | Middleweight | Anderson Silva | Derek Brunson | Anderson Silva | |
| Nov. 26, 2016 | Middleweight | Robert Whittaker | Derek Brunson | Robert Whittaker | |
| Sept. 17, 2016 | Middleweight | Uriah Hall | Derek Brunson | Derek Brunson | |
| Feb. 21, 2016 | Middleweight | Derek Brunson | Roan Carneiro | Derek Brunson | |
| Aug. 8, 2015 | Middleweight | Derek Brunson | Sam Alvey | Derek Brunson | |
| Jan. 31, 2015 | Middleweight | Ed Herman | Derek Brunson | Derek Brunson | |
| Aug. 30, 2014 | Middleweight | Lorenz Larkin | Derek Brunson | Derek Brunson | |
| Jan. 15, 2014 | Middleweight | Yoel Romero | Derek Brunson | Yoel Romero | |
| Nov. 6, 2013 | Middleweight | Derek Brunson | Brian Houston | Derek Brunson | |
| Dec. 29, 2012 | Middleweight | Chris Leben | Derek Brunson | Derek Brunson |
| Date | Weight | Elevation | Red Corner | Blue Corner | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 10, 2022 | Middleweight | Darren Till | Dricus Du Plessis | Dricus Du Plessis | |
| July 2, 2022 | Middleweight | Brad Tavares | Dricus Du Plessis | Dricus Du Plessis | |
| July 10, 2021 | Middleweight | Trevin Giles | Dricus Du Plessis | Dricus Du Plessis | |
| Oct. 10, 2020 | Middleweight | Markus Perez | Dricus Du Plessis | Dricus Du Plessis |