Derek Brunson net worth is reported to be $1.3 million at the beginning of 2022; it is said that Derek Brunson has made most of his net worth by MMA fighting for UFC and other MMA promotions.
Derek Brunson’s MMA record is 23-8-0, with career earnings of more than $1.23 Million.
Derek Brunson is a American professional mixed martial artist, Currently he is competing in the Middleweight division of the UFC.
| Fighter Name | Derek T. Brunson |
| Derek Brunson Net Worth | $1.3 Million |
| MMA Record | 23-8-0 |
| Nickname | Blonde Brunson |
| Height | 6′ 1″ |
| Weight | 185 lbs. |
| Reach | 77″ |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Date of Birth | Jan 04, 1984 |
Derek Brunson Career Earnings
According to various sources, It is estimated that Derek Brunson has earned $1,235,500 throughout his fight career in MMA.
| Fight | Salary | Win Bonus | Total Payout | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Brunson Vs. Ian Heinisch | $95,000 | $95,000 | $205,000 | UFC 241 |
| Derek Brunson Vs. Elias Theodorou | $39,000 | $39,000 | $93,000 | UFC Fight Night Iaquinta vs Cowboy |
| Derek Brunson Vs. Israel Adesanya | $39,000 | N/A | $54,000 | UFC 230 |
| Derek Brunson Vs. Ronaldo Souza | $39,000 | N/A | $54,000 | UFC Fight Night Jacare vs Brunson 2 |
| Derek Brunson Vs. Lyoto Machida | $37,000 | $37,000 | $134,000 | UFC Fight Night Brunson vs Machida |
| Derek Brunson Vs. Dan Kelly | $35,000 | $35,000 | $80,000 | UFC Fight Night Lewis vs Hunt |
| Derek Brunson Vs. Anderson Silva | $35,000 | N/A | $45,000 | UFC 208 |
| Derek Brunson Vs. Robert Whittaker | $35,000 | N/A | $95,000 | UFC Fight Night Whittaker vs Brunson |
| Derek Brunson Vs. Uriah Hall | $33,000 | $33,000 | $76,000 | UFC Fight Night Poirier vs Johnson |
| Derek Brunson Vs. Roan Carneiro | $31,000 | $31,000 | $72,000 | UFC Fight Night Cowboy vs Oliveira |
| Derek Brunson Vs. Sam Alvey | $28,000 | $28,000 | $61,000 | UFC Fight Night Teixeira vs Saint Preux |
| Derek Brunson Vs. Ed Herman | $25,000 | $25,000 | $50,000 | UFC 183 |
| Derek Brunson Vs. Lorenz Larkin | $22,000 | $22,000 | $44,000 | UFC 177 |
| Derek Brunson Vs. Yoel Romero | $19,000 | N/A | $69,000 | UFC Fight Night Rockhold vs Philippou |
| Derek Brunson Vs. Brian Houston | $17,000 | $17,000 | $34,000 | UFC Fight for the Troops 3 |
| Derek Brunson Vs. Chris Leben | $13,000 | $17,000 | $30,000 | UFC 155 |
| Derek Brunson Vs. Ronaldo Souza | $13,000 | N/A | $13,000 | Strikeforce Rousey vs Kaufman |
| Derek Brunson Vs. Nate James | $4,500 | $4,500 | $9,000 | Strikeforce Challengers Britt vs Sayers |
Derek Brunson Personal Life
Derek Brunson is a married man with two beautiful daughters, He has kept secret about his wife. Brunson has never shared much about her neither to social media nor to any other media.
Derek also has a son named Elijah Brunson. lately Brunson has been sharing lots of tiktok with his children’s.
Derek Brunson Background
Back in the days, Brunson was used to be a cheerleader. He also wrestled at John T. Hoggard High School in Wilmington, North Carolina, under coach Dan Willis.
He was three time NCAA Division II All-American wrestler for the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
Derek Brunson MMA Career
Derek made his MMA Debut in 2010, He fought John Bryant and submitted him in the very first round.
Then he won straight five bouts with none of it passing 2:30 minutes. Later he was signed to fight for Strikeforce.
On June 24, 2011 Brunson made his Strikeforce debut against undefeated Jeremy Hamilton. Brunson secured a victory by unanimous decision.
Derek Brunson UFC Career
On December 29, 2012, at UFC 155 Brunson made his Chris Leben and won the fight by unanimous decision.
At UFC Fight Night 35. Derek Brunson faced Yoel Romero, He was knocked out in third round of their bout.
Derek Brunson Vs. Robert Whittaker
on November 27, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 101. Derek Brunson foght former champ Robert Whittaker. He lost the fight by first round knockout.
Derek Brunson Vs. Kevin Holland
The bout was more fun as two crazy and funny fighters collided, Derek Brunson out wrestled Kevin Holland in three round bout.
Awards & Accomplishments of Derek Brunson
- NCAA Division II All-American out of University of North Carolina at Pembroke
- 2002 UCA Small Co-ed National Champs – Cheerleading
- UNC Pembroke Athletics Hall of Fame, Inducted 2016
- Fight of the Night (Two times)vs. Yoel Romero and Robert Whittaker
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Lyoto Machida
- 2017 Robbery of the Year vs. Anderson Silva – Sherdog
Frequently Asked Questions
Derek Brunson net worth is reported to be $1.3 million at the beginning of 2022; it is said that Derek Brunson has made most of his net worth by MMA fighting for UFC and other MMA promotions.
23-8-0 is mma record of Derek Brunson.
Derek Brunson is six feet one inches tall in height.
Derek Brunson is from Wilmington, North Carolina, United States.
Derek Brunson is making around $100,000 each fight, along with fight bonuses and sponsorships.
Derek Brunson is 38 years old in the age.
No, Derek is not a soldier. He is a MMA fighter who is currently working for UFC.
