Randy Brown (fighter)

Randy Brown
Born Randy Brown
(1990-07-08) July 8, 1990
Springfield, Massachusetts[1]
Other names Rude Boy
Residence Queens, New York, America
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Reach 78.0 in (198 cm)[2]
Fighting out of Queens, New York, America
Team Budokan Martial Arts Academy
Years active 2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 7
Wins 7
By knockout 4
By submission 2
By decision 1
Losses 0
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Randy Brown is an American mixed martial artist currently competing as a Welterweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2014, he has formerly competed for Ring of Combat and became the welterweight Ring of Combat champion in 2015.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Brown began his professional fighting career in 2014, making his debut as an amateur at Ring of Combat 48. Brown won the fight against Steve Tyrrell via Armbar submission in round one. He trains out of Budokan Martial Arts Academy, a Renzo Gracie BJJ affiliate.

Ring of Combat

Brown had 6 fights in the promotion winning all 6 by stoppage in the first or second round. He won the Ring of Combat welterweight belt by beating Mike Winters by Second round TKO.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Brown was featured on Dana Whites Looking For A Fight where he knocked out Robert Plotkin at Ring Of Combat 53. He was signed to the UFC soon after.

Brown made his promotional debut against Matt Dwyer on January 30, 2016 at UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader.[3] Brown won the fight via unanamious decision.[4]

Personal life

Brown grew up in Spanish Town, Jamaica but was born in Springfield, Massachusetts.[1] Brown started boxing in 2005 the age of 15 before transitioning to mixed martial arts at the age of 19 and had 6 amateur fights before turning pro in 2014. Brown was motivated to start training in mixed martial arts after watching the UFC title fight between BJ Penn and Joe Stevenson.

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 7–0 Matt Dwyer Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader January 30, 2016 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey,United States
Win 6–0 Robert Plotkin KO (Knee) ROC 53 - Ring of Combat 53 November 20, 2015 1 4:23 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 5–0 Ben Brewer Submission (Guillotine Choke) ROC 52 - Ring of Combat 52 September 25, 2015 2 0:31 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 4–0 Rocky Edwards TKO (Punches) ROC 51 - Ring of Combat 51 June 5, 2015 2 4:25 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 3–0 Mike Winters TKO (Punches) ROC 51 - Ring of Combat 51 January 23, 2015 2 1:11 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Won Ring of Combat welterweight title.
Win 2–0 Leonard Simpson TKO (Punches) ROC 49 - Ring of Combat 49 September 19, 2014 2 0:52 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 1–0 Steve Tyrrell Submission (Armbar) ROC 48 - Ring of Combat 48 May 16, 2014 1 1:53 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Zane Simon (4 January 2016). "Welcome to the UFC, Randy Brown - Bloody Elbow". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 31 January 2016.
  2. ↑ "Randy "Rube Boy" Brown". tapology.com. Retrieved July 15, 2015.
  3. ↑ "UFC Fight Night Sat. Jan. 30, 2016 Johnson vs. Bader". Ultimate Fighting Championship. June 9, 2010. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
  4. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2016-01-30). "UFC on FOX 18 results: Randy Brown outworks Matt Dwyer for decision win". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-01-30.

External links

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