All MMA fightersBrandon Thatch
“Rukus”
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8KO / TKO WINS
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Profile
| Full name | Brandon Michael Mathew Thatch |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Rukus |
| Date of birth | 11 Jul 1985 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Denver, United States |
| Lives in | Denver, United States |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Team | Elevation Fight Team |
| Height | 188 cm (6′2″) |
| Reach | 189 cm (74″) |
| Stance | Not added yet |
| Years active | since 2008 |
| Status | Active |
| Pro debut | 13 Jun 2008 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Niko Price, 30 Dec 2016 |
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Titles and honours
- Former Ring of Fire Young Guns Welterweight Champion
- Fight of the Night (x1)
- Knockout of the Night (x1)
Background
American welterweight from Denver, Colorado, who fought in the UFC from 2013 to 2016 after building his record with Ring of Fire and Instinct MMA. He trained with Elevation Fight Team.
Fight history
16 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Event | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Niko Price | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | 1 | 4:30 | UFC 207: Nunes vs. Rousey | 30 Dec 2016 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Loss | Siyar Bahadurzada | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | 3 | 4:11 | UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz | 5 Mar 2016 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Loss | Gunnar Nelson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 2:54 | UFC 189: Mendes vs McGregor | 11 Jul 2015 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Loss | Benson Henderson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 4 | 3:58 | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs Thatch | 14 Feb 2015 | Broomfield, Colorado, USA | Fight of the Night |
| Win | Paulo Thiago | TKO (submission to knee to the body) | 1 | 2:10 | UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2 | 9 Nov 2013 | Goiania, Goias, Brazil | |
| Win | Justin Edwards | TKO (knees and punches) | 1 | 1:23 | UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2 | 28 Aug 2013 | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA | Knockout of the Night |
| Win | Mike Rhodes | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 2:22 | RFA 7 | 22 Mar 2013 | Broomfield, Colorado, USA | |
| Win | Martin Grandmont | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 1:55 | Instinct MMA: Instinct Fighting 4 | 29 Jun 2012 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | Jory Erickson | KO (knee) | 1 | 0:18 | Instinct MMA: Instinct Fighting 3 | 31 Mar 2012 | Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | Patrick Vallee | TKO (punches) | 1 | 0:15 | Instinct MMA: Instinct Fighting 2 | 2 Dec 2011 | Quebec City, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | Chidi Njokuani | TKO (punches) | 1 | 0:53 | Ring of Fire 41: Bragging Rights | 20 Aug 2011 | Broomfield, Colorado, USA | Catchweight (173 lb) |
| Win | Chris Holland | KO (punches) | 1 | 0:19 | Ring of Fire 40: Backlash | 16 Apr 2011 | Broomfield, Colorado, USA | Won the ROF Young Guns Welterweight Championship |
| Win | Danny Davis Jr. | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 1 | 4:12 | Ring of Fire 39: Summer Brawl 2 | 27 Aug 2010 | Denver, Colorado, USA | |
| Win | Michael Arrant | KO (head kick) | 1 | 0:18 | Ring of Fire 33: Adrenaline | 10 Jan 2009 | Broomfield, Colorado, USA | |
| Loss | Brandon Magana | Decision (split) | 3 | 3:00 | Strikeforce: At The Mansion II | 20 Sep 2008 | Los Angeles, California, USA | |
| Win | Mike Crisman | TKO (knees) | 1 | 0:38 | Ring of Fire 32: Respect | 13 Jun 2008 | Broomfield, Colorado, USA | Pro debut |