Brandon Logan Bender was born on February 5,1987 and is an Italian-American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight and Featherweight divisions.
13 Facts About Brandon Bender
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Brandon Bender began training in Tae Kwon Do from the age of seven.
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Brandon Bender wrestled in high school and later, achieved a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
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Brandon Bender began his professional career in the King of the Cage promotion in August 2006, claiming a unanimous decision victory after two rounds.
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Brandon Bender followed this up with a further win in December 2007, which was via triangle choke.
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Brandon Bender then joined the US Navy Reserves, temporarily postponing his MMA career.
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Brandon Bender returned in March 2009 and won his next five fights via first round submission.
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In March 2011, Brandon Bender then signed with Bellator Fighting Championships to face Josh Herrick at Bellator 35.
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Brandon Bender was taken down early on in the fight, but was able to stand back up and land a takedown of his own.
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Brandon Bender was able to secure a guillotine choke at 3:42 of the first round.
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In February 2012, Brandon Bender fought Marlin Weiker at SCC 4.
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Midway through the final round Brandon Bender was finally able to complete a submission attempt, as he caught Weiker in a triangle choke.
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Brandon Bender signed with Tachi Palace Fights to fight at TPF 14 at bantamweight against Rolando Velasco.