Brandon Michael Mathew Thatch was born on July 11,1985 and is an American professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
29 Facts About Brandon Thatch
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Brandon Thatch began training in karate at the age of three, and fought in his first kickboxing bout at age 17.
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Brandon Thatch later transitioned into a career in mixed martial arts.
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Brandon Thatch started his amateur MMA career on March 31,2007, against Jesse Brown, which he won via second round submission.
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Brandon Thatch made his pro debut in June 2008 against Mike Crisman at Ring of Fire 32.
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Brandon Thatch won the fight via TKO 38 seconds into the fight.
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In Brandon Thatch's next fight, he took on Danny Davis Jr, winning via submission in the first round.
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Four months later, Brandon Thatch fought Jory Erickson at Instinct MMA 3.
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Brandon Thatch next faced Martin Grandmont at Instinct MMA 4 on June 29,2012.
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Brandon Thatch won the fight via submission in the first round.
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In Brandon Thatch's next fight, he headlined Resurrection Fighting Alliance 7 against Mike Rhodes.
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Brandon Thatch won the bout via submission in the first round.
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On May 8,2013, Brandon Thatch signed a multi-fight deal with the UFC.
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Brandon Thatch faced Justin Edwards on August 28,2013, at UFC Fight Night 27.
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Brandon Thatch won the fight via TKO in the first round.
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Brandon Thatch won the fight via TKO in the first round, forcing Thiago to submit after landing a knee to the liver.
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Brandon Thatch was expected to face Jordan Mein on August 23,2014, at UFC Fight Night 49, replacing an injured Thiago Alves.
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Subsequently, Brandon Thatch pulled out of the bout with Mein, citing a toe injury.
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Brandon Thatch was expected to face Stephen Thompson on February 14,2015, at UFC Fight Night 60.
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Subsequently, Brandon Thatch faced former UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson at the event.
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Brandon Thatch lost the back and forth fight via submission in the fourth round.
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Brandon Thatch was expected to face John Howard on July 11,2015, at UFC 189.
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Brandon Thatch lost the fight by submission in the first round after getting knocked down by Nelson.
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Brandon Thatch next faced Siyar Bahadurzada on March 5,2016, at UFC 196.
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Brandon Thatch lost the fight via submission in the third round.
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Brandon Thatch was expected to face Erick Silva on September 24,2016, at UFC Fight Night 95.
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However, Brandon Thatch pulled out of the fight with an undisclosed injury and was replaced by Luan Chagas.
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Brandon Thatch was expected to face Sabah Homasi on December 30,2016, at UFC 207.
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Brandon Thatch lost the fight by submission in the first round and was released from the promotion.