Deron Winn was born on June 13,1989 and is an American mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler.
22 Facts About Deron Winn
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Deron Winn began his professional career in 2017 and fought under various promotions, most notably Bellator MMA.
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On December 20,2018, it was announced that Deron Winn had signed with the UFC.
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Deron Winn was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Markus Perez on June 22,2019, at UFC Fight Night 154.
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Deron Winn faced Darren Stewart on October 18,2019, at UFC on ESPN 6.
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At the weigh-in, Deron Winn weighed in at 188.5 pounds, 2.5 pounds over the middleweight non-title fight limit of 186.
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Deron Winn faced Gerald Meerschaert on March 7,2020, at UFC 248.
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Deron Winn lost the fight via submission in the third round.
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Deron Winn was suspended for nine months and fined $1,800 of his purse by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on September 3,2020, after testing positive for amphetamines.
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Deron Winn was scheduled to face Antonio Braga Neto on December 19,2020, at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Neal.
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Deron Winn was scheduled to face Phil Hawes at UFC on ESPN 26 on July 17,2021.
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However, Deron Winn was forced to pull out from the event, citing separated rib and torn cartilage, and the bout was rescheduled at UFC Fight Night 194 on October 9,2021.
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In turn, Deron Winn withdrew the day before the event due to health issues.
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Deron Winn was briefly expected to be replaced by Chris Curtis, however Hawes declined the bout and it was ultimately scrapped.
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Deron Winn faced Phil Hawes on June 18,2022, at UFC on ESPN 37.
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Deron Winn lost the bout in the second round via standing TKO stoppage.
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Deron Winn was scheduled to face Julian Marquez on December 17,2022, at UFC Fight Night 216.
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However, just two days before the event, Deron Winn was forced to withdraw after fainting and falling down a set of stairs, at the UFC Performance Institute, sustaining a minor concussion.
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Approximately one week later, Deron Winn was released from his UFC contract.
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Deron Winn was scheduled to face Pat Downey in a no gi submission grappling superfight at Spokane Submission Series 4 on March 1,2025.
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Deron Winn is in a relationship with fellow mixed martial artist Mallory Martin.
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Deron Winn has openly talked about his late father's homelessness and alcoholism, and his older brother's drug addiction.