Brad Blackburn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brad Blackburn |
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| Born | May 25, 1977 Los Angeles, California, US |
| Other names | Bad |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division | Middleweight Welterweight Lightweight |
| Reach | 73.0 in (185 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Seattle, Washington, US |
| Team | Victory Athletics |
| Years active | 2000–2002; 2004–2011 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 33 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 9 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Losses | 13 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 1 |
Brad Lavale Blackburn Jr. (born May 25, 1977) is a retired American mixed martial artist. He competed professionally from 2000 to 2011. During his career, he fought in major organizations like the UFC and Bellator.
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About Brad Blackburn
Brad Blackburn started boxing when he was 22 years old. Soon after, his friends who trained in mixed martial arts (MMA) convinced him to try it. He was a "late bloomer," meaning he grew taller later than most kids. When he was in high school, he was only about 4 feet, 10 inches tall.
Brad's MMA Career
Starting Out
Before joining the UFC, Brad Blackburn was a strong fighter in another league called the IFL. He had a good record of 15 wins, 9 losses, 1 draw, and 1 fight that ended with no result.
Fighting in the UFC
Brad Blackburn made his first appearance in the UFC against James Giboo. He won this fight by TKO, which means "Technical Knockout." This happens when a fighter can't continue because of strikes.
After that, he won two more fights. He beat Ryo Chonan by a unanimous decision, where all judges agreed he won. He also defeated Edgar García by a split decision, meaning the judges were divided, but most picked Brad.
Brad then faced Amir Sadollah at UFC Fight Night 20. In this tough fight, Brad was hit hard in the first round and again in the third round. Even though he was hurt, he kept fighting. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
His last fight in the UFC was against DaMarques Johnson at UFC 112. Brad lost this fight, and after that, he left the organization.
Brad's Life Outside the Ring
Brad Blackburn has two children. He has a son and a daughter.
Brad Blackburn's Fight Record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 33 matches | 18 wins | 13 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 4 |
| By submission | 4 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 8 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
