T.J. Brown

T.J. Brown (born May 22, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing as a Featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

T.J. Brown
Born (1990-05-22) May 22, 1990
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S.
NicknameDowntown
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
Reach72 in (183 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofLittle Rock, Arkansas
TeamWestside Fight Team
Glory MMA (2021–present)[2]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Roli Delgado[3]
Years active2013–present
Professional boxing record
Total1
Wins1
Mixed martial arts record
Total28
Wins17
By knockout4
By submission10
By decision3
Losses11
By knockout3
By submission5
By decision3
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Brown made his MMA debut in 2013 at Cage Combat Championships 5, where he lost the bout after he didn't answer the bell at the start of round 2. Brown then compiled a 13–6 record across various regional MMA promotions, most notably losing to Bobby Moffett via split decision at RFA 44: Moisés vs. Freeman and Cody Carrillo via KO in the first round at C3 Fights: Border Wars.[4]

Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series

After pulling off three straight wins on the regional scene, Brown was invited to Dana White's Contender Series and faced Dylan Lockard at Dana White's Contender Series 26 on August 27, 2019.[5] After getting knocked down in the first and having a point deducted in the second round, Brown won the bout via arm-triangle choke in the third round, winning an UFC contract in the process.[6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Brown made his promotional debut against Jordan Griffin at UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo on February 29, 2020.[7] He lost the fight via second-round submission.[8]

Brown faced Danny Chavez at UFC 252 on August 15, 2020.[9] At the weigh-ins, Brown weighed 0.5 pound over the non-title fight featherweight limit and forfeited 20 percent of his purse to Chavez.[10] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[11]

Brown faced Kai Kamaka III at UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka on May 1, 2021.[12] After being knocked down in the second round, he won the bout via a controversial split decision.[13] 15 out of 15 media members scored the bout for Kamaka.[14]

Brown was scheduled to face Gabriel Benitez on January 15, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 32.[15] Three days before the event, Benitez was forced to pull out and Charles Rosa replaced him with the bout now taking place at Lightweight.[16] Brown won the fight via unanimous decision.[17]

As the first fight of his new four-fight contract, Brown faced Shayilan Nuerdanbieke on June 25, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 38.[18][19] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[20]

Brown faced Erik Silva on December 10, 2022, at UFC 282.[21] He won the fight via submission in round three.[22] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[23]

Brown faced Bill Algeo on April 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 44.[24] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the second round.[25] This fight earned him his second Fight of the Night award.[26]

Brown faced Darren Elkins on October 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 230.[27] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the third round.[28]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Personal life

Brown is a single father to a son.[29][30]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
28 matches 17 wins 11 losses
By knockout 4 3
By submission 10 5
By decision 3 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 17–11 Darren Elkins Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza October 14, 2023 3 2:23 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 17–10 Bill Algeo Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen April 15, 2023 2 1:40 Kansas City, Missouri, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 17–9 Erik Silva Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 282 December 10, 2022 3 3:41 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 16–9 Shayilan Nuerdanbieke Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Tsarukyan vs. Gamrot June 25, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 16–8 Charles Rosa Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Chikadze January 15, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Lightweight bout.
Win 15–8 Kai Kamaka III Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Procházka May 1, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 14–8 Danny Chavez Decision (unanimous) UFC 252 August 15, 2020 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (146.5 lb) bout; Brown missed weight.
Loss 14–7 Jordan Griffin Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo February 29, 2020 2 3:38 Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Win 14–6 Dylan Lockard Submission (arm-triangle choke) Dana White's Contender Series 26 August 27, 2019 3 2:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Brown was deducted a point in round 2 after landing an illegal knee.
Win 13–6 Ken Beverly KO (head kick) LFA 67 May 24, 2019 1 1:45 Branson, Missouri, United States Catchweight (147 lb) bout.
Win 12–6 CJay Hunter Submission (arm-triangle choke) Pyramid Fights 11 April 13, 2019 1 4:50 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Win 11–6 Edwin Williams KO (head kick) GCF 8 March 9, 2019 1 0:40 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Loss 10–6 Cody Carrillo KO C3 Fights: Border Wars February 10, 2018 1 2:28 Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States Lightweight bout.
Win 10–5 Peter Barrett Submission (arm-triangle choke) Cage Titans 36 November 4, 2017 3 0:35 Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Loss 9–5 Trey Ogden Submission (rear-naked choke) LFA 21 September 1, 2017 1 2:27 Branson, Missouri, United States Lightweight bout.
Win 9–4 Kevin Henry KO (punches) 360 Fight Club 2 April 15, 2017 1 0:08 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Win 8–4 Tyler Smith Submission (rear-naked choke) 360 Fight Club 1 February 18, 2017 1 2:54 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Lightweight bout.
Loss 7–4 Bobby Moffett Decision (split) RFA 46 December 9, 2016 3 5:00 Branson, Missouri, United States Catchweight (148.5 lb) bout; Brown missed weight.
Loss 7–3 Joey Miolla Submission (rear-naked choke) RFA 44 September 30, 2016 2 4:32 St. Charles, Missouri, United States Return to Featherweight.
Win 7–2 Rodney Allison Submission (rear-naked choke) XFI 17 June 25, 2016 1 4:50 Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
Win 6–2 Tyrone Paige Decision (unanimous) Off The Chain MMA 11 April 2, 2016 3 5:00 Bryant, Arkansas, United States
Win 5–2 Francisco Olivera Submission (arm-triangle choke) RMMA 35 October 16, 2015 3 3:29 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win 4–2 Tyrone Paige Submission (arm-triangle choke) Off The Chain MMA 9 August 22, 2015 1 2:28 Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
Loss 3–2 Bobby Taylor TKO (punches) RFA vs. Legacy FC 1 May 8, 2015 1 1:56 Robinsonville, Mississippi, United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win 3–1 Deartie Tucker III TKO Off The Chain MMA 7 February 6, 2015 1 0:28 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win 2–1 Latral Perdue Submission (rear-naked choke) V3 Fights: Johnson vs. Kennedy January 24, 2015 1 0:33 Memphis, Tennessee, United States Lightweight debut.
Win 1–1 Adrian Walker Submission (arm-triangle choke) Off The Chain MMA 6 October 11, 2014 2 2:29 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Loss 0–1 Shelby Graham TKO (didn't answer the bell for round 2) Cage Combat Championships 5 November 9, 2013 1 5:00 Paragould, Arkansas, United States Featherweight debut.

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Professional boxing record
1 fight 1 win 0 losses
By decision 1 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
1 Win 1–0 United States Juan Parra UD 4 15 Sep 2018 United States Clear Channell Metroplex Event Center, Little Rock, Arkansas, US

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