Brad Blackburn

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Brad Blackburn
Born (1977-05-25) May 25, 1977 (age 46)
Los Angeles, California, United States
Other namesBad
Nationality American
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
Reach73.0 in (185 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Seattle, Washington, United States
TeamVictory Athletics
Years active2000–2002; 2004-2011
Mixed martial arts record
Total33
Wins18
By knockout9
By submission4
By decision5
Losses13
By knockout4
By submission1
By decision8
Draws1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Brad Lavale Blackburn Jr. (born May 25, 1977) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2000 until 2011, he fought for the UFC, Bellator, the Maximum Fighting Championship, and the Seattle Tiger Sharks of the now defunct International Fight League.

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Background

At the age of 22 Blackburn began boxing but soon transitioned to MMA after being persuaded to do so by his friends who trained. A "late bloomer," Blackburn stood only 4'10 as a high school sophomore.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Blackburn was a contender on the now defunct IFL before signing on to the UFC. He held a record of 15 wins, 9 losses, 1 draw, and 1 no contest before joining the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Blackburn made his UFC debut against James Giboo winning by TKO due to strikes on UFC Fight Night 14. He would later go on to defeat Ryo Chonan by unanimous decision and Edgar García by split decision.

He then fought TUF 7 winner Amir Sadollah at UFC Fight Night 20 on January 11, 2010. In this fight, Blackburn was rocked badly once in the first round and would go on to get rocked again in the third round by a knee. Blackburn survived Sadollah's attacks going on to lose by unanimous decision. [1]

Blackburn lost to DaMarques Johnson at UFC 112, and was subsequently released from the organization.

Personal life

Blackburn has two children, a son and a daughter. [2]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
33 matches18 wins13 losses
By knockout94
By submission41
By decision58
Draws1
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss18–13–1 (1)Jory EricksonTKO (punches)CageSport 13February 19, 201112:50 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Loss18–12–1 (1) Dan Hornbuckle Decision (unanimous) Bellator 25 August 19, 201035:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss18–11–1 (1) DaMarques Johnson TKO (kick to the body) UFC 112 April 10, 201032:08 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss18–10–1 (1) Amir Sadollah Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz January 11, 201035:00 Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Win18–9–1 (1) Edgar García Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale June 20, 200935:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win17–9–1 (1) Ryo Chonan Decision (unanimous) UFC 92 December 27, 200835:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win16–9–1 (1)James GibooTKO (flying knee and punches) UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Irvin July 19, 200822:29Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win15–9–1 (1)Delson HelenoKO (punch)IFL: New JerseyApril 4, 200831:50 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
NC14–9–1 (1)Travis CoxNo Contest (illegal knee)IFL: 2007 Team Championship FinalSeptember 20, 200712:32 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win14–9–1 Jay Hieron TKO (punches)IFL: EverettJune 1, 200710:40 Everett, Washington, United States
Loss13–9–1 Mark Miller Decision (unanimous)IFL: MolineApril 7, 200734:00 Moline, Illinois, United States
Win13–8–1 Chris Wilson Decision (unanimous)IFL: PortlandSeptember 9, 200634:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Loss12–8–1 Rory Markham KO (punch)IFL: Championship 2006June 3, 200620:23 East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Win12–7–1 Gustavo Machado Decision (split)IFL: Legends Championship 2006April 29, 200634:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss11–7–1Ray PeralesDecision (split)XFC: Dome of Destruction 3October 15, 200535:00 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Loss11–6–1 Roger Huerta TKO (corner stoppage)IFC: Rock N' RumbleJuly 30, 200532:19 Reno, Nevada, United StatesFor the vacant ISKA MMA Welterweight Championship. [3]
Loss11–5–1Jay JackSubmission (forearm choke)ROF 15: InfernoFebruary 12, 200533:18 Colorado, United States
Loss11–4–1 Brandon Melendez Decision (unanimous)SF 8: JusticeJanuary 8, 200535:00 Gresham, Oregon, United StatesFor the vacant SF Welterweight Championship.
Win11–3–1Steve LegaultTKO (punches)APEX: GenesisSeptember 5, 200410:14 Montreal, Quebec, CanadaReturn to Welterweight.
Win10–3–1Ronny MoralesSubmission (rear-naked choke)DB 11: DesertBrawl 11July 17, 200414:57 Bend, Oregon, United States Middleweight debut.
Win9–3–1 Pat Healy KO (punches)RITR 8: Rumble in the Ring 8November 16, 200210:39 Auburn, Washington, United States Lightweight bout.
Loss8–3–1Brad GummDecision (unanimous) MFC 4: New Groundz June 1, 200235:00 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Loss8–2–1 Ryan Healy Decision (split)FCFF: Rumble at the Roseland 3May 11, 200225:00 Portland, Oregon, United States Lightweight bout.
Win8–1–1Quenton PongraczTKO (corner stoppage) MFC 3: Canadian Pride March 3, 200222:09 Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Loss7–1–1Grady HurleyDecision (split)RITR: Rumble in the RockiesJanuary 26, 200223:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Win7–0–1Clayton PurvisTKO (cut)FCFF: Rumble at the Roseland 1January 19, 200211:10 Portland, Oregon, United States
Win6–0–1Landon ShowalterSubmission (armbar)UFCF: Olympia Ring ChallengeJanuary 5, 200212:59 Olympia, Washington, United States
Win5–0–1Ray PeralesSubmission (triangle choke)UFCF: Storm 2001December 8, 200132:04 Kirkland, Washington, United States
Win4–0–1Matt WurstnerSubmission (triangle choke)RITR 4: Rumble in the Ring 4December 1, 200112:00 Auburn, Washington, United States
Draw3–0–1Matt WurstnerDrawRITR 3: Rumble in the Ring 3August 25, 200135:00 Auburn, Washington, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Win3–0 Pat Healy KO (punch)PPKA: Muckleshoot [4] August 15, 200110:39 Auburn, Washington, United States Lightweight debut.
Win2–0Jai WalshDecision (unanimous)UFCF: War 2001April 21, 200135:00 Kirkland, Washington, United States
Win1–0Jason DicksonTKO (punches)UFCF: Everett Extreme Challenge 2November 4, 200010:12 Everett, Washington, United States

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References

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  2. ↑ "UFN 20: UFC Welterweight Brad Blackburn breaks down Amir Sadollah". BLEACHERREPORT.com. January 9, 2010. Retrieved July 7, 2010.
  3. ↑ "– WIUFF, HUERTA & SHONIE ROLL IN IFC RENO - MMAWeekly.com".
  4. ↑ "PPKA - Muckelshoot Results". sherdog.com. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
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