Brent Primus
| Brent Primus | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 12, 1985 Eugene, Oregon, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 73 in (190 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Team | Sports Lab |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1] |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 8 |
| Wins | 8 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 0 |
| By decision | 0 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Brent Primus (born April 12, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing for Bellator MMA, where he is the disputed Lightweight World Champion.[2]
Background
Born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, Primus attended Sheldon High School, where he played soccer and helped the team tie South Eugene High School for the co-state title. He later began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, earning his black belt in only six years.[3]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Primus compiled an amateur record of 5-1 before making his professional debut in September 2010, defeating Chris Ensley via first-round submission. In his second pro bout, Primus defeated Roy Bradshaw via submission in the first round on May 12, 2012.
Bellator MMA
Primus signed with Bellator in 2013. He made his debut for the organization on September 27, 2013 at Bellator 101 against Scott Thometz. Primus won via rear-naked choke submission at 3:48 in the first round, improving his record to 3–0.[4]
Primus had his second bout with the organization on November 22, 2013 at Bellator 109. He defeated Brett Glass by rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[5]
In his next bout, Primus faced Chris Jones at Bellator 111 on March 7, 2014. Primus won via TKO in the first round, which marked the first time Primus had finished an opponent that was not by rear-naked choke.[6]
After nearly a year-and-a-half away from the sport, Primus returned to face Derek Anderson at Bellator 141 on August 28, 2015. He won the fight by split decision.
Primus next faced Gleristone Santos at Bellator 153 on April 22, 2016. He won the fight by split decision.
Bellator lightweight champion
With an undefeated streak of five wins in Bellator, Primus faced Bellator Lightweight champion Michael Chandler at Bellator NYC on June 24, 2017. At 2:22 in the first round, the bout was temporarily halted by the referee to check on Chandler, whose left ankle was visibly injured. The bout was stopped in favor of Primus via TKO, awarding him the Bellator Lightweight Championship and pulling off one of the biggest upsets in Bellator history.[7][8]
Primus was expected to make his first title defense against Chandler in a rematch at Bellator 197 on April 13, 2018. However, he pulled out of the fight due to a knee injury. As a result, Brandon Girtz stepped in as a replacement.[9]
Primus is expected to headline Bellator 212 in a rematch against Michael Chandler in an attempt to defend his lightweight championship on December 14, 2018.[10]
Championships and awards
- Bellator MMA
- Bellator Lightweight World Championship (One time, current)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 8 matches | 8 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 2 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 8–0 | Michael Chandler | TKO (leg injury) | Bellator NYC | June 24, 2017 | 1 | 2:22 | New York City, New York, United States | Won the Bellator Lightweight World Championship. |
| Win | 7–0 | Gleristone Santos | Decision (split) | Bellator 153 | April 22, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Derek Anderson | Decision (split) | Bellator 141 | August 28, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Chris Jones | TKO (punches) | Bellator 111 | March 7, 2014 | 1 | 1:45 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Brett Glass | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 109 | November 22, 2013 | 1 | 3:20 | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Scott Thometz | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 101 | September 27, 2013 | 1 | 3:48 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Roy Bradshaw | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Midtown Productions: Midtown Throwdown 4 | May 12, 2012 | 1 | 1:42 | Eugene, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Chris Ensley | Submission (rear-naked choke) | BKP: Springfield Throwdown 1 | September 24, 2010 | 1 | 1:05 | Springfield, Oregon, United States |
See also
References
- ↑ Jason Floyd (September 25, 2013). "Bellator 101's Brent Primus planning to win Bellator debut by knockout". themmareport.com.
- ↑ "Brent Primus". bellator.com.
- ↑ http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2556984-the-beaten-path-prospect-brent-primus-traded-his-own-business-for-mma-gloves
- ↑ "Brent Primus vs. Scott Thometz". sherdog.com. September 27, 2013.
- ↑ "Brent Primus vs. Brett Glass". sherdog.com. November 22, 2013.
- ↑ "Brent Primus vs. Chris Jones". sherdog.com. March 7, 2014.
- ↑ Steven Marrocco (June 24, 2017). "Bellator NYC results: Brent Primus wins lightweight title with injury TKO over Michael Chandler". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ "Biggest Oddsmaker Upsets in Bellator". tapology.com.
- ↑ Shaun Al-Shatti (March 21, 2018). "Brent Primus releases statement about withdrawal from Michael Chandler rematch". mmafighting.com.
- ↑ John Morgan (October 11, 2018). "Brent Primus vs. Michael Chandler rematch headlines new Bellator 'Salute the Troops' event in Hawaii". mmajunkie.com.