Paul Bradley

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from null fights.

Record:	18-4-0, 1NC
Summary:	Conditioning, Strength, Heart

Fighter Info

Nickname:	The Gentleman
From:	Tama, Iowa USA
Fights Out Of:	Minneapolis, Minnesota USA
Age:	30
Height:	5' 9" ( 175 cm )
Weight:	170 lb ( 77 kg )
College:	University of Iowa
Degree:	Health and Sports Studies

Media

Ultimate Fighter veteran Paul Bradley gets his shot at redemption over welterweight standout Mike Pierce, one of the division’s top up and comers.

Nov 12, 2011
UFC® on FOX Velasquez vs Dos Santos on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA (Photos by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC vs Getty Images)

Nov 12, 2011
In a rematch from a 2009 bout, Mike Pierce outlasts Paul Bradley in a back-and-forth brawl. The new dad discusses the fight and his thoughts on the future.

Nov 12, 2011 1:00
UFC® on Fox Weigh-In at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on Friday, November 11, 2011 in Santa Monica, CA. (Photos by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Nov 11, 2011

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Biography

TRAINING: Sparring or grappling in the morning, followed up at night by strength & conditioning or pad work.

When and why did you start training for fighting? After I finished my college wrestling career I still had the desire to compete and MMA seemed like the perfect option for me.

What ranks and titles have you held? 2x Division I All American for the University of Iowa and Ring of Combat MW champ

Do you have any heroes? My high school wrestling coach Jay Hoskey and my college wrestling coach Jim Zalesky.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s the biggest stage in the world. It has taken a lot of years and hard work to get here.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? BA in Health and Sports Studies

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a wrestling coach at the University at Buffalo and Indiana University. I am still a personal trainer for LA Fitness.

If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: Blue belt in BJJ

Favorite grappling technique: North/South choke

Favorite Striking technique: Left Hook

•   TUF 7 veteran

•   Five wins by KO, six by submission

•   Pro since 2006

•   Owns wins over UFC vets Dante Rivera and Johnny Rees

•   Has also faced Luke Rockhold

•   Lost 2009 decision to Pierce