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| Full Name | Bryan Paul Barberena |
| Date of Birth | May 3, 1989 |
| Age | 33 |
| Nationality | American |
| Nickname | Bam Bam |
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Bryan Barberena: A Brief Biography
Bryan Barberena is a 33-year-old mixed martial artist from America competing in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Barberena has been an active contender in the UFC roster since 2014, with a professional record of 18 wins and 10 losses.
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Bryan Barberena lost his fight against Gunnar Nelson for UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman on March 18, 2023, in London, United Kingdom.
Bryan Barberena Facts
| Birth Place | Montclair, California, United States |
| Star Sign | Taurus |
| Age | 33 |
| Education | Prescott High School |
| MMA Debut | 2009 |
| MMA Record | 18-10-0 |
| Partner | Diana |
| Children | 3 |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Early Life and Career
Bryan Paul Barberena was born on May 3, 1989. Barberena’s father is originally from Santiago de Cali, Colombia, which makes him feel both Colombian and American simultaneously. He brings both the Colombian and American flags to his fights.
Bryan Barberena made his professional debut on October 10, 2009, and won the fight via knockout in the first round.
Before signing up for the UFC, Barberena used to fight in promotions like King of the Cage(KOTC), Dakota FC, Cage Fighting Extreme, Crowbar MMA, and The Cage Inc.
Bryan Barberena’s Career in UFC
Bryan Barberena made his UFC debut as a lightweight on December 13, 2014, against Joe Ellenberger and won the fight via technical knockout.
At UFC 186, he lost against Chad Laprise via unanimous decision.
On January 30, 2016, Barberena made his welterweight return against Sage Northcutt and won the fight via an arm triangle choke submission.
At UFC 198, Barberena won his fight against Warlley Alves via unanimous decision.
‘Bam Bam’ lost his fight against Colby Covington via unanimous decision on December 17, 2016.
On April 22, 2017, Barberena faced Joe Proctor and won the fight via technical knockout.
Bryan Barberena faced Leon Edwards on September 2, 2017, and lost the fight via unanimous decision.
At UFC Fight Night 135, ‘Bam Bam’ faced Jake Ellenberger and won the fight via technical knockout.
For his next two fights, Barberena faced Vincente Luque and Randy Brown in 2019 and lost both bouts via technical knockout.
On September 12, 2020, he faced Anthony Ivy and won the fight via unanimous decision.
Barberena lost his fight against Jason Witt on July 31, 2021, and lost the fight via unanimous decision.
‘Bam Bam’ won his next three fights against Darian Weeks, Matt Brown, and Robbie Lawler via decisions and a technical knockout.
Bryan Barberena faced Rafael dos Anjos and lost via a neck crank submission in the second round.
Bryan Barberena Record
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Loss | 18-10 | Gunnar Nelson | Submission | UFC 286 | March 18, 2023 | 1 | 4:51 | London, United Kingdom |
| Loss | 18–9 | Rafael dos Anjos | Submission (neck crank) | UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland | December 3, 2022 | 2 | 3:20 | Orlando, Florida, United States |
| Win | 18–8 | Robbie Lawler | TKO (punches) | UFC 276 | July 2, 2022 | 2 | 4:47 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 17–8 | Matt Brown | Decision (split) | UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Daukaus | March 26, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Columbus, Ohio, United States |
| Win | 16–8 | Darian Weeks | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo | December 4, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Loss | 15–8 | Jason Witt | Decision (majority) | UFC on ESPN: Hall vs. Strickland | July 31, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 15–7 | Anthony Ivy | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill | September 12, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Loss | 14–7 | Randy Brown | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie | June 22, 2019 | 3 | 2:54 | Greenville, South Carolina, United States |
| Loss | 14–6 | Vicente Luque | TKO (knees and punches) | UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Velasquez | February 17, 2019 | 3 | 4:54 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Win | 14–5 | Jake Ellenberger | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick | August 25, 2018 | 1 | 2:26 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States |
| Loss | 13–5 | Leon Edwards | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Struve | September 2, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Win | 13–4 | Joe Proctor | TKO (knees and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Lobov | April 22, 2017 | 1 | 3:30 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Loss | 12–4 | Colby Covington | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson | December 17, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States |
| Win | 12–3 | Warlley Alves | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 198 | May 14, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Curitiba, Brazil |
| Win | 11–3 | Sage Northcutt | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader | January 30, 2016 | 2 | 3:06 | Newark, New Jersey, United States |
| Loss | 10–3 | Chad Laprise | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 186 | April 25, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Win | 10–2 | Joe Ellenberger | TKO (punches) | UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic | December 13, 2014 | 3 | 3:24 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Win | 9–2 | Eric Moon | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Radar Lock | February 22, 2014 | 1 | 4:07 | Scottsdale, Arizona, United States |
| Win | 8–2 | Damien Hill | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Dakota FC 17: Winter Brawl 2014 | January 11, 2014 | 3 | 2:17 | Fargo, North Dakota, United States |
| Win | 7–2 | Marcos Marquez | TKO (punches) | Dakota FC 16: Fall Brawl 2013 | August 23, 2013 | 3 | 3:43 | Fargo, North Dakota, United States |
| Win | 6–2 | Dane Sayers | Decision (unanimous) | Dakota FC 13: Coming Home | October 13, 2012 | 5 | 5:00 | Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States |
| Win | 5–2 | Vernon Harrison | TKO (punches) | Crowbar MMA: Rumble at the Fair | June 25, 2011 | 2 | 4:00 | Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States |
| Win | 4–2 | Garrett Olson | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Mainstream | October 29, 2010 | 2 | 4:24 | Morton, Minnesota, United States |
| Loss | 3–2 | Tyler Klejeski | Decision (unanimous) | Cage Fighting Xtreme | May 15, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Red Lake, Minnesota, United States |
| Win | 3–1 | David Barnett | KO (punches) | KOTC: Uppercut | March 13, 2010 | 1 | 2:25 | Laughlin, Nevada United States |
| Loss | 2–1 | Derek Smith | Submission (armbar) | KOTC: Offensive Strategy | February 6, 2010 | 3 | 2:55 | Walker, Minnesota, United States |
| Win | 2–0 | Dave Alvarez | TKO (punches) | The Cage Inc.: Battle at the Border 3 | December 19, 2009 | 2 | 1:41 | Hankinson, North Dakota, United States |
| Win | 1–0 | Dirk Thiedeman | KO (punches) | Dakota FC 12 | October 10, 2009 | 1 | 2:20 | Fargo, North Dakota, United States |
FAQs on Bryan Barberena
Q1. How many losses does Bryan Barberena have in the UFC?
Bryan Barberena has had eight losses in the UFC.
Q2. How many fights has Bryan Barberena had in the UFC?
Bryan Barberena has had 17 fights in the UFC so far.
*Last updated on March 31, 2023.
