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Branden Lee Hinkle

W1
“The Iron Lion”
17-11-0
0Prospect
/Age 52/Orthodox/6' 3"/235 lbs
Win %
61%
SLpM
2.6
Str Acc
69%
Str Def
26%
TD Avg
4.3
TD Def
66%
Sub Avg
4.3
Finish
85%

At a Glance

2.6
SLpM
69%
Str Acc
4.3
TD Avg
85%
Finish %
26%
Str Def
Branden Lee Hinkle "The Iron Lion" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a submission grappler. With a record of 17-11-0, the fighter carries a 61% win rate across 28 pro contests, with a 85% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include 69% striking accuracy, elite takedown frequency (4.3 per 15 min), and active submission threat from the ground.
Career Arc
20 fightspeak +11 · current +11

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 39 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 98 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 75 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 98 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 56 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 98 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 43 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 90 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME39ACCURACY98KO POWER75TAKEDOWNS98TD DEFENSE56SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY43ACTIVITY90
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 69% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 26% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 57% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 66% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
2.61-0.81 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
3.91+0.73 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
4.34+2.82 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
4.30+3.90 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.91)Landed (2.61)
0
-1.30

Wins by Method

85%Finish
KO/TKO862%
Submission323%
Decision215%
17 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (17)
8 KO
3 SUB
2 DEC
4 OTH
Losses (11)
1 KO
1 SUB
9 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
KO
W
Dec
L
KO
L
Sub
W
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
16/23(70%)
Landed
Attempted

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.1
Avg Control / Fight
0:15
Avg Sub Att. / Fight
0.2
TD Success Rate
50%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
2 of 20
KO/TKO Losses
1
Avg Fight Duration
1.2 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-1
Fight History3 UFC + 17 pre-UFC
20 fights13W2L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
WAlonzo Roane
Reality Cage CombatReality Cage Combat
May 18, 2012KTKO21:39
WIN
Method
TKO
Strikes
Round
2
of 3
Time
1:39
Division
—
Reality Cage Combat
2012-05-18
?Jessie Gibbs
Apr 1, 2011SSUB
?Unknown
Mar 21, 2009KTKO
WUnknown
Bodog FightBodog Fight
Jul 14, 2007DDECUnanimous
?Unknown
May 19, 2007SSUB
?Unknown
Jun 28, 2006KTKO15:00
LJason Lambert
UFC Fight Night 5
Jun 28, 2006KKO/TKO Punches15:00
LJeff Monson
UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3
Feb 4, 2006SSUB North-South Choke14:35
WSean Gannon
UFC 55: Fury
Oct 7, 2005KKO/TKO Punches14:14
WUnknown
Aug 26, 2005SSUB
WTom Sauer
May 20, 2005KTKO
WShin Gyeom Kim
NeoFightNeoFight 5: Day 1
Oct 2, 2004KTKO13:26
WDaisuke Watanabe
NeoFightNeoFight 5: Day 1
Oct 2, 2004DDEC
WSang Hyun Park
NeoFightNeoFight 2
Dec 20, 2003KTKO11:00
WUnknown
Nov 22, 2003SSUB
WUnknown
Sep 13, 2003SSUB
WUnknown
Jun 23, 2001KTKO
?Volk Han
Rings JapanRings Japan
Jun 15, 2000SSUB18:11
WUnknown
Fight PartyFight Party
Dec 11, 1999KTKO22:38
WUnknown
Oct 25, 1998KTKO