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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

VOLUME39ACCURACY98KO POWER75TAKEDOWNS98TD DEFENSE56SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY43ACTIVITY90
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
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