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Brennan Ward

“The Irish Bad Boy”
14-5-0
0Contender
/Age 38/5' 10"/71″ reach/170 lbs
Win %
74%
SLpM
7.2
Str Acc
60%
Str Def
52%
TD Avg
0.0
TD Def
100%
Sub Avg
3.6
Finish
94%

At a Glance

7.2
SLpM
60%
Str Acc
0.0
TD Avg
94%
Finish %
52%
Str Def
Brennan Ward "The Irish Bad Boy" is a mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as an elite striker. With a record of 14-5-0, the fighter carries a 74% win rate across 19 pro contests, with a 94% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include high-output striking at 7.20 significant strikes per minute, 60% striking accuracy, and elite 100% takedown defense.
Career Arc
24 fightspeak +16 · current +16

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 98 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 90 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 98 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 21 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 98 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 98 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 57 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 98 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME98ACCURACY90KO POWER98TAKEDOWNS21TD DEFENSE98SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY57ACTIVITY98
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Contender
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 60% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 52% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 0% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 100% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
7.20+3.78 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.76-0.42 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.00-1.52 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
3.60+3.20 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.76)Landed (7.20)
0
+4.44

Wins by Method

94%Finish
KO/TKO1169%
Submission425%
Decision16%
14 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (14)
11 KO
4 SUB
1 DEC
Losses (5)
5 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
KO
W
KO
W
KO
W
Sub
W
KO

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
1 of 24
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.4 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History0 UFC + 24 pre-UFC
24 fights16W
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
?Magomed Umalatov
PFLPFL 6: 2024 Regular Season
Jun 28, 2024SSUB13:43
DRAW
Method
SUB
Anaconda Choke
Round
1
of 3
Time
3:43
Division
Welterweight
PFL 6: 2024 Regular Season
2024-06-28
?Logan Storley
BellatorBellator 298
Aug 11, 2023KTKO24:05
WKassius Kayne
BellatorBellator 282
Jun 24, 2022KTKO21:11
WBrandon Bell
BellatorBellator 274
Feb 19, 2022KTKO20:32
?Unknown
BellatorBellator 182
Aug 25, 2017SSUB31:02
?Unknown
BellatorBellator 170
Jan 21, 2017KTKO12:27
WUnknown
BellatorBellator 163
Nov 4, 2016KTKO11:26
?Unknown
BellatorBellator 153
Apr 22, 2016SSUB10:30
WKen Hasegawa
RIZINRIZIN Fighting World Grand Prix 2015
Dec 31, 2015SSUB21:52
WUnknown
BellatorBellator 144
Oct 23, 2015KTKO14:37
WUnknown
BellatorBellator 140
Jul 17, 2015KTKO12:06
WCurtis Millender
BellatorBellator 134
Feb 27, 2015SSUB11:37
?Unknown
BellatorBellator 123
Sep 5, 2014KTKO10:21
?Unknown
BellatorBellator 114
Mar 28, 2014SSUB21:22
WMikkel Parlo
BellatorBellator 107
Nov 8, 2013KTKO21:39
WJoe Pacheco
BellatorBellator 102
Oct 4, 2013SSUB22:41
WUnknown
BellatorBellator 98
Sep 7, 2013KTKO23:28
WYair Moguel
BellatorBellator 91
Feb 28, 2013SSUB10:57
?Aaron Johnson
BellatorBellator 89
Feb 14, 2013SSUB10:15
WSam McCoy
BellatorBellator 81
Nov 16, 2012KTKO12:49
WShedrick Goodridge
CESCES 13: Real Pain
Oct 6, 2012KTKO12:36
WUnknown
CESCES 10: Never Surrender
Apr 13, 2012DDECUnanimous
WUnknown
CESCES 9: Extreme Measures
Feb 3, 2012KTKO11:32
WMike Manna
United States Fight LeagueUnited States Fight League
Feb 23, 2008KTKO12:15