First Round Management would like to welcome one of our newest clients, Derek Brunson. - @DerekBrunsonMMA


Brunson was a 3-time Division II All-American wrestler from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.When he finished college he immediately turned his attention to mixed martial arts.
He trains at Renzo Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and Jackson's MMA along with guys such as Georges St-Pierre, and Jon Jones.


Brunson made his Strikeforce debut on June 24, 2011 at Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry against undefeated Jeremy Hamilton. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

In a quick turnaround, Brunson would fight his second fight for Strikeforce just over one month after his debut. He faced Lumumba Sayers on the under card of Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson on July 30, 2011.He won the fight via submission in the first round.

Brunson's next fight was on November 18, 2011 at Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers against Nate James. He won the fight via unanimous decision.