Nationality American Name Brent Primus Reach 73.0 in (185 cm) | Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Wins by knockout 1 | |
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Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) Fighting out of Portland, Oregon, United States | ||
Bellator 212: Brent Primus vs. Michael Chandler Weigh-In Staredown - MMA Fighting
Brent Primus (born April 12, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing for Bellator MMA, where he is the Lightweight Champion.
Contents
- Bellator 212 Brent Primus vs Michael Chandler Weigh In Staredown MMA Fighting
- Brett glass vs brent primus
- Background
- Early career
- Bellator MMA
- Championships and awards
- References
Brett glass vs brent primus
Background
Born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, Primus attended Sheldon High School, where he played soccer and helped the team win a state title. He later began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, earning his black belt in only six years.
Early career
Primus compiled an amateur record of 5-1 before making his professional debut in September 2010, defeating Chris Ensley via first-round submission. In his second pro bout, Primus defeated Roy Bradshaw via submission in the first round on May 12, 2012.
Bellator MMA
Primus signed with Bellator in 2013. He made his debut for the organization on September 27, 2013 at Bellator 101 against Scott Thometz. Primus won via rear-naked choke submission at 3:48 in the first round, improving his record to 3–0.
Primus had his second bout with the organization on November 22, 2013 at Bellator 109. He defeated Brett Glass by rear-naked choke submission in the first round.
In his next bout, Primus faced Chris Jones at Bellator 111 on March 7, 2014. Primus won via TKO in the first round, which marked the first time Primus had finished an opponent that was not by rear-naked choke.
After nearly a year-and-a-half away from the sport, Primus returned to face Derek Anderson at Bellator 141 on August 28, 2015. He won the fight by split decision.
Primus next faced Gleristone Santos at Bellator 153 on April 22, 2016. He won the fight by split decision.
With an undefeated streak of five wins in Bellator, Primus faced Bellator Lightweight champion Michael Chandler at Bellator NYC on June 24, 2017. At 2:22 in the first round, the bout was temporarily halted by the referee to check on Chandler, who's left ankle was visibly injured. The bout was stopped in favor of Primus via TKO, awarding him the Bellator Lightweight Championship.