Brennan
OPPONENTBIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
UFC Fight Night(4/25/26) Brennan lost a three round unanimous decision to Francis Marshall
IMPORTANT FACTS
Pro since 2019
Two wins by KO, eight by submission (RNC x6, Anaconda, Assassin Choke)
Eight first-round finishes, one second-round finish, one third-round finish
Went 9-0 with Bellator
Pulled off a rare Assassin Choke in January 2022
Both pro losses via decision (one split decision), both in 2024
Q & A
Q: What does it mean for you to fight for the UFC?
ANSWER:
It’s very exciting. It’s not only a recognition of the work I have been putting in since I was very young but also a generational follow up from my dad who fought in both UFC 16 and 35, and for the very fight Lightweight Title (at the time 170) against Pat Miletich at UFC 16.
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
Started training originally as a kid just as a preventive measure for bullying, clearly it worked out. When I was in high school I made the change over to fighting while I was active in jiujitsu and wrestling and never looked back from there.
Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?
ANSWER:
Growing up it was always GSP and Frankie Edgar, they were easily the best and the coolest guys in the game and not only very technical but full of heart and a love of the game.
Q: Do you have any heroes outside of fighting?
ANSWER:
Not really outside of fighting, but my little brother Tyler Brennan will always be my hero.
Q: What are your current ranks in martial arts?
ANSWER:
Second Degree Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt
Q: Specific accomplishments in pro competition?
ANSWER:
Undefeated and ranked No. 7 under the Bellator banner before its closing. Was No. 5 on ESPN’s Top 25 Fighters Under 25 list.
Q: Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you?
ANSWER:
The love of the game.
Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?
ANSWER:
Went to University of North Texas, left to pursue fighting when I was 18.
Q: What was your job before you started fighting?
ANSWER:
This is all I have ever done, when I’m not fighting I coach club wrestling out of Frisco, TX.
Q: Favorite grappling technique:
ANSWER:
Rear Naked Choke
Q: Favorite Striking technique:
ANSWER:
Superman punch
Q: Tell us about your life outside of fighting:
ANSWER:
Outside of fighting most of my time is spent recovering from fighting and mostly in the arts. I have an extensive collection of near-2000 vinyl records and artwork that I put most of my free time into. Not everything can be violent; palette cleansers are needed.
Q: What is one thing that you want UFC fans around the world to know about you?
ANSWER:
That there is no quit in me, I am one of the best at what I do and am excited to be there and show them what it is that I have spent my child and adult life perfecting to the best of my ability.
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY25%
STRIKING DEFENSE52%
LANDED/MIN
0.6
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
2.2
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY0%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE33%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
0
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
1
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
0 W - 1 L
ACTIVE STREAK
-1 Losses
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision0
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)0
Submission0
Decision1
FIGHTING STYLE
Grappler
STANCE
Southpaw
UFC DEBUT
Apr. 25, 2026