Carl Deaton • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC on ESPN(7/15/23) Deaton lost a three round unanimous decision to Alexander Munoz
• UFC Fight Night(2/25/23) Deaton was submitted by Joe Solecki via rear naked choke at 4:55 of the second round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2011

Three wins by KO, nine by submission (5 RNC, 3 guillotine, Brabo choke)

Nine first-round finishes

Has won five of his last nine

Owns 2022 win over UFC vet Justin Jaynes

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: 2008 in Michigan. I was offered a fight after I won a small grappling smoker. I fight because I didn’t obtain what I wanted in HS wrestling.

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: #1 145lbs in MI, #2 155lbs in MI, 3x world champion for Nato Promotions, TWC MMA and 864 FC championship winner.

Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: Anything is possible, and this is going to make my name in this sport.

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: Yes, I’m graduating this fall with a degree in Native American studies of Tribal law and history.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: I was bailing hay for farmers back in Michigan, and was a concert usher for a casino.

Q: Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?

ANSWER: 13-1 as an amateurSpecific accomplishments in pro competition?Been awarded FOTN multiple times already in other promotions. I’m looking forward to bringing my gift to the UFC.Ranks in any martial arts styles:Purple belt in BJJFavorite grappling technique:RNCFavorite Striking technique:Cross

SUB Rear Naked Choke

Prelims

February 25, 2023