Paul Bradley

American martial artist
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroAmerican martial artist
PlacesUnited States of America
isWrestler Athlete Amateur wrestler
Work fieldSports
Gender
Male
Birth17 May 1983, Tama, Tama County, Iowa, U.S.A.
Age41 years
Star signTaurus
The details

Biography

Paul Bradley (born June 13, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, Bradley has also fought in the UFC, Strikeforce, Shark Fights, King of the Cage, and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest.

Background

Born and raised in Tama, Iowa, Bradley competed in wrestling at South Tama High School where he was a state champion in his senior season, in addition to runner-up finishes as a junior and sophomore. Bradley was also a Cadet National Champion as a freshman, and earned in two letters in football as well as one in baseball. In football, Bradley won All-Conference honors as a senior and compiled an overall record in wrestling of 168-18 before continuing his career at the University of Iowa. At Iowa, Bradley was a two-time All-American and finished as high as fourth at the NCAA Championships. After graduating, Bradley coached wrestling at the University of Buffalo and Indiana University before transitioning into mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Bradley started his career in 2006. He fought mainly for Indiana's promotion Legends of Fighting Championship. In March 2008, Bradley was announced as a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter.

The Ultimate Fighter

Bradley was a contestant in The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs. Team Forrest. He defeated Reggie Orr during the entry via unanimous decision.

He was picked to be a member of Team Rampage, but had to leave the house due to a skin condition, which could possibly be transmitted to the other fighters.

Strikeforce

Bradley made his debut against Levi Avera on September 25, 2009 at Strikeforce Challengers: Kennedy vs. Cummings. He won via unanimous decision.

Bradley faced Luke Rockhold on February 26, 2010 at Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi. He lost via TKO in the first round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Bradley made his debut on short notice against Rafael Natal on August 6, 2011 at UFC 133. He lost via unanimous decision.

Bradley had a rematch against Mike Pierce on November 12, 2011 at UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. dos Santos. He lost via split decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Bellator MMA

Bradley made his promotional debut against Karl Amoussou on October 18, 2013 at Bellator 104. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

In March 2014, he entered into the Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament. He faced Nathan Coy in the opening round on March 14, 2014 at Bellator 112 and lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Bradley faced Josh Neer in the main event at Bellator 129 on October 17, 2014. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Bradley faced Chris Honeycutt at Bellator 140 on July 17, 2015. The fight ended midway through the second round after an accidental clash of heads between the two fighters, resulting in a cut on Bradley that the doctor deemed too bad to allow the fighter to continue. The official result was a No Contest. A rematch with Honeycutt was held on January 29, 2016 at Bellator 148. Despite again being the betting underdog, Bradley won the bout via TKO early in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments

Amateur wrestling

  • National Collegiate Athletic Association
    • NCAA Division I All-American out of University of Iowa (2003–04)
    • NCAA Division I 184 lb: Fourth place out of University of Iowa (2003)
    • NCAA Division I 184 lb: Fifth place out of University of Iowa (2004)
    • Big Ten Conference 184 lb: Runner-up out of University of Iowa (2003)
    • Big Ten Conference 184 lb: Fourth place out of University of Iowa (2004)
    • Big Ten Conference 184 lb: Seventh place out of University of Iowa (2005)

Mixed martial arts

  • Ring of Combat
    • ROC Middleweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
32 matches23 wins7 losses
By knockout81
By submission70
By decision86
No contests2
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss23–7 (2)Yushin OkamiDecision (split)WSOF 34000000002016-12-31-0000December 31, 201635:00New York City, New York, United States
Win23–6 (2)Chris HoneycuttTKO (punches)Bellator 148000000002016-01-29-0000January 29, 201610:40Fresno, California, United States
NC22–6 (2)Chris HoneycuttNC (accidental headbutt)Bellator 140000000002015-07-17-0000July 17, 201522:47Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win22–6 (1)Josh NeerDecision (unanimous)Bellator 129000000002014-10-17-0000October 17, 201435:00Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
Loss21–6 (1)Nathan CoyDecision (unanimous)Bellator 112000000002014-03-14-0000March 14, 201435:00Hammond, Indiana, United StatesBellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Win21–5 (1)Karl AmoussouDecision (unanimous)Bellator 104000000002013-10-18-0000October 18, 201335:00Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Loss20–5 (1)Valdir AraújoDecision (split)CFA 8: Araújo vs. Bradley000000002012-10-06-0000October 6, 201235:00Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win20–4 (1)Keith SmetanaTKO (punches)Downtown Showdown 6000000002012-06-22-0000June 22, 201222:37Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win19–4 (1)Ryan BraunSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Downtown Showdown 4000000002012-04-07-0000April 7, 201222:11Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Loss18–4 (1)Mike PierceDecision (split)UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. dos Santos000000002011-11-12-0000November 12, 201135:00Anaheim, California, United StatesWelterweight bout
Loss18–3 (1)Rafael NatalDecision (unanimous)UFC 133000000002011-08-06-0000August 6, 201135:00Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesMiddleweight bout
Win18–2 (1)Eddie LarreaSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Extreme Challenge 188000000002011-07-23-0000July 23, 201112:54Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win17–2 (1)Kenneth AllenSubmission (guillotine choke)Extreme Challenge 183000000002011-05-14-0000May 14, 201110:45Black River Falls, Wisconsin, United States
Win16–2 (1)Anton TomashTKO (punches)Meskwaki Mayhem000000002011-05-07-0000May 7, 201111:27Tama, Iowa, United States
Win15–2 (1)Ted WorthingtonSubmission (neck crank)CFX: Extreme Challenge on Target000000002010-12-11-0000December 11, 201032:31Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Win14–2 (1)Johnny ReesSubmission (rear-naked choke)Shark Fights 13: Jardine vs Prangley000000002010-09-11-0000September 11, 201014:28Amarillo, Texas, United States
NC13–2 (1)Sam AlveyNo contest (rainfall)KOTC: Chain Reaction000000002010-07-17-0000July 17, 2010N/AN/ALac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States
Loss13–2Luke RockholdTKO (knees to the body)Strikeforce Challengers: Kaufman vs. Hashi000000002010-02-26-0000February 26, 201012:24San Jose, California, United States
Win13–1Levi AveraDecision (unanimous)Strikeforce Challengers: Kennedy vs. Cummings000000002009-09-25-0000September 25, 200935:00Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States176 lb Catchweight bout
Win12–1Leonardo PecanhaDecision (unanimous)UCFC: Rumble on the Rivers000000002009-06-27-0000June 27, 200935:00Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Loss11–1Mike PierceDecision (unanimous)RIE 2: Brotherly Love Brawl000000002009-04-30-0000April 30, 200935:00Oaks, Pennsylvania, United States
Win11–0Nathan CoyDecision (split)WCA: Pure Combat000000002009-02-06-0000February 6, 200935:00Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win10–0Dante RiveraTKO (punches)Ring of Combat 22000000002008-11-21-0000November 21, 200810:34Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWon ROC Middleweight Championship
Win9–0Patrick HornerDecision (unanimous)NAAFS: Caged Fury 5000000002008-10-04-0000October 4, 200835:00Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Win8–0De'marco HarrisDecision (unanimous)Evening in the Cage 2000000002008-07-19-0000July 19, 200835:00Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
Win7–0D.J. WatkinsTKO (punches)Destiny Fight 1000000002008-03-15-0000March 15, 200812:27Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
Win6–0Mike van MeerTKO (punches)Masters of the Cage 16000000002007-09-28-0000September 28, 200733:58Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Win5–0Ryan BraunSubmission (rear-naked choke)Title Fighting Championships000000002007-06-30-0000June 30, 200710:56Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Win4–0Troy KingDecision (majority)LOF 15: Vengeance000000002007-04-27-0000April 27, 200735:00Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win3–0Joe NeaceTKO (punches)LOF Revolution 4000000002007-04-13-0000April 13, 200712:01Plainfield, Indiana, United States
Win2–0Adam StoupTKO (corner stoppage)LOF 12: Black Tie Battles000000002006-12-31-0000December 31, 200625:00Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Win1–0James PowellSubmission (guillotine choke)LOF: Fright Night000000002006-10-28-0000October 28, 20061N/AIndianapolis, Indiana, United States

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