Bryan Caraway

TRAINING: MMA, two practices a day

When and why did you start training for fighting? My college wrestling team at Central Washington University was cut in 2004. That’s when I met my wrestling teammate Matt Lininger, who happened to be Dennis Hallman’s cousin. Matt introduced me to MMA and Dennis and I started fighting in spring of 2004. Then a year later I started training with Rich Guerin out of Yakima, WA.

What ranks and titles have you held? None

Do you have any heroes? Jesus Christ and my mother

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything to me. MMA is my life and the UFC is the Pinnacle of the Sport.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to North Idaho College for 1 year and Central WA University for 3 1/2 years for Exercise Kinesiology

What was your job before you started fighting? Full-time student and College wrestler.

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Veteran of the Sport – EliteXC, Strikeforce, WEC Veteran.

Favorite grappling technique: taking the back RNC

Favorite Striking technique: Left Hook

• Team Miller member on TUF 14

• Pro since 2005

• Went 0-2 in WEC, with losses to Mark Hominick and Fredson Paixao

• 14 wins by submission, 1 by KO

• Has faced Ian Loveland, Noah Thomas, John Gunderson

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	5
Record:	16-6-0
Summary:	Well-rounded, High Fight IQ, Great at Transitions

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Kid Lightning
From:	Yakima, Washington USA
Fights Out Of:	Goldendale, Washington USA
Age:	27
Height:	5′ 8" ( 172 cm )
Weight:	145 lb ( 65 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

191

35% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

84% Standing

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

100% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Win	Bryan Caraway	The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Team Miller vs. Team Bisping Dec 3, 2011	23	3	1	5	R2Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Dustin Neace		18	0	1	0	R2Submission	Ways To Watch

Loss	Fredson Paixao	WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez Aug 18, 2010	40	1	2	1	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch
Loss	Bryan Caraway	WEC 50: Cruz vs. Benavidez Aug 18, 2010	36	3	0	0	R3Decision – Split	Ways To Watch

Loss	Mark Hominick	WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson Jan 10, 2010	3	0	2	0	R1Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Bryan Caraway	WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson Jan 10, 2010	8	1	0	0	R1Submission	Ways To Watch

Win	Bryan Caraway	Strikeforce Challengers 2 Jun 19, 2009	–	–	–	–	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Alex Zuniga	Strikeforce Challengers 2 Jun 19, 2009	–	–	–	–	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Bryan Caraway	Strikeforce – Melendez vs. Thomson Jun 27, 2008	1	1	1	3	R1Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Alvin Cacdac	Strikeforce – Melendez vs. Thomson Jun 27, 2008	2	0	0	0	R1Submission	Ways To Watch

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