Charlie Brenneman

UFC |

TRAINING: I cover every aspect of the game. A normal day includes one or two of the MMA disciplines, and a strength and conditioning session. Then, once all the work is done, a nice drive home.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I had graduated college and was teaching high school Spanish. I needed to compete again, so with my collegiate wrestling base, I looked to MMA.

What ranks and titles have you held? NCAA DI Top Twelve Finish, Ring of Combat Tournament Champion, Valley Fight League Welterweight Champ, Season I Champion of Spike TV’s “Pros vs. Joes”

Do you have any heroes? None

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is truly a dream come true. I vividly remember stating to my college friend three years ago, before I started fighting, “One day I will fight in the UFC.”

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I have an undergrad degree in Secondary Ed./ Spanish from Lock Haven University, and a Master’s Degree from East Stroudsburg Univ. in Mgmt. and Leadership / Sport Mgmt.

What was your job before you started fighting? Jr. and Sr. High School Spanish Teacher

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Div. I collegiate wrestler, Top 12 Finish in 2004

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt

Favorite grappling technique: G n P baby!

Favorite Striking technique: Kicks and knees

• Training partner of the Miller Brothers in NJ

• Only pre-UFC loss was in 2008 via decision to UFC welterweight John Howard

• Five wins by TKO, two by submission

• Won season one of Spike TV reality show Pros vs Joes, competing against former pro athletes Darren Daulton, Herschel Walker, Dominique Wilkins, Brandi Chastain, and Goldberg

• Other former schoolteachers who have competed in the UFC in recent years are Rich Franklin, Tim Hague, Mike Ciesnolevicz, Andy Wang, James Giboo, Yoshiyuki Yoshida, Jared Hamman, Tom Lawlor, Roy Nelson

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	6
Record:	15-3-0
Summary:	Great wrestling, Great cardio, Excellent scrambling

Fighter Info

Nickname:	The Spaniard
From:	Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania USA
Fights Out Of:	Whippany, New Jersey USA
Age:	31
Height:	5′ 10" ( 177 cm )
Weight:	170 lb ( 77 kg )
College:	Lock Haven University
Degree:	Secondary Education/Spanish

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

175

59% Successful

104

Types of Successful Strikes

104

18%

13%

69% Ground

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

49% 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	Charlie Brenneman	UFC®: Guillard vs. Miller Jan 20, 2012	24	2	0	8	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Daniel Roberts	UFC®: Guillard vs. Miller Jan 20, 2012	3	0	3	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Anthony Johnson	UFC LIVE 6: Cruz vs. Johnson Oct 1, 2011	16	0	0	1	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Charlie Brenneman	UFC LIVE 6: Cruz vs. Johnson Oct 1, 2011	1	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Charlie Brenneman	UFC® LIVE: KONGO vs BARRY Jun 26, 2011	11	5	0	5	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Rick Story	UFC® LIVE: KONGO vs BARRY Jun 26, 2011	17	2	4	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Charlie Brenneman	UFC® Fight Night™ : Fight for the Troops 2 Jan 22, 2011	26	3	0	9	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Amilcar Alves	UFC® Fight Night™ : Fight for the Troops 2 Jan 22, 2011	10	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Johny Hendricks	UFC® 117: SILVA vs SONNEN Aug 7, 2010	28	0	0	0	R2KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Charlie Brenneman	UFC® 117: SILVA vs SONNEN Aug 7, 2010	9	2	0	1	R2KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

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