Deron Winn
Deron Winn | |||||||||||||||
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Born | Deron Andrew Winn June 13, 1989 Liberty, Missouri, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||||||||||||||
Weight | 186 lb (84 kg; 13.3 st) | ||||||||||||||
Division | Middleweight (185 lb) (2019–present) Light heavyweight (205 lb) (2017–2018) | ||||||||||||||
Reach | 70 in (178 cm)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Style | Wrestling | ||||||||||||||
Fighting out of | Gilroy, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
Team | American Kickboxing Academy | ||||||||||||||
Wrestling | Olympic Freestyle Wrestling[2] NAIA Wrestling[3] | ||||||||||||||
Years active | 2017–present | ||||||||||||||
Mixed martial arts record | |||||||||||||||
Total | 8 | ||||||||||||||
Wins | 6 | ||||||||||||||
By knockout | 4 | ||||||||||||||
By decision | 2 | ||||||||||||||
Losses | 2 | ||||||||||||||
By submission | 1 | ||||||||||||||
By decision | 1 | ||||||||||||||
University | Lindenwood University | ||||||||||||||
Notable school(s) | St. Louis Community College Liberty High School | ||||||||||||||
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Deron Andrew Winn (born June 13, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler.[4] As a mixed martial artist, he is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), fighting in its middleweight division. A professional since 2017, he has also competed in Bellator MMA.
Background
Winn was born and raised in Liberty, Missouri. He began wrestling for Liberty High School, where he became a three-time MSHSAA champion and compiled a record of 163-6.[5]
After high school, Winn attended St. Louis Community College where he won the NJCAA Championship and earned the NJCAA Outstanding Wrestler award as a true freshman.[6] In his sophomore year he was awarded All-American status.[7]
Following his career at St. Louis Community College, in his senior year he transferred to the wrestling program of Lindenwood University where he earned NAIA All-American honors by participating in the NAIA Wrestling Championships, where he placed third.[8][9]
After his successful collegiate wrestling career, he focused in freestyle wrestling, where he competed internationally with multiple accomplishments, including being a bronze medalist at the 2014 Pan American Championships.[10]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Winn began his professional career in 2017 and fought under various promotions, most notably Bellator MMA.[11] He amassed an undefeated record of 5-0 with all but one of his wins ending by knockout in the first round.[12] On December 20, 2018 it was announced that Winn had signed with the UFC.[13]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Winn was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Markus Perez on June 22, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 12.[14] However, on May 9 it was reported that Perez had pulled out of the fight citing injury and was replaced by Bruno Silva.[15] On June 16, it was reported that Silva was forced to pull out of the contest due to a potential anti-doping violation by USADA and was replaced by returning veteran Eric Spicely.[16] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[17] This win earned both competitors the Fight of the Night award.[18]
Winn faced Darren Stewart on October 18, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 6. At the weigh-in, Winn weighed in at 188.5 pounds, 2.5 pounds over the middleweight non-title fight limit of 186. The bout was held at catchweight and he was fined 20% of his purse which went to his opponent.[19] He lost the fight via split decision.[20]
Winn faced Gerald Meerschaert on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248.[21] He lost the fight via submission in the third round.[22]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Eric Spicely[18]
Freestyle wrestling[5][23][24]
- United World Wrestling
- 2018 Bill Ferrell International Senior Freestyle Silver Medalist
- 2016 Dave Schultz Memorial International Open Senior Freestyle Silver Medalist
- 2016 Outstanding Ukrainian Memorial Open Senior Freestyle Bronze Medalist
- 2014 Pan American Championships Senior Freestyle Bronze Medalist
- 2014 Dave Schultz Memorial International Open Senior Freestyle Silver Medalist
- 2014 Bill Farrell International Open Senior Freestyle Silver Medalist
- 2013 Cerro Pelado International Senior Freestyle Bronze Medalist
- USA Wrestling
- 2018 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament Senior Freestyle Silver Medalist
- 2018 U.S Open Senior Freestyle 4th Place
- 2015 U.S Open Senior Freestyle 4th Place
- 2014 U.S Open Senior Freestyle 4th Place
- 2014 U.S. World Team Trials Open Senior Freestyle 4th Place
Folkstyle Wrestling
- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
- NAIA 197 lb 3rd place out of Lindenwood University (2011)[9]
- NAIA All-American out of Lindenwood University (2011)[8]
- National Junior College Athletic Association
- NJCAA 184 lb National Championship out of St. Louis Community College (2008, 2010)[6]
- NJCAA All-American out of St. Louis Community College (2009, 2010)[7]
- NJCAA Most Outstanding Wrestler out of St. Louis Community College (2008)[6]
- Missouri State High School Activities Association
- MSHSAA 152 lb State 3rd place out of Liberty High School (2004)[25]
- MSHSAA 171 lb State Championship out of Liberty High School(2005)[26]
- MSHSAA 189 lb State Championship out of Liberty High School (2006)[27]
- MSHSAA 215 lb State Championship out of Liberty High School(2007)[28]
Mixed martial arts record
8 matches | 6 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 4 | 0 |
By submission | 0 | 1 |
By decision | 2 | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 6–2 | Gerald Meerschaert | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 248 | March 7, 2020 | 3 | 2:13 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 6–1 | Darren Stewart | Decision (split) | UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman | October 18, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Catchweight (188.5 lbs) bout; Winn missed weight. |
Win | 6–0 | Eric Spicely | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie | June 22, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Greenville, South Carolina, United States | Middleweight debut. Fight of the Night. |
Win | 5–0 | Tom Lawlor | Decision (unanimous) | Golden Boy Promotions: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3 | November 24, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Inglewood, California, United States | |
Win | 4–0 | Ahmed White | TKO (punches) | Bellator 199 | May 12, 2018 | 1 | 2:32 | San José, California, United States | |
Win | 3–0 | Cody Sons | TKO (punches) | URCC 32 Fury: Battle of the Islands | September 30, 2017 | 1 | 1:57 | San Mateo, California, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Deven Fisher | TKO (punches) | LFA Fight Night 1: Sioux Falls | May 5, 2017 | 1 | 1:40 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States | Catchweight bout (190 lbs) |
Win | 1–0 | Mike Morales | TKO (punches) | Conquer Fighting Championship 3 | March 18, 2017 | 1 | 0:28 | Richmond, California, United States | Light Heavyweight debut. |
Match results
See also
References
- ^ "Deron Winn | UFC". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
- ^ "Deron Winn". Retrieved April 14, 2020.
- ^ "2011 NAIA Wrestling All-Americans Announced". March 7, 2011.
- ^ "Deron Winn: Combat Sports Renaissance Man". InterMat. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
- ^ a b "Deron Winn". MissouriWrestling.com. 2015-11-05. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
- ^ a b c "WRESTLING NATIONAL CHAMPIONS" (PDF). static.psbin.com. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- ^ a b "NJCAA All Time All-American List – Wrestling" (PDF). static.psbin.com. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
- ^ a b "2011 NAIA Wrestling All-Americans Announced". NAIA. 2011-03-07. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
- ^ a b "2011 NAIA Wrestling Championship" (PDF). naia.org. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
- ^ "Deron Winn staging wrestling comeback while balancing MMA". Team USA. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
- ^ "Deron Winn Signs With UFC". FIGHT SPORTS. 2018-12-21. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
- ^ a b Sherdog.com. "Deron Winn MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
- ^ Reinsmith, Trent. "Deron Winn, Protege Of Daniel Cormier, Signs With UFC". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
- ^ Fortune, Ryan (2019-04-18). "Deron Winn vs. Markus Perez Added to UFC Greenville". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
- ^ Lee, Alexander K. (2019-05-16). "Deron Winn to fight short-notice replacement Bruno Silva at UFC Greenville". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
- ^ "Eric Spicely Takes Short-Notice Matchup vs. Deron Winn at UFC Greenville". m.sherdog.com. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
- ^ Henry, Blaine (2019-06-22). "UFC Greenville Results: Deron Winn Stays Perfect with Victory Over Eric Spicely". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
- ^ a b "UFC on ESPN+ 12 bonuses: Quick finishes bring big rewards for Rozenstruik, 'The Korean Zombie'". MMA Junkie. 2019-06-23. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
- ^ Martin, Damon (2019-10-18). "UFC on ESPN 6 results: Darren Stewart hands Deron Winn his first loss in close split decision". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
- ^ Doherty, Dan (2019-10-18). "UFC Boston Results: Darren Stewart Takes Hard-Fought Split Decision From Deron Winn". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
- ^ "Gerald Meerschaert vs. Deron Winn set for UFC 248". MMAfighting. 2020-01-30. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
- ^ Doherty, Dan (2020-03-07). "UFC 248 Results: Gerald Meerschaert Finishes Deron Winn in Third Round". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
- ^ "U.S. teams ready for Pan American Championships in Mexico City, Mexico, July 15-17". Team USA. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
- ^ Hamilton, Andy. "AWL I 92 KG Preview: Mike Macchiavello vs. Deron Winn". Trackwrestling. Retrieved 2020-05-05.
- ^ "2004 MSHSAA Class 3 Place Matches (FINAL) Championships" (ORG).
- ^ "2005 MSHSAA Class 4 Place Matches (FINAL)" (ORG).
- ^ "2006 MSHSAA Class 4 Place Matches (FINAL)" (ORG).
- ^ "2007 MSHSAA Class 4 Brackets (FINAL)" (ORG).
External links
- Deron Winn at UFC
- Deron Winn at Bellator
- Deron Winn at Sherdog
- Deron Winn at the International Wrestling Database
- Deron Winn at UFC
- Professional MMA record for Deron Winn from Sherdog