Brad Blackburn

Brad Lavale Blackburn Jr. (born May 25, 1977) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional from 2000 until 2011, he fought for the UFC, Bellator, the Maximum Fighting Championship, and the Seattle Tiger Sharks of the now defunct International Fight League.

Background At the age of 22, Blackburn began boxing but soon transitioned to MMA after being persuaded to do so by his friends who trained. A "late bloomer," Blackburn stood only as a high school sophomore.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Blackburn was a contender on the now defunct IFL before signing on to the UFC. He held a record of 15 wins, 9 losses, 1 draw, and 1 no contest before joining the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Blackburn made his UFC debut against James Giboo, winning by TKO due to strikes on UFC Fight Night 14. He would later go on to defeat Ryo Chonan by unanimous decision and Edgar García by split decision.

He then fought TUF 7 winner Amir Sadollah at UFC Fight Night 20 on January 11, 2010. In this fight, Blackburn was rocked badly once in the first round and would go on to get rocked again in the third round by a knee. Blackburn survived Sadollah's attacks, going on to lose by unanimous decision.

Blackburn lost to DaMarques Johnson at UFC 112, and was subsequently released from the organization.

Personal life Blackburn has two children: a son and a daughter.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Jory Erickson TKO (punches) CageSport 13

Tacoma, Washington, United States Loss

Dan Hornbuckle Decision (unanimous) Bellator 25

Chicago, Illinois, United States Loss

DaMarques Johnson TKO (kick to the body) UFC 112

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Loss

Amir Sadollah Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz

Fairfax, Virginia, United States Win

Edgar García Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Ryo Chonan Decision (unanimous) UFC 92

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

James Giboo TKO (flying knee and punches) UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Irvin

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Delson Heleno KO (punch) IFL: New Jersey

East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States NC

Travis Cox No Contest (illegal knee) IFL: 2007 Team Championship Final

Hollywood, Florida, United States Win

Jay Hieron TKO (punches) IFL: Everett

Everett, Washington, United States Loss

Mark Miller Decision (unanimous) IFL: Moline

Moline, Illinois, United States Win

Chris Wilson Decision (unanimous) IFL: Portland

Portland, Oregon, United States Loss

Rory Markham KO (punch) IFL: Championship 2006

East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States Win

Gustavo Machado Decision (split) IFL: Legends Championship 2006

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Ray Perales Decision (split) XFC: Dome of Destruction 3

Tacoma, Washington, United States Loss

Roger Huerta TKO (corner stoppage) IFC: Rock N' Rumble

Reno, Nevada, United States Loss

Jay Jack Submission (forearm choke) ROF 15: Inferno

Colorado, United States Loss

Brandon Melendez Decision (unanimous) SF 8: Justice

Gresham, Oregon, United States For the vacant SF Welterweight Championship. Win

Steve Legault TKO (punches) APEX: Genesis

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Return to Welterweight. Win

Ronny Morales Submission (rear-naked choke) DB 11: DesertBrawl 11

Bend, Oregon, United States Middleweight debut. Win

Pat Healy KO (punches) RITR 8: Rumble in the Ring 8

Auburn, Washington, United States Lightweight bout. Loss

Brad Gumm Decision (unanimous) MFC 4: New Groundz

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Loss

Ryan Healy Decision (split) FCFF: Rumble at the Roseland 3

Portland, Oregon, United States Lightweight bout. Win

Quenton Pongracz TKO (corner stoppage) MFC 3: Canadian Pride

Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada Loss

Grady Hurley Decision (split) RITR: Rumble in the Rockies

Denver, Colorado, United States Win

Clayton Purvis TKO (cut) FCFF: Rumble at the Roseland 1

Portland, Oregon, United States Win

Landon Showalter Submission (armbar) UFCF: Olympia Ring Challenge

Olympia, Washington, United States Win

Ray Perales Submission (triangle choke) UFCF: Storm 2001

Kirkland, Washington, United States Win

Matt Wurstner Submission (triangle choke) RITR 4: Rumble in the Ring 4

Auburn, Washington, United States Draw

Matt Wurstner Draw RITR 3: Rumble in the Ring 3

Auburn, Washington, United States Return to Welterweight. Win

Pat Healy KO (punch) PPKA: Muckleshoot

Auburn, Washington, United States Lightweight debut. Win

Jai Walsh Decision (unanimous) UFCF: War 2001

Kirkland, Washington, United States Win

Jason Dickson TKO (punches) UFCF: Everett Extreme Challenge 2

Everett, Washington, United States