Steve Bruno

Steve Bruno (born November 3, 1981) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2001, Bruno has formerly competed for the UFC, the IFL, and the MFC.

Mixed martial arts career Early career Bruno started his mixed martial arts career in May 2001, when he faced Opie Barr at Rumble in Chula Vista 1. He won the fight via armbar submission. Following this, Bruno would compile a professional record of 11–3 before signing with the UFC in mid-2008.

Ultimate Fighting Championship With a record of 11–3, Bruno signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was expected to face Chad Reiner in his debut at UFC Fight Night 10 on June 12, 2007. However, Bruno was forced out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by Anthony Johnson.

Bruno was then scheduled to face Chris Wilson at UFC 86 on July 5, 2008. However, the fight would be postponed and instead took place at UFC 87 on August 9, 2008. Bruno lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Bruno was expected to face Luke Cummo at UFC: Fight for the Troops on December 10, 2008. However, Cummo was forced out of the bout due to injury and was replaced by Johnny Rees. He won the bout via second round rear-naked choke.

In his third fight in the promotion, Bruno faced Matt Riddle at UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens on February 7, 2009. He lost the fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion after dropping to 1–2.

Championship and Accomplishments Spirit MC Middleweight (-80 kg) Championship (One time;)

Post-UFC career Fighting outside of the UFC, Bruno faced Clayton McKinney at AFL: Rumble on the Rock on September 25, 2009. He won the fight via D'arce choke. He then faced Robert Thompson at MFA: New Generation 3 on September 18, 2010. He won the fight via submission (punches).

Bruno moved to 3–0 since his UFC release, when he won a unanimous decision over Anderson Melo at Fight Time 10 on June 22, 2012. In his latest fight, Bruno faced Keith Johnson at Fight Time 12 on November 2, 2012. He lost the fight via TKO, snapping his three fight winning streak.

Coaching career

Bruno is currently a striking coach at American Top Team.

Personal life Before starting his mixed martial arts career, Bruno was a Naval Air Crewman and Rescue Swimmer in the United States Navy.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Keith Johnson TKO (punches) Fight Time 12: Warriors Collide

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Catchweight (175 lbs) bout. Win

Anderson Melo Decision (unanimous) Fight Time 10: It's Personal

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Catchweight (174 lbs) bout. Win

Robert Thompson Submission (punches) MFA: New Generation 3

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Clayton McKinney Submission (D'arce choke) AFL: Rumble on the Rock

Hollywood, Florida, United States Loss

Matt Riddle Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lauzon vs. Stephens

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Johnny Rees Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC: Fight For The Troops

Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States Loss

Chris Wilson Decision (unanimous) UFC 87

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Win

Lim Jae-Suk KO (punches) Spirit MC 11: Invasion

Seoul, South Korea Won Spirit MC Middleweight (176 lbs) Championship. Win

Ho Jin Kim KO (punch) Spirit MC: Interleague 5

Seoul, South Korea Win

Graydon Tannas Submission (rear-naked choke) MFC 11: Gridiron

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Young Choi KO (punches) Spirit MC 9: Welterweight GP Opening

Seoul, South Korea Loss

Bart Palaszewski KO (punch) IFL: Championship 2006

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Landon Showalter Decision (unanimous) MFC: Boardwalk Blitz

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Jay Jack TKO (punches) Euphoria: USA vs. Japan

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Anthony Tolone TKO (punches) AFC 13: Absolute Fighting Championships 13

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win

Chris Schlesinger Decision (majority) RF 8: Reality Fighting 8

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Gino Astudillo TKO (punches) AFC 9: Absolute Fighting Championships 9

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Win

Jorge Cuellar Submission (rear-naked choke) RM 3: Reto Maximo 3

Tijuana, Mexico Loss

Heath Sims Decision (unanimous) XP 2: Xtreme Pankration 2

Los Angeles, California, United States Win

Jeff Gibson Submission (armbar) RICV 2: Rumble in Chula Vista 2

San Diego, California, United States Win

Opie Barr Submission (armbar) RICV 1: Rumble in Chula Vista 1

San Diego, California, United States