Brandon Wolff
Born (1975-10-18) October 18, 1975
Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
DivisionWelterweight
Fighting out ofKailua, Oahu, Hawaii, United States
TeamMMAD, Defend Hawaii
Years active2002–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins7
By knockout3
By decision4
Losses6
By knockout2
By submission3
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Brandon W.K. Wolff (born October 18, 1975) is an American mixed martial artist and former Navy SEAL, who is perhaps best known for his short stint in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship nicknamed “Killer Bee”.

Mixed martial arts career

Wolff made his professional MMA debut on January 5, 2002, when he faced David Santiago at Warriors of the New Millennium 4. He won the fight via first-round KO.[1] Following this win, Wolff would compile a professional record of 7–3, with notable fights against UFC veterans Riki Fukuda and Chad Reiner before being signed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship in late 2008.[2]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In late 2008, Wolff signed with the UFC. He was expected to face Jon Koppenhaver in his debut; however, Koppenhaver would be released from the promotion after refusing to fight Wolff and for his comments on deceased UFC fighter Evan Tanner.[3] Wolff would instead make his debut against Ben Saunders at UFC: Fight for the Troops on December 10, 2008.[4] He lost the fight via first-round TKO (knees).[5]

In his second fight for the promotion, Wolff faced Yoshiyuki Yoshida at UFC 98 on May 23, 2009.[6] He lost the fight via guillotine choke, and was subsequently released from the promotion.[7]

Post-UFC career

In his first fight after his UFC release, Wolff faced Dylan Clay at X-1: Nations Collide on June 14, 2010. He lost the fight via kimura, dropping Wolff to three losses in a row.[8]

Personal life

Before fighting professionally, Wolff was a U.S. Navy SEAL.[9] Wolff graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training (BUD/S) class 222 in 1999. Following SEAL Tactical Training (STT) and completion of a six-month probationary period, he received the Special Warfare insignia, also known as the "SEAL Trident". He received an honorable discharge in 2001 leaving as a Construction Mechanic Third Class rank. Wolff also has a twin brother, Brenton, who is also a former U.S. Navy SEAL graduated from BUD/S class 223. Wolff, later received his bachelor's degree from American Military University.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
13 matches 7 wins 6 losses
By knockout 3 2
By submission 0 3
By decision 4 1
Draws 0
No contests 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 7–6 Dylan Clay Submission (kimura) X-1 - Nations Collide June 4, 2010 3 4:06 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss 7–5 Yoshiyuki Yoshida Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 98 May 23, 2009 1 2:24 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 7–4 Ben Saunders TKO (knees) UFC: Fight for the Troops December 10, 2008 1 1:49 Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
Win 7–3 Chad Reiner Decision (split) X-1 - Legends May 16, 2008 5 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Welterweight debut.
Win 6–3 Chad Klingensmith Decision (unanimous) EliteXC: Uprising September 15, 2007 3 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win 5–3 Shu Nahiwawa TKO (punches) X-1 - Grand Prix 2007 August 4, 2007 1 3:02 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss 4–3 Jeffery Painter Submission (rear-naked choke) Omaha Fight Club 09/29/06[10] September 29, 2006 2 0:55 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 4–2 Josh McDonald TKO (doctor stoppage) Rumble on the Rock 9 April 21, 2006 1 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss 3–2 Riki Fukuda TKO (punches) K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Hawaii July 29, 2005 2 2:49 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win 3–1 Jay Carter Decision (unanimous) ROTR - Proving Grounds July 9, 2005 2 5:00 Hilo, Hawaii, United States
Win 2–1 Hannibal Adofo Decision (split) WEC 6: Return of a Legend March 27, 2003 3 5:00 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss 1–1 Ian Helms Decision (unanimous) SuperBrawl 25 July 13, 2002 2 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win 1–0 David Santiago KO (punch) Warriors of the New Millennium 4 January 5, 2002 1 3:15 Lahania, Hawaii, United States

References

  1. ↑ "WOTNM: Warriors of the New Millennium 4". sherdog.com. January 5, 2002.
  2. ↑ "UFC newcomer Brandon Wolff seeking full-time opportunity". mmajunkie.com. December 6, 2008.
  3. ↑ "UFC Releases "War Machine" Jon Koppenhaver After Controversial Comments Regarding Death Of Evan Tannen". 411mania.com. September 12, 2008. Archived from the original on October 17, 2008.
  4. ↑ "Ben Saunders vs. Brandon Wolff likely for UFN 16 on Dec. 10". fiveouncesofpain.com. September 24, 2008.
  5. ↑ "UFC Fight for the Troops: Ben Saunders vs. Brandon Wolff". tapology.com. December 10, 2008.
  6. ↑ "Report: Brandon Wolff vs. Yoshiyuki Yoshida at UFC 98 in May". mmajunkie.com. February 11, 2009.
  7. ↑ "The UFC releases Andre Gusmao, Brandon Wolff, & Dave Kaplan". rankingmma.com. June 13, 2009.
  8. ↑ "X-1: Nations Collide Card and Results". sherdog.com. June 14, 2010.
  9. ↑ "Meet the Wolff brothers: former Navy SEALS turned MMA fighters". cp24.com. December 9, 2008.
  10. ↑ "Omaha Fight Club Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. September 29, 2006.
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