Brad Pickett
Active 2011–present · rated in 3 editions · peak overall 77.0
Scouting report
Brad "One Punch" Pickett defeated Demetrious Johnson by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) at WEC 48 in April 2010. Hailing from East London, England, with his trilby hat entrance, Pickett fought through left hooks, double-leg takedowns, and earned multiple Fight of the Night honors. His boxing and motor are proven by an 84 Cardio and 82 Boxing rating.
Peak ratings
By edition
Pickett delivered bouts in 2012 and 2013, knocking out Yves Jabouin in Nottingham and defeating Mike Easton while dropping competitive scraps to Eddie Wineland and Michael McDonald. His dirty boxing, hook combinations, and takedown entries are reflected in an 82 Boxing and 76 Wrestling rating over these bouts.
Pickett transitioned briefly to flyweight with a victory over Neil Seery in London before suffering losses to Ian McCall, Chico Camus, and a flying knee knockout against Thomas Almeida at UFC 189 in Las Vegas. His chin, forward pressure, and pocket boxing style support his 80 Boxing and 78 Durability ratings across both weight classes.
In 2016 and 2017, Pickett concluded his MMA career, defeating Francisco Rivera by split decision in London before dropping bouts to Iuri Alcantara, Urijah Faber, and Marlon Vera at UFC Fight Night 107 in London. His trading, chin, and veteran boxing presence are reflected in his 78 Boxing and 76 Durability ratings across his farewell appearances.
Brad Pickett, the trilby-wearing London brawler
Brad Pickett came out to Wallop by Chas and Dave in a string vest, cut-off jeans, and a trilby, and Dana White called him one of his favorite fighters to watch. He won the Cage Rage British featherweight title in 2005 by beating Ozzy Haluk, and later held the UCMMA featherweight title. He joined the WEC in 2009 and moved up when it merged into the bigger promotion. His fights earned bonuses often, so he is a sure crowd pleaser.
Pickett rating breakdown
Boxing. Very good hands for the weight. He knocked out Yves Jabouin in the first round in 2012.
Kickboxing. Good, but a step behind his boxing.
Wrestling. Enough to beat Demetrious Johnson by unanimous decision at WEC 48, though Scott Jorgensen beat him on the cards at WEC 50.
BJJ. He submitted Kyle Dietz and Damacio Page, and lost to a rear-naked choke against Renan Barao and a triangle against Michael McDonald.
Strength. Average for a bantamweight.
Durability. He was stopped by Thomas Almeida in 2015 and Marlon Vera in 2017, but earlier he kept trading through years of wars.
Cardio. His best rating. He earned Fight of the Night four times.
Fight IQ. Solid instincts. He edged Ivan Menjivar 29-28 at WEC 53.
He does not slow down
Cardio is his top attribute at 84. He earned Fight of the Night four times, and fights such as Mike Easton in 2013 went back and forth to a split decision. A game that reaches the later rounds favors him.
Kickboxing and strength share the bottom
Kickboxing and strength are both 74, tied for his lowest. Scott Jorgensen beat him on the cards at WEC 50, and Renan Barao submitted him with a rear-naked choke in 2011. A stronger opponent who can control the range and the clinch is the problem.
Keep exploring
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- Eddie Winelandbest boxing 84 · weakest bjj 72
- Brian Bowlesbest boxing 82 · weakest kickboxing 74
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Ratings shown are my own estimates, made with AI assistance and informed by how Brad Pickett is regarded by the MMA community. They are unofficial and do not constitute an assessment of Brad Pickett's real-world abilities. How the ratings are made. See the disclaimer below. Ratings and write-ups by Haaris A. Last reviewed 2026-09-30; spot an error? Tell us. Read our editorial standards.