Bantamweight

Brad Pickett

UFC 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

Boxing82
Kickboxing74
Wrestling76
BJJ76
Strength74
Durability80
Cardio84
Fight IQ78

By edition

2010–2013Overall 77
Boxing82
Kickboxing74
Wrestling76
BJJ76
Strength74
Durability80
Cardio84
Fight IQ78

Pickett delivered bouts in 2012 and 2013, knocking out Yves Jabouin with an uppercut 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.

2014–2015Overall 76
Boxing80
Kickboxing74
Wrestling75
BJJ75
Strength73
Durability78
Cardio82
Fight IQ78

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.

2016–2017Overall 75
Boxing78
Kickboxing72
Wrestling74
BJJ74
Strength72
Durability76
Cardio80
Fight IQ76

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.

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