Branden Lee Hinkle "The Iron Lion"

Branden Lee Hinkle, known as "The Iron Lion", is a mixed martial artist from the United States competing in the UFC Light Heavyweight division. Branden Lee Hinkle holds a professional record of 14-7-0, including 1-2-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 1 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 0 by decision. Branden Lee Hinkle stands 6'2", and is 49 years old. Branden Lee Hinkle is currently on a 2-fight losing streak and is listed as Not Fighting.

Branden Lee Hinkle profile

DivisionLight Heavyweight
Professional record14-7-0
UFC record1-2-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusNot Fighting
CountryUnited States
Age49
Date of birth1973-07-29
Height6'2"
Last weigh-in205 lbs
Current streakL2
Total octagon time14 minutes

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute2.61
Significant strikes absorbed per minute3.91
Striking accuracy69%
Striking defense26%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0
Strikes to the head64%
Strikes to the body33%
Strikes to the legs3%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes4.34
Takedown defense67%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes4.34
Average control time per fight (seconds)18.95

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO1
UFC wins by submission0
UFC wins by decision0

Branden Lee Hinkle UFC fight history

DateEventOpponentResultMethod
2006-06-28UFC Fight Night 5Jason LambertlossPunches · 5:00 · R1
2006-02-04UFC 57: Liddell vs. Couture 3Jeff MonsonlossNorth South Choke · 4:35 · R1
2005-10-07UFC 55: FurySean GannonwinPunches · 4:14 · R1

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Branden Lee Hinkle competes in the UFC Light Heavyweight division.

Sources and methodology

Career records and bout history are compiled from public event records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.

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