Branden Lee Hinkle "The Iron Lion"
Branden Lee Hinkle, known as "The Iron Lion", is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Light Heavyweight division. Branden Lee Hinkle holds a professional record of 17-11-0, 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", fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 53 years old. Branden Lee Hinkle is currently on a 2-fight winning streak and is listed as Not Fighting.
Branden Lee Hinkle profile
| Division | Light Heavyweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 17-11-0 |
| UFC record | 1-2-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Not Fighting |
| Country | United States |
| Age | 53 |
| Date of birth | 1973-07-29 |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Last weigh-in | 205 lbs |
| Current streak | W2 |
| Total octagon time | 14 minutes |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 2.61 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.91 |
| Striking accuracy | 69.2% |
| Striking defense | 26% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0 |
| Strikes to the head | 63.9% |
| Strikes to the body | 33.3% |
| Strikes to the legs | 2.8% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 4.34 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 66.7% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 4.34 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 132.67 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 1 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 0 |
| UFC wins by decision | 0 |
Branden Lee Hinkle recorded fight history
Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.
| Date | Promotion | Event | Opponent | Result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-06 | Horsepower Promotions | Horsepower Promotions - Fists of Fury 10 | Marvin Babe | win | Submission |
| 2012-05-18 | RCC | RCC - West Virginia vs. The World | Alonzo Roane | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2011-04-02 | PFC 3 | PFC 3 - Pancrase Fighting Championship 3 | Jessie Gibbs | loss | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2010-11-24 | DFL 1 | DFL 1 - The Big Bang | Kevin Jordan | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2009-03-21 | EB | EB - Beatdown at 4 Bears 4 | Chris Tuchscherer | loss | TKO (Punches) |
| 2007-07-14 | Bodog Fight | Bodog Fight - Alvarez vs. Lee | Roman Zentsov | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2007-05-19 | GFC | GFC - Evolution | Alexandre Ferreira | loss | Submission (Heel Hook) |
| 2006-06-28 | UFC | UFC Fight Night 5 | Jason Lambert | loss | Punches to Head On Ground |
| 2006-02-04 | UFC | UFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3 | Jeff Monson | loss | North-South Choke Technical Submission |
| 2005-10-07 | UFC | UFC 55: Fury | Sean Gannon | win | Punches to Head From Half Guard |
| 2005-08-26 | HHCF 21 | HHCF 21 - Redemption | Jason DeAngelo | win | TKO (Submission to Strikes) |
| 2005-05-20 | WEF | WEF - Sin City | Tommy Sauer | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2004-10-02 | NF 5 | NF 5 - Neo Fight 5 | Sim Kyum Kim | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2004-10-02 | NF 5 | NF 5 - Neo Fight 5 | Daisuke Watanabe | win | Decision |
| 2003-12-20 | NF 2 | NF 2 - Neo Fight 2 | Sang Hyun Park | win | TKO (Leg Kick) |
| 2003-12-20 | NF 2 | NF 2 - Neo Fight 2 | Sang Min Lee | no contest | No Contest |
| 2003-11-22 | VTX | VTX - Vale Todo Xtremeo 1 | Rogelio Sanchez | win | Submission (Armbar) |
| 2003-09-13 | NLF 1 | NLF 1 - Next Level Fighting 1 | Eric Knox | win | TKO (Submission to Punches) |
| 2003-08-01 | Meca 9 | Meca 9 - Meca World Vale Tudo 9 | Gabriel Gonzaga | loss | Submission (Triangle Choke) |
| 2001-06-23 | RSF 2 | RSF 2 - Attack at the Track | Jorge Rivera | win | TKO (Corner Stoppage) |
| 2001-04-21 | RSF 1 | RSF 1 - Redemption in the Valley | George Allen | win | TKO |
| 2000-06-15 | Rings | Rings - Millennium Combine 2 | Magomedkhan Gamzatkhanov | loss | Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) |
| 2000-05-13 | WEF 9 | WEF 9 - World Class | Yoshihisa Yamamoto | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2000-04-20 | Rings | Rings - Millennium Combine 1 | Wataru Sakata | loss | Submission (Leg Lock) |
| 1999-12-22 | Rings | Rings - King of Kings 1999 Block B | Maurice Smith | loss | Decision (Majority) |
| 1999-12-11 | HFP | HFP - Holiday Fight Party | Travis Fulton | win | TKO (Injury) |
| 1999-01-20 | IVC 8 | IVC 8 - The Road Back to the Top | Carlos Barreto | loss | Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
| 1998-10-25 | VTJ 1998 | VTJ 1998 - Vale Tudo Japan 1998 | Masanori Suda | win | TKO (Upkicks) |
| 1998-08-23 | IVC 6 | IVC 6 - The Challenge | Ebenezer Fontes Braga | loss | Submission (Triangle Choke) |
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Sources and methodology
Career records and bout history are compiled from published MMA 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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