Dequan Townsend "The Tarantula"
Dequan Townsend, known as "The Tarantula", is a mixed martial artist from the United States listed in the Light Heavyweight division. Dequan Townsend holds a professional record of 27-13-0, including 0-4-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 0 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 0 by decision. Dequan Townsend stands 6'3", has a 79-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 40 years old. Dequan Townsend is currently on a 4-fight winning streak and is listed as Not Fighting.
Dequan Townsend profile
| Division | Light Heavyweight |
|---|---|
| Professional record | 27-13-0 |
| UFC record | 0-4-0 |
| Division rank | Unranked |
| Status | Not Fighting |
| Country | United States |
| Age | 40 |
| Date of birth | 1986-05-11 |
| Height | 6'3" |
| Reach | 79" |
| Leg reach | 43" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Last weigh-in | 205 lbs |
| Current streak | W4 |
| Total octagon time | 49 minutes |
Striking statistics
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 1.23 |
|---|---|
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 3.92 |
| Striking accuracy | 34.9% |
| Striking defense | 38.7% |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0 |
| Strikes to the head | 40% |
| Strikes to the body | 50% |
| Strikes to the legs | 10% |
Grappling statistics
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 0 |
|---|---|
| Takedown defense | 46.7% |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 0 |
| Average control time per fight (seconds) | 6 |
UFC finish breakdown
| UFC wins by KO/TKO | 0 |
|---|---|
| UFC wins by submission | 0 |
| UFC wins by decision | 0 |
Dequan Townsend 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-09 | Rebel Combat Sports | Rebel Combat Sports - RCS: Caldwell vs. Lozano | Matthew Comer | win | TKO (Elbows and Punches) |
| 2024-02-17 | Rebel Combat Sports | Rebel Combat Sports - RCS: Hicks vs. Townsend | Christopher Hicks | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2023-10-28 | Rebel Combat Sports | Rebel Combat Sports - RCS 1: Hicks vs. Piliafas | Marcus Maulding | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2023-05-13 | TWC 101.5 | TWC 101.5 - Fairfarren, Alice | Eric Smith | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2022-10-08 | OCL | OCL - Ohio Combat League 22 | Dan Spohn | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2022-04-02 | B2 Fighting Series 154 | B2 Fighting Series 154 - Michigan | Jason Butcher | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2022-02-05 | TWC | TWC - Total Warrior Combat: Unfinished Business | Portland Pringle III | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2020-10-03 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Aldana | Dusko Todorovic | loss | Punches to Head From Mount |
| 2020-02-15 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Blachowicz | Devin Clark | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2020-01-25 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Dos Santos | Bevon Lewis | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2019-06-29 | UFC | UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Dos Santos | Dalcha Lungiambula | loss | Punch to Head At Distance |
| 2019-03-09 | TWC | TWC - Brooks vs. Robinson | Wayman Carter | win | Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
| 2018-12-01 | TWC | TWC - Bennett vs. Shaw | Portland Pringle III | win | Decision (Split) |
| 2018-06-30 | KOP 62 | KOP 62 - KnockOut Promotions 62 | Jamahal Hill | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2018-02-17 | WXC 71 | WXC 71 - Night of Champions 10 | Muhammad Abdullah | win | Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
| 2017-10-28 | New League Fights 7 | New League Fights 7 - Hallows Eve | Hector Urbina | win | KO (Head Kick) |
| 2017-07-14 | WXC 69 | WXC 69 - Illuminate | Willis Black | win | TKO (Head Kick and Punches) |
| 2017-05-20 | FSF MMA | FSF MMA - New Beginning | Timothy Woods | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2017-03-25 | RFO | RFO - Big Guns 23: Battle for the Belts | Luka Strezoski | loss | Submission (Heel Hook) |
| 2017-01-13 | WXC 66 | WXC 66 - Night of Champions 9 | Jason Fischer | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2016-11-12 | TWC Pro Series | TWC Pro Series - Anderson vs. Veerella | Ted Worthington | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2016-05-14 | TWC 29 | TWC 29 - Jaynes vs. Lamson | Dakota Cochrane | loss | Decision (Split) |
| 2016-02-06 | HFC 27 | HFC 27 - Hoosier Fight Club 27 | Kevin Nowaczyk | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2015-11-21 | TWC 28 | TWC 28 - Townsend vs. Lozano | Erick Lozano | win | Submission |
| 2015-10-30 | DC 9 | DC 9 - Duneland Classic 9 | Dustin Pape | win | Submission (Triangle Choke) |
| 2015-08-08 | WXC 59 | WXC 59 - Homeland Pride | Tenyeh Dixon | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2015-07-11 | MFL 38 | MFL 38 - Michiana Fight League 38 | Deray Davis | win | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2015-06-20 | TWC 27 | TWC 27 - Townsend vs. Taveirne | Josh Taveirne | win | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) |
| 2015-02-07 | WXC 55 | WXC 55 - Fully Loaded | Dom O'Grady | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2014-11-22 | TWC 26 | TWC 26 - Townsend vs. Ward | Billy Ward | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2014-08-15 | WXC 52 | WXC 52 - Evolution | David Evans | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2014-05-17 | MFL 34 | MFL 34 - Michiana Fight League 34 | Darryl Madison | win | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
| 2013-12-13 | XFC 27 | XFC 27 - Frozen Fury | Marcus Reynolds | win | KO (Body Kick) |
| 2013-11-16 | TWC 20 | TWC 20 - Final Cut | Erick Lozano | win | KO (Punches) |
| 2013-09-27 | SCL | SCL - Havoc at the Hellespont | Rocky Johnson | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2013-05-18 | TWC 18 | TWC 18 - Bulletproof | Anthony Smith | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2013-02-09 | SCL | SCL - Thunderdome | Canaan Grigsby | win | KO (Punches) |
| 2012-09-22 | TWC 14 | TWC 14 - Up Close and Personal | Robby Longwith | win | TKO (Punches) |
| 2012-04-27 | NAAFS | NAAFS - Caged Fury 17 | Jason Cardillo | loss | Decision (Unanimous) |
| 2012-02-18 | IFL 45 | IFL 45 - My Bloody Valentine | Andy Hahn | win | Decision (Split) |
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Sources and methodology
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