Deron Winn

Deron Andrew Winn (born June 13, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler.[4] As a mixed martial artist, he is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), fighting in its middleweight division. A professional since 2017, he has also competed in Bellator MMA.

Deron Winn
Born	Deron Andrew Winn June 13, 1989 Liberty, Missouri, U.S.
Nationality	American
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight	186 lb (84 kg; 13.3 st)
Division	Middleweight (185 lb) (2019–present) Light heavyweight (205 lb) (2017–2018)
Reach	70 in (178 cm)[1]
Style	Wrestling
Fighting out of	Gilroy, California, U.S.
Team	American Kickboxing Academy
Wrestling	Olympic Freestyle Wrestling[2] NAIA Wrestling[3]
Years active	2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	9
Wins	7
By knockout	4
By decision	3
Losses	2
By submission	1
By decision	1
University	Lindenwood University
Notable school(s)	St. Louis Community College Liberty High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record Men's freestyle wrestling Representing  United States Pan American Wrestling Championships 2014 Mexico City 97 kg

Wrestling career

Winn was born and raised in Liberty, Missouri. He began wrestling for Liberty High School, where he became a three-time MSHSAA state champion and compiled a record of 163-6.[5]

After high school, Winn attended St. Louis Community College where he won the NJCAA Championship and earned the NJCAA Outstanding Wrestler award as a true freshman.[6] In his sophomore year he was awarded All-American status.[7]

Following his career at St. Louis Community College, in his senior year he transferred to the wrestling program of Lindenwood University where he earned NAIA All-American honors by participating in the NAIA Wrestling Championships, where he placed third.[8][9]

After his successful collegiate wrestling career, he focused in freestyle wrestling, where he competed nationally and internationally, compiled wins over notable wrestlers such as J'den Cox and Pat Downey and also placed at competitions such as the US Open, the Pan American Championships and the US World Team Trials.[10] After more than two years since his last wrestling showdown, Winn wrestled the heavily accomplished in collegiate wrestling Kollin Moore on August 30, 2020 at Chael Sonnen's Wrestling Underground I.[11] He lost the match by decision.[12]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Winn began his professional career in 2017 and fought under various promotions, most notably Bellator MMA.[13] He amassed an undefeated record of 5-0 with all but one of his wins ending by knockout in the first round.[14] On December 20, 2018 it was announced that Winn had signed with the UFC.[15]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Winn was scheduled to make his promotional debut against Markus Perez on June 22, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 12.[16] However, on May 9 it was reported that Perez had pulled out of the fight citing injury and was replaced by Bruno Silva.[17] On June 16, it was reported that Silva was forced to pull out of the contest due to a potential anti-doping violation by USADA and was replaced by returning veteran Eric Spicely.[18] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[19] This win earned both competitors the Fight of the Night award.[20]

Winn faced Darren Stewart on October 18, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 6. At the weigh-in, Winn weighed in at 188.5 pounds, 2.5 pounds over the middleweight non-title fight limit of 186. The bout was held at catchweight and he was fined 20% of his purse which went to his opponent.[21] He lost the fight by split decision.[22]

Winn faced Gerald Meerschaert on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248.[23] He lost the fight via submission in the third round.[24] Winn was suspended for nine months and fined $1,800 of his purse by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on September 3, 2020 after testing positive for amphetamines. The suspension is retroactive to March 7, 2020 and he will be eligible to compete again on December 7, 2020.[25]

Winn was scheduled to face Antônio Braga Neto on December 19, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 183.[26] However, Braga Neto was removed from the contest due to undisclosed reasons and replaced by Antônio Arroyo.[27] Winn won the fight via unanimous decision.[28]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Eric Spicely[20]

Freestyle wrestling[5][29][30]

• United World Wrestling
  • 2018 Bill Ferrell International Senior Freestyle Silver Medalist
  • 2016 Dave Schultz Memorial International Open Senior Freestyle Silver Medalist
  • 2016 Outstanding Ukrainian Memorial Open Senior Freestyle Bronze Medalist
  • 2014 Pan American Championships Senior Freestyle Bronze Medalist
  • 2014 Dave Schultz Memorial International Open Senior Freestyle Silver Medalist
  • 2014 Bill Farrell International Open Senior Freestyle Silver Medalist
  • 2013 Cerro Pelado International Senior Freestyle Bronze Medalist
• USA Wrestling
  • 2018 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament Senior Freestyle Silver Medalist
  • 2018 U.S Open Senior Freestyle 4th Place
  • 2015 U.S Open Senior Freestyle 4th Place
  • 2014 U.S Open Senior Freestyle 4th Place
  • 2014 U.S. World Team Trials Open Senior Freestyle 4th Place

Folkstyle Wrestling

• National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
  • NAIA 197 lb 3rd place out of Lindenwood University (2011)[9]
  • NAIA All-American out of Lindenwood University (2011)[8]

• National Junior College Athletic Association
  • NJCAA 184 lb National Championship out of St. Louis Community College (2008, 2010)[6]
  • NJCAA All-American out of St. Louis Community College (2008, 2010)[7]
  • NJCAA Most Outstanding Wrestler out of St. Louis Community College (2008)[6]
• Missouri State High School Activities Association[31][32][33][34]
  • MSHSAA State Championship out of Liberty High School (2005, 2006, 2007)
  • MSHSAA All-State out of Liberty High School (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
9 matches	7 wins	2 losses
By knockout	4	0
By submission	0	1
By decision	3	1

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	7–2	Antônio Arroyo	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal	December 19, 2020	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Catchweight (195 lb) bout.
Loss	6–2	Gerald Meerschaert	Submission (rear-naked choke)	UFC 248	March 7, 2020	3	2:13	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Winn tested positive for amphetamines.[35]
Loss	6–1	Darren Stewart	Decision (split)	UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman	October 18, 2019	3	5:00	Boston, Massachusetts, United States	Catchweight (188.5 lb) bout; Winn missed weight.
Win	6–0	Eric Spicely	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie	June 22, 2019	3	5:00	Greenville, South Carolina, United States	Middleweight debut. Fight of the Night.
Win	5–0	Tom Lawlor	Decision (unanimous)	Golden Boy Promotions: Liddell vs. Ortiz 3	November 24, 2018	3	5:00	Inglewood, California, United States
Win	4–0	Ahmed White	TKO (punches)	Bellator 199	May 12, 2018	1	2:32	San Jose, California, United States
Win	3–0	Cody Sons	TKO (punches)	URCC 32 Fury: Battle of the Islands	September 30, 2017	1	1:57	San Mateo, California, United States
Win	2–0	Deven Fisher	TKO (punches)	LFA Fight Night 1	May 5, 2017	1	1:40	Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States	Catchweight (190 lb) bout.
Win	1–0	Mike Morales	TKO (punches)	Conquer Fighting Championship 3	March 18, 2017	1	0:28	Richmond, California, United States	Light Heavyweight debut.

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Freestyle record

See also

• List of current UFC fighters
• List of male mixed martial artists

References

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External links

• Deron Winn at Sherdog
• Deron Winn at United World Wrestling
• Deron Winn at UFC
• Professional MMA record for Deron Winn from Sherdog