T.J. Brown
Trenton Joseph "T.J." Brown (born May 22, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing as a Featherweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Mixed martial arts career. Early career. Brown made his MMA debut in 2013 at Cage Combat Championships 5, where he lost the bout after he didn't answer the bell at the start of round 2. Brown then compiled a 13–6 record across various regional MMA promotions, most notably losing to Bobby Moffett via split decision at RFA 44: Moisés vs. Freeman and Cody Carrillo via KO in the first round at C3 Fights : Border Wars. Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. After pulling off three straight wins on the regional scene, Brown was invited to Dana White's Contender Series and faced Dylan Lockard at Dana White's Contender Series 26 on . He won the bout via arm-triangle choke in the third round, winning an UFC contract in the process. Ultimate Fighting Championship. Brown made his promotional debut against Jordan Griffin at on February 29, 2020. He lost the fight via second-round submission. Brown faced Danny Chavez at UFC 252 on August 15, 2020. He lost the bout via unanimous  decision. Brown faced Kai Kamaka III at on . He won the bout via a controversial split decision. 15 out of 15 media members scored the bout for Kamaka. Brown was scheduled to face Gabriel Benitez on January 15, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 32. Three days before the event, Benitez was forced to pull out and Charles Rosa replaced him with the bout now taking place at Lightweight. Brown won the fight via unanimous decision. Personal life. Brown is a single father to a son, Kyler.