Fighter details Given Name: Dequan Townsend
Nickname: "The Tarantula"
Age: 40 | Date of Birth: 05/11/1986
Last Weight-in: 185 lbs
Height: 6'3" | Reach: 79,0"
Born: Lansing, Michigan
Dequan Townsend has a 26-13-0 professional record and is 40 years old in the Middleweight division, representing Murcielago MMA (1670 average active-roster Elo across 6 rated fighters). This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Dequan Townsend career snapshot Recent form W-W-W-L-W Latest 5 decisive tracked pro results Current run 3-fight winning streak Most recent tracked result: Win vs Chris Hicks Finish profile 73% 19 finishes in 26 recorded wins Primary win path knockout/TKO 14 recorded wins by knockout/TKO Dequan Townsend quick answers What is Dequan Townsend's record? Dequan Townsend's professional MMA record is 26-13-0.
How old is Dequan Townsend? Dequan Townsend is 40 years old.
What weight class is Dequan Townsend? Dequan Townsend fights at Middleweight in RCS.
What gym does Dequan Townsend represent? Dequan Townsend is associated with Murcielago MMA, whose 6 active Combat Edge fighters average 1670 Elo.
How tall is Dequan Townsend? Dequan Townsend is 6'3" tall with a 79,0" reach.
How much does Dequan Townsend weigh? Dequan Townsend competes at Middleweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 185 lbs.
What is Dequan Townsend's Combat Edge Elo? Dequan Townsend's professional MMA Elo is 1619, with a peak Elo of 1662.
How strong is Dequan Townsend's recent opposition? Dequan Townsend's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1546 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Dequan Townsend's last fight? Dequan Townsend's latest tracked pro fight was against Chris Hicks at Rebel Combat Sports on 2024.02.17.
What is Dequan Townsend's recent form? Dequan Townsend's recent tracked pro form is W-W-W-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Dequan Townsend usually win? Dequan Townsend's 26 recorded wins include 14 knockouts, 5 submissions, and 7 decisions, with 73% ending before the final bell.
14 Wins by knockout
5 Wins by submission
7 Wins by decision
2 Loss by knockout
1 Loss by submission
10 Loss by decision
Dequan Townsend stats Record : 26 / 13 / 0 Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute 1.23 Fighter 3.94 UFC middleweight avg
Significant striking accuracy 35% Fighter 48% UFC middleweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute 3.92 Fighter 3.82 UFC middleweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land 39% Fighter 52% UFC middleweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes 0 Fighter 1.62 UFC middleweight avg
Takedown accuracy Not available Fighter 30% UFC middleweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land 47% Fighter 59% UFC middleweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes 0 Fighter 0.68 UFC middleweight avg
Pro fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Win25-13-0 Chris Hicks 10-16-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Rebel Combat Sports 2024.02.17 Details unavailable Win24-13-0 Marcus Maulding 8-16-0 Ground & Pound 4:33 R1 Rebel Combat Sports 2023.10.28 Details unavailable Win23-13-0 Eric Smith 6-6-0 Strikes 3:51 R1 TWC 101.5: Fairfarren, Alice 2023.05.26 Details unavailable Cancelled26-13-0 Idrees Wasi Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2023.05.26 Details unavailable Cancelled26-13-0 Marcus Maulding Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2023.05.26 Details unavailable Cancelled26-13-0 Victor Jones Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2023.04.08 Details unavailable Loss23-12-0 Dan Spohn 18-8-1 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Ohio Combat League 22 2022.10.08 Details unavailable Win22-12-0 Jason Butcher 13-4-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded B2 Fighting Series 154 2022.04.02 Details unavailable Win21-12-0 Portland Pringle III 11-11-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Total Warrior Combat 2022.02.05 Details unavailable Cancelled26-13-0 Portland Pringle III Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2021.10.09 Details unavailable Loss21-11-0 Duško Todorović 9-0-0 Ground & Pound 3:15 R2 UFC Fight Night 2020.10.03 Details unavailable Loss21-10-0 Devin Clark 10-4-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC on ESPN+ 25 2020.02.15 Details unavailable Loss21-9-0 Bevon Lewis 6-2-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC on ESPN+ 24 2020.01.25 Details unavailable Loss21-8-0 Dalcha Lungiambula 9-1-0 Left Cross to Ground & Pound 0:42 R3 UFC on ESPN 3 2019.06.29 Details unavailable Win20-8-0 Wayman Carter 7-9-0 Guillotine 1:31 R1 Total Warrior Combat 2019.03.09 Details unavailable Win19-8-0 Portland Pringle III 11-10-0 Decision Split Not recorded Total Warrior Combat 2018.12.01 Details unavailable Loss19-7-0 Jamahal Hill 3-0-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded KOP 62 2018.06.30 Details unavailable Win18-7-0 Muhammad Abdullah 9-3-0 Mounted Guillotine 3:58 R3 WXC 71: Night Of Champions 10 2018.02.17 Details unavailable Win17-7-0 Hector Urbina 17-10-1 Head Kick 1:16 R1 New League Fights 7 2017.10.28 Details unavailable Cancelled26-13-0 Melvin Guillard Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2017.08.25 Details unavailable Win16-7-0 Willis Black 3-1-0 Head Kick & Punches 0:28 R1 WXC 69: Illuminate 2017.07.14 Details unavailable Win15-7-0 Timothy Woods 7-4-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded FSF MMA: The New Beginning 2017.05.20 Details unavailable Loss15-6-0 Luka Strezoski 6-0-0 Heel Hook 1:42 R1 Big Guns 23 2017.03.25 Details unavailable Loss15-5-0 Jason Fischer 11-3-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded WXC 66: Night Of Champions 9 2017.01.13 Details unavailable Cancelled26-13-0 Bobby Nash Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2017.01.13 Details unavailable Win14-5-0 Ted Worthington 34-53-0 Punches 1:24 R1 Total Warrior Combat 2016.11.12 Details unavailable Loss14-4-0 Dakota Cochrane 23-10-0 Decision Split Not recorded Total Warrior Combat 2016.05.14 Details unavailable Loss14-3-0 Kevin Nowaczyk 16-3-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded HFC 27: Adams vs. James 2016.02.06 Details unavailable Win13-3-0 Erick Lozano 4-7-0 Triangle Choke 2:51 R2 Total Warrior Combat 2015.11.21 Details unavailable Win12-3-0 Dustin Pape 7-2-0 Triangle Choke 4:22 R2 Duneland Classic 9 2015.10.30 Details unavailable Win11-3-0 Tenyeh Dixon 12-12-0 Punches 0:18 R3 WXC 59: Homeland Pride 2015.08.08 Details unavailable Win10-3-0 Deray Davis 6-1-1 Decision Unanimous Not recorded MFL 38 2015.07.11 Details unavailable Win9-3-0 Josh Taveirne 3-3-0 Doctor Stoppage 5:00 R3 TWC Pro Series 2015.06.20 Details unavailable Win8-3-0 Dom O'Grady 16-7-1 KO/TKO 4:58 R1 WXC 55: Fully Loaded 2015.02.07 Details unavailable Win7-3-0 Billy Ward 4-3-0 KO/TKO 2:19 R1 TWC Pro Series 26 2014.11.22 Details unavailable Loss7-2-0 David Evans 2-1-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded WXC 52: Evolution 2014.08.15 Details unavailable Win6-2-0 Darryl Madison 4-8-0 Rear Naked Choke 2:30 R2 MFL 34 2014.05.17 Details unavailable Cancelled26-13-0 Erick Lozano Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2014.04.26 Details unavailable Win5-2-0 Marcus Reynolds 9-7-0 Body Kick 2:52 R3 XFC 27: Ribeiro vs. Sharipov 2013.12.13 Details unavailable Win4-2-0 Erick Lozano 2-1-0 KO/TKO 2:33 R1 TWC Pro Series 2013.11.16 Details unavailable Loss4-1-0 Rocky Johnson 19-12-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded SCL: Havoc at the Hellespont 2013.09.27 Details unavailable Cancelled26-13-0 Matt Cox Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2013.09.27 Details unavailable Win3-1-0 Anthony Smith 0-9-0 KO/TKO 3:28 R1 TWC Pro Series 18 2013.05.18 Details unavailable Cancelled26-13-0 Chase White Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2013.05.18 Details unavailable Win2-1-0 Canaan Grigsby 1-0-0 Punches 0:07 R1 SCL: Thunderdome 2013.02.09 Details unavailable Win1-1-0 Robert Longwith 0-1-0 KO/TKO 0:27 R1 TWC Pro Series 2012.09.22 Details unavailable Loss1-0-0 Jason Cardillo 2-0-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded NAAFS: Caged Fury 17 2012.04.27 Details unavailable Win0-0-0 Andy Hahn 2-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Impact Fight League 2012.02.18 Details unavailable More fights Fighters who beat Dequan Townsend Duško Todorović Devin Clark Bevon Lewis Dalcha Lungiambula Jamahal Hill Compare Dequan Townsend with peers vs Austin Clayton vs Julien Leblanc vs Luis Felipe Dias vs Trent Miller Amateur fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Win7-4-0 Ryan Konrath 0-0-0 Triangle Choke 2:25 R1 Total Warrior Combat 2011.11.12 Details unavailable Win6-4-0 George Allen 0-0-0 Reverse Triangle 2:21 R3 Total Warrior Combat 2011.07.16 Details unavailable Loss6-3-0 Tom Grisham 0-3-0 Decision Split Not recorded Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting 2011.05.07 Details unavailable Loss6-2-0 Justin Jaynes 2-3-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Event TBD 2011.04.28 Details unavailable Win5-2-0 Josh Vancza 3-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2011.03.19 Details unavailable Win4-2-0 Nick Sondergeld 0-0-0 Armbar 2:15 R1 Warrior Xtreme Cagefighting 2011.01.29 Details unavailable Win3-2-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Capital City Cagefights 2010.08.15 Details unavailable Loss3-1-0 Justin Jaynes 1-3-0 Armbar 2:25 R1 Event TBD 2010.05.07 Details unavailable Win2-1-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Xtreme Cagefighting Championship 2010.04.09 Details unavailable Loss2-0-0 Brandon Johnson 1-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Xtreme Cagefighting Championship 2010.02.13 Details unavailable Win1-0-0 Henry Douglas 1-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Xtreme Cagefighting Championship 2009.11.28 Details unavailable Win0-0-0 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2009.11.22 Details unavailable More fights Embed Dequan Townsend's Elo card on your site Copy this snippet — the card stays up to date and links back to Combat Edge:
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