Brandon W.K. Wolff (born October 18, 1975) is an American

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...

and former

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, who is perhaps best known for his short stint in the

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division of the

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nicknamed “Killer Bee”.

Mixed martial arts career

Wolff made his professional MMA debut on January 5, 2002, when he faced David Santiago at Warriors of the New Millennium 4. He won the fight via first-round KO. Following this win, Wolff would compile a professional record of 7–3, with notable fights against UFC veterans

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and Chad Reiner before being signed by the

in late 2008.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In late 2008, Wolff signed with the UFC. He was expected to face

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in his debut; however, Koppenhaver would be released from the promotion after refusing to fight Wolff and for his comments on deceased UFC fighter

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. Wolff would instead make his debut against Ben Saunders at UFC: Fight for the Troops on December 10, 2008. He lost the fight via first-round TKO (knees). In his second fight for the promotion, Wolff faced

Yoshiyuki Yoshida (born May 10, 1974) is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the welterweight division. A student of former Shooto competitor Noboru Asahi, he has competed in Shooto, Cage Force, and the UFC. On December 1, 2007, he became the first Cage ...

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on May 23, 2009. He lost the fight via guillotine choke, and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Post-UFC career

In his first fight after his UFC release, Wolff faced Dylan Clay at X-1: Nations Collide on June 14, 2010. He lost the fight via kimura, dropping Wolff to three losses in a row.

Personal life

Before fighting professionally, Wolff was a

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. Wolff graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training (BUD/S) class 222 in 1999. Following SEAL Tactical Training (STT) and completion of a six-month probationary period, he received the Special Warfare insignia, also known as the "SEAL Trident". He received an honorable discharge in 2001 leaving as a Construction Mechanic Third Class rank. Wolff also has a twin brother, Brenton, who is also a former

graduated from BUD/S class 223. Wolff, later received his bachelor's degree from American Military University.

Mixed martial arts record

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Wolff, Brandon American male mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists from Hawaii Welterweight mixed martial artists Living people 1975 births United States Navy SEALs personnel United States Navy sailors Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters