Tom Breese

"The Octopus"

21-8-0★ 3bonuses

United KingdomLast 5

Amateur MMA 4-0-1Grappling 2-3

Last fight: Win vs Marcin Prachnio · Submission · Jun 20, 2026

21-8-0 · 19 finishes · Full stats →

NEXT FIGHT

vs Jakob NedohTitle bout

FNCFNC 36: Nedoh vs Breese·Saturday, December 19, 2026

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Tom Breese holds a professional MMA record of 21-8-0. Breese has won 21 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 15 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 5 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Breese lands 3.34 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Breese also has 5 recorded Grappling bouts. Most recent fight: June 20, 2026. Tracked organizations: FNC, PFL, KSW, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'3"191 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 73"185 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: Sep 26, 1991
Age: 35
Nationality: United Kingdom
Birthplace: Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Upcoming

FNCFNC 36: Nedoh vs BreeseDec 19, 2026
vs Jakob NedohLight HeavyweightTitle bout

Career history

WIN
vs Marcin Prachnio
FNC 32: Prachnio vs Breese· Jun 20, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 21-8 vs 17-10
SUB
R1 · 01:04
LOSS
vs Caio Machado
UAE Warriors 67· Jan 31, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 20-8 vs 13-4-1
TKO
R1 · 2:58
LOSS
vs Emiliano Sordi
FNC 25· Nov 29, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 20-7 vs 26-13-1
SUB
R1 · 02:15
WIN
vs Jakob Nedoh
FNC 22: Fabjan vs Kita· Apr 12, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 20-6 vs 8-4
SUB
R1 · 01:23
LOSS
vs Cezary Oleksiejczuk
FNC 21· Feb 15, 2025· Middleweight· 19-6 vs 15-3
TKO
R1 · 01:33
WIN
vs Renato Rangel
Levels Fight League 14· Oct 27, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 19-5 vs 9-5
UD
LOSS
vs Rob Wilkinson
PFL 2: 2024 Regular Season· Apr 12, 2024· Light Heavyweight· 18-5 vs 18-2
TKO
R1 · 1:10
WIN
vs Cleiton Silva
PFL Europe 4: 2023 Championships· Dec 8, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 18-4 vs 16-4
SUB
R1 · 3:30
WIN
vs Jaroslaw Lech
Levels Fight League 9· Jul 9, 2023· Light Heavyweight· 17-4 vs 10-8
SUB
R1 · 2:42
WIN
vs Bartosz Lesko
KSW 80 - Eskiev vs Ruchala· Mar 17, 2023· Middleweight· 16-4 vs 12-3-2
SUB
R1 · 2:45
LOSS
vs Pawel Pawlak
KSW 76 - Parnasse vs Rajewski· Nov 12, 2022· Middleweight· 15-4 vs 21-4-1
TKO
R1 · 3:54
WIN
vs Damian Janikowski
KSW 74 - De Fries vs Prasel· Sep 10, 2022· Middleweight· 15-3 vs 7-5
SUB
R2 · 1:53
WIN
vs Ahmed Sami×1Title bout · Title win #1
Levels Fight League 5· Jun 26, 2022· Middleweight· 14-3 vs 7-2
SUB
R2 · 1:52
WIN
vs David Ramires
Levels Fight League 4· Mar 13, 2022· Middleweight· 13-3 vs 7-5
SUB
R2 · 1:46
LOSS
vs Omari Akhmedov
UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs Magny· Jan 20, 2021· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 21-5-1
SUB
R2 · 1:41
WIN
vs KB Bhullar
UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs Sandhagen· Oct 11, 2020· Middleweight· 12-2 vs 8-1
TKO
R1 · 1:42
POTN
LOSS
vs Brendan Allen
UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs Figueiredo· Feb 29, 2020· Middleweight· 11-2 vs 14-3
TKO
R1 · 4:47
WIN
vs Daniel Kelly
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Till· May 27, 2018· Middleweight· 11-1 vs 13-4
TKO
R1 · 3:33
POTN
LOSS
vs Sean Strickland
UFC 199: Rockhold vs Bisping 2· Jun 4, 2016· Welterweight· 10-1 vs 18-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Keita Nakamura
UFC Fight Night: Silva vs Bisping· Feb 27, 2016· Welterweight· 10-0 vs 31-7-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Cathal Pendred
UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs Smolka· Oct 24, 2015· Welterweight· 9-0 vs 17-4-1
TKO
R1 · 4:37
POTN
WIN
vs Luiz Dutra
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Alves· May 30, 2015· Welterweight· 8-0 vs 11-4-1
TKO
R1 · 4:58
WIN
vs Thibaud Larchet
Cage Warriors 74· Nov 15, 2014· Welterweight· 7-0 vs 6-2
SUB
R3 · 4:57
WIN
vs Warren Kee×1Title bout · Title win #1
BAMMA 11· Dec 1, 2012· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 7-2-1
SUB
R1 · 3:06
WIN
vs Jack Magee
BAMMA 10: Sinclair vs. Winner· Sep 15, 2012· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 7-5
SUB
R1 · 3:19
WIN
vs Mark Tucker
BAMMA 9· Mar 24, 2012· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 4-2-1
SUB
R2 · 1:40
WIN
vs Qasim Shafiq
BAMMA 8: Manuwa vs. Rea· Dec 10, 2011· Welterweight· 3-0 vs 3-1
SUB
R1 · 4:20
WIN
vs Lee Taylor
BAMMA 7: Wallhead vs. Trigg· Sep 10, 2011· Welterweight· 2-0 vs 3-3-1
SUB
R1 · 2:26
WIN
vs Shah Hussain
BAMMA· Sep 25, 2010· 1-0 vs 3-4
SUB

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Renegade MMA

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (213 fighters)

Submission Threat

97 · top 6% in division

Punch power95

Kick power77

Punch speed89

Kick speed66

Accuracy93

Takedowns63

Ground striking79

Submissions97

Chin74

Body strength68

Cardio62

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 21-8-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.12per min

51% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.76per min

61% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed68%

Submission attempts1.8per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 5-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.34per min

51% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.81per min

61% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed71%

Submission attempts1.1per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Tom Breese sits in the top 25.

All MMA

FNC

PFL

#7 Fastest submissions, Light Heavyweight3:30

Bonus résumé

Tom Breese has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×3

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Tom Breese earns per fight.

Tom Breese's salary & career earnings →

Official KSW Ranking

Tom Breese's standing in the official KSW rankings.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #3 Middleweight
First ranked: Oct 4, 2022
Times ranked: 5

Middleweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1719▲11
Peak: 1787Feb 27, 2016
Rated fights: 29

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Frequently asked questions

When does Tom Breese fight next?

Tom Breese fights Jakob Nedoh on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at FNC 36: Nedoh vs Breese.

What is Tom Breese's record?

Tom Breese's professional MMA record is 21-8-0.

Who is Tom Breese fighting next?

Tom Breese's next opponent is Jakob Nedoh at FNC 36: Nedoh vs Breese.

Who did Tom Breese fight last?

Tom Breese most recently fought Marcin Prachnio at FNC 32: Prachnio vs Breese on Saturday, June 20, 2026, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Tom Breese fight in?

Tom Breese fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Tom Breese have?

Tom Breese has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 15 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Tom Breese won?

Tom Breese has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Tom Breese?

Tom Breese is 6'3" (191 cm) tall.

How much does Tom Breese weigh?

Tom Breese weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Tom Breese's reach?

Tom Breese has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Tom Breese?

Tom Breese is 35 years old (born Sep 26, 1991).

Where is Tom Breese from?

Tom Breese is from the United Kingdom.

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