Alright folks, today I got curious about this MMA fighter Brian Petrie after seeing his name pop up during UFC highlights. Grabbed my laptop and started digging from scratch.
Where The Search Began
First I just typed “Brian Petrie MMA” straight into Google like anybody would. Zero useful stuff on the first page – all random LinkedIn profiles and some accountant dude. Switched to “Brian Petrie fighter” instead. Finally hit something when adding “Bellator” to the search.
The Deep Dive Process
Took three steps to unpack his career:
- Cross-checked fight databases: Scoured Tapology first, then Sherdog. Noticed right away both sites showed totally different win-loss counts for him. Made me scribble notes to compare later.
- Hunt for footage: Went to YouTube looking for full fights but mostly found short clips – some knockout highlights from regional shows and his Contender Series appearance. Watched those three times to study his stance.
- Verified claims: Kept seeing articles call him “Alaska’s first UFC fighter” but found nothing on UFC’s site to back it. Even checked Wayback Machine for old regional promotion pages.
Weird Stuff Uncovered
Man, record-keeping in minor leagues is messy. Found at least four different records for him across sites. His Sherdog page showed 7 wins while another database listed 9. Also no clear data on when exactly he left Alaska FC – just vanished from their event posters after 2018.
Final Takeaways
After hours clicking through sketchy MMA forums and dead links, here’s what stuck:
- Guy fought mostly in obscure Alaskan promotions before one Contender Series bout in 2019.
- Fighting style’s pure brawler – keeps hands low, eats punches to throw harder ones.
- That “UFC pioneer” tag seems exaggerated; only fought on Dana White’s secondary show.
- Career went radio silent after 2021. Zero social media traces either.
Honestly expected to find more concrete info. Guess some fighters just disappear into the regional circuit void. If anyone’s got actual footage of his Anchorage fights, hit me up!
