Brad Pickett (born 24 September 1978) is an English former mixed martial artist.
He competed as a bantamweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship; Dana White stated that Pickett was one of his favourite fighters to watch.
Pickett's fight entrance typically involved entering to the song "Wallop" by Chas & Dave, wearing a string vest, cut-off jeans and his customary trilby hat.
[5] Early in his career, Pickett fought mainly for the Cage Rage organisation; his first appearance was on 27 November 2004 with a win over Stuart Grant.
On 22 August, at Ultimate Challenge MMA: Payback (held in The Troxy, London), Pickett won his seventh successive mixed martial arts bout, against David Lee.
On 30 October 2009, the Zuffa-owned WEC announced they had signed Pickett to a multi-fight deal.
[17] Pickett defeated Damacio Page by submission via rear-naked-choke in the second round of UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs.
[19] He won the fight via first-round KO, earning Knockout of the Night honours in the process.
[21] Pickett faced Mike Easton on 6 April 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 9.
He was expected to make his Flyweight debut against Ian McCall at UFC Fight Night 37 on 8 March 2014.
[27] However, on 13 February, it was announced that McCall had pulled out of the bout and was replaced by promotional newcomer Neil Seery.
[35] Pickett was expected to face Henry Briones on 27 February 2016 at UFC Fight Night 84.
[39] The bout with Henry Briones was rescheduled and expected to take place on 3 September 2016 at UFC Fight Night 93.
Due to the short notice and preparation for Vera, the bout was contested at a catch weight of 140 lbs.