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Bryan Battle

Bryan Battle (born September 21, 1994) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Competing professionally since 2019, Battle was the middleweight tournament winner in the 29th season of The Ultimate Fighter.[2]

Bryan Battle
Born (1994-09-21) September 21, 1994 (age 30)
Springfield, Maryland, U.S.
Other namesThe Butcher
Pooh Bear
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight175 lb (79 kg; 12 st 7 lb)
DivisionWelterweight (2022-present)
Middleweight (2018-2022)
Light Heavyweight (2017-2018)
Heavyweight (2017)
Reach77 in (196 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofCharlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
TeamCarolina Combat Sports and Fitness
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins12
By knockout4
By submission5
By decision3
Losses2
By knockout0
By submission1
By decision1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

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Born in Maryland, Battle grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina.[3] During his childhood in Charlotte, he and his family were homeless for a short period of time, due to an accidental house fire caused by one of his cousins.[4]

Battle began training MMA at age 21 in 2016, when he weighed 300 lbs. Soon after, he decided to drop out of college to pursue a career as a mixed martial artist.[4] Battle worked as a carpenter until he was able to make a living as a fighter.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Battle began competing in mixed martial arts in 2017 as, earning an amateur record of 8–2 and gaining notable wins over future UFC fighters such as Cody Brundage and Impa Kasanganay.[6] During his amateur career, Battle fought at middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight. After turning professional in 2019, he fought in multiple regional promotions across his native North Carolina and the Southern United States, compiling an 5–1 professional record, with 4 stoppage wins.[7][8]

The Ultimate Fighter 29

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In April 2021, it was announced that Battle would be a cast member on The Return of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Volkanovski vs. Team Ortega competing in the middleweight tournament.[7]

In the quarterfinal, Battle faced Kemran Lachinov and won the fight by unanimous decision.[9]

In the semifinal, Battle faced Andre Petroski and won the fight by ninja choke in round two.[10]

In the final, Battle was scheduled to face Tresean Gore on August 28, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 30.[11] However, Gore pulled out due to a meniscus injury and was replaced by Gilbert Urbina.[12] He won the tournament via rear-naked choke in round two.[13]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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The match between Battle and Gore was rescheduled on February 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 200.[14] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[15]

Battle made his welterweight debut against Takashi Sato on August 6, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 40.[16] He won the fight via head kick knockout in the first round.[17] This win earning him the Performance of the Night award.[18]

Battle faced Rinat Fakhretdinov, replacing Michael Morales on December 17, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 216.[19] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[20]

Battle faced Gabriel Green, replacing Jake Matthews on May 13, 2023, at UFC on ABC 4.[21] At the weigh-ins, Battle weighed in at 173 pounds, two pounds over the welterweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Battle was fined a percentage of his purse, which went to Green.[22] He won the fight by knockout just 14 seconds into the first round.[23] This win earning him the Performance of the Night award, despite having missed weight.[24]

Battle faced A.J. Fletcher on September 23, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 228.[25] He won the fight via rear-naked choke in the second round.[26]

Battle faced Ange Loosa on March 16, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 239.[27] During the second round, Battle accidentally poked Loosa in the eye rendering him unable to continue. The fight was declared a no contest.[28]

Battle faced Kevin Jousset on September 28, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 243.[29] He won the bout via technical knockout in the second round and this win earning him the Performance of the Night award.[30][31]

Battle faced Randy Brown on December 7, 2024 at UFC 310.[32] At the weigh-ins, Battle weighed in at 175 pounds, four pounts over the welterweight non-title fight limit.[33] The bout proceeded at catchweight and Battle was fined 30 percent of his purse which went to Brown.[33] Battle won the fight by split decision.[34]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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Personal life

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Battle is married and has two kids with his wife.[5]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
15 matches 12 wins 2 losses
By knockout 4 0
By submission 5 1
By decision 3 1
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 12–2 (1) Randy Brown Decision (split) UFC 310 December 7, 2024 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (175 lb) bout; Battle missed weight.
Win 11–2 (1) Kevin Jousset TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis September 28, 2024 2 3:47 Paris, France Performance of the Night.
NC 10–2 (1) Ange Loosa NC (accidental eye poke) UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura March 16, 2024 2 1:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Accidental eye poke rendered Loosa unable to continue.
Win 10–2 A.J. Fletcher Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot September 23, 2023 2 4:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 9–2 Gabriel Green KO (punch) UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida May 13, 2023 1 0:14 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Catchweight (173 lb) bout; Battle missed weight. Performance of the Night.
Loss 8–2 Rinat Fakhretdinov Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland December 17, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–1 Takashi Sato KO (head kick) UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Hill August 6, 2022 1 0:44 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Welterweight debut. Performance of the Night.
Win 7–1 Tresean Gore Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland February 5, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 6–1 Gilbert Urbina Submission (rear naked choke) UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze August 28, 2021 2 2:15 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Won The Ultimate Fighter 29 Middleweight Tournament.
Win 5–1 Ben Fowler Submission (rear-naked choke) Hardrock MMA 117 February 6, 2021 2 1:02 Shepherdsville, Kentucky, United States
Win 4–1 Josh Krizan TKO (punches) Hardrock MMA 116 November 6, 2020 2 4:40 Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States
Win 3–1 Garrett Fosdyck Submission (choke) Showcase MMA 13 August 15, 2020 1 3:21 Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
Win 2–1 Aaron Chambers Submission (triangle choke) Fight for It 9 September 14, 2019 2 2:39 Hickory, North Carolina, United States
Loss 1–1 Nickalas Martino Submission (armbar) Fight for It 8 November 23, 2019 1 0:51 Hickory, North Carolina, United States
Win 1–0 Zac Dalen Decision (unanimous) Fight for It 7 July 13, 2019 3 5:00 Hickory, North Carolina, United States Middleweight debut.

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Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 2–0 Andre Petroski Submission (ninja choke) The Return of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Volkanovski vs. Team Ortega August 3, 2021 (airdate) 2 2:05 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter 29 Semifinal.
Win 1–0 Kemran Lachinov Decision (unanimous) June 29, 2021 (airdate) 2 5:00 The Ultimate Fighter 29 Quarterfinal.

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Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 8–2 Billy Elekana Decision (split) Tuff-N-Uff: Mayhem in Mesquite 16 December 15, 2018 3 3:00 Mesquite, Nevada, United States For the TUFF Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 8–1 Donterry Woods Submission (rear naked choke) Ultimate Battle Grounds 2 August 25, 2018 1 1:43 Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Win 7–1 Cody Brundage Decision (split) KOTC: Hard Knocks 3 July 28, 2018 3 3:00 Salamanca, New York, United States
Win 6–1 Impa Kasanganay Decision (unanimous) Fight Lab 59 June 22, 2018 5 4:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Won the Fight Lab Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win 5–1 Brandon Hunt Jr. Submission (rear naked choke) KOTC: No Retreat May 12, 2018 2 2:02 Salamanca, New York, United States
Win 4–1 Brandon Schofield Decision (unanimous) Fight Lab 58 March 17, 2018 3 3:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win 3–1 Harley Rabon TKO (punches) Warfare MMA 17 December 15, 2017 1 0:43 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States
Win 2–1 Edward Sponeybarger Submission (rear naked choke) KOTC: Ultimate Mix November 18, 2017 2 0:52 Salamanca, New York, United States
Win 1–1 Alex Pokki TKO (punches) Next Level Fight Club 8 September 16, 2017 1 2:28 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Loss 0–1 Michel Andre TKO (punches) LFA 8 April 7, 2017 1 1:54 Greenville, South Carolina, United States

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See also

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References

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