Dominique Steele
American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter
Dominique Steele (born January 25, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2011, he has also competed for the UFC , Strikeforce , Bellator , Fight Nights Global , the Xtreme Fighting Championships , B2 Fighting Series and CES MMA , where he was the Welterweight Champion.
Background
Born in Cincinnati and raised in Norwood, Ohio , Steele attended Norwood High School , graduating in 2006. At Norwood, Steele was a standout in wrestling , and held an impressive overall record of 43-1, winning every tournament the school competed in until injuring his ACL at the district tournament during his senior season (his only loss).
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Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Steele began competing in amateur fights in 2009, compiling a record of 8-1 with one No Contest before turning professional in 2011. He competed in several different regional promotions across the Ohio River Valley , including one fight stints in both Strikeforce and Bellator MMA , compiling a record of 13-5.
After his victory over Chuck O'Neil in June 2015, Steele signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship .[ 4]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Steele is expected to make his promotional debut as a short notice replacement against Zak Cummings on July 25, 2015 at UFC on Fox 16 , filling in for Antônio Braga Neto who pulled out citing injury.[ 5] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[ 6]
Steele was expected to face Hyun Gyu Lim on November 28, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 79 . However, Lim pulled out of the fight in the week leading up to the event and was replaced by promotional newcomer Dong Hyun Ma .[ 7] Steele won the fight via KO in the third round.[ 8] The win also earned Steele his first Performance of the Night bonus award.[ 9]
Steele faced Danny Roberts on April 23, 2016 at UFC 197 .[ 10] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.[ 11] Both participants were awarded a Fight of the Night bonus.[ 12]
Steele next faced Court McGee on August 6, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 92 .[ 13] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[ 14]
Steele was expected to face Kyle Noke on November 27, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 101 .[ 15] However, Steele pulled out of the fight on October 21 and was replaced by Omari Akhmedov .[ 16]
Steele faced promotional newcomer Luke Jumeau on June 11, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 110 .[ 17] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[ 18]
Post-UFC career
On February 1, 2018 it was announced that Steele had signed a multi-fight contract with Fight Nights Global .[ 19]
Championships and achievements
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
32 matches
18 wins
14 losses
By knockout
7
9
By submission
0
0
By decision
11
5
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
20–12
Peter New
KO (punches)
B2 Fighting Series 168
June 25, 2022
1
2:00
Louisville, Kentucky , United States
Light Heavyweight debut.
Win
19–12
Kelvin Fitial
Decision (unanimous)
B2 Fighting Series 152
March 19, 2022
3
5:00
Summersville, West Virginia , United States
Heavyweight debut.
Loss
18–12
Teddy Ash
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Unified MMA 36
March 1, 2019
4
5:00
Alberta , Canada
Lost the Unified MMA Middleweight Championship.
Win
18–11
Teddy Ash
TKO (punches)
Unified MMA 35
December 7, 2018
1
4:51
Alberta , Canada
Won the Unified MMA Middleweight Championship.
Loss
17–11
Matt Dwyer
KO (punch)
XFFC 18: Diablo Fight Series
July 21, 2018
1
4:59
Alberta , Canada
For the vacant XFFC Middleweight Championship.
Win
17–10
Travis Davis
Decision (unanimous)
Alliance MMA: Steele vs. Davis
June 2, 2018
3
5:00
Columbus, Ohio , United States
Return to Middleweight.
Loss
16–10
Nikolay Aleksakhin
TKO (punches)
Fight Nights Global 83: Alibekov vs. Aliev
February 22, 2018
1
2:37
Moscow , Russia
Win
16–9
Karl Amoussou
Decision (unanimous)
Cage Warriors 89
November 25, 2017
3
5:00
Antwerp , Belgium
Catchweight (172.9 lbs) bout; Steele missed weight.
Win
15–9
Portland Pringle III
Decision (unanimous)
Colosseum Combat 41
October 7, 2017
3
5:00
Kokomo, Indiana , United States
Middleweight bout.
Loss
14–9
Luke Jumeau
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt
June 11, 2017
3
5:00
Auckland , New Zealand
Loss
14–8
Court McGee
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Caceres
August 6, 2016
3
5:00
Salt Lake City, Utah , United States
Loss
14–7
Danny Roberts
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 197
April 23, 2016
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Fight of the Night.
Win
14–6
Dong Hyun Ma
KO (slam)
UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal
November 28, 2015
3
0:27
Seoul , South Korea
Performance of the Night.
Loss
13–6
Zak Cummings
TKO (punches)
UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2
July 25, 2015
1
0:43
Chicago, Illinois , United States
Win
13–5
Chuck O'Neil
Decision (unanimous)
CES MMA 29
June 12, 2015
5
5:00
Lincoln, Rhode Island , United States
Won the CES Welterweight Championship .
Win
12–5
Nick Duell
Decision (unanimous)
NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 16
March 7, 2015
3
5:00
Canton, Ohio , United States
Catchweight (180 lb) bout.
Loss
11–5
Jose Figueroa
TKO (punches)
Gladiators of the Cage 7
July 19, 2014
1
2:56
Cleveland, Ohio , United States
Win
11–4
Dan Hornbuckle
Decision (unanimous)
NAAFS: Driven MMA 1
March 1, 2014
3
5:00
Canton, Ohio , United States
Win
10–4
Keith Cunagin
TKO (submission to punches)
TWEF 15
January 18, 2014
2
4:48
Florence, Kentucky , United States
Win
9–4
Ryan Thomas
Decision (unanimous)
XFC 27
December 13, 2013
3
5:00
Muskegon, Michigan , United States
Win
8–4
Nate Moore
Decision (unanimous)
MMA Xtreme: Fists Will Fly
August 24, 2013
3
5:00
Evansville, Indiana , United States
Win
7–4
Joshua Thorpe
TKO (punches)
AAMMA 33
June 7, 2013
2
3:52
Florence, Kentucky , United States
Welterweight debut.
Loss
6–4
Travis Clark
KO (punches)
NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 13
March 30, 2013
1
1:10
Canton, Ohio , United States
Catchweight (188 lb) bout; Steele missed weight.
Loss
6–3
Brian Rogers
Decision (unanimous)
Bellator 78
October 26, 2012
3
5:00
Dayton, Ohio , United States
Loss
6–2
David Branch
Decision (unanimous)
Pure MMA: The Beginning
January 22, 2012
3
5:00
Plains, Pennsylvania , United States
Win
6–1
Donald Crawford Jr.
Decision (unanimous)
VFL 34
January 7, 2012
3
5:00
Williamson, West Virginia , United States
Win
5–1
Joshua Blanchard
TKO (punches)
Spartan FC 10
November 11, 2011
1
3:27
Ashland, Kentucky , United States
Win
4–1
Chris Mierzwiak
Decision (unanimous)
Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov
September 10, 2011
3
5:00
Cincinnati, Ohio , United States
Win
3–1
Ricco Ralston
TKO (submission to punches)
AP: Crossroads of Redemption
July 23, 2011
1
3:57
Lawrenceburg, Indiana , United States
Win
2–1
Keenan Curry
TKO (punches)
ICE 53
June 4, 2011
1
4:30
Cincinnati, Ohio , United States
Win
1–1
George Oiler
TKO (submission to punches)
AAMMA 13
May 7, 2011
1
2:07
Florence, Kentucky , United States
Loss
0–1
Jason Butcher
KO (punch)
Spartan FC 7
February 25, 2011
1
0:45
Lexington, Kentucky , United States
Middleweight debut.
See also
References
^ Dave Doyle (January 17, 2015). "From flag-stealing to fighting, Boston's Charles Rosa comes full circle" . MMA Fighting .
^ "Dominique Steele" . tapology.com.
^ "Coaching Staff" .
^ Zane Simon (July 8, 2015). "Welcome to the UFC Dominique Steele" . bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved July 8, 2015 .
^ Staff (July 9, 2015). "Antonio Braga Neto out, Dominique Steele in against Zak Cummings at UFC on FOX 16" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved July 9, 2015 .
^ Brent Brookhouse (July 25, 2015). "UFC on FOX 16 results: Zak Cummings blasts through Dominique Steele" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved July 25, 2015 .
^ Tristen Critchfield (November 20, 2015). "Hyun Gyu Lim injured; Dominique Steele gets new foe at UFC Fight Night South Korea" . sherdog.com. Retrieved November 20, 2015 .
^ Dann Stupp (November 28, 2015). "UFC Fight Night 79 results: Dominique Steele slam-KOs 'Maestro' Dong Hyun Kim" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved November 28, 2015 .
^ Staff (November 28, 2015). "UFC Fight Night 79 bonuses: Dominique Steele's slam KO is a $50,000 no-brainer" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved November 28, 2015 .
^ Staff (February 18, 2015). "Danny Roberts vs. Dominique Steele added to quickly filling UFC 197 lineup" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved February 18, 2016 .
^ Brent Brookhouse (April 23, 2016). "UFC 197 results: Danny Roberts edges Dominique Steele on scorecards" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved April 23, 2016 .
^ Tristen Critchfield (April 23, 2016). "UFC 197 bonuses: Johnson, Rodriguez, Roberts, Steele pocket $50K awards" . sherdog.com. Retrieved April 23, 2016 .
^ Staff (June 15, 2016). "UFC Fight Night 92 gets five new fights" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved June 15, 2015 .
^ Brent Brookhouse (August 6, 2016). "UFC Fight Night 92 results: Court McGee thrills Utah fans with decision over Dominique Steele" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved August 6, 2016 .
^ Staff (October 6, 2016). "Kyle Noke vs. Dominique Steele targeted for UFC Fight Night 101" . themmareport.com. Retrieved October 6, 2016 .
^ Jordan Breen (October 24, 2016). "Dominique Steele out, Omari Akhmedov in versus Kyle Noke at UFC Fight Night in Melbourne" . sherdog.com. Retrieved October 24, 2016 .
^ Jordan Breen (April 30, 2017). "Kiwi Luke Jumeau makes UFC debut versus Dominique Steele at UFC Fight Night 110 in Auckland" . sherdog.com. Retrieved April 30, 2017 .
^ Ben Fowlkes (June 10, 2017). "UFC Fight Night 110 results: Luke Jumeau guts out close unanimous decision over Dominique Steele" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved June 10, 2017 .
^ "Fight Nights Global announces addition of former UFC bonus winner Dominique Steele" . mmajunkie.com. January 2, 2018.
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