David Mitchell (fighter)
American mixed martial arts fighter
David Mitchell (born October 24, 1979) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, Mitchell has formerly competed for the UFC , the World Series of Fighting , Tachi Palace Fights , King of the Cage , and the Absolute Championship Berkut .
Background
Mitchell was born in Berkeley, California , but was raised in Laytonville, California . Mitchell competed in soccer through high school and then went to several community colleges before dropping out and working in construction for six years. Mitchell began training under David Terrell at Terrell's gym in Santa Rosa, California , and year later began competing in professional mixed martial arts .[ 1] [ 2]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Mitchell made his professional MMA debut in 2006 and compiled an undefeated record of 11–0 with wins over War Machine , Bobby Green , Tim McKenzie , and Poppies Martinez before being signed by the UFC . Mitchell also won the Tachi Palace Fights Welterweight Championship by defeating McKenzie and then successfully defended the title against Martinez.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Mitchell made his UFC debut against TJ Waldburger on September 15, 2010, at UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares .[ 3] Mitchell lost a unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
Mitchell was expected to fight Mike Swick on January 22, 2011, at UFC: Fight for the Troops 2 .[ 4] However, Mitchell was forced out of the fight with a back injury and Swick felt as if his stomach condition was not completely healed, so the bout was scrapped from the card altogether.[ 5]
Mitchell next faced Paulo Thiago on August 27, 2011, at UFC 134 .[ 6] Mitchell lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Mitchell was expected to face UFC newcomer Hyun Gyu Lim as a late replacement for Marcelo Guimarães on November 10, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV 6 .[ 7] However, prior to the weigh in for the event, the bout was scrapped after Lim was declared medically unfit to compete by UFC doctors.[ 8]
Mitchell faced Simeon Thoresen on January 26, 2013, at UFC on Fox 6 .[ 9] He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Mitchell faced Mike Pierce on July 6, 2013, at UFC 162 .[ 10]
He lost the fight via TKO in the second round, marking the first time he's been finished in his professional career.
Mitchell faced Yan Cabral on October 9, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 29 .[ 11] Cabral defeated Mitchell via unanimous decision.
Following his loss to Cabral, Mitchell was released from the UFC.[ 12]
Post-UFC career
Mitchell defeated Fernando Gonzalez in a Middleweight bout via TKO on February 15, 2014, at West Coast Fighting Championship 8.[ 13] The victory marked the first time Mitchell has finished an opponent via strikes.
He then faced Jaime Jara at WFC 9: Mitchell vs Jara on April 26, 2014.[ 14] Mitchell won the fight via rear-naked choke submission.[ 15]
Mitchell was expected to take part in a one-night tournament at BattleGrounds MMA on October 3, 2014.[ 16] However, he pulled out of the tournament.
On February 28, 2015, in Sacramento, California, US, Mitchell defeated Dave Huckaba via rear-naked choke in the second round to win both the ISCF (International Sport Combat Federation) West Coast Heavyweight Title and the WFC Heavyweight Title.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
Final Fight Championship
Tachi Palace Fights
West Coast Fighting Championship
WCFC Middleweight Championship (One time)
WCFC Heavyweight Championship (One time)
International Sport Combat Federation
ISCF West Coast Heavyweight Champion (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
29 matches
22 wins
7 losses
By knockout
2
3
By submission
17
0
By decision
3
4
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
22–7
Ibragim Chuzhigaev
TKO (punches)
ACB 54: Supersonic
March 11, 2017
3
0:55
Manchester , England
Win
22–6
Andy Manzolo
Submission (guillotine choke)
FFC 27: Night of Champions
December 17, 2016
2
1:30
Zagreb , Croatia
Won vacant FFC Middleweight Championship .
Win
21–6
Richard Blake
Submission (rear-naked choke)
KOTC: Unchallenged
October 8, 2016
1
0:48
Oroville, California , United States
Win
20–6
Dervin Lopez
Submission (rear-naked choke)
FFC 25: Mitchell vs. Lopez
June 11, 2016
2
1:09
Springfield, Massachusetts , United States
Return to Middleweight .
Loss
19–6
Max Griffin
KO (punch)
WFC 16: Griffin vs. Mitchell
January 23, 2016
1
0:43
Sacramento, California , United States
Catchweight (175 lbs) bout.
Loss
19–5
Marcel Fortuna
Decision (unanimous)
Dragon House 20
June 6, 2015
3
5:00
San Francisco, California , United States
For Dragon House Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win
19–4
Dave Huckaba
Submission (rear-naked choke)
WCFC 13: Huckaba vs. Mitchell
February 28, 2015
2
3:36
Sacramento, California , United States
Heavyweight debut; Won WCFC Heavyweight Championship and the ISCF MMA West Coast Heavyweight Championship.
Win
18–4
Angel DeAnda
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Tachi Palace Fights 22
February 5, 2015
1
3:00
Lemoore, California , United States
Won vacant TPF Middleweight Championship .
Win
17–4
Justin Baesman
Submission (rear-naked choke)
WSOF 16
December 13, 2014
1
1:44
Sacramento, California , United States
Return to Middleweight .
Win
16–4
Michael Gonzalez
TKO (punches)
WFC 12: Ricetti vs. Emmett
November 15, 2014
1
3:42
Sacramento, California , United States
Light Heavyweight bout.
Win
15–4
Matt Major
Submission (guillotine choke)
WFC 11: Mitchell vs. Major
September 13, 2014
1
4:47
Sacramento, California , United States
Won vacant WCFC Middleweight Championship.
Win
14–4
Jaime Jara
Submission (rear-naked choke)
WFC 9: Mitchell vs. Jara
April 26, 2014
1
4:15
Sacramento, California , United States
Win
13–4
Fernando Gonzalez
TKO (punches)
WFC 8: Avila vs. Berkovic
February 15, 2014
3
1:45
Sacramento, California , United States
Middleweight bout.
Loss
12–4
Yan Cabral
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields
October 9, 2013
3
5:00
Barueri , São Paulo , Brazil
Loss
12–3
Mike Pierce
TKO (punches)
UFC 162
July 6, 2013
2
2:55
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
12–2
Simeon Thoresen
Decision (unanimous)
UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Dodson
January 26, 2013
3
5:00
Chicago, Illinois , United States
Loss
11–2
Paulo Thiago
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 134
August 27, 2011
3
5:00
Rio de Janeiro , Brazil
Loss
11–1
TJ Waldburger
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares
September 15, 2010
3
5:00
Austin, Texas , United States
Win
11–0
Poppies Martinez
Technical Submission (triangle choke)
Tachi Palace Fights 5
July 9, 2010
1
1:32
Lemoore, California , United States
Defended TPF Welterweight Championship .
Win
10–0
Tim McKenzie
Submission (guillotine choke)
Tachi Palace Fights 4
May 5, 2010
1
1:10
Lemoore, California , United States
Won vacant TPF Welterweight Championship .
Win
9–0
Bobby Green
Submission (heel hook)
TPF 2: Brawl in the Hall
December 3, 2009
1
0:54
Lemoore, California , United States
Win
8–0
War Machine
Decision (split)
TPF 1: Tachi Palace Fights 1
October 8, 2009
3
5:00
Lemoore, California , United States
Win
7–0
Josh Neal
Submission (armbar)
CCFC 10: Battle for NorCal
February 21, 2009
1
0:28
Santa Rosa, California , United States
Win
6–0
Jeff Morris
Submission (armbar)
CCFC: Mayhem
May 17, 2008
1
1:47
Santa Rosa, California , United States
Win
5–0
Andy Maccarone
Decision (unanimous)
CCFC: Meltdown
August 18, 2007
3
5:00
Yuba City, California , United States
Win
4–0
Drew Dimanlig
Submission (armbar)
CCFC: Total Elimination
May 12, 2007
2
N/A
Santa Rosa, California , United States
Win
3–0
Jeff Harmon
Submission (rear-naked choke)
CCFC: Throwdown at the Pavilion
November 4, 2006
2
1:23
Santa Rosa, California , United States
Win
2–0
Kenneth Johnson
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Gladiator Challenge 55: Beatdown
October 14, 2006
1
2:54
Lakeport, California , United States
Win
1–0
John Corstorphine
Submission (triangle choke)
Gladiator Challenge 52: Deep Impact
July 8, 2006
1
3:30
Lakeport, California , United States
See also
References
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^ "Mixed-martial-arts-david_terrell" . Archived from the original on 2016-01-01. Retrieved 2015-05-02 .
^ "Anthony "TJ" Waldburger slated for UFC debut during "UFC Fight Night 22" " . FIVEOUNCESOFPAIN.com. 2010-07-16. Retrieved 2010-09-13 .
^ "Mike Swick vs. David Mitchell at UFC Fight For The Troops 2" . MMAWeekly.com. November 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-01 .
^ "David Mitchell Out of UFC Fight For The Troops; Mike Swick Off The Card" . mmaweekly.com. December 30, 2010.
^ "Welterweights Thiago, Mitchell Matched for UFC 'Rio' " . sherdog.com. Retrieved 2011-05-02 .
^ Staff (2012-10-10). "UFC 'Macao:' Hyun Gyu vs David Mitchell booked with Marcelo Guimarães injured" . mmamania.com. Retrieved 2012-10-10 .
^ Staff (2012-11-09). "David Mitchell awarded show money after Hyun Gyu Lim pulled from UFC on FUEL TV 6" . mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2012-11-11. Retrieved 2012-11-09 .
^ "UFC on Fox 6 Gets David Mitchell vs. Simeon Thoresen" . mmaweekly.com. December 3, 2012.
^ Staff (April 12, 2013). "Mike Pierce vs. David Mitchell targeted for UFC 162" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved April 12, 2013 .
^ Guilherme Cruz (August 29, 2013). "Yan Cabral signs with the UFC, fights David Mitchell in Brazil" . mmafighting.com. Retrieved August 29, 2013 .
^ Zane Simon (October 28, 2013). "Matt Hamill, Nandor Guelmino, and David Mitchell removed from UFC rosters" . bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-06-23 .
^ MixedMartialArts.com Staff (February 15, 2014). "West Coast Fighting 8 - Pro Fights Official Results" . mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved 2014-06-23 .
^ Bryan Henderson (April 24, 2014). "Out of Obscurity: West Coast FC 9, XFCi 4 and Deep 66 Impact" . themmacorner.com. Retrieved 2014-06-23 .
^ Tapology.com Staff (April 26, 2014). "David Mitchell vs. Jaime Jara" . tapology.com. Retrieved 2014-06-23 .
^ MMAJunkie.com Staff (June 17, 2014). "UFC vet-heavy BattleGrounds one-night tourney shifts to Oct. 3, now on PPV" . mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-06-23 .
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