Danny Mitchell

Danny Mitchell (born 8 August 1986) is a retired English mixed martial artist. He is currently the head coach at Asylum Vale Tudo.

Early career

Mitchell became a professional fighter in 2008 and fought the first eight fights of his career in regional promotions mostly throughout his native Northern England, compiling an impressive 8–0 record with 6 stoppages. He then moved onto headlining slots against other European standouts such as fellow future UFC competitors Gunnar Nelson, Nico Musoke and Cathal Pendred.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

With a 14-4-1 record which included wins over former UFC fighters Mitchell was signed by the UFC in December 2013.

Mitchell debuted against Igor Araujo on 8 March 2014 at UFC Fight Night 37 and lost via unanimous decision.

Mitchell was expected to face Li Jingliang at UFC 173. However, Mitchell was forced out of the bout with an injury.

Mitchell next faced Wang Sai on 23 August 2014 at UFC Fight Night 48 in Macau. Mitchell lost the bout via unanimous decision and was subsequently released by the promotion.

European Circuit, Bellator and Retirement

After his release from the UFC he continued to fight in Europe taking fights in the UK and Bulgaria. On July 16, 2016, he fought on Bellator 158 against CJ Meeks, he won the bout by submission using the Twister technique, this was the first Twister submission within the Bellator promotion.

He announced his retirement from MMA in 2017.

Mixed martial arts record Win

Ben Schneider TKO (strikes) CSFC 18

Doncaster, England Loss

Andy DeVent KO (punches) ACB 54

Manchester, England Win

Dan Sach Submission (armbar) Celtic Gladiator 10

London, England Loss

Jake Bostwick KO (punch) ACB 47

Glasgow, Scotland Win

CJ Meeks Submission (twister) Bellator 158

London, England Win

Shaun Lomas Submission (heel hook) ICE FC 9

Manchester, England Win

Brad Carter-Conway TKO (elbow) CSFC 12

Doncaster, England Loss

Nikola Dipchikov Decision (unanimous) Twins MMA 10

Sofia, Bulgaria Win

Kevin Reed TKO (elbows) CSFC 10

Doncaster, England Loss

Wang Sai Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le

Macau, China Loss

Igor Araujo Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa

London, England Win

Besam Yousef Submission (rear-naked choke) Superior Challenge 9

Gothenburg, Sweden Win

Victor Peixoto Submission (twister) Caged Fighters 6

Leeds, England Loss

Kendall Grove TKO (punches) GWC 1: USA vs UK

Kansas City, Missouri, USA Win

Lee Livesly TKO (punches) Caged Fury 1

Barnsley, England Win

Malcolm Richardson KO (elbow) Cage Confrontation 6

York, England Win

Dean Amasinger Submission (flying triangle choke) BAMMA 8

Nottingham, England Draw

Cathal Pendred Decision (draw) Cage Warriors Fight Night 2

Amman, Jordan Loss

Henrique Santana Decision (unanimous) WFC 1

London, England Win

Nico Musoke Submission (armbar) Superior Challenge 6

Stockholm, Sweden Loss

Gunnar Nelson Submission (rear-naked choke) Cage Contender 6

Manchester, England Loss

Eugene Fadiora TKO (punches) Bushido Challenge 2

Nottingham, England Win

Simon Phillips TKO (punches) KUMMA 4

Cheltenham, England Win

Sami Berik Submission (rear-naked choke) Bushido Challenge 1

Norwich, England Win

Jordan James Submission (guillotine choke) KUMMA 3

Newport, Wales Win

Leslee Ojugbana Submission (rear-naked choke) Total Combat 31

Sunderland, England Win

Lee Doski Submission (heel hook) Ultimate Force: Olivion

Doncaster, England Win

Andrew McQueen Decision (split) Total Combat 28

Sunderland, England Win

Runar Gundersen Decision (split) Total Combat 28

Sunderland, England Win

Greg Letch Submission (achilles lock) Ultimate Force: Nemesis

Doncaster, England