Danaa Batgerel

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Danaa Batgerel
BornДанаа Батгэрэл
(1989-07-04) July 4, 1989 (age 34)
Erdenetsagaan, Mongolia
Other namesStorm
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
Division Bantamweight
Reach70 in (178 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out ofAlbuquerque, New Mexico
TeamTeam Tungaa
Jackson Wink MMA
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins12
By knockout8
By submission2
By decision2
Losses5
By knockout2
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Danaa Batgerel (born July 4, 1989) is a Mongolian mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division. A professional since 2011, he is most notable for his time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Background

Growing up in a rural region of Mongolia, Batgerel began training kickboxing in 2007, before picking up mixed martial arts in 2010. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Batgerel has been competing professionally since 2011, compiling a 7–1 record before the UFC. Before joining the UFC, he competed in Legend Fighting Championship, Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation, Baikal Fighting Championship and Mongol Fighting Championship, among others. His most notable bout during this time was a win over fellow future UFC fighter, Kai Kara-France. [3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Batgerel made his debut on August 31, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang against Alateng Heili. [4] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [5] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. [6]

Batgerel faced Guido Cannetti on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248. [7] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. [8]

Batgerel was expected to face Kyler Phillips at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana on October 4, 2020. However, Batgerel pulled out due to travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia. [9] He was replaced by promotional newcomer Cameron Else. [10]

Batgerel faced Kevin Natividad at UFC 261 on April 24, 2021. [11] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one. [12]

Batgerel was scheduled to face Montel Jackson on September 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 192. [13] However, Batgerel was pulled from the event due to visa issues and he was replaced by JP Buys. [14]

Batgerel faced Brandon Davis on October 16, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 195. [15] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one. [16] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [17]

Batgerel was scheduled to face Montel Jackson on March 26, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 33. [18] However, Jackson had to pull out of the bout and was replaced by Chris Gutiérrez. [19] Batgerel lost the fight via spinning backfist TKO in the second round. [20]

Batgerel, replacing Saimon Oliveira, faced Kang Kyung-Ho on June 11, 2022, at UFC 275. [21] He lost the bout via unanimous decision. [22]

Batgerel was expected to face Brady Hiestand on April 15, 2023 at UFC on ESPN 44. [23] However, the pair was moved to UFC Fight Night 222 on April 22, 2023 for undisclosed reasons. [24] Batgerel lost the fight via technical knockout in the third round. [25]

On June 5, 2023, news surfaced that Batgerel had fought out his contract and the organization opted not to renew it. [26]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
17 matches12 wins5 losses
By knockout82
By submission20
By decision23
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss12–5Brady HiestandTKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes April 22, 202334:21 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss12–4 Kang Kyung-ho Decision (unanimous) UFC 275 June 11, 202235:00 Kallang, Singapore
Loss12–3 Chris Gutiérrez TKO (spinning backfist and elbows) UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Daukaus March 26, 202222:34 Columbus, Ohio, United States
Win12–2 Brandon Davis TKO (elbows and punches) UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont October 16, 202112:01 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win11–2Kevin NatividadTKO (punches) UFC 261 April 24, 202110:50 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win10–2 Guido Cannetti KO (punches) UFC 248 March 7, 202013:01 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss9–2 Alateng Heili Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang August 31, 201935:00 Shenzhen, ChinaFight of the Night.
Win9–1Haitao TiSubmission (rear-naked choke)Mongol FC 2June 22, 201913:05 Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaReturn to Bantamweight.
Win8–1Sukhbold SodnomdorjKO (knee to the body)MGL-1 FC 11June 30, 201811:40 Erdenet, MongoliaFeatherweight debut. Won the vacant MGL Featherweight Championship.
Win7–1Aldar BudanaevTKO (elbows and punches)Baikal FC 5May 12, 201821:18 Ulan-Ude, RussiaLightweight debut.
Win6–1Jiahao HaoTKO (punches)Chin Woo Men: 2017-2018 Season: Stage 3January 20, 201814:14 Hefei, China
Win5–1Tianlong LuoTKO (punches)Chin Woo Men: 2017-2018 Season, Stage 2December 10, 201724:47 Wuhan, China
Loss4–1Baasankhuu DamnlanpurevDecision (unanimous)MGL-1 FC 7November 28, 201535:00 Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaReturn to Bantamweight.
Win4–0Rijirigala AmuSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation 12March 29, 20142N/A Shanghai, ChinaFlyweight debut.
Win3–0 Kai Kara-France Decision (unanimous)Legend FC 11April 27, 201335:00 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Win2–0Jazor AblasiDecision (majority)Legend FC 8March 30, 201235:00 Hong Kong, SAR, China
Win1–0Vincent SiuTKO (punches)Legend FC 6October 30, 201113:39 Cotai, MacauBantamweight debut.

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