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Dominance Fighting Championship

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Dominance Fighting Championship
Industry
FoundedJune 17, 2024
Headquarters
Nykøbing Falster, Denmark
Key people
ProductsLive events
Websitedominancefc.com

The Dominance Fighting Championship (DFC), often referred to as Dominance FC, is a mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in Nykøbing Falster, Denmark. Founded by three-time Olympian in Greco-Roman wrestling and UFC veteran Mark O. Madsen, it currently aims to advance the sport of MMA in Europe by promoting events in European venues featuring upcoming European fighters.[1] The inaugural event was held September 21, 2024 at K.B. Hallen in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Scheduled events

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Events Date Venue Location Ref.
Dominance FC 02 Jan 11, 2025 K.B. Hallen Copenhagen, Denmark [2]

Past events

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Events Date Venue Location Ref.
Dominance FC 01 Sep 21, 2024 K.B. Hallen Copenhagen, Denmark [3]

References

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  1. ^ Martin, Damon (June 18, 2024). "Retired UFC veteran Mark O. Madsen launches his own MMA promotion, first card planned for Denmark in September". MMA Fighting. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  2. ^ Nielsen, Michael (2024-09-22). "Dominance FC 02 på vej: Nyt event i KB Hallen er på plads". Fighting.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 2024-09-28.
  3. ^ Nielsen, Michael (2024-09-21). "Liveblog fra Dominance FC 01: Rajbek udraderer modstander på 19 sekunder!". Fighting.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 2024-09-28.

Bryan Battle

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Bryan Battle
BornBryan Battle
(1994-09-21) September 21, 1994 (age 30)
Springfield, Maryland, USA
Other namesThe Butcher
Pooh Bear
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionWelterweight (2022-present)
Middleweight (2018-2022)
Light Heavyweight (2017-2018)
Heavyweight (2017)
Reach77 in (196 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofCharlotte, North Carolina, USA
TeamCarolina Combat Sports and Fitness
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins11
By knockout4
By submission5
By decision2
Losses2
By knockout0
By submission1
By decision1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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]

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] On the show, Battle first defeated Kemran Lachinov via unanimous decision[9] and in the semi-finals he defeated Andre Petroski via second round submission (ninja choke).[10] Battle then went on to win the final against Gilbert Urbina via submission (rear naked choke) in the second round at UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze.[11]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Battle faced Tresean Gore in a bout on February 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[12]

Battle made his welterweight debut againt Takashi Sato on August 6, 2022, at UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Hill. He won the fight via head kick knockout in the first round, earning him the Performance of the Night award.[13][14]

Battle next faced Rinat Fakhretdinov on December 17, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[15]

Battle faced Gabriel Green on May 13, 2023, at UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. The bout was contested at a catchweight of 173 lbs, as Battle missed the welterweight non-title fight limit by two pounds, and he was fined a percentage of his purse, which went to Green.[16] He won the fight by knockout just 14 seconds into the first round, earning him the Performance of the Night award, despite having missed weight. [17]

Battle faced A.J. Fletcher on September 23, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot. He won the fight via submission (rear naked choke) in the second round. [18]

Battle faced Ange Loosa on March 16, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura. During the second round, Battle accidentally poked Loosa in the eye rendering him unable to continue. The fight was declared a no contest.[19]

Battle next faced Kevin Jousset on September 28, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint-Denis. He won the bout via technical knockout in the second round, earning him the Performance of the Night award. [20]

Battle is scheduled to face Randy Brown on December 7, 2024 at UFC 310.[21]

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
14 matches 11 wins 2 losses
By knockout 4 0
By submission 5 1
By decision 2 1
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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 Las Vegas, Nevada 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) HR MMA 117 February 6, 2021 2 1:02 Shepherdsville, Kentucky United States
Win 4-1 Josh Krizan TKO (punches) HR 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 AJ 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 semi-final.
Win 1-0 Kemran Lachinov Decision (unanimous) June 29, 2021 (airdate) 2 5:00 The Ultimate Fighter 29 quarter-final.

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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 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) NLFC 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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  1. ^ "Bryan Battle ("The Butcher")". Tapology. Retrieved 2024-11-18.
  2. ^ "Every 'Ultimate Fighter' winner in UFC history, from Forrest Griffin to both Usmans and a new two-time champ". MMA Junkie. 2024-08-24. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  3. ^ Ellis, Joey (2024-08-31). "Matthews resident Bryan Battle climbing ranks in UFC". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  4. ^ a b "Bryan " THE BUTCHER " Battle talks his time on The Ultimate Fighter, Pre Fight Ritual, and Team Volk". Youtube. JAXXON PODCAST. 2024-11-05.
  5. ^ a b "Bryan Battle". UFC.com. 19 August 2021. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  6. ^ a b Tapology.com. "Bryan Battle". Tapology. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  7. ^ a b "'The Ultimate Fighter 29' rosters announced, season premiere date revealed". MMA Junkie. 2021-04-18. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  8. ^ a b c Sherdog.com. "Bryan". Sherdog. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  9. ^ Lee, Alexander (2021-06-29). "The Ultimate Fighter 29, Episode 5 results: Bryan Battle vs. Kemran Lachinov". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  10. ^ Lee, Alexander (2021-08-03). "The Ultimate Fighter 29, Episode 10 results: Bryan Battle vs. Andre Petroski". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  11. ^ a b Hammond, Mick (2021-09-10). "TUF 29 winner Bryan Battle wants to fight again in December". MMA Weekly. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  12. ^ Bitter, Shawn (2022-02-05). "UFC Vegas 47: Bryan Battle Tested, Gets Past TUF Rival Tresean Gore". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  13. ^ Morgan, John (2022-08-07). "UFC on ESPN 40 Results: Jamahal Hill Scores Fourth-Round Stoppage of Thiago Santos". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  14. ^ a b "UFC on ESPN 40 bonuses: Jamahal Hill vs. Thiago Santos main event war among five total winners". MMA Junkie. 2022-08-07. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  15. ^ Dewar, Val (2022-12-17). "UFC Vegas 66: Rinat Fakhretdinov Dominates TUF Winner Bryan Battle, Extends Win Streak to Eighteen". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  16. ^ "UFC on ABC 4 weigh-in results: One fight scrapped, one misses weight in Charlotte". MMA Junkie. 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  17. ^ a b Erickson, Matt (2023-05-13). "UFC on ABC 4 bonuses: An all-time record holder, plus $50,000 despite a weight miss". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  18. ^ Erickson, Matt (2023-09-23). "UFC Fight Night 228 video: Bryan Battle survives first-round scare, taps A.J. Fletcher in second". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  19. ^ Martin, Damon (2024-04-17). "Bryan Battle trashes Ange Loosa after UFC Vegas 88 no-contest: 'He saw an opportunity to get out of there'". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  20. ^ a b Corby, Donagh (2024-09-28). "'You thought I'd lose a fist fight with a French dude?'… Bryan Battle goads UFC Paris crowd after landing second round KO over hometown star". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  21. ^ Anderson, Jay (2024-10-14). "Battle vs. Brown Banger Booked for UFC 310". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  22. ^ "Fight Lab 59 - Bryan Battle Vs Impa Kasanganay". Youtube. fightlabpromotions. 2018-07-10. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
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