Danaa Batgerel

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Danaa Batgerel
Born Данаа Батгэрэл
(1989-07-04) July 4, 1989 (age 34)
Erdenetsagaan, Mongolia
Other names Storm
Nationality Mongolian
Height 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
Division Bantamweight
Reach 70.0 in[1]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Team Team Tungaa
Jackson Wink MMA
Years active 2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 14
Wins 12
By knockout 8
By submission 2
By decision 2
Losses 2
By decision 2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Danaa Batgerel (born July 4, 1989) is a Mongolian mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Growing up in a rural region of Mongolia, Danaa 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 Heili Alateng.[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, it was announced on September 21 that 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 Fight Night 205.[18] However, Jackson had to pull out of the bout and was replaced by Chris Gutiérrez.[19]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 12–2 Brandon Davis TKO (elbows and punches) UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs. Dumont October 16, 2021 1 2:01 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 11–2 Kevin Natividad TKO (punches) UFC 261 April 24, 2021 1 0:50 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win 10–2 Guido Cannetti KO (punches) UFC 248 March 7, 2020 1 3:01 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 9–2 Heili Alateng Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang August 31, 2019 3 5:00 Shenzhen, China Fight of the Night.
Win 9–1 Haitao Ti Submission (rear-naked choke) Mongol FC 2 June 22, 2019 1 3:05 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Return to Bantamweight.
Win 8–1 Sukhbold Sodnomdorj KO (knee to the body) MGL-1 FC 11 June 30, 2018 1 1:40 Erdenet, Mongolia Featherweight debut. Won the vacant MGL Featherweight Championship.
Win 7–1 Aldar Budanaev TKO (elbows and punches) Baikal FC 5 May 12, 2018 2 1:18 Ulan-Ude, Russia Lightweight debut.
Win 6–1 Jiahao Hao TKO (punches) Chin Woo Men: 2017-2018 Season: Stage 3 January 20, 2018 1 4:14 Hefei, China
Win 5–1 Tianlong Luo TKO (punches) Chin Woo Men: 2017-2018 Season, Stage 2 December 10, 2017 2 4:47 Wuhan, China
Loss 4–1 Baasankhuu Damnlanpurev Decision (unanimous) MGL-1 FC 7 November 28, 2015 3 5:00 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Return to Bantamweight.
Win 4–0 Rijirigala Amu Submission (rear-naked choke) Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation 12 March 29, 2014 2 N/A Shanghai, China Flyweight debut.
Win 3–0 Kai Kara-France Decision (unanimous) Legend FC 11 April 27, 2013 3 5:00 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Win 2–0 Jazor Ablasi Decision (majority) Legend FC 8 March 30, 2012 3 5:00 Hong Kong, SAR, China
Win 1–0 Vincent Siu TKO (punches) Legend FC 6 October 30, 2011 1 3:39 Cotai, Macau Bantamweight debut.

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See also

References

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