Bubba McDaniel
| Robert "Bubba" McDaniel | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 3, 1983 Childress, Texas, United States |
| Other names |
Bubba The Menace |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Reach | 75.0 in (191 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Wichita Falls, Texas, United States |
| Team | Jackson's MMA |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 37 |
| Wins | 27 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 19 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Losses | 10 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Robert "Bubba" McDaniel (born May 3, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist who formerly fought as a Middleweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He was a member of FX's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen.
Mixed martial arts career
The Ultimate Fighter
In January 2013, it was announced that McDaniel was selected for The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen.[1] To get into the TUF house, McDaniel defeated Ryan Bigler by TKO. During the choosing of teams, he was the third pick of Jon Jones for Team Jones and sixth overall.
McDaniel faced eventual winner Kelvin Gastelum in the preliminary round. Despite being favored to win, McDaniel was submitted in the second round via rear-naked choke.
McDaniel was chosen by Jones for the wildcard spot and faced Kevin Casey. Bubba won via corner stoppage after Casey didn't answer the bell for the third round.
McDaniel lost via early KO to Uriah Hall in the quarterfinals.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
McDaniel made his UFC debut against castmate Gilbert Smith on April 13, 2013 at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale.[2] He won the fight via submission in the third round.
McDaniel faced Brad Tavares on August 28, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 27.[3] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
McDaniel was expected to face TUF 17 castmate Tor Troéng on March 15, 2014 at UFC 171.[4] However, Troéng was forced to pull out of the bout citing an injury. McDaniel instead faced UFC newcomer Sean Strickland.[5] He failed again and lost the bout via submission in the first round and was subsequently released from the promotion.[6]
Bellator MMA
In May 2014, McDaniel signed with Bellator MMA. He made his return on June 6, 2014, facing Matt Jones at Bellator 121.[7] He won the fight by unanimous decision.
McDaniel faced Emiliano Sordi on October 10, 2014 at Bellator 128.[8] He lost via guillotine choke submission in the first round.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 37 matches | 27 wins | 10 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 2 |
| By submission | 19 | 7 |
| By decision | 2 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 27–10 | Kenyon Jackson | TKO (punches) | Bellator 146 | November 20, 2015 | 2 | 4:14 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 26–10 | Hayward Charles | Submission (anaconda choke) | HERO FC Best of the Best VI | September 26, 2015 | 2 | 3:27 | El Paso, Texas, United States | [9] |
| Win | 26–9 | Kenyon Jackson | Submission (choke) | Legend Fights: Lopez vs. Alexander | July 24, 2015 | 1 | 4:06 | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | [10] |
| Win | 25–9 | Edgar Verdin | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Fury FC 7: McDaniel vs. Verdin | July 11, 2015 | 2 | 1:27 | Humble, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 24–9 | Marvin Babe | TKO (punches) | FOF 8: Genesis | March 7, 2015 | 1 | 3:45 | Woodward, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 23–9 | Emiliano Sordi | Submission (guillotine choke) | Bellator 128 | October 10, 2014 | 1 | 0:58 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 23–8 | Ron Fields | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ECC: Fireworks | July 26, 2014 | 2 | 1:55 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 22–8 | Matt Jones | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 121 | June 6, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 21–8 | Sean Strickland | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 171 | March 15, 2014 | 1 | 4:33 | Dallas, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 21–7 | Brad Tavares | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2 | August 28, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 21–6 | Gilbert Smith | Submission (triangle armbar) | The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale | April 13, 2013 | 3 | 2:49 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 20–6 | Keith Cunagin | Submission (guillotine choke) | LFC 53 - Memorium | June 16, 2012 | 1 | 2:32 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 19–6 | Eric Schambari | Decision (unanimous) | Fight Game - Premier Event | December 2, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Frisco, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 18–6 | Johnny Rees | Submission (rear-naked choke) | LOF 45 - Line of Fire | March 11, 2011 | 1 | 0:47 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 17–6 | Kyacey Uscola | TKO (punches) | PFC - Pure Fighting Championships 6 | December 10, 2010 | 2 | 3:28 | Red Deer, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 16–6 | Rob Wince | Submission (triangle choke) | Ohio Fight Conference - Round 5 | July 17, 2010 | 2 | 2:08 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 15–6 | Nikolaos Rueve Boscarino | Submission (americana) | CNG Promotions - Queen City Meltdown | June 26, 2010 | 2 | 2:35 | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States | |
| Loss | 14–6 | Lucas Lopes | KO (punches) | MMA Big Show - A Prodigy Returns | April 17, 2010 | 1 | 2:13 | Florence, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 14–5 | Billy Horne | TKO (punches) | MMA Big Show - Mayhem | September 17, 2009 | 1 | 0:43 | Florence, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 13–5 | William Chris Spicer | Submission (rear-naked-choke) | Bellator 6 | May 8, 2009 | 1 | 2:53 | Robstown, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 12–5 | Alexander Shlemenko | TKO (flying knee to the body) | ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series | October 10, 2008 | 1 | 5:00 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 12–4 | Kala Hose | Submission (rear-naked-choke) | EliteXC: Return of the King | June 14, 2008 | 1 | 0:41 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 11–4 | Alex Cisne | TKO | KOTC: Rising Stars | May 24, 2008 | 2 | 2:37 | Devol, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 10–4 | Tom Jones | Submission (north-south choke) | FCF - Freestyle Cage Fighting 17 | Mar 15, 2008 | 1 | 1:04 | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 10–3 | Dan Molina | Submission (triangle choke) | KOTC: Arch Rivals | October 27, 2007 | 1 | 2:05 | Reno, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 | Blake Norsworthy | TKO | KOTC: Jawbreaker | September 29, 2007 | 1 | 2:43 | Devol, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Mike Queen | Submission (rear-naked-choke) | FCF - Freestyle Cage Fighting 12 | August 18, 2007 | 3 | 1:03 | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 8–2 | Cody Malicott | Submission | BCP - Big Chief Promotions | June 9, 2007 | 1 | 0:45 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 7–2 | Craig Cobb | Submission (triangle choke) | FCF - Freestyle Cage Fighting 10 | April 7, 2007 | 1 | 1:42 | Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 6–2 | Gerald Harris | Submission (injury) | FCF - Freestyle Cage Fighting 6 | November 10, 2006 | 2 | 4:55 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Nick Budig | Submission (rear-naked choke) | FCF - Brawl For It All 2 | October 7, 2006 | 2 | 2:18 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Jeff McConnell | Submission (rear-naked choke) | FCF - Brawl For It All | August 19, 2006 | 1 | 1:26 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Brandon McDowell | Submission | UTS 5 - Ultimate Texas Showdown 5 | April 29, 2006 | 1 | 0:56 | Frisco, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Allan McGuire | Submission (armbar) | ACF - Showdown at Sundown | Mar 10, 2006 | 1 | 0:27 | Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Roger Kimes | Submission (armbar) | XFL - EK 19: Battle at the Brady 3 | February 18, 2006 | 1 | 1:27 | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Horace Spencer | Submission (choke) | XFL - Xtreme Fighting League | December 30, 2005 | 1 | N/A | Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | York Ash | Submission (armbar) | WFO - World Fighting Organization | December 2, 2005 | 1 | N/A | Oklahoma, United States |
References
- ↑ "The Ultimate Fighter 17 cast revealed". mmafighting.com. 2013-01-09.
- ↑ "TUF 17 Finale fight card". mmafighting.com. April 9, 2013. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
- ↑ Staff (2013-06-04). "McDaniel vs. Tavares added to UFC on FOX Sports 1 2 in Indy". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
- ↑ "Silva-St Preux, McDaniel-Troeng booked for UFC 171 in Dallas". mmajunkie.com. 2013-12-07.
- ↑ Staff (2014-03-03). "Sean Strickland replaces Tor Troeng, faces Robert McDaniel at UFC 171". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
- ↑ Staff (2014-04-21). "Report: UFC releases Bubba McDaniel and Renee Forte". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2014-04-24.
- ↑ Josh Sanchez (2014-05-23). "Bellator 121 fight card announced with James Thompson, Sokoudjou and more". fansided.com. Retrieved 2014-05-27.
- ↑ "Sarnavskiy vs. Gunderson, McDaniel vs. Sordi added to Bellator 128". fansided.com.
- ↑ "HERO FC - Photos from HERO FC's post - Facebook".
- ↑ "Bubba McDaniel vs. Ken Jackson". Tapology.