Danny Mitchell (fighter)

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.