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Bantamweight Division

Actif

Da'Mon Blackshear

Bantamweight Division

12-5-1 (W-L-D)

1

Victoires par Knockout

8

Victoires par soumission

Da'Mon Blackshear

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Da'Mon Blackshear's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Actif
Lieu de naissance
États-Unis
Trains à
Jackson Wink MMA Academy - NM
Âge
28
La Taille
70.00
Poids
149.60
Début de l'octogone
Aug. 13, 2022
Reach
72.00
Portée de la jambe
40.00
  • Pro since 2016
     
  • One win by KO, eight by submission (Triangle, 5 RNC, arm triangle, guillotine)
     
  • One first round finish
     
  • Origin of nickname: “I’m a beast in the cage.”
     
  • Owns 2017 win over UFC vet Aalon Cruz
     
  • Also faced UFC vets Pat Sabatini and Kris Moutinho
     
  • Went 1-1 with UFC vet Tony Gravely as an amateur

UFC 285 (3/4/23) Blackshear lost a three round unanimous decision to Farid Basharat 

UFC on ESPN (8/13/22) Blackshear fought to a three round draw against Youssef Zalal 

When and why did you start training for fighting? I’ve always had a passion and interest in fighting. I’d be in the neighborhood with my gloves and asking about technique. I joined a formal gym when I was 17. I really looked to it for a way to get me and my family out of poverty.

What ranks and titles have you held? CFFC Bantamweight Champion, Conflict MMA Featherweight Champion

Do you have any heroes? Myself. I am always working to get better, improve, and be the best I can be.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This is proof of the hard work I’ve put in. This is my future.

What was your job before you started fighting? I’ve worked as a personal trainer – boxing class instructor, and when I lived in North Carolina I used to go on base and hold pads and help train.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I won the Spartaka MMA Title and Battle in the South Title. I was 7-1 as an ammy with my only loss being against Tony Gravely in a rematch.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Brown belt in BJJ

Favorite grappling technique: Whatever works in the moment

Favorite Striking technique: Whatever is open