David Mitchell

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 4 fights.

Record:	12-2-0
Summary:	Jiu-Jitsu

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Daudi
From:	Berkeley, CA USA
Fights Out Of:	Santa Rosa, CA USA
Age:	33
Height:	6' 0" ( 182 cm )
Weight:	170 lb ( 77 kg )

Media

UFC® on FOX Johnson vs Dodson at the United Center on Saturday, January 26, 2013 in Chicago, IL

Jan 26, 2013
In his debut UFC fight back in 2009, Brasilia’s Paulo Thiago shocked the world with a first round KO of Josh Koscheck. Tonight, he will be met by California’s David Mitchell, who made a name for himself in his own UFC debut by submitting TJ Waldburger.

Aug 27, 2011
UFC® RIO Silva vs Okami at HSBC Arena on Saturday, August 27, 2011 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Photos by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Aug 27, 2011
Paulo Thiago used the energy from the raucous Brazilian crowd to grind out a win against a tougher-than-expected David Mitchell. Hear what Thiago had to say about being a part of the historic UFC RIO.

Aug 27, 2011 1:00

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

297

32% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

69% Standing

21%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

60% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
UPCOMING	Mike Pierce	UFC 162 Live from Las Vegas: Silva vs. Weidman Jul 6, 2013	--	--	--	--	--	Ways To Watch
UPCOMING	David Mitchell	UFC 162 Live from Las Vegas: Silva vs. Weidman Jul 6, 2013	--	--	--	--	--	Ways To Watch

Win	Simeon Thoresen	UFC on FOX 6 Live from Chicago: Johnson vs. Dodson Jan 26, 2013	49	1	0	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	David Mitchell		60	1	2	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	Paulo Thiago	UFC® RIO Live on Pay-Per-View: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	19	6	1	5	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Watch Ways To Watch UFC.tv
Loss	David Mitchell	UFC® RIO Live on Pay-Per-View: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27, 2011	23	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Watch Ways To Watch UFC.tv

Loss	TJ Waldburger	UFC® Fight Night™:: MARQUARDT vs PALHARES Sep 15, 2010	37	6	7	12	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	David Mitchell	UFC® Fight Night™:: MARQUARDT vs PALHARES Sep 15, 2010	13	2	6	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

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Biography

TRAINING: I like to run, box, and lift in the AM. And at night BJJ, MMA, and wrestling.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I was in great shape and wanted to test myself. I saw Chuck KO Tito and said. 'I want to do that!'

What ranks and titles have you held? Cage Combat Middleweight Champ, Tachi Palace Fights welterweight champ, David Terrell purple belt

Do you have any heroes? Dave Terrell, Nelson Mandela

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Everything I've done in my life has led me to this moment. I'm honored to fight for my team, family, and everyone up in Nor-Cal.

What was your job before you started fighting? I worked in stream restoration, lift operation, construction, and odd jobs.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Two-time Gracie Open champion

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Winning the CCFC and TPF belts and defending the 707.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Dave Terrell Purple Belt, Kwon Bup Black belt

Favorite grappling technique? Whatever wins the fight

Favorite Striking technique? Whatever wins the fight

•    Nine wins by submission

•    Pro since 2006

•    Holds wins over UFC vets Tim McKenzie and Jon Koppenhaver

•    Trained by former UFC middleweight contender David Terrell

•    Origin of “Daudi” – “My parents named me Daudi (but put David on the birth certificate for ease of travel) after their best friend in Tanzania, Africa where they lived before I was born.   Daudi was an Englishman who moved to Africa, changed his name to Daudi (Swahili for David), took on Tanzanian citizenship, and lived a life of great adventure and loyal service to Africa.”