Dan Charles

Dan Charles
Born (1985-09-24) September 24, 1985
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Other names The Man
Residence Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight 241.4 lb (109.5 kg; 17.24 st)
Division Heavyweight
Reach 74.0 in (188 cm)
Fighting out of Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Team Power MMA and Fitness
Years active 2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 19
Wins 11
By knockout 7
By submission 2
By decision 2
Losses 7
By knockout 7
Draws 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Dan Charles (born September 24, 1985) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2011, he has competed for Bellator MMA and Absolute Championship Berkut.

Background

Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Charles was a three-sport athlete in high school with wrestling, football, and baseball, and excelled at all three at one time or another. Charles briefly continued his football career in college at Scottsdale Community College, before being introduced to MMA by his brother.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Bellator MMA

Charles faced Bobby Lashley at Bellator 138 on June 19, 2015, replacing an injured James Thompson on short notice.[2]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 11–7–1 Tony Lopez TKO (submission to punches) Ringside United Fighting 24 March 17, 2018 2 1:32 Flagstaff, Arizona, United States Lost RUF MMA Heavyweight Championship.
Win 11–6-1 Tony Lopez KO (punches) Ringside Unified Fighting 22 September 23, 2017 1 1:32 Maricopa, Arizona, United States Won RUF MMA Heavyweight Championship.
Loss 10–6–1 Tony Lopez TKO (punches) Ringside Unified Fighting 20 July 17, 2017 1 2:50 Flagstaff, Arizona, United States For RUF MMA Heavyweight Championship.
Loss 10–5–1 Mike Kyle TKO (punches) ACB 51: Silva vs. Torgeson January 13, 2017 1 2:15 Irvine, California, United States
Loss 10–4–1 Virgil Zwicker TKO (strikes) Bellator 162 October 21, 2016 2 4:31 Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Draw 10–3–1 Augusto Sakai Draw (majority) Bellator 155 May 20, 2016 3 5:00 Boise, Idaho, United States
Win 10–3 Chase Gormley KO (punch) Bellator 143 September 25, 2015 2 4:35 Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Loss 9–3 Bobby Lashley TKO (punches) Bellator 138 June 19, 2015 2 4:14 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Win 9–2 James Wilson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 2014 Monster Energy Cup October 18, 2014 3 5:00 Whitney, Nevada, United States
Win 8–2 Stuart Austin KO (punches) Bellator 126 September 26, 2014 3 0:18 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss 7–2 Dale Sopi TKO (punches) Rage in the Cage 169 November 23, 2013 1 0:12 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Loss 7–1 Siala-Mou Siliga TKO (punches) Bellator 100 September 20, 2013 3 1:26 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 7–0 Adam Smith TKO (punches) Rage in the Cage 166 June 22, 2013 1 1:20 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win 6–0 Maurice Greene Decision (unanimous) Flawless FC 3 May 18, 2012 3 5:00 Inglewood, California, United States
Win 5–0 Alex Moore TKO (retirement) Rage in the Cage 162 September 29, 2012 1 5:00 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win 4–0 Kevin Absher KO (punch) Rage in the Cage 157 February 18, 2012 1 0:13 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win 3–0 John Maish Submission (guillotine choke) Rage in the Cage 156 October 22, 2011 1 0:37 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win 2–0 John Maish Submission (keylock) Rage in the Cage 154 September 9, 2011 1 0:47 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win 1–0 Nick Leitermann TKO (punches) Rage in the Cage 153 July 16, 2011 1 1:26 Chandler, Arizona, United States

References

  1. ↑ "Dan Charles". azcombatsports.com. Archived from the original on 2015-03-25.
  2. ↑ Bohn, Mike (June 10, 2015). "James Thompson injured, Dan Charles steps in vs. Bobby Lashley at Bellator 138". mmajunkie.com.
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