https://www.ufcrewards.com/sso/login
http://www.ufc.com/blank
https://www.ufcrewards.com/sso/redirect
https://my.ufc.com/account/loyalty
http://www.ufc.com
UFC BARS FIGHT CLUB UFC GYM
Canada
  • United States
  • United States (Español)
  • United Kingdom
  • Brazil
  • Latin America
  • Japan
  • France
  • Australia
  • Germany
  • Canada
  • Italy
  • New Zealand
  • Canada (French)
  • Sweden
  • Korea
  • China

 By checking this box, you agree that you would like to receive offers and information from UFC (Zuffa,LLC) about similar events and products by email as described in our Privacy Policy (http://www.ufc.com/privacyPolicy)
Invalid e-mail address. Please enter a valid e-mail address.
MORE
OCTAGON GIRLS PHOTOS RSS FEED IN THE COMMUNITY 20th Anniversary Anti-Doping Policy

  • SCHEDULE
    Women's Bantamweight Title Fight
    Nunes vs Pennington
    UFC 224
    Nunes vs Pennington
    Sat, May 12
    10PM/7PM ETPT
    Buy Tickets

    Order Now

    Fight Card

    UPCOMING EVENTS PAST EVENTS TV SCHEDULE FIGHT PASS
    • Results
      • UFC Fight Night Barboza vs Lee Live on TSN 5
    • Upcoming Events
      • UFC 224 Nunes vs Pennington Live on Pay-Per-View
      • UFC Fight Night Usman vs Ponzinibbio Live on FS1
      • UFC Fight Night Thompson vs Till Live on FS1
      • UFC Fight Night Rivera vs Moraes Live on FS1
      • UFC 225 Whittaker vs Romero 2 Live on Pay-Per-View
      • UFC Fight Night Cowboy vs Edwards Live on UFC FIGHT PASS
  • TICKETS
  • FIGHTERS
    Featured Fighter
    Kevin Lee
    Kevin
    Lee
    155lbs. - 16-4-0
    More
    HALL OF FAME RANKINGS
    • Weight Classes
      • Flyweight
      • Bantamweight
      • Featherweight
      • Lightweight
      • Welterweight
      • Middleweight
      • Light Heavyweight
      • Heavyweight
      • Women's Strawweight
      • Women's Flyweight
      • Women's Bantamweight
      • Women's Featherweight
    • Notable Fighters
      • Edson Barboza
      • Cub Swanson
      • Frankie Edgar
      • Amanda Nunes
  • NEWS
    LATEST NEWS DANA DOWNLOAD OUTSIDE THE OCTAGON UFC MAGAZINE BY THE NUMBERS
  • VIDEO
    LATEST VIDEOS FIGHT PASS PODCASTS UFC on YOUTUBE
    Featured Videos
    View Media
    Fight Night Atlantic City: Kevin Lee - I love this fight
    Apr 17, 2018
    2:00
    View Media
    UFC 224: Nunes vs Pennington - Stacked
    Apr 11, 2018
    0:30
    View Media
    The Ultimate Fighter 27: Undefeated - Premieres April 18
    Apr 10, 2018
    0:30
  • TUF
    TUF BRAZIL SHOP TUF PAST SEASONS
  • UFC.TV
    PAY-PER-VIEW UFC FIGHT PASS UFC EVENT REPLAYS DEVICES
  • FIGHT PASS
    -- Join Now -- Live Events -- Fight Library® -- Collections -- Originals -- TV Shows
    LIVE BROADCAST SCHEDULE
    No Upcoming Fight Pass Broadcasts.
    FIGHT LIBRARIES
    • UFC
    • WEC
    • EliteXC
    • IMMAF
    • Invicta FC
    • PRIDE
    • Strikeforce
    • World Fighting Alliance
    • IVC
    • Shooto Brazil
    • XFO
    • Affliction
    • Pancrase
    • Titan FC
    • Fight Nights Global
    • Tech-KREP FC
    • TKO
    • EBI
    • Cage Warriors
    • Cage Rage
    • Victory FC
    • GLORY Kickboxing
    • KOTC
    • BRACE
    • Combate America
    • Shooto Japan
    • Extreme Challenge
    • AFC
    • SuperBrawl
    • HOOKnSHOOT
    • MFC
    • Polaris Pro
    • Abu Dhabi Combat Club
    • UCMMA
    • Gladiator Challenge
    • Pro FC
    • K-1
    START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW

    Already Subscribed? Sign in now

  • FANTASY
    UFC PICK'EM
  • SHOP
    UFC STORE MEN WOMEN YOUTH T-SHIRTS HOODIES TRAINING HATS ACCESSORIES MEMORABILIA
    Women's UFC Reebok Black/Gold Jersey
    Women's UFC Reebok Black/Gold Jersey
    64.99 $
    Ronda Rousey Ultimate Fighting Championship Autographed Fight Model Glove
    Ronda Rousey Ultimate Fighting Championship Autographed Fight Model Glove
    179.99 $
Close Thumbnails
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 12: Robert
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 12: Robert
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 12: (L-R) Opponents Robert
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (L-R) Gilbert Smith takes down Robert McDaniel in their middleweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Robert McDaniel; Gilbert Smith
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   Robert McDaniel (top) attempts to submit Gilbert Smith in their middleweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Robert McDaniel; Gilbert Smith
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (R-L) Robert McDaniel kicks Gilbert Smith in their middleweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Robert McDaniel; Gilbert Smith
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (R-L) Robert McDaniel punches Gilbert Smith  in their middleweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Robert McDaniel; Gilbert Smith
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   Gilbert Smith (top) attempts to submit Robert McDaniel in their middleweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Robert McDaniel; Gilbert Smith
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (L-R) Gilbert Smith attempts to submit Robert McDaniel in their middleweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Robert McDaniel; Gilbert Smith
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   Robert McDaniel (top) punches Gilbert Smith in their middleweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Robert McDaniel; Gilbert Smith
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (L-R) Gilbert Smith kicks Robert McDaniel in their middleweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Robert McDaniel; Gilbert Smith
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   Robert McDaniel reacts to his victory over Gilbert Smith in their middleweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Robert McDaniel; Gilbert Smith
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   Robert McDaniel (center) reacts to his victory over Gilbert Smith (left) in their middleweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Robert McDaniel; Gilbert Smith
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   Robert McDaniel (center) reacts to his victory over Gilbert Smith (right) in their middleweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Robert McDaniel; Gilbert Smith
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   Robert McDaniel reacts to his victory over Gilbert Smith in their middleweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Robert McDaniel; Gilbert Smith
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 27:  Bubba McDaniel weighs in during the UFC weigh-in event at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on August 27, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 27:  (L-R) Opponents Brad Tavares and Bubba McDaniel face off during the UFC weigh-in event at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on August 27, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 28:  Bubba McDaniel enters the arena before his middleweight fight against Brad Tavares during the UFC on FOX Sports 1 event at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on August 28, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 28:  Bubba McDaniel prepares to enter the Octagon before his middleweight fight against Brad Tavares during the UFC on FOX Sports 1 event at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on August 28, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 28:  (R-L) Brad Tavares kicks Bubba McDaniel in their middleweight fight during the UFC on FOX Sports 1 event at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on August 28, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 28:  (R-L) Brad Tavares punches Bubba McDaniel in their middleweight fight during the UFC on FOX Sports 1 event at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on August 28, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 28:  (R-L) Brad Tavares kicks Bubba McDaniel in their middleweight fight during the UFC on FOX Sports 1 event at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on August 28, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 28:  (L-R) Brad Tavares kicks Bubba McDaniel in their middleweight fight during the UFC on FOX Sports 1 event at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on August 28, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 28:  (R-L) Brad Tavares punches Bubba McDaniel in their middleweight fight during the UFC on FOX Sports 1 event at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on August 28, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 28:  Brad Tavares reacts after his decision victory over Bubba McDaniel in their middleweight fight during the UFC on FOX Sports 1 event at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on August 28, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 28:  Brad Tavares (L) reacts after his decision victory over Bubba McDaniel in their middleweight fight during the UFC on FOX Sports 1 event at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on August 28, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 14:  Bubba McDaniel weighs in during the UFC 171 official weigh-in at Gilley's Dallas on March 14, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 14:  (L-R) Opponents Bubba McDaniel and Sean Strickland face off during the UFC 171 official weigh-in at Gilley's Dallas on March 14, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 15:  (R-L) Sean Strickland punches Bubba McDaniel in their middleweight bout at UFC 171 inside American Airlines Center on March 15, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 15:  (R-L) Sean Strickland punches Bubba McDaniel in their middleweight bout at UFC 171 inside American Airlines Center on March 15, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 15:  (L-R) Sean Strickland secures a rear choke submission against Bubba McDaniel in their middleweight bout at UFC 171 inside American Airlines Center on March 15, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 15:  (L-R) Robert McDaniel kicks Sean Strickland in their middleweight fight during the UFC 171 event inside American Airlines Center on March 15, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 15:  (L-R) Robert McDaniel punches Sean Strickland in their middleweight fight during the UFC 171 event inside American Airlines Center on March 15, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MARCH 15:  Sean Strickland submits Robert McDaniel by rear naked choke in their middleweight fight during the UFC 171 event inside American Airlines Center on March 15, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 12: Robert "Bubba" McDaniel weighs in during the TUF 17 Finale weigh-in at the Hollywood Theatre at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on April 12, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Getty Images reserves the right to pursue unauthorized users of this image or clip. If you violate our intellectual property you may be liable for: actual damages, loss of income, and profits you derive from the use of this image or clip, and, where appropriate, the costs of collection and/or statutory damages up to $150,000 (USD).

photo 1 of 34

LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 12: Robert "Bubba" McDaniel weighs in during the TUF 17 Finale weigh-in at the Hollywood Theatre at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on April 12, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Bubba McDaniel

TRAINING: A typical day of training varies from day to day but it always involves a minimum of 2 workouts and a run in between. Monday is 3 workouts: MMA sparring, a run, conditioning, and kickboxing class. After all that comes work at the UFC GYM..... The rest of the week is very similar to Monday schedule wise, but I have many different things I do for training.

When and why did you start training for fighting?
I started doing Toughman contests at the age of 19, but training was not a part of the game plan then. (Laughs) It was about going in and trying to hit the guy more than they hit me. When I was 21 I decided to give MMA a go, and a few months later I watched the premiere of the original TUF Series. Who would have thought all those years ago that I would get to see how they felt first hand.

What ranks and titles have you held? Absolutely none... I’ve never done any official training to acquire a Belt or Rank with a Martial Arts Academy

Do you have any heroes? There are many people I would consider influential to my life, and in a way they are all heroes to me. From sports icons, training partners, coaches, and friends, to my family who has always had my back through thick and thin. I love you all.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?
It’s the accomplishment I’ve been looking to achieving from the first day I started training in this sport. I have sacrificed blood, sweat, and tears for all of this and now I get to show everyone that with hard work and dedication, ALL dreams are possible.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I attended Vernon College in Wichita Falls, Tx for 2 years and studied Aircraft Mechanics

What was your job before you started fighting? I was at every small crap job you could imagine before I started fighting, but my job of choice over the years has been Security/Bouncer since I was about 19 years old.

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? I consider my entire career an accomplishment. I have overcome many different obstacles and am still pushing forward and creating new goals for myself to accomplish. I want to be a role model for all that want to pursue this great sport that I love so much.

Favorite grappling technique: Any that helps me win

Favorite Striking technique: A spinning elbow learned via Jon Jones
  Tweet  
Share
Click the 'Like' button to become a fan of UFC!

No, Thank You
Getty Images reserves the right to pursue unauthorized users of this image or clip. If you violate our intellectual property you may be liable for: actual damages, loss of income, and profits you derive from the use of this image or clip, and, where appropriate, the costs of collection and/or statutory damages up to $150,000 (USD).
Home
Media
Fighter Gallery
Country / Region:
Canada
  • United States
  • United States (Español)
  • United Kingdom
  • Brazil
  • Latin America
  • Japan
  • France
  • Australia
  • Germany
  • Canada
  • Italy
  • New Zealand
  • Canada (French)
  • Sweden
  • Korea
  • China
  • Schedule
    • Buy Tickets
    • How to Watch
    • Full Schedule
    • Past Events
  • Fighters
    • All Fighters
    • Fighter News
    • Hall of Fame
  • Media
    • Browse Video
    • Browse Photos
  • Discover UFC
  • Shop UFC
  • Fight Club
  • UFC Gyms
  • UFC FIGHT WEEK
More
  • The Octagon Girls
  • EA Sports UFC Mobile
  • UFC iPhone App
  • RSS
  • Dana White's Video Blog
  • Dana White's Twitter
  • The Ultimate Fighter
  • Press Room
  • Rules & Regulations
  • Glossary
Report Fraudulent Broadcasts, Video, and Merchandise
Get More UFC
UFC 224 Nunes vs Pennington
Live on Pay-Per-View
Amanda Nunes vs. Raquel Pennington
Sat, May 12 10PM/7PM ETPT
Buy Tickets
  • About
  • Advertise With Us
  • Careers
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
UFC Newsletter
 By checking this box, you agree that you would like to receive offers and information from UFC (Zuffa,LLC) about similar events and products by email as described in our Privacy Policy(http://www.ufc.com/privacyPolicy)
Invalid e-mail address. Please enter a valid e-mail address.
UFC TUF Pride
The official website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship®. Copyright © 2001-2015 Zuffa, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
UFC