Danaa “Storm” Batgerel – From the Mongolian Stepps to the Octagon – Preview

Danaa Batgerel is a Mongolian mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship born July 4, 1989, he is currently 32 years old.

Growing up in a rural region of Mongolia, Danaa began training kickboxing in 2007 before picking up mixed martial arts in 2010.

Batgerel has been competing professionally since 2011, compiling a 7–1 record before the UFC.

Before joining the UFC, he competed in Legend Fighting Championship, Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation, Baikal Fighting Championship, and Mongol Fighting Championship, among others.

His most notable bout during this time was a win over fellow future UFC fighter, Kai Kara-France.

Danna currently has a professional record of 9 wins and 2 losses. Batgerel’s victories are 5 by knockout, 2 by submission, and 2 by decision. And both his losses have come from decisions.

When Danna was called into the most famous octagon, he lost his UFC Debut but has since picked up the pace by winning the following fights, including a first-round TKO, in his last fight at UFC 261 on April 24, 2021.

UFC Profile – Danaa “Storm” – Batgerel 3 fights

• Danaa Batgerel vs. Heili Alateng

Batgerel made his debut on August 31, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang against Heili Alateng.

He lost the fight via unanimous decision, but this fight earned him the Fight of the Night award, which put the Mongolian on everyone’s radar..

• Danaa Batgerel vs. Guido Cannetti

Batgerel faced the argentine Guido Cannetti on March 7, 2020 at UFC 248.

In this match, Batgerel came forth and decided not to waste any time while earning his first promotional win via knockout in the first round.

Thanks to this win, Batgerel hopes to face Kyler Phillips at UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Aldana on October 4, 2020.

However, Batgerel was forced to pull out due to travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mongolia.

Promotional newcomer Cameron Else took his place.

• Danaa Batgerel vs. Kevin Natividad

Batgerel faced Kevin Natividad at UFC 261 on April 24, 2021.

Dominantly, he managed to get his hand raised after taking the fight via technical knockout in round one.

With his positive streak, Batgerel was scheduled to face Montel Jackson on September 18, 2021 at UFC Fight Night, 192.

However, Batgerel was once more pulled from the event due to visa issues and he was replaced by JP Buys.