Da'Mon Blackshear

"The Monster"

17-8-1★ 2bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 7-1

Last fight: Loss vs Davey Grant · Unanimous Decision · Jul 26, 2025

17-8-1 · 13 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Davey GrantUD · R3 5:00

UFCUFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De Ridder·July 26, 2025

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Da'Mon Blackshear holds a professional MMA record of 17-8-1. Blackshear has won 17 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 11 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Blackshear lands 4.33 significant strikes per minute with 46% accuracy and averages 1.48 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 26, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 5'10"178 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 72"183 cm
Stance: Switch
DOB: Aug 12, 1994
Age: 32
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: United States

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Career history

LOSS
vs Davey Grant
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De Ridder· Jul 26, 2025· Bantamweight· 17-8-1 vs 15-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Heili Alateng
UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs Prates· Apr 26, 2025· Bantamweight· 17-7-1 vs 17-10-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Cody Gibson
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Dolidze 2· Mar 15, 2025· Bantamweight· 16-7-1 vs 21-11
SUB
R2 · 4:09
WIN
vs Cody Stamann
UFC Fight Night: Magny vs Prates· Nov 9, 2024· Bantamweight· 15-7-1 vs 21-8-1
SUB
R1 · 4:19
POTN
LOSS
vs Montel Jackson
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs Cortez· Jul 13, 2024· Bantamweight· 14-7-1 vs 14-2
TKO
R1 · 0:18
LOSS
vs Mario Bautista
UFC 292: Sterling vs O'Malley· Aug 19, 2023· Bantamweight· 14-6-1 vs 13-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jose Johnson
UFC Fight Night: Luque vs Dos Anjos· Aug 12, 2023· Bantamweight· 14-5-1 vs 15-8
SUB
R1 · 3:47
POTN
WIN
vs Luan Lacerda
UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs Albazi· Jun 3, 2023· Bantamweight· 13-5-1 vs 12-3
TKO
R2 · 3:54
LOSS
vs Farid Basharat
UFC 285: Jones vs Gane· Mar 4, 2023· Bantamweight· 12-5-1 vs 10-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
DRAW
vs Youssef Zalal
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs Cruz· Aug 13, 2022· Bantamweight· 12-4-1 vs 10-5-1
DRAW
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Josh Smith×1Title bout · Title win #1
CFFC 108: Blackshear vs. Smith· May 14, 2022· Bantamweight· 12-4 vs 11-8
SUB
R3 · 2:34
WIN
vs DeAndre Anderson
CFFC 103: Anderson vs. Blackshear· Nov 19, 2021· Bantamweight· 11-4 vs 5-1
SUB
R1 · 4:33
WIN
vs Mateo Vogel
CFFC 99: Hodge vs. Rodriguez· Aug 14, 2021· Catchweight· 10-4 vs 5-2
UD
WIN
vs Joe Penafiel
CES 62: Paiva vs. Smith· Apr 30, 2021· Bantamweight· 9-4 vs 5-3
SUB
R3 · 3:27
LOSS
vs Danny Sabatello
Titan FC 67· Feb 12, 2021· Bantamweight· 8-4 vs 10-1
UD
WIN
vs Mike Kimbel
Bellator 249: Cyborg vs Blencowe· Oct 15, 2020· Catchweight· 8-3 vs 3-3
SUB
R2 · 4:14
WIN
vs Kody Nordby
CES 59· Oct 25, 2019· Catchweight· 7-3 vs 9-6
SUB
R2 · 3:17
LOSS
vs Pat Sabatini
CFFC 71· Dec 14, 2018· Featherweight· 6-3 vs 10-2
UD
WIN
vs Chris Wright
Next Level Fight Club 9· Sep 22, 2018· Bantamweight· 6-2 vs 8-8-1
TKO
R2 · 3:06
LOSS
vs Kris Moutinho
CES 51: Andrews vs. Owens· Aug 3, 2018· Bantamweight· 5-2 vs 6-2
UD
WIN
vs Aaron Lacey
NEF 34: Home of the Brave· Jun 16, 2018· Featherweight· 5-1 vs 5-2
UD
LOSS
vs Keith Richardson
Warfare MMA 16· Aug 19, 2017· Bantamweight· 4-1 vs 17-9
SD
WIN
vs Aalon Cruz×1Title bout · Title win #1
Conflict MMA 43· Jun 24, 2017· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 4-2
SUB
R4 · 3:09
WIN
vs Jeremiah Scott
Warfare MMA 15· May 6, 2017· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 2-4
UD
WIN
vs James Brown
Battle in the South 13· Aug 20, 2016· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R2 · 2:44
WIN
vs Kenny Hill
Battle in the South 12· Mar 26, 2016· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 2-6
SUB
R2 · 2:30

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

Kill Cliff FC

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (343 fighters)

Submission Threat

98 · top 3% in division

Punch power49

Kick power84

Punch speed53

Kick speed82

Accuracy59

Takedowns92

Ground striking65

Submissions98

Chin85

Body strength62

Cardio91

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 17-8-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.33per min

46% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.19per min

52% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.48per 15 min

33% success

Takedowns stuffed71%

Submission attempts1.5per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 5-4-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.33per min

46% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.19per min

52% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.48per 15 min

33% success

Takedowns stuffed71%

Submission attempts1.5per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Da'Mon Blackshear sits in the top 25.

UFC

Bonus résumé

Da'Mon Blackshear has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Da'Mon Blackshear earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1737▼13
Peak: 1750Apr 27, 2025
Rated fights: 26

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Frequently asked questions

When does Da'Mon Blackshear fight next?

Da'Mon Blackshear has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Da'Mon Blackshear's record?

Da'Mon Blackshear's professional MMA record is 17-8-1.

Who is Da'Mon Blackshear fighting next?

Da'Mon Blackshear's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Da'Mon Blackshear fight last?

Da'Mon Blackshear most recently fought Davey Grant at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs De Ridder on Saturday, July 26, 2025, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Da'Mon Blackshear fight in?

Da'Mon Blackshear fights at Bantamweight.

How many knockouts does Da'Mon Blackshear have?

Da'Mon Blackshear has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 11 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Da'Mon Blackshear won?

Da'Mon Blackshear has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Da'Mon Blackshear?

Da'Mon Blackshear is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Da'Mon Blackshear weigh?

Da'Mon Blackshear weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Da'Mon Blackshear's reach?

Da'Mon Blackshear has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is Da'Mon Blackshear?

Da'Mon Blackshear is 32 years old (born Aug 12, 1994).

Where is Da'Mon Blackshear from?

Da'Mon Blackshear is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY