Career Timeline of Bryan Battle: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 16, 2025

How Bryan Battle built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Bryan Battle is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division of the UFC. His professional career began in 2019. He gained prominence as the middleweight tournament winner of The Ultimate Fighter's 29th season. Battle is known for his mixed martial arts skills and participation in UFC events.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2017: Battle Competed in Mixed Martial Arts

In 2017, Bryan Battle began competing in mixed martial arts, earning an amateur record of 8–2. He gained notable wins over future UFC fighters such as Cody Brundage and Impa Kasanganay.

2019: Battle Competed Professionally

In 2019, Bryan Battle began competing professionally as a mixed martial artist. In the same year, he was the middleweight tournament winner in the 29th season of The Ultimate Fighter.

April 2021: Battle Joined The Ultimate Fighter

In April 2021, Bryan Battle was announced as a cast member on The Return of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Volkanovski vs. Team Ortega, competing in the middleweight tournament.

August 28, 2021: Battle Won The Ultimate Fighter Tournament

On August 28, 2021, Bryan Battle was originally scheduled to face Tresean Gore at UFC on ESPN 30 but Gore pulled out due to a meniscus injury and was replaced by Gilbert Urbina. Battle won the tournament via rear-naked choke in round two.

February 5, 2022: Battle Defeated Gore

On February 5, 2022, Bryan Battle faced Tresean Gore at UFC Fight Night 200, winning the fight via unanimous decision.

August 6, 2022: Battle Won Performance of the Night Award

On August 6, 2022, Bryan Battle made his welterweight debut against Takashi Sato at UFC on ESPN 40. He won the fight via head kick knockout in the first round, earning him the Performance of the Night award.

December 17, 2022: Battle Lost to Fakhretdinov

On December 17, 2022, Bryan Battle faced Rinat Fakhretdinov at UFC Fight Night 216, replacing Michael Morales. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.

May 13, 2023: Battle Defeated Green Despite Missing Weight

On May 13, 2023, Bryan Battle faced Gabriel Green at UFC on ABC 4, replacing Jake Matthews. Battle weighed in at 173 pounds, two pounds over the welterweight limit and was fined a percentage of his purse. He won the fight by knockout just 14 seconds into the first round, earning him the Performance of the Night award, despite having missed weight.

September 23, 2023: Battle Defeated Fletcher

On September 23, 2023, Bryan Battle faced A.J. Fletcher at UFC Fight Night 228. He won the fight via rear-naked choke in the second round.

March 16, 2024: Battle's Fight Declared No Contest

On March 16, 2024, Bryan Battle faced Ange Loosa at UFC Fight Night 239. During the second round, Battle accidentally poked Loosa in the eye, rendering him unable to continue. The fight was declared a no contest.

September 28, 2024: Battle Won Performance of the Night Award

On September 28, 2024, Bryan Battle faced Kevin Jousset at UFC Fight Night 243. He won the bout via technical knockout in the second round and this win earned him the Performance of the Night award.

December 7, 2024: Battle Won Fight Despite Missing Weight

On December 7, 2024, Bryan Battle faced Randy Brown at UFC 310. Battle weighed in at 175 pounds, four pounds over the welterweight limit and was fined 30 percent of his purse. Battle won the fight by split decision.

August 16, 2025: Battle's Fight Cancelled After Missing Weight

On August 16, 2025, Bryan Battle was scheduled to face Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC 319. Battle weighed in at 190 pounds, four pounds over the middleweight limit. The bout was scheduled to proceed at catchweight, however shortly thereafter, it was announced that the bout had been cancelled.