# Dominique Steele

Dominique Steele (born January 25, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2011, he has also competed for the UFC, Strikeforce, Bellator, Fight Nights Global, the Xtreme Fighting Championships, B2 Fighting Series and CES MMA, where he was the Welterweight Champion.

## Background

Born in Cincinnati and raised in Norwood, Ohio, Steele attended Norwood High School, graduating in 2006. At Norwood, Steele was a standout in wrestling, and held an impressive overall record of 43-1, winning every tournament the school competed in until injuring his ACL at the district tournament during his senior season (his only loss).

## Mixed martial arts career
### Early career

Steele began competing in amateur fights in 2009, compiling a record of 8-1 with one No Contest before turning professional in 2011. He competed in several different regional promotions across the Ohio River Valley, including one fight stints in both Strikeforce and Bellator MMA, compiling a record of 13-5.
After his victory over Chuck O'Neil in June 2015, Steele signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

### Ultimate Fighting Championship

Steele is expected to make his promotional debut as a short notice replacement against Zak Cummings on July 25, 2015 at UFC on Fox 16, filling in for Antônio Braga Neto who pulled out citing injury. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.
Steele was expected to face Hyun Gyu Lim on November 28, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 79. However, Lim pulled out of the fight in the week leading up to the event and was replaced by promotional newcomer Dong Hyun Ma. Steele won the fight via KO in the third round. The win also earned Steele his first Performance of the Night bonus award.
Steele faced Danny Roberts on April 23, 2016 at UFC 197. He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision. Both participants were awarded a Fight of the Night bonus.
Steele next faced Court McGee on August 6, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 92. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Steele was expected to face Kyle Noke on November 27, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 101. However, Steele pulled out of the fight on October 21 and was replaced by Omari Akhmedov.
Steele faced promotional newcomer Luke Jumeau on June 11, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 110. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

### Post-UFC career

On February 1, 2018 it was announced that Steele had signed a multi-fight contract with Fight Nights Global.

## Championships and achievements
### Mixed martial arts

* Ultimate Fighting Championship
** Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Danny Roberts
** Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Dong Hyun Ma

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 32 matches | 18 wins | 14 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 9 |
| By submission | 0 | 0 |
| By decision | 11 | 5 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 20–12 | Peter New | KO (punches) | B2 Fighting Series 168 | June 25, 2022 | 1 | 2:00 | Louisville, Kentucky, United States | Light Heavyweight debut. |
| Win | 19–12 | Kelvin Fitial | Decision (unanimous) | B2 Fighting Series 152 | March 19, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Summersville, West Virginia, United States | Heavyweight debut. |
| Loss | 18–12 | Teddy Ash | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Unified MMA 36 | March 1, 2019 | 4 | 5:00 | Alberta, Canada | Lost the Unified MMA Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 18–11 | Teddy Ash | TKO (punches) | Unified MMA 35 | December 7, 2018 | 1 | 4:51 | Alberta, Canada | Won the Unified MMA Middleweight Championship. |
| Loss | 17–11 | Matt Dwyer | KO (punch) | XFFC 18: Diablo Fight Series | July 21, 2018 | 1 | 4:59 | Alberta, Canada | For the vacant XFFC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 17–10 | Travis Davis | Decision (unanimous) | Alliance MMA: Steele vs. Davis | June 2, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Columbus, Ohio, United States | Return to Middleweight. |
| Loss | 16–10 | Nikolay Aleksakhin | TKO (punches) | Fight Nights Global 83: Alibekov vs. Aliev | February 22, 2018 | 1 | 2:37 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 16–9 | Karl Amoussou | Decision (unanimous) | Cage Warriors 89 | November 25, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Antwerp, Belgium | Catchweight (172.9 lbs) bout; Steele missed weight. |
| Win | 15–9 | Portland Pringle III | Decision (unanimous) | Colosseum Combat 41 | October 7, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Kokomo, Indiana, United States | Middleweight bout. |
| Loss | 14–9 | Luke Jumeau | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt | June 11, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Loss | 14–8 | Court McGee | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Caceres | August 6, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |
| Loss | 14–7 | Danny Roberts | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 197 | April 23, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 14–6 | Dong Hyun Ma | KO (slam) | UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal | November 28, 2015 | 3 | 0:27 | Seoul, South Korea | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 13–6 | Zak Cummings | TKO (punches) | UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 | July 25, 2015 | 1 | 0:43 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
| Win | 13–5 | Chuck O'Neil | Decision (unanimous) | CES MMA 29 | June 12, 2015 | 5 | 5:00 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Won the CES Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 12–5 | Nick Duell | Decision (unanimous) | NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 16 | March 7, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Canton, Ohio, United States | Catchweight (180 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 11–5 | Jose Figueroa | TKO (punches) | Gladiators of the Cage 7 | July 19, 2014 | 1 | 2:56 | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 11–4 | Dan Hornbuckle | Decision (unanimous) | NAAFS: Driven MMA 1 | March 1, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Canton, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 10–4 | Keith Cunagin | TKO (submission to punches) | TWEF 15 | January 18, 2014 | 2 | 4:48 | Florence, Kentucky, United States | |
| Win | 9–4 | Ryan Thomas | Decision (unanimous) | XFC 27 | December 13, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Muskegon, Michigan, United States | |
| Win | 8–4 | Nate Moore | Decision (unanimous) | MMA Xtreme: Fists Will Fly | August 24, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 7–4 | Joshua Thorpe | TKO (punches) | AAMMA 33 | June 7, 2013 | 2 | 3:52 | Florence, Kentucky, United States | Welterweight debut. |
| Loss | 6–4 | Travis Clark | KO (punches) | NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 13 | March 30, 2013 | 1 | 1:10 | Canton, Ohio, United States | Catchweight (188 lb) bout; Steele missed weight. |
| Loss | 6–3 | Brian Rogers | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 78 | October 26, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Dayton, Ohio, United States | |
| Loss | 6–2 | David Branch | Decision (unanimous) | Pure MMA: The Beginning | January 22, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Plains, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Donald Crawford Jr. | Decision (unanimous) | VFL 34 | January 7, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Williamson, West Virginia, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Joshua Blanchard | TKO (punches) | Spartan FC 10 | November 11, 2011 | 1 | 3:27 | Ashland, Kentucky, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Chris Mierzwiak | Decision (unanimous) | Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov | September 10, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Ricco Ralston | TKO (submission to punches) | AP: Crossroads of Redemption | July 23, 2011 | 1 | 3:57 | Lawrenceburg, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Keenan Curry | TKO (punches) | ICE 53 | June 4, 2011 | 1 | 4:30 | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 1–1 | George Oiler | TKO (submission to punches) | AAMMA 13 | May 7, 2011 | 1 | 2:07 | Florence, Kentucky, United States | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Jason Butcher | KO (punch) | Spartan FC 7 | February 25, 2011 | 1 | 0:45 | Lexington, Kentucky, United States | Middleweight debut. |