Dominique Steele
{{Short description|American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2024}}
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|1|25}}
| birth_place = Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
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| residence = Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/1/17/7555131/from-flag-stealing-to-fighting-bostons-charles-rosa-comes-full-circle|title=From flag-stealing to fighting, Boston's Charles Rosa comes full circle|author=Dave Doyle|work=MMA Fighting|date=17 January 2015}}
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| weight_lb = 185
| weight_class = Heavyweight
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Welterweight
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| team = Team Vision
| years_active = 2011–present
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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).
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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.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2015/7/8/8914089/ufc-nashville-signs-flyweight-geane-herrera-vs-ray-borg-fox-16-steele-vs-cummings-mma-news?_ga=1.169499489.1319620051.1423836776|title=Welcome to the UFC Dominique Steele|publisher=bloodyelbow.com|author=Zane Simon|date=2015-07-08|accessdate=2015-07-08}}
=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.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/antonio-braga-neto-out-dominique-steele-in-against-zak-cummings-at-ufc-on-fox-16|title=Antonio Braga Neto out, Dominique Steele in against Zak Cummings at UFC on FOX 16|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-07-09|accessdate=2015-07-09}} He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/ufc-on-fox-16-results-zak-cummings-blasts-through-dominique-steele|title=UFC on FOX 16 results: Zak Cummings blasts through Dominique Steele|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=2015-07-25|accessdate=2015-07-25}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Hyun-Gyu-Lim-Injured-Dominique-Steele-Gets-New-Foe-at-UFC-Fight-Night-South-Korea-96079|title=Hyun Gyu Lim injured; Dominique Steele gets new foe at UFC Fight Night South Korea|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2015-11-20|accessdate=2015-11-20}} Steele won the fight via KO in the third round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/11/ufc-fight-night-79-results-dominique-steele-slam-kos-maestro-dong-hyun-kim|title=UFC Fight Night 79 results: Dominique Steele slam-KOs 'Maestro' Dong Hyun Kim |publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Dann Stupp|date=2015-11-28|accessdate=2015-11-28}} The win also earned Steele his first Performance of the Night bonus award.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/11/ufc-fight-night-79-bonuses-dominique-steeles-slam-ko-is-a-50000-no-brainer|title=UFC Fight Night 79 bonuses: Dominique Steele's slam KO is a $50,000 no-brainer|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-11-28|accessdate=2015-11-28}}
Steele faced Danny Roberts on April 23, 2016 at UFC 197.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/02/danny-roberts-vs-dominique-steele-added-to-quickly-filling-ufc-197-lineup|title=Danny Roberts vs. Dominique Steele added to quickly filling UFC 197 lineup|author=Staff|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2015-02-18|accessdate=2016-02-18}} He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/04/ufc-197-results-danny-roberts-edges-dominique-steele-on-scorecards|title=UFC 197 results: Danny Roberts edges Dominique Steele on scorecards|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=2016-04-23|accessdate=2016-04-23}} Both participants were awarded a Fight of the Night bonus.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-197-Bonuses-Johnson-Rodriguez-Roberts-Steele-Pocket-3650K-Awards-103835|title=UFC 197 bonuses: Johnson, Rodriguez, Roberts, Steele pocket $50K awards|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Tristen Critchfield|date=2016-04-23|accessdate=2016-04-23}}
Steele next faced Court McGee on August 6, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 92.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/06/ufc-fight-night-92-gets-five-new-fights-including-kawajiri-vs-swanson-camozzi-vs-leites|title=UFC Fight Night 92 gets five new fights|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-06-15|accessdate=2015-06-15}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/ufc-fight-night-92-results-court-mcgee-thrills-utah-fans-with-decision-over-dominique-steele|title=UFC Fight Night 92 results: Court McGee thrills Utah fans with decision over Dominique Steele|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Brent Brookhouse|date=2016-08-06|accessdate=2016-08-06}}
Steele was expected to face Kyle Noke on November 27, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 101.{{cite web|url=http://themmareport.com/2016/10/kyle-noke-vs-dominique-steele-targeted-for-ufc-fight-night-101/|title=Kyle Noke vs. Dominique Steele targeted for UFC Fight Night 101|publisher=themmareport.com|author=Staff|date=2016-10-06|accessdate=2016-10-06}} However, Steele pulled out of the fight on October 21 and was replaced by Omari Akhmedov.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Dominique-Steele-Out-Omari-Akhmedov-In-Versus-Kyle-Noke-at-UFC-Fight-Night-in-Melbourne-112675|title=Dominique Steele out, Omari Akhmedov in versus Kyle Noke at UFC Fight Night in Melbourne|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Jordan Breen|date=2016-10-24|accessdate=2016-10-24}}
Steele faced promotional newcomer Luke Jumeau on June 11, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 110.{{cite news|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Kiwi-Luke-Jumeau-Makes-UFC-Debut-Versus-Dominique-Steele-at-UFC-Fight-Night-110-in-Auckland-120867|title=Kiwi Luke Jumeau makes UFC debut versus Dominique Steele at UFC Fight Night 110 in Auckland|publisher=sherdog.com|author=Jordan Breen|date=2017-04-30|accessdate=2017-04-30}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-fight-night-110-results-luke-jumeau-guts-out-close-unanimous-decision-over-dominique-steele|title=UFC Fight Night 110 results: Luke Jumeau guts out close unanimous decision over Dominique Steele|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|accessdate=2017-06-10|date=2017-06-10}}
=Post-UFC career=
On February 1, 2018 it was announced that Steele had signed a multi-fight contract with Fight Nights Global.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/02/fight-nights-global-announces-addition-of-former-ufc-bonus-winner-dominique-steele|title=Fight Nights Global announces addition of former UFC bonus winner Dominique Steele|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2018-01-02}}
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
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|ko-wins=7
|ko-losses=9
|sub-wins=0
|sub-losses=0
|dec-wins=11
|dec-losses=5
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{{MMA record start}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|20–12
|Peter New
|KO (punches)
|B2 Fighting Series 168
|{{dts|2022|June|25}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:00
|Louisville, Kentucky, United States
|{{Small|Light Heavyweight debut.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|19–12
|Kelvin Fitial
|Decision (unanimous)
|B2 Fighting Series 152
|{{dts|2022|March|19}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Summersville, West Virginia, United States
|{{small|Heavyweight debut.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|18–12
|Teddy Ash
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
|Unified MMA 36
|{{dts|2019|March|1}}
|align=center|4
|align=center|5:00
|Alberta, Canada
|{{small|Lost the Unified MMA Middleweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|18–11
|Teddy Ash
|TKO (punches)
|Unified MMA 35
|{{dts|2018|December|7}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:51
|Alberta, Canada
|{{small|Won the Unified MMA Middleweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|17–11
|KO (punch)
|XFFC 18: Diablo Fight Series
|{{dts|2018|July|21}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:59
|Alberta, Canada
|{{small|For the vacant XFFC Middleweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|17–10
|Travis Davis
|Decision (unanimous)
|Alliance MMA: Steele vs. Davis
|{{dts|2018|June|2}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Columbus, Ohio, United States
|{{small|Return to Middleweight.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|16–10
|Nikolay Aleksakhin
|TKO (punches)
|Fight Nights Global 83: Alibekov vs. Aliev
|{{dts|2018|February|22}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:37
|
|-
|{{yes2}} Win
|align=center|16–9
|Decision (unanimous)
|Cage Warriors 89
|{{dts|2017|November|25}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Antwerp, Belgium
|{{small|Catchweight (172.9 lbs) bout; Steele missed weight.}}
|-
|{{yes2}} Win
|align=center|15–9
|Portland Pringle III
|Decision (unanimous)
|Colosseum Combat 41
|{{dts|2017.10.07}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Kokomo, Indiana, United States
|{{small|Middleweight bout.}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|14–9
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Hunt
|{{dts|2017|June|11}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Auckland, New Zealand
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|14–8
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Rodríguez vs. Caceres
|{{dts|2016|August|6}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|14–7
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2016|April|23}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}} Win
|align=center|14–6
|KO (slam)
|UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. Masvidal
|{{dts|2015|November|28}}
|align=center|3
|align=center| 0:27
|Seoul, South Korea
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|13–6
| TKO (punches)
|UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2
|{{dts|2015|July|25}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:43
| Chicago, Illinois, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–5
|Chuck O'Neil
|Decision (unanimous)
|CES MMA 29
|{{dts|2015|June|12}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
|{{small|Won the CES Welterweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 12–5
|Nick Duell
|Decision (unanimous)
|NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 16
|{{dts|2015|March|7}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Canton, Ohio, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (180 lb) bout.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 11–5
|Jose Figueroa
| TKO (punches)
|Gladiators of the Cage 7
|{{dts|2014|July|19}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:56
|Cleveland, Ohio, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 11–4
| Decision (unanimous)
|NAAFS: Driven MMA 1
|{{dts|2014|March|1}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Canton, Ohio, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 10–4
|Keith Cunagin
| TKO (submission to punches)
|TWEF 15
|{{dts|2014|January|18}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:48
|Florence, Kentucky, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 9–4
| Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2013|December|13}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Muskegon, Michigan, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 8–4
| Decision (unanimous)
|MMA Xtreme: Fists Will Fly
|{{dts|2013|August|24}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Evansville, Indiana, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 7–4
|Joshua Thorpe
| TKO (punches)
|AAMMA 33
|{{dts|2013|June|7}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:52
|Florence, Kentucky, United States
|{{small|Welterweight debut.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 6–4
|Travis Clark
| KO (punches)
|NAAFS: Caged Vengeance 13
|{{dts|2013|March|30}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:10
|Canton, Ohio, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (188 lb) bout; Steele missed weight.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 6–3
| Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2012|October|26}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Dayton, Ohio, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 6–2
| Decision (unanimous)
|Pure MMA: The Beginning
|{{dts|2012|January|22}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Plains, Pennsylvania, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 6–1
|Donald Crawford Jr.
| Decision (unanimous)
|VFL 34
|{{dts|2012|January|7}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Williamson, West Virginia, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 5–1
|Joshua Blanchard
| TKO (punches)
|Spartan FC 10
|{{dts|2011|November|11}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:27
|Ashland, Kentucky, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 4–1
|Chris Mierzwiak
| Decision (unanimous)
|Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Kharitonov
|{{dts|2011|September|10}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 3–1
|Ricco Ralston
| TKO (submission to punches)
|AP: Crossroads of Redemption
|{{dts|2011|July|23}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:57
|Lawrenceburg, Indiana, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 2–1
|Keenan Curry
| TKO (punches)
|ICE 53
|{{dts|2011|June|4}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:30
|Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 1–1
|George Oiler
| TKO (submission to punches)
|AAMMA 13
|{{dts|2011|May|7}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:07
|Florence, Kentucky, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 0–1
| KO (punch)
|Spartan FC 7
|{{dts|2011|February|25}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:45
|Lexington, Kentucky, United States
|{{small|Middleweight debut.}}
|-
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See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{UFC|dominique-steele}}
- {{Sherdog}}
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