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Damien Anderson, also known by his nickname "Demon Hands," is an American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter who is currently making his debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ²³⁶. He is recognized for his strong grappling background, holding a B-Team black belt ⁶.

Key Information about Damien Anderson

Background and Early Career

Anderson hails from Dallas, Texas ². He has been an aspiring UFC fighter for a long time, meticulously planning his career path to ensure a health-conscious approach ⁸. His fighting style is heavily influenced by his grappling prowess, which has been a significant factor in his undefeated professional MMA record ⁴⁶⁸.

Professional MMA Record

Before his UFC debut, Damien Anderson maintained an undefeated professional MMA record of 5 wins and 0 losses (5-0-0) ²⁴. He is currently ranked as the #130th professional men's bantamweight in North America ².

UFC Debut

Damien Anderson is scheduled to make his highly anticipated UFC debut on July 18, 2026 ⁴.

• Opponent: He will face Ezra Elliott in a featherweight bout ⁴.
• Event: The fight is part of a UFC Fight Night event ⁴.
• Location: The event will take place at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City ⁴.
• Circumstances: This debut fight was added on short notice, approximately four days before the event ⁴. Both Anderson and Elliott are undefeated debutants, with Elliott holding a 7-0 record ⁴.

Physical Attributes

• Height: 5'8" (173 cm) ³.
• Age: 29 years old ³.
• Division: He is listed as a bantamweight fighter in the UFC ³. However, his debut fight is in the featherweight division ⁴.

Fighting Style and Strengths

Anderson is particularly noted for his grappling skills, stemming from his B-Team black belt ⁶. His "Grappler-to-MMA Pipeline" approach highlights his strategy of leveraging his grappling expertise in his MMA career ⁴. Takedown defense is a key metric in MMA, representing the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land ¹. While specific statistics for Anderson's UFC takedown defense are not yet available as he is making his debut, his grappling background suggests a strong defensive and offensive ground game.