David Mitchell (born October 24, 1979) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, Mitchell has formerly competed for the UFC, the World Series of Fighting, Tachi Palace Fights, King of the Cage, and the Absolute Championship Berkut. Background Mitchell was born in Berkeley, California but was raised in Laytonville, California. Mitchell competed in soccer through high school and then went to several community colleges before dropping out and working in construction for six years. Mitchell began training under David Terrell at Terrell's gym in Santa Rosa, California and year later began competing in professional mixed martial arts. Mixed martial arts career Early career Mitchell made his professional MMA debut in 2006 and compiled an undefeated record of 11-0 with wins over War Machine, Bobby Green, Tim McKenzie, and Poppies Martinez before being signed by the UFC. Mitchell also won the Tachi Palace Fights Welterweight Championship by defeating McKenzie and then successfully defended the title against Martinez. Ultimate Fighting Championship Mitchell made his UFC debut against TJ Waldburger on September 15, 2010 at UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares. Mitchell lost a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Mitchell was expected to fight Mike Swick on January 22, 2011 at UFC: Fight for the Troops 2. However, Mitchell was forced out of the fight with a back injury and Swick felt as if his stomach condition was not completely healed, so the bout was scrapped from the card altogether. Mitchell next faced Paulo Thiago on August 27, 2011 at UFC 134. Mitchell lost the fight via unanimous decision. Mitchell was expected to face UFC newcomer Hyun Gyu Lim as a late replacement for Marcelo Guimarães on November 10, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 6. However, prior to the weigh in for the event, the bout was scrapped after Lim was declared medically unfit to compete by UFC doctors. Mitchell faced Simeon Thoresen on January 26, 2013 at UFC on Fox 6. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Mitchell faced Mike Pierce on July 6, 2013 at UFC 162. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round, marking the first time he's been finished in his professional career. Mitchell faced Yan Cabral on October 9, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 29. Cabral defeated Mitchell via unanimous decision. Following his loss to Cabral, Mitchell was released from the UFC. Post-UFC