XKO"The Bonecrusher"Brad Mitchell Record: 4-2-0
FeatherweightRecord4-2-0
Age51
DivisionFeatherweight
Combat Edge Elo1499
Last fight2016.02.27
Brad Mitchell has a 4-2-0 professional record and is 51 years old in the Featherweight division, representing Octagon MMA. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Brad Mitchell bio
Personal background
Brad Mitchell, nicknamed "The Bonecrusher," is an American featherweight mixed martial artist who fought out of Dallas, Texas, and competed across the Texas regional scene during the 2010s. Born on October 10, 1974, in Dallas, Mitchell was a relatively late entrant to professional MMA, turning pro in his mid-thirties and representing Octagon MMA. Standing 5'11" with a 70-inch reach, he built his career on the same Texas circuit that produced a wave of Legacy FC talent, fighting in front of his home-state crowds throughout a 13-bout pro run that ultimately settled at a 4-2 record.
Path to the pros
Mitchell debuted in June 2010 under the Xtreme Knockout (XKO) banner in Texas, the promotion that would headline much of his career. He opened with a win and quickly followed it up in October 2010 with another victory over Steven Peterson, an undefeated prospect at the time who would go on to a far longer professional career. That early result over a 2-0 opponent was one of the more notable scalps of Mitchell's tenure and signaled he could hang with rising talent on the regional scene.
Regional career
Mitchell's path was not a straight line. A September 2011 bout with Thomas Gifford ended in a no contest, and he absorbed his first defeat in October 2012, submitting to a first-round rear-naked choke against Donnie Bell at XKO 16. He rebounded on the Legacy FC stage, taking a decision over David Armas at Legacy FC 19 in 2013 and another decision win over Darius Yancy at Legacy FC 33 in 2014. Those wins earned him a spot on the larger stage at Bellator 135 in March 2015, where Stephen Banaszak caught him with an omoplata for a second-round submission. Mitchell's final recorded bout came in February 2016, a third-round TKO loss to the more experienced Dez Hill at XKO 29.
Fighting style
Mitchell's record points to a fighter who leaned on grinding, decision-oriented performances: three of his four wins came by decision, with a single knockout among them and a 25% finish rate. The flip side of his ledger is telling — both of his losses came by submission, and he was stopped by strikes in his final outing, suggesting his grappling defense was a vulnerability that better-rounded opponents exploited as the competition stiffened. At his best, he was a durable, workmanlike featherweight who could outwork regional opposition over the distance.
Career highlights
- Win over an undefeated Steven Peterson — in just his second pro fight, Mitchell beat the then 2-0 Steven Peterson, an early signal that he could compete with legitimate Texas prospects.
- Legacy FC mainstay — back-to-back decision wins at Legacy FC 19 and Legacy FC 33 established him on one of the strongest regional promotions of the era.
- Bellator stage — earned a spot on the national Bellator platform at Bellator 135, sharing the cage with future-eyed competition at the sport's second-largest U.S. promotion.
Career snapshot
Brad Mitchell career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1499Average ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Career-high 1558 Elo after defeating Darius Yancy (2014-07-18)
Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.
Similar Elo in Featherweight
Recent Elo history
LossDez Hill2016-02-27 | KO/TKO -31LossStephen Banaszak2015-03-27 | Omaplata -28WinDarius Yancy2014-07-18 | Decision +22WinDavid Armas2013-04-12 | Decision +23LossDonnie Bell2012-10-20 | Rear Naked Choke -35Brad Mitchell quick answers
What is Brad Mitchell's record?
Brad Mitchell's professional MMA record is 4-2-0.
How old is Brad Mitchell?
Brad Mitchell is 51 years old.
What weight class is Brad Mitchell?
Brad Mitchell fights at Featherweight in XKO.
How tall is Brad Mitchell?
Brad Mitchell is 5'11" tall with a 70,0" reach.
How much does Brad Mitchell weigh?
Brad Mitchell competes at Featherweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 145 lbs.
What is Brad Mitchell's Combat Edge Elo?
Brad Mitchell's Combat Edge Elo is 1499, with a peak Elo of 1558.
How strong is Brad Mitchell's recent opposition?
Brad Mitchell's latest 7 counted opponents averaged 1500 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Brad Mitchell's last fight?
Brad Mitchell's latest tracked pro fight was against Dez Hill at XKO 29 on 2016.02.27.
What is Brad Mitchell's recent form?
Brad Mitchell's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-W-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Brad Mitchell usually win?
Brad Mitchell's 4 recorded wins include 1 knockouts, 0 submissions, and 3 decisions, with 25% ending before the final bell.
1Wins by knockout
0Wins by submission
3Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
2Loss by submission
0Loss by decision
Brad Mitchell stats
Record : 4 / 2 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
2.30Fighter3.26Division average
Significant striking accuracy
59%Fighter44%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
1.63Fighter4.02Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
59%Fighter54%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
3.45Fighter1.61Division average
Takedown accuracy
41%Fighter36%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
33%Fighter50%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
1.58Fighter0.58Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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