Chris Beal (born August 6, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
He started training MMA in 2006 after watching a high school friend compete in a mixed martial arts fight.
[1] Beal began his professional mixed martial arts career on July 3, 2009, against Andrew Dominquez at CA Fight Syndicate - Throwdown at the Showdown 1, where he won via decision.
He then got a unanimous decision win against Vincent Martinez on October 2, 2009, at CA Fight Syndicate - Throwdown at the Showdown 2.
After his brief stint on The Ultimate Fighter, Beal returned to BAMMA USA at Badbeat 12 taking on Keith Carson.
[4] On August 15, 2013, it was revealed that Beal would take part in the 18th season of The Ultimate Fighter, with coaches Miesha Tate & UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey.
[8] Beal won the fight via knockout due to a flying knee in the second round, which earned Performance of the Night honors.
[9][10] For his second bout with the promotion, Beal was expected to face Rob Font on September 5, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 50.