Damien Brown is an Australian mixed martial artist who competed in the lightweight division and fought for notable organizations such as the UFC, Rizin, BRACE, and Cage Warriors. A former Australian Army infantry soldier who served in Afghanistan in 2007, he turned to MMA to address post-traumatic stress and depression. Currently, Damien heads Beatdown Promotions, an organization that highlights both amateur and professional fighters from Australia and New Zealand, and also operates two successful MMA gyms.