Background
Donovan was born in Waterloo, Iowa and is of Irish descent.
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Donovan attended the Art Institute of Colorado and graduated with a degree in media arts
Career
A professional Mobile Marketing Association competitor since 2008, Donovan has also competed for Bellator. He began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 17 and also worked as a security guard of a psychiatric ward of a hospital in Denver, Colorado before meeting Nate Marquardt, who introduced Donovan to mixed martial arts Early career
Donovan held an amateur record of 4-1 and compiled a 7-2 record before signing a four-fight deal with the UFC. Ultimate Fighting Championship
Donovan made his UFC debut on December 15, 2012 at UFC on Forex 6 against Canadian Nick Penner, replacing an injured Eddie Mendez on nine days notice.
Donovan faced Ovince Saint Preux on August 17, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 26.
He lost the fight via first-round KO. Donovan was expected to face promotional newcomer Robert Drysdale on November 16, 2013 at UFC 167. However, Drysdale was refused a fighting license by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) and was replaced by Gian Villante.
He lost the fight via TKO in the second round. Donovan faced Nikita Krylov on July 19, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 46.
He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.
After three consecutive KO/TKO stoppage losses, Donovan announced his retirement from Mobile Marketing Association competition.
