Danny Downes | |
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Born | Chicago, Illinois, United States | April 8, 1986
Other names | Danny Boy, The Syndrome |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
Division | Lightweight |
Reach | 72.0 in (183 cm) |
Fighting out of | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Team | Roufusport |
Years active | 2007–2011 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 11 |
Wins | 8 |
By knockout | 5 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 2 |
Losses | 3 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 2 |
University | Marquette University |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Daniel William Downes (born April 8, 1986) is a retired American mixed martial artist. Even after his retirement, Downes has still continued to stick around the sport of MMA. He became what some call a "fighter turned writer", as he now writes for various MMA media outlets, including MMAjunkie.com [1]
Since turning professional in 2007, Downes has competed for several smaller organizations, while compiling an undefeated record and obtaining wins in promotions such as King of the Cage, with all of his fights taking place in his native Wisconsin. Downes is a training partner of former WEC champion Anthony Pettis under the tutelage of Duke Roufus.
Downes handed David Kless his first professional loss at a Gladiators Cage Fighting event via unanimous decision. Downes picked up the biggest win of his career at KOTC Turbulence 2, defeating Bruce Johnson via first round TKO.
Downes made his WEC debut against Chris Horodecki, replacing an injured Ed Ratcliff with only a few days notice on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49. [2] [3] WEC commissioner Reed Harris confirmed the addition of Downes to the card on The Daily Line, adding that the WEC had had their eye on Downes for a while. He lost the fight via submission in the third round.
Downes fought Chinese prospect Zhang Tiequan on December 16, 2010 at WEC 53. [4] Downes won the fight via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28).
On October 28, 2010, World Extreme Cagefighting merged with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC. [5]
Downes faced Jeremy Stephens on June 4, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale, replacing an injured Jonathan Brookins. [6] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Downes next fought Ramsey Nijem on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137. [7] He lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion. [8]
Shortly afterwards, Downes retired from the sport.
Downes, a native of Chicago, is a graduate of Marquette University with degrees in International Affairs and German. [9]
11 matches | 8 wins | 3 losses |
By knockout | 5 | 0 |
By submission | 1 | 1 |
By decision | 2 | 2 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 8–3 | Ramsey Nijem | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 137 | October 29, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 8–2 | Jeremy Stephens | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale | June 4, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 8–1 | Taurean Bogguess | Submission (triangle choke) | NAFC: Mayhem | May 6, 2011 | 1 | 3:24 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
Win | 7–1 | Zhang Tiequan | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 53 | December 16, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Glendale, Arizona, United States | |
Loss | 6–1 | Chris Horodecki | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WEC 49 | June 20, 2010 | 3 | 1:09 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
Win | 6–0 | Bruce Johnson | TKO (punches) | KOTC: Turbulence 2 | April 24, 2010 | 1 | 4:56 | Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States | |
Win | 5–0 | David Kless | Decision (unanimous) | GCF: Strength and Honor | November 7, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | West Allis, Wisconsin, United States | |
Win | 4–0 | Jake Omen | TKO (punches) | GCF: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | March 14, 2009 | 2 | 4:24 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
Win | 3–0 | Gustavo Rodriguez | TKO (punches) | Evolution Fighting Championships 6 | January 24, 2009 | 1 | 2:19 | Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Mike Sandez | TKO (punches) | GFS: Season's Beatings | December 13, 2008 | 1 | 3:14 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | John Lovejoy | TKO (punches) | GFS: Caged Colosseum | October 6, 2007 | 1 | 1:00 | West Allis, Wisconsin, United States |
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