Danny Downes

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Danny Downes
Born (1986-04-08) April 8, 1986 (age 37)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Other namesDanny Boy, The Syndrome
Nationality American
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach72.0 in (183 cm)
Fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Team Roufusport
Years active2007–2011
Mixed martial arts record
Total11
Wins8
By knockout5
By submission1
By decision2
Losses3
By submission1
By decision2
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]

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Mixed martial arts career

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.

World Extreme Cagefighting

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).

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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.

Personal life

Downes, a native of Chicago, is a graduate of Marquette University with degrees in International Affairs and German. [9]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
11 matches8 wins3 losses
By knockout50
By submission11
By decision22
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss8–3 Ramsey Nijem Decision (unanimous) UFC 137 October 29, 201135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss8–2 Jeremy Stephens Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale June 4, 201135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–1Taurean BogguessSubmission (triangle choke)NAFC: MayhemMay 6, 201113:24 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win7–1 Zhang Tiequan Decision (unanimous) WEC 53 December 16, 201035:00 Glendale, Arizona, United States
Loss6–1 Chris Horodecki Submission (rear-naked choke) WEC 49 June 20, 201031:09 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win6–0Bruce JohnsonTKO (punches) KOTC: Turbulence 2 April 24, 201014:56 Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States
Win5–0David KlessDecision (unanimous)GCF: Strength and HonorNovember 7, 200935:00 West Allis, Wisconsin, United States
Win4–0Jake OmenTKO (punches)GCF: The Good, the Bad and the UglyMarch 14, 200924:24 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win3–0Gustavo RodriguezTKO (punches)Evolution Fighting Championships 6January 24, 200912:19 Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States
Win2–0Mike SandezTKO (punches)GFS: Season's BeatingsDecember 13, 200813:14 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Win1–0John LovejoyTKO (punches)GFS: Caged ColosseumOctober 6, 200711:00 West Allis, Wisconsin, United States

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References

  1. ↑ "In search for life after fighting, Danny Downes remakes himself as an MMA writer". mmajunkie.com. September 8, 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-09-10.
  2. ↑ "WEC Signs Danny Downes to Fight Chris Horodecki at Sunday's WEC 49". mmafrenzy.com. Retrieved 2010-06-15.
  3. ↑ "WEC Newcomer Danny Downes Ready to Go 'International' Against Horodecki". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
  4. ↑ "Danny Downes vs. Tiequan Zhang expected for WEC 53 in December". mmajunkie.com. October 20, 2010. Archived from the original on October 23, 2010. Retrieved October 20, 2010.
  5. ↑ "UFC and WEC set to merge in 2011; events to air on Versus and Spike TV". mmajunkie.com. October 28, 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-10-31.
  6. ↑ "Downes replaces injured Brookins at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale". mmajunkie.com. May 10, 2011. Archived from the original on May 13, 2011.
  7. ↑ "Ramsey Nijem vs. Danny Downes added to UFC 137 in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. July 21, 2011. Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
  8. ↑ "Danny 'Boy' Downes Released by the UFC". mmaweekly.com. December 2, 2011.
  9. ↑ "RATCLIFF INJURED; UNBEATEN NEWCOMER DAN DOWNES STEPS IN TO FACE HORODECKI THIS SUNDAY". ufc.com. Archived from the original on 2010-06-17. Retrieved 2010-06-15.
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