Jarjis Danho

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Jarjis Danho
BornGewargis Danho
(1983-10-15) October 15, 1983 (age 40)
Al-Malikiyah, Syrian Arab Republic
Other namesMan Mountain
Nationality German
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st)
Division Heavyweight
Reach74 in (188 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Bielefeld, Germany
TeamHammers Team (2010–2021) [2] [3]
Years active2011–2021
Mixed martial arts record
Total9
Wins6
By knockout5
By submission1
Losses1
By decision1
Draws1
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jarjis Danho (born October 15, 1983) is a German professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Background

Danho is an Assyrian Orthodox Christian. His family fled to Germany from Al-Malikiyah, Syria in 1989. [4] The family moved around Germany until they settled in Paderborn. [5] Having a big stature already in his adolescent years, begun working in family businesses as a cook and a bouncer at the age of 14. [5] Having a soccer and power-lifting background, Jarjis started boxing at the age of 27 and rapidly picked up mixed martial arts too. [4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Briefly after starting the sport, Danho made his amateur debut in 2011 and won the bout via first-minute knockout, subsequently turning professional. [5] In 2014, he fought in the MMA Championship "Desert Force." In 2015, he was considered the number one fighter in Germany in the over 120 kg weight class and signed a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). [6] [7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In 2015, Danho was asked to replace Konstantin Erokhin to face Daniel Omielańczuk on short notice at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites on July 18, 2015. However, his then-current organization Desert Force didn't allow him to sign with the UFC. [4]

After his contract with Desert Force expired, Danho was able to sign with the UFC. [2] The previously proposed matchup with Daniel Omielańczuk was rebooked to take place at UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping on February 27, 2016. He lost the bout via majority technical decision after being rendered unable to continue due to a groin punch. [8]

Danho then faced Christian Colombo at UFC Fight Night 93 on September 3, 2016. The bout was declared a majority draw. Colombo was deducted one point in the first round after kneeing the downed Danho. [9]

Danho was next scheduled to face Dmitry Poberezhets at UFC 211 on May 13, 2017. [10] However, Danho pulled out of the fight citing an injury and was replaced by Chase Sherman. [11]

After almost three-year absence from the octagon, Danho was scheduled to face Greg Hardy at UFC Fight Night 162 on October 26, 2019. [12] Again, Danho was forced to withdraw from the bout due to an injury and was replaced by Ben Sosoli. [13]

Danho was next scheduled to face Tai Tuivasa at UFC 251 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was moved to take place on June 6, 2020 in Abu Dhabi. [14] Due to the change, the bout never took place.

Over four years removed from his previous bout, Danho returned to the UFC to face Yorgan De Castro at UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland on April 10, 2021. [15] He won the fight via knockout in the first round. [16]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
9 matches6 wins1 loss
By knockout50
By submission10
By decision01
Draws1
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win6–1–1 (1) Yorgan De Castro KO (punch) UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland April 10, 202113:02 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Draw5–1–1 (1)Christian ColomboDraw (majority) UFC Fight Night: Arlovski vs. Barnett September 3, 201635:00 Hamburg, GermanyColombo was deducted one point in round 1 due to an illegal knee.
Loss5–1 (1) Daniel Omielańczuk Technical Decision (majority) UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Bisping February 27, 201631:31 London, England
Win5–0 (1)Stefan TraunmuellerTKO (punches)Desert Force 17: HomecomingMay 25, 201514:07 Amman, Jordan
Win4–0 (1)Marcus VänttinenTKO (punches)Cage 29Feb 28, 201533:22 Helsinki, Finland
Win3–0 (1)Mohamed Abdel KarimTKO (punches)Desert Force 12: JordanApril 28, 201412:20 Amman, Jordan
NC2–0 (1)David ShvelidzeNC (timekeeping error)Superior FC 13: First DefenseJun 1, 201335:00 Amman, JordanFor the SFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win2–0Igor SwonkinSubmission (strikes)GMC 3: Cage TimeFebruary 16, 201311:23 Herne, Germany
Win1–0Jermaine Van RooyTKO (punches)Respect FC 8Sep 22, 201211:25 Wuppertal, GermanyHeavyweight debut.

[17]

Amateur mixed martial arts record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win1–0Admir BogucaninSubmission (slam and punches)WOF: Tournament Round 1Feb 12, 201110:10 Herne, Germany

[17]

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