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Danny Downes Born April 8, 1986
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesOther names Danny Boy Nationality American Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) Division 155 Style Muay Thai, Tae Kwon Do Fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin Team Roufusport Years active 2007–present 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 Danny Downes is an American mixed martial artist who is currently competing as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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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.[1] Downes picked up the biggest win of his career at KOTC Turbulence 2 defeating Bruce Johnson via first round knockout.[2]
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.[3][4] 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.[5] He lost the fight via Submission in the third round.
Danny Downes fought Chinese prospect Zhang Tie Quan on December 16, 2010 at WEC 53.[6] 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.[7]
Downes faced Jeremy Stephens on June 4, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale, replacing an injured Jonathan Brookins.[8] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Downes fought Ramsey Nijem on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137.[9] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Personal life
Downes, a native of Chicago, is a graduate of Marquette University with degrees in International Affairs and German.[10]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown 11 matches 8 wins 3 losses By knockout 5 0 By submission 1 1 By decision 2 2 Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes 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 References
- ^ "Event Results – Gladiators Cage Fighting “Strength and Honor” – 11-7-09". nextmmafighter.com. http://nextmmafighter.com/?p=1202. Retrieved 2009-11-07.
- ^ "KOTC "Turbulence II"". uscombatsports.com. http://uscombatsports.com/wisconsin/201004241404/results/kotc-qturbulence-iiq-live-results.html. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
- ^ "WEC Signs Danny Downes to Fight Chris Horodecki at Sunday’s WEC 49". mmafrenzy.com. http://mmafrenzy.com/14845/wec-signs-danny-downes-to-fight-chris-horodecki-at-sundays-wec-49/. Retrieved 2010-06-15.
- ^ "WEC Newcomer Danny Downes Ready to Go 'International' Against Horodecki". mmafighting.com. http://www.mmafighting.com/2010/06/16/wec-newcomer-danny-downes-ready-to-go-international-against-ch/. Retrieved 2010-06-16.
- ^ "Breaking News: Downes replaces Ratcliff in WEC 49". versus.com. http://www.versus.com/the-daily-line/videos/breaking-news-downes-replaces-ratcliff-in-wec-49/. Retrieved 2010-06-15.
- ^ "Danny Downes vs. Tiequan Zhang expected for WEC 53 in December". mmajunkie.com. October 20, 2010. http://mmajunkie.com/news/21088/danny-downes-vs-tiequan-zhang-expected-for-wec-53-in-december.mma.
- ^ "UFC and WEC set to merge in 2011; events to air on Versus and Spike TV". mmajunkie.com. October 28, 2010. http://mmajunkie.com/news/21189/ufc-and-wec-set-to-merge-in-2011-events-to-air-on-versus-and-spike-tv.mma.
- ^ "Downes replaces injured Brookins at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale". mmajunkie.com. May 10, 2011,. http://mmajunkie.com/news/23554/downes-replaces-injured-brookins-at-the-ultimate-fighter-13-finale.mma.
- ^ "Ramsey Nijem vs. Danny Downes added to UFC 137 in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. July 21, 2011,. http://mmajunkie.com/news/24509/ramsey-nijem-vs-danny-downes-added-to-ufc-137-in-las-vegas.mma.
- ^ "RATCLIFF INJURED; UNBEATEN NEWCOMER DAN DOWNES STEPS IN TO FACE HORODECKI THIS SUNDAY". ufc.com. http://www.ufc.com/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=82910. Retrieved 2010-06-15.
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