All MMA fightersDanny Downes
“Danny Boy”
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Profile
| Full name | Daniel William Downes |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Danny Boy |
| Date of birth | 8 Apr 1986 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Lives in | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Team | Roufusport |
| Height | 180 cm (5′11″) |
| Reach | 183 cm (72″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 2007–2011 |
| Status | Retired |
| Pro debut | 6 Oct 2007 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Ramsey Nijem, 29 Oct 2011 |
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Background
American lightweight from Chicago who fought out of Milwaukee with Roufusport and competed in the WEC and UFC. After retiring he became an MMA writer.
Fight history
11 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Event | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Ramsey Nijem | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | UFC 137: Penn vs. Diaz | 29 Oct 2011 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Loss | Jeremy Stephens | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos Finale | 4 Jun 2011 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | UFC debut |
| Win | Taurean Bogguess | Submission (triangle choke) | 1 | 3:24 | NAFC: Mayhem | 6 May 2011 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA | |
| Win | Zhang Tiequan | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | WEC 53 | 16 Dec 2010 | Glendale, Arizona, USA | |
| Loss | Chris Horodecki | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 3 | 1:09 | WEC 49 | 20 Jun 2010 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | Bruce Johnson | TKO (punches) | 1 | 4:56 | KOTC: Turbulence 2 | 24 Apr 2010 | Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, USA | |
| Win | David Kless | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 | GCF: Strength and Honor | 7 Nov 2009 | West Allis, Wisconsin, USA | |
| Win | Jake Omen | TKO (punches) | 2 | 4:24 | GCF: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | 14 Mar 2009 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA | |
| Win | Gustavo Rodriguez | TKO (punches) | 1 | 2:19 | Evolution Fighting Championships 6 | 24 Jan 2009 | Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA | |
| Win | Mike Sandez | TKO (punches) | 1 | 3:14 | GFS: Season's Beatings | 13 Dec 2008 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA | |
| Win | John Lovejoy | TKO (punches) | 1 | 1:00 | GFS: Caged Colosseum | 6 Oct 2007 | West Allis, Wisconsin, USA | Pro debut |