Mac Danzig
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| Mac Danzig | |
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| Statistics | |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | January 2, 1980 |
| Fighting out of | Los Angeles, California |
| Town of birth | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Fighting style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 10 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
Mac Danzig (born January 2, 1980 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter and instructor, and is a former lightweight champion for the King of the Cage and Gladiator Challenge mixed martial arts organizations. As an amateur mixed martial artist, Danzig was the lightweight Extreme Challenge Trials 2001 U.S. MMA National Champion. [1] Mac Danzig was the winner of the The Ultimate Fighter 6, and is currently under contract with the UFC.
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[edit] Background
Danzig, of Scots-Irish and German descent, grew up in the greater Pittsburgh area before moving to Los Angeles to pursue his career.[citation needed]
[edit] Career
Danzig currently trains at Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, Nevada.[2]
In the past, Danzig was known for his association with R1 fight team (formerly RAW) and had been a student of Iowa wrestling standout Rico Chiapparelli and MMA fighter Frank Trigg. Since then he has trained boxing extensively at Wild Card gym in Hollywood, California under Freddie Roach assistant Justin Fortune. [3]
While Danzig is known as an impressive grappler, having scored 12 of his victories by submission; he has proven himself to be an adept striker, most notably with his TKO victory over former lightweight champion Takumi Nakayama.
After defeating Royce Gracie black belt Buddy Clinton on August 4, 2006, Danzig increased his winning streak to 12 in a row with a unanimous decision victory over Miletich fighter John Mahlow on September 29th in Calgary, Alberta Canada.
Danzig then lost his KOTC title to Clay French on January 19, 2007 by split decision.
In his first major fight, facing Hayato Sakurai at PRIDE 33 on February 24, Danzig lost the fight by TKO (referee stoppage) at the 4:09 mark of round two.
Danzig made his official UFC debut on December 8th 2007 where he won The Ultimate Fighter 6, defeating Tommy Speer.[4]
It was rumored that Mac would be fighting Clay Guida in August at UFC 87, but Danzig refuted that rumor, stating he wouldn't fight again until September.[1]
[edit] The Ultimate Fighter
While on The Ultimate Fighter, Danzig defeated Joe Scarola in a preliminary fight and later defeated John Kolosci to make it to the semifinals of. He then defeated Kolosci (who had replaced an injured Matt Arroyo) again in the semifinals, and moved on to fight Tommy Speer in the finals. Danzig defeated Speer in the finals via rear naked choke at 2:01 of the first round. Before the fight, Danzig stated his intention to drop down in weight class to lightweight whether he won or lost, citing the size difference between himself and most of the other UFC welterweights. He is also very good friends with Gray Maynard and Andy Wang, who were both part of The Ultimate Fighter 5 cast, and in his corner during his match with Speer.
[edit] Personal life
Mac is currently living in Las Vegas, Nevada.
His long-time girlfriend, Angeline Grace, is a massage and physical therapist to many celebrities and athletes in Los Angeles.
He has a cat named Madeline.
He is a photographer who sells his photos online via Mac Danzig Photography.
He has adhered to a vegan lifestyle since 2004. [2][3]
Danzig discussed his vegan diet with Men's Fitness magazine in May 2008.
[edit] Professional MMA record
18 wins, 4 losses, 1 draw.
- Record does not include his three victories while on the Ultimate Fighter as they are considered exhibition bouts in the state of Nevada.
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Method | Notes |
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| 04/19/2008 | Win | Mark Bocek | UFC 83:Serra VS St-Pierre 2 | Submission (rear naked choke) | |
| 12/08/2007 | Win | Tommy Speer | The Ultimate Finale 6 | Submission (rear naked choke) | Wins The Ultimate Fighter 6 Contest |
| 02/24/2007 | Loss | Hayato Sakurai | PRIDE 33: The Second Coming | KO (punch) | |
| 01/19/2007 | Loss | Clay French | KOTC: Hard Knocks | Decision (split) | Loses KOTC Lightweight Championship |
| 09/29/2006 | Win | John Mahlow | KOTC: Detonator | Decision (unanimous) | Defends KOTC Lightweight Championship |
| 08/04/2006 | Win | Buddy Clinton | KOTC: Rapid Fire | Decision (unanimous) | Defends KOTC Lightweight Championship |
| 04/22/2006 | Win | Orlando Ruiz | KOTC: Karnage | TKO | Defends KOTC Lightweight Championship |
| 03/18/2006 | Win | Jason Ireland | KOTC: Drop Zone | Decision (unanimous) | Defends KOTC Lightweight Championship |
| 10/29/2005 | Win | Takumi Nakayama | KOTC: Execution Day | TKO (cut) | Wins KOTC Lightweight Championship |
| 10/01/2005 | Win | Frank Kirmse | KOTC: Shock and Awe | Submission (rear naked choke) | |
| 09/10/2005 | Win | Nick Ertl | Gladiator Challenge 42: Summer Slam | TKO (doctor stoppage) | |
| 06/12/2005 | Win | Mike Valdez | KOTC: San Jacinto | Submission (rear naked choke) | |
| 05/21/2005 | Win | Luke Spencer | IFC: Caged Combat | Submission (rear naked choke) | |
| 04/30/2005 | Win | Max Marin | IFC: Mayhem in Montana | Submission (triangle choke) | |
| 04/30/2005 | Win | Brandon Olson | IFC: Mayhem in Montana | Submission (rear naked choke) | |
| 06/27/2004 | Win | Akbarh Arreola | Reto Maximo 5: Road to the Championship | TKO | |
| 04/20/2004 | Draw | Jason Von Flue | Gladiator Challenge 25 | Draw | |
| 10/12/2003 | Loss | Laverne Clark | Extreme Challenge 54 | Decision (unanimous) | |
| 02/16/2003 | Win | Tripstin Kersiano | Gladiator Challenge 14 | Submission (rear naked choke) | |
| 08/31/2002 | Loss | Kurt Pellegrino | World Extreme Cagefighting 4: Rumble under the Sun | Decision (unanimous) | |
| 04/14/2002 | Win | Brandon Bledsoe | Gladiator Challenge 10 | Submission (rear naked choke) | |
| 10/20/2001 | Win | Ray Totorico | Reality Combat Fighting 12 | Submission (omoplata) | |
| 10/7/2001 | Win | Cedric Stewart | Extreme Challenge Trials | Decision (split) |
[edit] Accomplishments
2001 Extreme Trials Eastern Regional Champion
2001 Extreme Trials National Champion
IFC Lightweight tournament champion
Gladiator Challenge Lightweight World Champion
King of the Cage Lightweight World Champion
2007 The Ultimate Fighter 6 Winner
[edit] References
- ^ "Mac Danzig". MMA Playground. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.
- ^ "The Ultimate Fighter". UFC. Retrieved on 2008-02-14.
- ^ GJ Poole. "Danzig on the Move Down to Lightweight After Comfortable Win". MMA Universe. Retrieved on 2008-02-11.
- ^ Meltzer, Dave. "Participants in Ultimate Fighter season six are announced", Los Angeles Times.com, 2007-08-27. Retrieved on 2007-08-27.
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Danzig's blog
- Professional MMA record for Mac Danzig from Sherdog
- Mac Danzig Photography
- Mac Danzig's The Ultimate Fighter bio
- Mac Danzig's Vegan Diet
| Previous champion Takumi Nakayama |
former King Of the Cage Lightweight Champion October 29, 2005 - January 19, 2007 |
Next champion Clay French |
