Best fights of Mac Danzig
Over 16 years as a professional, Mac Danzig has compiled a 22-12-1 (16) record, including eleven title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Mac Danzig loses to Takanori Gomi via split decision
On November 10, 2012 Mac Danzig faced Takanori Gomi in a lightweight bout. Danzig was 32 years old with a record of 21-9-1, and Gomi was 34 with a record of 33-8. Both Danzig and Gomi were coming off a win. Danzig lost via split decision. Went the distance with Gomi.
2. Mac Danzig KOs Orlando Ruiz
On April 22, 2006 Mac Danzig defended his KOTC lightweight title against Orlando Ruiz. Danzig was 26 years old with a record of 13-2-1, and Ruiz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Danzig was on a 9-fight winning streak. Danzig stopped Orlando Ruiz via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Mac Danzig KOs Nick Ertl
On September 10, 2005 Mac Danzig fought Nick Ertl for the vacant Gladiator Challenge lightweight title. Danzig was 25 years old with a record of 9-2-1, and Ertl was 0 with a record of 0-0. Danzig was on a 5-fight winning streak. Danzig stopped Nick Ertl via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
4. Mac Danzig KOs Joe Stevenson
On December 11, 2010 Mac Danzig faced Joe Stevenson in a lightweight bout. Danzig was 30 years old with a record of 19-8-1, and Stevenson was 28 with a record of 31-11. Both Danzig and Stevenson were coming off a loss. Danzig stopped Joe Stevenson via KO in the 1st round.
5. Mac Danzig defeats Efraín Escudero
On April 21, 2012 Mac Danzig faced Efraín Escudero in a lightweight bout. Danzig was 32 years old with a record of 20-9-1, and Escudero was 26 with a record of 18-4. Both Danzig and Escudero were coming off a loss. Danzig won via unanimous decision.
6. Mac Danzig defeats John Mahlow
On September 29, 2006 Mac Danzig defended his KOTC lightweight title against John Mahlow. Danzig was 26 years old with a record of 15-2-1, and Mahlow was 0 with a record of 0-0. Danzig was on a 11-fight winning streak. Danzig won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Mac Danzig defeats Buddy Clinton
On August 4, 2006 Mac Danzig defended his KOTC lightweight title against Buddy Clinton. Danzig was 26 years old with a record of 14-2-1, and Clinton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Danzig was on a 10-fight winning streak. Danzig won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Mac Danzig defeats Jason Ireland
On March 18, 2006 Mac Danzig defended his KOTC lightweight title against Jason Ireland. Danzig was 26 years old with a record of 12-2-1, and Ireland was 0 with a record of 0-0. Danzig was on a 8-fight winning streak. Danzig won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Mac Danzig loses to Joe Lauzon via unanimous decision
On December 14, 2013 Mac Danzig faced Joe Lauzon in a lightweight bout. Danzig was 33 years old with a record of 21-11-1, and Lauzon was 29 with a record of 22-9. Both Danzig and Lauzon were on a 2-fight losing streak. Danzig lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lauzon.
10. Mac Danzig loses to Matt Wiman in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On October 1, 2011 Mac Danzig faced Matt Wiman in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Danzig was 31 years old with a record of 20-8-1, and Wiman was 28 with a record of 13-6. Danzig was coming off a win, while Wiman was coming off a loss. Danzig lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Wiman.