Introduction
Danny Abbadi, nicknamed “The Assassin,” is a former professional MMA fighter who competed in the UFC lightweight division back in 2006. Though his UFC tenure was brief, his broader MMA career reflects a balanced blend of knockouts, first-round finishes, and decision wins. This article delves into his career stats and key fights, offering an SEO-optimized overview for MMA enthusiasts.
Career Record Overview
Danny Abbadi’s professional MMA record stands at:
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Total Fights: 10
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Wins: 4
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By (T)KO: 3
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By Decision: 1
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Losses: 6
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By KO/TKO: 1
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By Submission: 1
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By Decision: 4
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In the UFC, he went 0–2, with no recorded wins by knockout or submission bjjmetrics.commmadb.comUFC.
Wins Breakdown
Here’s a closer look at his victories:
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Knockout / TKO Wins (3):
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Harris Norwood – TKO in Round 3 (date: November 18, 2006)
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Johnathan Bruce – TKO (Punches) in Round 1 at 0:27 (Nov 1, 2008)
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Sterling Ford – TKO (Punches) in Round 1 at 2:21 (Feb 6, 2009)
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Decision Win (1):
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Sergey Terezimov – Unanimous Decision (July 9, 2005)
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First-Round Finishes
Three of his four wins came in the first round:
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Johnathan Bruce – TKO in Round 1 (0:27)
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Sterling Ford – TKO in Round 1 (2:21)
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Sergey Terezimov – Unanimous Decision in Round 1 (though decision, still concluded in Round 1)
UFC Career & Losses
Danny Abbadi’s UFC appearances include:
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Loss vs Kalib Starnes at The Ultimate Fighter 3 Finale (June 24, 2006). He was defeated via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:56 of Round 1
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Loss vs Jorge Gurgel at UFC 63: Hughes vs. Penn (September 23, 2006). He lost by unanimous decision after three rounds
Summary: Career at a Glance
| Metric | Danny Abbadi Career |
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| Total Fights | 10 |
| Record | 4–6 |
| Wins by KO/TKO | 3 |
| Wins by Decision | 1 |
| First-Round Wins | 3 |
| Submission Wins | 0 |
| UFC Record | 0–2 (0 KO/TKO, 0 Sub) |
| Notable UFC Losses | vs Kalib Starnes (Sub), vs Jorge Gurgel (Decision) |
