Danial Williams
Danial Williams (Thai: แดเนียล วิลเลียมส์, born June 13, 1993), is a Thai-born Australian Muay Thai kickboxer and mixed martial artist currently signed to ONE Championship, where he competes in the Strawweight division.
| Danial Williams | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 13, 1993 Phan, Chiang Rai, Thailand |
| Native name | แดเนียล วิลเลียมส์ |
| Nickname | Mini T[1] |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1] |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg) |
| Division | Strawweight Flyweight |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Fighting out of | Perth, Australia |
| Team | Kao Sok Muay Thai Scrappy MMA[1] |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 34 |
| Wins | 24 |
| Losses | 10 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 8 |
| Wins | 6 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Williams was born on June 13, 1993, in Phan district, Chiang Rai province, Thailand. His father is Australian and mother Thai, when he was 8 months old, they came to Australia to live here for a better life.
Williams was a shy child whose mixed heritage always made him feel like a bit of an outcast. He wasn't like his school friends in Australia, or like his family in Thailand, and he struggled to find his place.[2]
Muay Thai & Kickboxing career
Early career
Williams faced Aaron Leigh for the CMT Super Bantamweight Championship at Caged Muay Thai 3 on July 6, 2013. He won the fight by a fourth-round knockout.[3]
Williams faced Shota Takiya in the 2015 K-1 World GP 2015 Super Bantamweight Tournament quarterfinals, held on April 19, 2015. He lost the fight by majority decision.[4]
ONE Championship
Williams made his ONE Super Series debut against ONE Flyweight Champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon in a non-title fight at ONE on TNT 1 on April 7, 2021.[5][6] Williams lost the back-and-forth bout by unanimous decision.[7] The fight was later named ONE Super Series Fight of the Year by ONE Championship.[8]
Williams was scheduled to face Rui Botelho on March 25, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 8.[9] However, Williams replacing Rodtang Jitmuangnon faced Superlek Kiatmuu9 for the ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Championship.[10] He lost the bout via knockout in the third round.[11]
Williams faced Jonathan Di Bella for the ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship on October 7, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 15.[12] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[13]
Mixed martial arts career
ONE Championship
Williams faced the former ONE Strawweight World champion Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke at ONE: Bad Blood on February 12, 2022. He won the fight by a second-round knockout.[14]
Williams faced Namiki Kawahara at ONE 156 on April 22, 2022.[15] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[16]
Williams faced Zelang Zhaxi at ONE 159 on July 22, 2022.[17] He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[18] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[19]
Williams faced Jeremy Miado on October 22, 2022, at ONE on Prime Video 3.[20] At weigh-ins, Jeremy Miado came in at 127 lbs, 2 pounds over the limit. The bout continued at a catchweight and Miado paid a fine to Williams.[21] Williams lost by third-round technical knockout.[22]
Titles and accomplishments
- ONE Championship
- ONE Super Series Fight of the Year 2021 vs. Rodtang Jitmuangnon[23]
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Zelang Zhaxi[19]
- Caged Muay Thai
- CMT Super Bantamweight Championship (Two times)
- World Muaythai Council
- 2015 WMC Featherweight World Champion
- World Kickboxing Federation
- 2013 WKBF World Flyweight Champion
- International Federation of Muaythai Associations
- 2015 Muaythai University World Cup -60kg
[24]
- 2015 Muaythai University World Cup -60kg
Mixed martial arts record
| 8 matches | 6 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 6–2 | Jeremy Miado | TKO (punches) | ONE on Prime Video 3 | October 22, 2022 | 3 | 0:31 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Catchweight (127 lb) bout; Miado missed weight. |
| Win | 6–1 | Zelang Zhaxi | KO (punch) | ONE 159 | July 22, 2022 | 1 | 4:20 | Kallang, Singapore | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 5–1 | Namiki Kawahara | Decision (unanimous) | ONE 156 | April 22, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore | |
| Win | 4–1 | Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke | KO (punch to the body) | ONE: Bad Blood | February 12, 2022 | 2 | 1:35 | Kallang, Singapore | Strawweight (125 lb) debut. |
| Win | 3–1 | Jake Hearl | TKO (punches) | Eternal MMA 51 | February 29, 2020 | 2 | 3:34 | Perth, Australia | Return to Flyweight |
| Win | 2–1 | Chris Wase | TKO (punches) | Eternal MMA 48 | October 4, 2019 | 2 | 3:43 | Melbourne, Australia | Return to Bantamweight. |
| Loss | 1–1 | Paul Loga | Decision (unanimous) | Eternal MMA 38 | October 27, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Findon, Australia | Flyweight debut. |
| Win | 1–0 | Mark Familari | TKO (punches) | Eternal MMA 37 | September 29, 2018 | 3 | 1:21 | Perth, Australia | Bantamweight debut. |
Muay Thai and Kickboxing record
| 24 Wins, 10 Losses, 0 draw | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-07 | Loss | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Jonathan Di Bella | ONE Fight Night 15 | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| For the ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship. | ||||||||
| 2023-03-25 | Loss |  Superlek Kiatmuu9 | ONE Fight Night 8 | Kallang, Singapore | KO (Punches) | 3 | 1:55 | |
| For the ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Championship. | ||||||||
| 2021-04-07 | Loss | Rodtang Jitmuangnon | ONE on TNT 1 | Kallang, Singapore | Decision (unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2016-05-13 | Win | Super Nong | Road to Rebellion 6 | Melbourne, Australia | Decision (unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-09-22 | Loss |  Charles Bongiovanni | K-1 World GP 2015 Survival Wars | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Punches) | 1 | 2:20 | |
| 2015-06-06 | Win | Saksit Tor.Piamsabpetriew | Domination 15 | Perth, Australia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Wins WMC World 122 lbs title. | ||||||||
| 2015-04-19 | Loss |  Shota Takiya | K-1 World GP 2015 -55kg Championship Tournament, Quarterfinals | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (majority) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2014-12-06 | Win |  Andy Howson | Caged Muay Thai 5 | Brisbane, Australia | Decision (split) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| Retains the CMT Super Bantamweight Championship. | ||||||||
| 2014-09-20 | Win |  Karl Hodgers | Origins 6 | Perth, Australia | KO | 3 | 1:48 | |
| 2013-12- | Win | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} | Australia | KO | ||||
| Wins WKBF Muay Thai World Flyweight title. | ||||||||
| 2013-07-20 | Loss | Dyki | RISE 94 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2013-07-06 | Win | Aaron Leigh | Caged Muay Thai 3 | Brisbane, Australia | KO | 4 | 2:47 | |
| Wins the CMT Super Bantamweight Championship. | ||||||||
| 2013-05-03 | Win | Liam Mcneill | Road to Rebellion 2 | Melbourne, Australia | Decision (Split) | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2012-04-14 | Win | Zac Einersen | Epic 5 | Perth, Australia | KO | 2 | 1:58 | |
| 2012-03-03 | Win | Ben Brown | Domination 8 | Australia | Decision | 5 | 3:00 | |
| 2011-04-16 | Win | Jesse Caruna | Domination 6 | Australia | KO | 4 | ||
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-23 | Win |  Ilkomjon Rustamov | 2015 IFMA-FISU Muaythai University World Cup, Final | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Wins 2015 IFMA-FISU Muaythai University World Cup -60kg Gold Medal. | ||||||||
| 2015-03- | Win |  | 2015 IFMA-FISU Muaythai University World Cup, Semi Finals | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2015-03- | Win | | 2015 IFMA-FISU Muaythai University World Cup, Quarter Finals | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| 2014-05- | Loss |  Aleksandr Abramov | 2014 IFMA World Championship, Quarter Finals | Langkawi, Malaysia | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||
See also
References
- ""Mini T" Danial Williams". ONE Championship. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- "Danial Williams Has Muay Thai Running Through His Veins". ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts. 7 April 2021. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- Iskenderov, Parviz (1 June 2017). "Throwback: Danial Williams vs Aaron Leigh at Caged Muay Thai". fightmag.com.au. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- "K-1-55kg王者・武尊らが一夜明け会見！グランダーがHIROYAに勝った木村を挑発！久保に勝って"レインメーカーショック"を起こした左右田「次はゲーオかな」". battle-news.com. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
- "Danial Williams Has Muay Thai Running Through His Veins". ONE Championship - The Home of Martial Arts. 2021-04-07. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
- "Rodtang Jitmuangnon On Newcomer Danial Williams: 'I Have To Be More Cautious'". yahoo!news. 2021-04-07. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
- "Watch: The unbelievable ONE Championship war between Rodtang Jitmuangnon and Danial Williams". Sportskeeda. 2022-02-03. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
- "WATCH: Rodtang vs. Williams named ONE Super Series Fight of the Year 2021". Locker Room. 2022-01-05. Retrieved 2022-06-11.
- Nicolas Atkin (2023-02-07). "ONE Championship: Danial Williams returns to Muay Thai at Fight Night 8 in Singapore". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- Nicolas Atkin (2023-03-22). "ONE Championship: Rodtang out of Fight Night 8 main event, Superlek gets new opponent". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 2023-03-22.
- Val Dewar (2023-03-25). "ONE Fight Night 8: Superlek Kiatmoo9 defends kickboxing belt, sleeps Danial Williams". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- Meehan, Dan (2023-08-17). "Perth fighter Danial Williams locked in for ONE strawweight kickboxing title shot against Jonathan Di Bella". 7NEWS. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
- "Jonathan Di Bella Dominates Danial Williams in Impeccable Strawweight Kickboxing World Title Defense". ONE Championship – The Home Of Martial Arts. 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- Post, Chris (12 February 2022). "Danial Williams stops Dejdamrong at One Championship: Bad Blood". fightnewsaustralia.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- Richards, Vince (22 April 2022). ""This is a showcase of both our skills" - Danial Williams is ready to dance with Namiki Kawahara". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- O'Brien, Liahm (23 April 2022). "Danial Williams takes unanimous decision in gruelling ONE 156 bout". theinnersanctum.com.au. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- Taylor, Tom (20 July 2022). "ONE Championship 159: Danial Williams believes Zelang Zhaxi win will put him on 'right path' to becoming two-sport world champ". scmp.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- Moss, Lewis (22 July 2022). "'I'm the guy to beat': Aussie Danial Williams scores stunning KO to record his third straight win in ONE FC". theinnersanctum.com.au. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- Bear Farzer (2022-06-23). "De Ridder, Williams, Sinsamut Earn Performance Bonuses At ONE 159". ONE Championship – The Home of Martial Arts. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
- Vince Richard (2022-10-10). "Jeremy Miado vs. Danial Williams set for ONE on Prime Video 3 in Kuala Lumpur". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
- "John Lineker misses weight for ONE on Prime Video 3". South China Morning Post. 2022-10-20. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
- Goyder, James (22 October 2022). "Jeremy Miado stops Danial Williams in the third round!". asianmma.com. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
- Wolcott, John (31 December 2021). "Rodtang Vs. Williams Named 2021 ONE Super Series Fight Of The Year". onefc.com. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
- "An Electrifying Night for the Finals of the FISU IFMA MUWC". muaythai.sport. Retrieved 17 July 2022.