Danial Williams (, born June 13, 1993), is a Thai-born Australian professional

Muay Thai Muay Thai or Muaythai (, , ), sometimes referred to as Thai boxing, the Art of Eight Limbs or the Science of Eight Limbs, is a Thai martial art and full-contact combat sport that uses stand-up striking, sweeps, and various clinch fighting, cl ...

fighter,

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, and

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currently signed to

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, where he competes in the

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division.

Background

Williams was born on June 13, 1993, in Phan district,

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, Thailand to an Australian father and Thai mother. He came to Australia when he was eight months old. 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

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, or like his family in

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, and he struggled to find his place.

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. Williams faced

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in the 2015 K-1 World GP 2015 Super Bantamweight Tournament quarterfinals, held on April 19, 2015. He lost the fight by majority decision.

ONE Championship

Williams made his ONE Super Series debut against ONE Flyweight Champion

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in a non-title fight at ONE on TNT 1 on April 7, 2021. Williams lost the back-and-forth bout by unanimous decision. The fight was later named ONE Super Series Fight of the Year by ONE Championship. Williams was scheduled to face Rui Botelho on March 25, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 8. However, Williams replacing

faced

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for the ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Championship. He lost the bout via knockout in the third round. Williams faced Jonathan Di Bella for the ONE Strawweight Kickboxing World Championship on October 7, 2023, at

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. He lost the bout via unanimous decision. Williams faced Thongpoon P.K.Saenchai on December 7, 2024, at ONE Fight Night 26. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.

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. Williams faced Namiki Kawahara at ONE 156 on April 22, 2022. He won the fight by unanimous decision. Williams faced Zelang Zhaxi at ONE 159 on July 22, 2022. He won the fight by a first-round knockout. This win earned him the '' Performance of the Night'' award. Williams faced Jeremy Miado on October 22, 2022, at

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. 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. Williams lost by third-round technical knockout. Returning to MMA, Williams faced Lito Adiwang on February 17, 2024 at ONE Fight Night 19, losing the fight via unanimous decision. Williams faced Banma Duoji on October 5, 2024, at

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. At the weigh-ins, Banma weighed in at 136.25 pounds, 1.25 pounds over the flyweight limit. The bout proceeded at catchweight and Banna was fined 35% of his purse which went to Williams. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Titles and accomplishments

** 2021 ONE Super Series Fight of the Year ** Performance of the Night (One time) **2024: Ranked #4 Fight of the Year * Caged Muay Thai ** CMT Super Bantamweight Championship (Two times) *

World Muaythai Council The World Muaythai Council (WMC) is one of the oldest professional sanctioning organizations of Muaythai in the world for the sport. The organization was set up in 1995 by parliament resolution, and is incorporated by the Royal Thai Government a ...

** 2015 WMC Featherweight World Champion *World Kickboxing Federation ** 2013 WKBF World Flyweight Champion *

International Federation of Muaythai Associations The International Federation of Muaythai Associations, or IFMA, called the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur until 27 July 2019, is a sport governing body of amateur and professional Muay Thai and Muay boran consisting of 140 member co ...

** 2015 Muaythai University World Cup -60 kg

Mixed martial arts record

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Muay Thai and Kickboxing record

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References

External links

Danial Williams
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Background

Muay Thai & Kickboxing career

Early career

ONE Championship

Mixed martial arts career

ONE Championship

Titles and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Muay Thai and Kickboxing record

See also

References

External links