Daniel Weichel
| Daniel Weichel | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 22, 1984 Michelstadt, Germany |
| Other names | The Weasel |
| Nationality | German |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division |
Featherweight (current) Lightweight |
| Reach | 71.0 in (180 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Hessen, Germany |
| Team | Team MMA Spirit |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 46 |
| Wins | 37 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 21 |
| By decision | 11 |
| Losses | 9 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Daniel Weichel (born November 22, 1984) is a German mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's Featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2002, he has also competed in M-1 Global and Shooto.
Background
Born and raised in Germany, Weichel originally began training in Jujutsu at the age of 14, before transitioning into Brazilian jiu-jitsu a year later. Weichel also began training in Muay Thai and then wrestling when he was 17, with both freestyle wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling, as well as boxing.[1][2] In 2014 Daniel received his blackbelt in Brazilian jiu jutsu by Din Thomas.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Weichel made his professional MMA debut in May 2002. Over the next four and a half years of his career, he amassed a record of 15-2.
During this time, Weichel competed on a German mixed martial arts reality show titled M.A.X. (Martial Arts Xtreme) in 2006, where he made it to the final against Ivan Mussardo. However, the production shut down before the match could actually take place. The two did eventually meet in 2009, where Weichel won by unanimous decision.[3]
M-1 Global
Following a rough patch where he went 3-4 (including two losses to future UFC fighters Paul Daley and Dan Hardy), Weichel joined the Russian MMA organization M-1 Global, going 5-0 on their M-1 Challengers series.
Weichel eventually challenged for the M-1 Global Lightweight Championship as he faced Jose Figueroa in November 2011 at M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson. He won the bout and title via knockout in the first round.
Weichel's reign as champion would be short lived though. He lost the belt in his first defense in June 2012 against Musa Khamanaev at M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Rizzo. He lost the bout via submission in the first round.
Bellator MMA
In September 2013, it was announced that Weichel had signed a contract with Bellator MMA and would compete in their Season Ten Featherweight Tournament.[4]
Weichel made his Bellator debut in the Season Ten Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal facing Scott Cleve at Bellator 110 on February 28, 2014 he won via submission with a rear-naked choke.[5]
Weichel fought against Matt Bessette at Bellator 114 on March 28, 2014 in the Featherweight tournament Semifinals.[6] He won the bout via unanimous decision.
Weichel faced Desmond Green in the Tournament Final at Bellator 119 on May 9, 2014.[7] He won the fight via submission in the second round. He also became the final tournament winner as Bellator moves away from tournament era.
Weichel faced Pat Curran on February 13, 2015 at Bellator 133.[8] He won the fight via split decision.
Replacing an injured Georgi Karakhanyan, Weichel is scheduled to face Bellator Featherweight Champion Patrício Freire at Bellator 138 on June 19, 2015.[9] Despite dropping Freire with a series of strikes the waning seconds of the first round, Weichel lost the fight via knockout when Freire rallied with a counter left hook early in the second round.
Weichel faced Georgi Karakhanyan at Bellator 147 on December 4, 2015.[10] He won by unanimous decision.[11]
Championships and accomplishments
- Bellator MMA
- M-1 Global
- M-1 Global Lightweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 46 matches | 37 wins | 9 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 5 |
| By submission | 21 | 3 |
| By decision | 11 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 37–9 | Emmanuel Sanchez | Decision (split) | Bellator 159 | July 22, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Mulvane, Kansas, United States | |
| Win | 36–9 | Georgi Karakhanyan | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 147 | December 4, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Loss | 35–9 | Patrício Freire | KO (punch) | Bellator 138 | June 19, 2015 | 2 | 0:32 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States | For the Bellator Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 35–8 | Pat Curran | Decision (split) | Bellator 133 | February 13, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Fresno, California, United States | |
| Win | 34–8 | Desmond Green | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 119 | May 9, 2014 | 2 | 2:07 | Rama, Ontario, Canada | Bellator Season Ten Featherweight Tournament Final |
| Win | 33–8 | Matt Bessette | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 114 | March 28, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | West Valley City, Utah, United States | Bellator Season Ten Featherweight Tournament Semifinal |
| Win | 32–8 | Scott Cleve | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 110 | February 28, 2014 | 1 | 3:46 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | Bellator Season Ten Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal |
| Win | 31–8 | Artiom Damkovsky | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | M-1 Challenge 37: Khamanaev vs. Puhakka | February 27, 2013 | 2 | 4:24 | Orenburg, Russia | |
| Win | 30–8 | Georgi Stoyanov | Submission (rear-naked choke) | M-1 Challenge 36: Confrontation in Mytishchi | December 8, 2012 | 2 | 2:24 | Mytishchi, Russia | |
| Win | 29–8 | Semen Tyrlya | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Respect Fighting Championship 8 | September 22, 2012 | 1 | 3:40 | Wuppertal, Germany | |
| Loss | 28–8 | Musa Khamanaev | Submission (heel hook) | M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Rizzo | June 21, 2012 | 1 | 1:48 | St. Petersburg, Russia | Lost the M-1 Global Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 28–7 | Jose Figueroa | KO (punches) | M-1 Global: Fedor vs. Monson | November 20, 2011 | 1 | 1:50 | Moscow, Russia, | Won the M-1 Global Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 27–7 | Beau Baker | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 Challenge 26: Garner vs. Bennett 2 | July 8, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Costa Mesa, California, United States | |
| Win | 26–7 | Magomedrasul Khasbulaev | Technical submission (triangle choke) | M-1 Challenge 23: Guram vs. Grishin | March 5, 2011 | 1 | 3:26 | Moscow, Russia | |
| Win | 25–7 | Yuri Ivlev | TKO (doctor stoppage) | M-1 Challenge 21: Guram vs. Garner | October 28, 2010 | 3 | 2:24 | St. Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 24–7 | Avtandil Shoshiashvili | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Fight Night Merseburg 3 | August 29, 2010 | 1 | 4:20 | Spergau, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany | |
| Loss | 23–7 | Rob Sinclair | TKO (punches) | BAMMA 3: Horwich vs. Watson | May 15, 2010 | 1 | 4:03 | Birmingham, England | |
| Win | 23–6 | Victor Kuku | Submission (rear-naked choke) | TFS: Mix Fight Gala IX | December 5, 2009 | 1 | 2:57 | Darmstadt, Germany | |
| Win | 22–6 | Ivan Musardo | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto: Switzerland 6 | September 19, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Zürich, Switzerland | |
| Win | 21–6 | Danial Sharifi | Submission (guillotine choke) | M-1 Challenge 18: Netherlands Day One | August 15, 2009 | 1 | 2:53 | Hilversum, The Netherlands | |
| Win | 20–6 | Jimmy Sidoni | TKO (punches) | TFS: Mix Fight Gala 8 | May 9, 2009 | 1 | 2:32 | Darmstadt, Germany | |
| Win | 19–6 | Fatih Dogan | Submission (D'arce choke) | M-1 Challenge 13: Bulgaria | March 28, 2009 | 1 | 2:29 | Bourgas, Bulgaria | |
| Loss | 18–6 | Peter Irving | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Strike and Submit 8 | October 26, 2008 | 2 | 1:47 | Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England | |
| Loss | 18–5 | Dan Hardy | TKO (elbows) | UF: Punishment | May 3, 2008 | 2 | N/A | Doncaster, England | |
| Win | 18–4 | Ian Jones | Submission (armbar) | Gorilla Fight 2 | April 5, 2008 | 1 | 2:38 | Mannheim, Germany | |
| Loss | 17–4 | Jason Jones | TKO (punch and knee) | M-1: Slamm | March 2, 2008 | 1 | 0:06 | Almere, Flevoland, The Netherlands | |
| Win | 17–3 | Chas Jacquier | Submission (choke) | TFS: Mix Fight Gala VI | November 25, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Darmstadt, Germany | |
| Win | 16–3 | Fatih Balci | Submission (triangle choke) | Stapel Fighting Challenge | April 29, 2007 | 1 | N/A | Germany | |
| Loss | 15–3 | Paul Daley | KO (knee) | FX3: Fight Night 4 | March 10, 2007 | 1 | 2:55 | Reading, Berkshire, England | |
| Win | 15–2 | Amir Lekaj | Submission (kimura) | Martial Arts Xtreme 8 | November 25, 2006 | 1 | N/A | Berlin, Germany | |
| Win | 14–2 | Marcelo Lopez | Decision (split) | Martial Arts Xtreme 6 | November 11, 2006 | 3 | 3:00 | Berlin, Germany | |
| Win | 13–2 | Hugo Blatter | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Martial Arts Xtreme 4 | October 28, 2006 | 1 | 2:47 | Berlin, Germany | |
| Win | 12–2 | Josenildo Ramalho | Decision (majority) | CWFC: Strike Force 6 | May 27, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Coventry, West Midlands, England | |
| Win | 11–2 | Dennis Siver | Submission (rear-naked choke) | TFS: Mix Fight Gala 3 | May 6, 2006 | 1 | N/A | Darmstadt, Germany | |
| Loss | 10–2 | Thiago Tavares | Submission (guillotine choke) | CWFC: Enter the Wolfslair | March 5, 2006 | 3 | 4:47 | Liverpool, Merseyside, England | |
| Win | 10–1 | Johan Antonsson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | EVT 5: Phoenix | October 8, 2005 | 1 | 3:41 | Sweden | |
| Win | 9–1 | Boris Jonstomp | Submission (rear-naked choke) | EVT 5: Phoenix | October 8, 2005 | 2 | 2:12 | Sweden | |
| Win | 8–1 | Mike Lucero | Submission (guillotine choke) | KOTC 55: Grudge Match | June 17, 2005 | 1 | 3:41 | Albuquerque, New Mexico | |
| Win | 7–1 | Joakim Engberg | Decision (unanimous) | EVT 4: Gladiators | September 17, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Win | 6–1 | Abdul Mohammed | Decision (unanimous) | P & G 3: Glory Days | August 7, 2004 | N/A | N/A | Newcastle, England | |
| Win | 5–1 | Gaz Roriston | Submission (americana) | EVT 3: Inferno | May 22, 2004 | 2 | 1:57 | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Loss | 4–1 | Mattias Awad | Decision (unanimous) | EVT 2: Hazard | April 4, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Win | 4–0 | Malte Janssen | KO (head kick) | Outsider Cup 2 | February 28, 2004 | 2 | 0:13 | Lübbecke, Germany | |
| Win | 3–0 | Masaya Takita | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto: 11/25 in Kitazawa Town Hall | November 25, 2003 | 2 | 5:00 | Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 2–0 | Eduardo Guimaraes | KO (flying knee) | Shooto Holland: Holland vs. the World | April 12, 2003 | 1 | 2:50 | Holland, Netherlands | |
| Win | 1–0 | Vincent Latoel | Submission (armbar) | Shooto Holland: The Lords of the Ring | May 12, 2002 | 1 | 1:48 | Holland, Netherlands |
References
- ↑ "Daniel Weichel". danielweichel.com.
- ↑ "Daniel Weichel". danielweichel.com.
- ↑ "Daniel Weichel - Biography". danielweichel.com. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
- ↑ Whitman, Mike (September 11, 2013). "Bellator Inks Former M-1 Champion Daniel Weichel for 2014 Featherweight Tournament". sherdog.com. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
- ↑ Knapp, Brian (February 28, 2014). "Quinton Jackson, 'King Mo' Lawal Advance to Tournament Final at Bellator 110". sherdog.com. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- ↑ "Bellator 114 lineup complete, adds featherweight tourney semifinals to main card". mmajunkie.com. March 5, 2014. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- ↑ "Cooper-Halsey, Weichel-Green Tournament Finals Top Bellator 119 Card in Ontario". sherdog.com. April 14, 2014. Retrieved April 19, 2014.
- ↑ MMAjunkie Staff (December 15, 2014). "Bellator 133 adds Pat Curran vs. Daniel Weichel, Julia Budd vs. Talita Nogueira". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ Staff (April 28, 2015). "Torn ACL sidelines Karakhanyan from Bellator 138, Daniel Weichel meets 'Pitbull' for title". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ Tristen Critchfield (October 22, 2015). "Thomson-Villaseca, Karakhanyan-Weichel Set for Bellator 147 in San Jose". sherdog.com. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ↑ Staff (December 4, 2015). "Bellator 147 results: Josh Thomson cruises to win, calls out Michael Chandler". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
