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Daniel Van Heerden

"The Pitbull"
17-8-0South AfricaSouth AfricaLast 5

Last fight: Win vs Arash Mardani · TKO · Feb 19, 2020

LAST FIGHT
WINvs Arash MardaniTKO · R1
ONEONE Warrior Series 10·February 19, 2020

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CAREER SUMMARY

Daniel Van Heerden holds a professional MMA record of 17-8-0. Van Heerden has won 17 fights: 11 by KO/TKO, 5 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 8 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. Van Heerden also has 7 recorded slap bouts. Most recent fight: February 19, 2020. Tracked organizations: ONE.

Profile

Height
6'2"188 cm
Weight
242 lbs110 kg
Reach
76"193 cm
DOB
Jan 3, 1987
Age
39
Team
Pitbull Dojo
Nationality
South Africa
Birthplace
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Arash Mardani
    ONE Warrior Series 10· Feb 19, 2020· Catchweight· 17-8 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1
  2. WIN
    vs Reinis Porozovs
    Last Fighter Standing· Oct 15, 2016· Heavyweight· 16-8 vs 0-1
    SUB
  3. WIN
    vs Brendon Groenewald
    EFC Worldwide 48· Apr 22, 2016· Heavyweight· 15-8 vs 6-4
    TKO
    R2 · 3:22
  4. WIN
    vs Didier Kilola
    EFC Worldwide 45· Nov 7, 2015· Heavyweight· 14-8 vs 2-3
    TKO
    R1 · 3:32
  5. WIN
    vs Bernardo Mikixi
    EFC Worldwide 41· Jul 11, 2015· Heavyweight· 13-8 vs 5-7
    SUB
    R2 · 2:56
  6. WIN
    vs Ian Visser
    EFC Africa 37· Feb 21, 2015· Catchweight· 12-8 vs 1-3
    TKO
    R1 · 2:27
  7. LOSS
    vs Dalcha Lungiambula
    EFC Africa 35· Nov 6, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 11-8 vs 3-0
    UD
  8. LOSS
    vs Tumelo Maphutha
    EFC Africa 31· Jul 3, 2014· Light Heavyweight· 11-7 vs 5-6-1
    UD
  9. LOSS
    vs Gideon Drotschie
    EFC Africa 20· Jun 27, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 11-6 vs 4-0
    SUB
    R3 · 4:05
  10. WIN
    vs Jason Culverwell
    EFC Africa 18· Mar 1, 2013· Light Heavyweight· 11-5 vs 2-1
    SUB
  11. WIN
    vs Dain Neveling
    EFC Africa 16· Oct 19, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 10-5 vs 3-4
    SUB
  12. LOSS
    vs Garreth McLellan
    EFC Africa 14· Jun 1, 2012· Middleweight· 9-5 vs 7-2
    SUB
    R2 · 3:08
  13. WIN
    vs Donavin Hawkey
    EFC Africa 12· Mar 2, 2012· Middleweight· 9-4 vs 7-4
    SUB
    R1 · 3:01
  14. WIN
    vs Craig Fourie
    United Fight League 2· Nov 27, 2011· Heavyweight· 8-4 vs 0-3
    TKO
  15. LOSS
    vs Michiel Opperman
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· May 5, 2011· 7-4 vs 2-6
    DEC
  16. WIN
    vs Craig Fourie
    South Africa Regional· Mar 3, 2011· 7-3 vs 0-2
    TKO
  17. LOSS
    vs Unknown opponent
    Fight Force Cage Fighting· Jan 30, 2011· 6-3
    SUB
  18. WIN
    vs Robert Rodriguez
    · Dec 12, 2010· Heavyweight· 6-2 vs 0-1
    TKO
  19. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    EFC Worldwide· Oct 21, 2010· 5-2
    TKO
  20. LOSS
    vs J.P. Joubert
    EFC Worldwide· May 8, 2010· 4-2 vs 1-3
    SUB
  21. LOSS
    vs Norman Wessels
    EFC Worldwide· Mar 10, 2010· 4-1 vs 2-0
    TKO
  22. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    EFC Worldwide· Nov 11, 2009· 4-0
    TKO
  23. WIN
    vs Sean Craig
    · Oct 3, 2009· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
    UD
  24. WIN
    vs Anthony Jardine
    · Oct 3, 2009· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
  25. WIN
    vs Brendon Dean
    · Aug 30, 2009· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
    TKO

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1566▲13
Peak
1606Oct 15, 2016
Rated fights
22
150015501600201020122014201620182020Aug 30, 2009 · 1541Oct 3, 2009 · 1598Oct 3, 2009 · 1565Mar 10, 2010 · 1543May 8, 2010 · 1475Dec 12, 2010 · 1518Mar 3, 2011 · 1537May 5, 2011 · 1513Nov 27, 2011 · 1531Mar 2, 2012 · 1562Jun 1, 2012 · 1540Oct 19, 2012 · 1563Mar 1, 2013 · 1594Jun 27, 2013 · 1566Jul 3, 2014 · 1544Nov 6, 2014 · 1526Feb 21, 2015 · 1551Jul 11, 2015 · 1572Nov 7, 2015 · 1583Apr 22, 2016 · 1598Oct 15, 2016 · 1606Feb 19, 2020 · 15661566

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Frequently asked questions

When does Daniel Van Heerden fight next?

Daniel Van Heerden has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Daniel Van Heerden's record?

Daniel Van Heerden's professional MMA record is 17-8-0.

Who is Daniel Van Heerden fighting next?

Daniel Van Heerden's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Daniel Van Heerden fight last?

Daniel Van Heerden most recently fought Arash Mardani at ONE Warrior Series 10 on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, WIN (TKO).

How many knockouts does Daniel Van Heerden have?

Daniel Van Heerden has 11 wins by KO/TKO and 5 wins by submission.

How tall is Daniel Van Heerden?

Daniel Van Heerden is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Daniel Van Heerden weigh?

Daniel Van Heerden weighs 242 lbs (110 kg).

What is Daniel Van Heerden's reach?

Daniel Van Heerden has a reach of 76" (193 cm).

How old is Daniel Van Heerden?

Daniel Van Heerden is 39 years old (born Jan 3, 1987).

Where is Daniel Van Heerden from?

Daniel Van Heerden is from South Africa.

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