Danny Kingad

Danny Ittiw Kingad (born September 28, 1995) is a Filipino mixed martial artist, currently competes in the Flyweight division. He previously competed for ONE Championship where he was the ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix Tournament Runner-up.

Background Kingad was born on September 28, 1995, in Sadanga, Mountain Province, Philippines. After losing his father at the age of eight, Kingad began running with the wrong crowd that led him astray. He would drop out of school on multiple occasions and be found sleeping on the streets.

Mixed martial arts career ONE Championship Kingad made his promotional debut against Muhamad Haidar on April 15, 2016, at ONE: Global Rivals. He won the fight via ground technical knockout in the first round.

Kingad faced Eugene Toquero on December 2, 2016, at ONE: Age of Domination. He won the fight via an armbar submission in the first round.

Kingad faced Muhammad Aiman on April 21, 2017, at ONE: Kings of Destiny. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Kingad faced Adriano Moraes for the ONE Flyweight World Championship on November 10, 2017, at ONE: Legends of the World. He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

Kingad was scheduled to face Gianni Subba on March 9, 2018, at ONE: Visions of Victory. However, Subba replacing injured Adriano Moraes against Reece McLaren in the main-event and Kingad faced Sotir Kichukov. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Kingad faced Ma Hao Bin on June 23, 2018, at ONE: Pinnacle of Power. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Kingad faced Yuya Wakamatsu on September 22, 2018, at ONE: Conquest of Heroes. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Kingad faced Tatsumitsu Wada on January 25, 2019, at ONE: Hero's Ascent. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix In the quarterfinals, Kingad was scheduled to face Andrew Leone on March 31, 2019, at ONE: A New Era. However, Leone withdrew from the bout due to an injured. He was replaced by Senzo Ikeda. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

In the semifinals, Kingad was scheduled to face Kairat Akhmetov on August 2, 2019, at ONE: Dawn of Heroes. However, Akhmetov forced to pull out due to undisclosed injury and was replaced by Reece McLaren. He won the fight via split decision.

In the final, Kingad faced Demetrious Johnson on October 13, 2019, at ONE: Century – Part 1. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Post-Grand Prix reign Kingad faced Xie Wei on January 31, 2020, at ONE: Fire & Fury. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Kingad was scheduled to face Kairat Akhmetov on December 4, 2020, at ONE: Big Bang. However, Kingad forced to withdraw due to cornermen tested positive for COVID-19. The pair was rescheduled on December 3, 2021, and aired on December 17, 2021, at ONE: Winter Warriors II. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Kingad was scheduled to face Gurdarshan Mangat on December 3, 2022, at ONE 164. However, Mangat withdrew due to undisclosed injury and the bout was scrapped.

Kingad faced Eko Roni Saputra on February 25, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 7. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Kingad was scheduled to face Hu Yong on October 7, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 15. However, Kingad withdraw from the bout due to an ankle injury and was replaced by Eko Roni Saputra.

Kingad faced Yuya Wakamatsu in a rematch on January 28, 2024, at ONE 165. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Kingad faced Adriano Moraes in a rematch on November 9, 2024, at ONE 169. He lost the fight via guillotine choke in round two.

On May 14, 2026, it was announced that Kingad was released from ONE Championship.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts ONE Championship ONE Flyweight World Grand Prix Tournament Runner-up

Kickboxing Southeast Asian Games 2023 Southeast Asian Games Men's Kickboxing Full Contact 60kg – Third place

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Hu Yong TKO (punches) ONE Fight Night 40

Bangkok, Thailand Loss

Adriano Moraes Submission (guillotine choke) ONE 169

Bangkok, Thailand Loss

Yuya Wakamatsu Decision (unanimous) ONE 165

Tokyo, Japan Win

Eko Roni Saputra Decision (unanimous) ONE Fight Night 7

Bangkok, Thailand Loss

Kairat Akhmetov Decision (unanimous) ONE: Winter Warriors II

Kallang, Singapore Win

Xie Wei Decision (unanimous) ONE: Fire & Fury

Pasay, Philippines Loss

Demetrious Johnson Decision (unanimous) ONE: Century – Part 1

Tokyo, Japan Win

Reece McLaren Decision (split) ONE: Dawn of Heroes

Pasay, Philippines Win

Senzo Ikeda Decision (unanimous) ONE: A New Era

Tokyo, Japan Win

Tatsumitsu Wada Decision (unanimous) ONE: Hero's Ascent

Pasay, Philippines Win

Yuya Wakamatsu Decision (unanimous) ONE: Conquest of Heroes

Jakarta, Indonesia Win

Ma Hao Bin Decision (unanimous) ONE: Pinnacle of Power

Beijing, China Win

Sotir Kichukov Decision (unanimous) ONE: Visions of Victory

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Loss

Adriano Moraes Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE: Legends of the World

Pasay, Philippines Win

Muhammad Aiman Decision (unanimous) ONE: Kings of Destiny

Pasay, Philippines Win

Eugene Toquero Submission (armbar) ONE: Age of Domination

Pasay, Philippines Win

Muhamad Haidar TKO (punches) ONE: Global Rivals

Pasay, Philippines Win

Raymond Doliguez Decision (unanimous) PXC Laban: Baguio 4

Baguio, Philippines Win

Robin Catalan Submission (armbar) PXC Laban: Baguio 3

Baguio, Philippines Win

Jiar Castillo Decision (unanimous) Spartacus Combat MMA: Fight Night

Manila, Philippines Win

Reymond Doliguez Decision (unanimous) Rock N' Rumble Year 2

Quezon City, Philippines