ABOUT DANIEL

Daniel James is a force to be reckoned with!  A native of Chicago, Daniel is a 6' 5", 265 lb powerhouse with years of MMA fighting experience.  He has fought with organization like LFA , ACA and now Bellator MMA.  Daniel debuted in the MMA arena in 2014 with a resounding win over Eric Coreera.  Since then, he has been making his mark and continues to dominate in the MMA world moving up in the ranks of the best heavyweight fighters.  

Before his MMA career, Daniel traveled the world as a celebrity bodyguard.  He visited many places and learned about other cultures and met interesting and amazing people across the globe.  Coming from humble beginnings on the west side of Chicago, these travels and experiences inspired him to constantly learn, get the most out of life and give the best you can, always. 

Ask any of his clients or friends, Daniel has a magical way of motivating and inspiring others.  He makes people believe in themselves and brings out the gifts and greatest qualities of the people around him.  He has been a personal trainer, teacher and motivational coach since 2001.  He also focuses his talents on changing his community and people's lives through fitness and motivation.  He currently continues to fight and can be found training and teaching boxing and fitness classes and REACH Fieldhouse in Chicago.