Daniel Pineda (fighter)

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Daniel Pineda
Born (1985-08-06) August 6, 1985 (age 39)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Other namesThe Pit
Residence Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Welterweight
Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach69 in (175 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Houston, Texas, United States
Team4oz Fight Club
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2]
Years active2007–2024
Mixed martial arts record
Total48
Wins28
By knockout9
By submission19
Losses17
By knockout3
By submission6
By decision8
No contests3
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Daniel Pineda (born August 6, 1985) is an American former mixed martial artist who competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2007, he has also competed for the Professional Fighters League, Bellator, and EliteXC.

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Background

Born in Dallas and raised in Waller, Texas, Pineda wrestled in high school for three years before he began training in mixed martial arts at 21. [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Legacy Fighting Championship

Pineda was the Featherweight Champion of Legacy Fighting Championship. None of his fights with Legacy went to decision with notable wins over fighters such as WEC veteran Frank Gomez. Pineda's fights with Legacy Fighting Championships were always exciting and his last fight with Legacy Fighting Championships before he went to the UFC ended in a TKO by spinning backfist at Legacy Fighting Championships 9.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In early January 2012, it was announced that Pineda had been signed to the UFC.

He made his debut on January 20, 2012, at UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller against fellow UFC newcomer Pat Schilling. [4] Pineda won the fight via submission in the first round.

Pineda faced Mackens Semerzier on March 3, 2012, at UFC on FX 2, replacing an injured Robbie Peralta. [5] He won the fight via triangle armbar in the first round.

Pineda faced Mike Brown on May 26, 2012, at UFC 146. [6] Pineda lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Pineda faced Antonio Carvalho on July 21, 2012, at UFC 149, replacing an injured George Roop. [7] Pineda lost the fight after he was knocked out for the first time in his professional MMA career.

Pineda returned after a layoff to face Justin Lawrence on April 13, 2013, at The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale. [8] Pineda won the fight via submission in the first round, earning Submission of the Night honors for his performance. [9]

Pineda faced Diego Brandão on August 17, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 26 [10] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.

Pineda faced Robert Whiteford on March 15, 2014, at UFC 171. [11] He lost the fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the UFC.

Return to Legacy FC

Following his UFC release, Pineda re-signed with Legacy Fighting Championships in July 2014. [12]

Pineda faced Leonard Garcia at Legacy FC 37 on November 14, 2014. [13] He won the fight via submission in the first round. [14]

Pineda next faced Thomas Webb at Legacy FC 39 on February 28, 2015. He won the fight via submission early in the first round. [15]

Return to Bellator MMA

After nearly a six-year absence, Pineda returned to the Bellator MMA promotion in 2016. He faced Emmanuel Sanchez on the main card at Bellator 149 on February 19, 2016. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Pineda faced Mark Dickman at Bellator 161 on September 16, 2016. He won the fight via submission in the third round. [16]

Pineda faced Georgi Karakhanyan at Bellator 182 on August 25, 2017. He lost the fight via doctor stoppage in the second round due to a cut. [17]

Professional Fighters League

Pineda joined Professional Fighters League (PFL) in 2019 and fought Movlid Khaybulaev and Jeremy Kennedy at PFL. He won both of the bouts on the same night; however it was ruled no contest after Pineda failed a drug test and was subsequently suspended and fined $12,500 by NAC. [18]

Return to the UFC

Pineda re-signed with UFC in June 2020. [18]

Pineda faced Herbert Burns on August 15, 2020, at UFC 252. [19] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two. [20] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [21]

Pineda faced Cub Swanson on December 12, 2020, at UFC 256. [22] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. [23]

Pineda faced Andre Fili on June 26, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 190. [24] Early in round two, Pineda was accidentally poked in the eye and was deemed unable to continue. The fight was declared a no contest. [25]

A urine sample Pineda produced on fight night tested positive for amphetamine, a banned substance under the NAC rules. As a result, Pineda was handed a nine-month suspension in September 2021, retroactive to the positive test. He was also fined a total of $2,554.38, accounting for the violation and subsequent legal fees. [26]

Pineda was scheduled to face Jamall Emmers on May 14, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 36. [27] However, the bout was scrapped in late April due to unknown reasons. [28]

Pineda faced Tucker Lutz on March 25, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 43. [29] He won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the second round. [30] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [31]

Pineda faced Alex Caceres on June 3, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 46. [32] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [33] The win earned Pineda his first Fight of the Night bonus award. [34]

Pineda was scheduled to face Khusein Askhabov on October 7, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 229. [35] However on September 11, Askhabov has been arrested after being connected to the kidnap and torture in Thailand and the bout was cancelled. [36]

Pineda faced Nathaniel Wood on July 27, 2024, at UFC 304. [37] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [38]

Pineda faced Darren Elkins on October 19, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 245. [39] He lost the fight by unanimous decision and retired from mixed martial arts competition after the bout. [40] [41] This fight earned him another Fight of the Night award. [42]

Personal life

Pineda and his wife have a daughter born in 2020. [43]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
48 matches28 wins17 losses
By knockout93
By submission196
By decision08
No contests3
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss28–17 (3) Darren Elkins Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira October 19, 202435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night.
Loss28–16 (3) Nathaniel Wood Decision (unanimous) UFC 304 July 27, 202435:00 Manchester, England
Loss28–15 (3) Alex Caceres Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Kara-France vs. Albazi June 3, 202335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win28–14 (3)Tucker LutzSubmission (guillotine choke) UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen March 25, 202322:50 San Antonio, Texas, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
NC27–14 (3) Andre Fili NC (accidental eye poke) UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov June 26, 202120:46 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesAccidental eye poke rendered Pineda unable to continue.
Loss27–14 (2) Cub Swanson KO (punches) UFC 256 December 12, 202021:52 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win27–13 (2) Herbert Burns TKO (elbows) UFC 252 August 15, 202024:37 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (149.5 lb) bout; Burns missed weight. Performance of the Night.
NC26–13 (2) Jeremy Kennedy NC (overturned) PFL 8 (2019) October 17, 201914:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 2019 PFL Featherweight Tournament Semifinal. Originally a submission (guillotine choke) win for Pineda; overturned after he tested positive for a banned substance.
NC26–13 (1) Movlid Khaybulaev 10:29 2019 PFL Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal. Originally a TKO (punches) win for Pineda; overturned after he tested positive for a banned substance.
Win26–13Rey TrujilloTKO (punches)Fury FC 32May 24, 201913:32 Humble, Texas, United StatesReturn to Featherweight.
Win25–13Elias RodriguezSubmission (guillotine choke)Fury FC 28December 15, 201810:51 Humble, Texas, United StatesWon the Fury FC Lightweight Championship.
Win24–13Dimitre IvySubmission (triangle choke)Fury FC 25July 20, 201811:10 Humble, Texas, United StatesWon the interim Fury FC Featherweight Championship.
Win23–13Josh DavilaTKO (punches) LFA 35 March 9, 201820:58 Houston, Texas, United StatesLightweight bout.
Loss22–13 Georgi Karakhanyan TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 182 August 25, 201724:05 Verona, New York, United States
Win22–12Mark DickmanSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 161 September 16, 201632:07 Cedar Park, Texas, United StatesReturn to Featherweight.
Loss21–12 Emmanuel Sanchez Decision (split) Bellator 149 February 19, 201635:00 Houston, Texas, United StatesCatchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win21–11Jonny CarsonSubmission (kimura)Legacy FC 41April 3, 201531:45 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win20–11Thomas WebbSubmission (triangle choke)Legacy FC 39February 27, 201510:49 Houston, Texas, United StatesCatchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win19–11 Leonard Garcia Submission (kimura)Legacy FC 37November 14, 201411:54 Houston, Texas, United StatesReturn to Lightweight.
Loss18–11 Robert Whiteford Decision (unanimous) UFC 171 March 15, 201435:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss18–10 Diego Brandão Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen August 17, 201335:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win18–9 Justin Lawrence Submission (kimura) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale April 13, 201311:35 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesSubmission of the Night.
Loss17–9 Antonio Carvalho KO (punches) UFC 149 July 21, 201211:11 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Loss17–8 Mike Brown Decision (unanimous) UFC 146 May 26, 201235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win17–7 Mackens Semerzier Submission (triangle-armbar) UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann March 3, 201212:05 Sydney, Australia
Win16–7Pat SchillingSubmission (rear-naked choke) UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller January 20, 201211:37 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win15–7Gilbert JimenezTKO (spinning backfist)Legacy FC 9December 16, 201121:37 Houston, Texas, United StatesCatchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win14–7 Frank Gomez Submission (rear-naked choke)Legacy FC 7July 22, 201132:25 Houston, Texas, United StatesDefended the Legacy FC Featherweight Championship.
Win13–7Ray BlodgettKO (punch)Legacy FC 6April 9, 201110:58 Houston, Texas, United StatesDefended the Legacy FC Featherweight Championship.
Win12–7Levi ForrestSubmission (heel hook)Legacy FC 5January 29, 201112:49 Houston, Texas, United StatesNon-title bout.
Win11–7Reynaldo TrujilloSubmission (rear-naked choke)Legacy PromotionsJuly 31, 201011:58 Houston, Texas, United StatesWon the Legacy FC Featherweight Championship.
Loss10–7 Chas Skelly Submission (kneebar) Bellator 19 May 20, 201022:16 Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
Win10–6James KingTKO (punches)KOK 8: The UprisingFebruary 27, 201014:30 Austin, Texas, United States
Win9–6Douglas FreySubmission (heel hook)SWC 9: RedemptionNovember 28, 200921:55 Frisco, Texas, United States
Loss8–6 Chas Skelly SubmissionSWC 8: Night of RumbleSeptember 18, 200912:12 Frisco, Texas, United States
Loss8–5 Johnny Bedford Submission (triangle choke)SWC 7: DiscountenanceJune 20, 200922:58 Frisco, Texas, United States
Loss8–4Kyle MiersSubmission (rear-naked choke)International Xtreme Fight AssociationJune 6, 200911:24 Vinton, Louisiana, United States
Loss8–3Roberto VargasDecision (unanimous) Bellator 6 May 8, 200935:00 Robstown, Texas, United States
Win8–2 Johnny Bedford Submission (kneebar)SWC 3: St. Valentine's Day MassacreFebruary 21, 200912:00 Frisco, Texas, United States
Win7–2Ira EvansonSubmission (armbar)Katana CagefightingDecember 6, 200821:22 Robstown, Texas, United StatesWon the Katana Cagefighting Featherweight Championship.
Loss6–2Scott BearSubmission (choke)Legacy FC 2August 23, 20082N/A Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Win6–1Vince LibardiTKO (punches)South Coast PromotionsJuly 18, 200811:13 Houston, Texas, United States
Win5–1John AlvarezTKO (punches)Katana CagefightingMay 17, 200822:04 Robstown, Texas, United States
Win4–1Warren StewartTKO (punches)Urban Rumble Championships 1April 4, 200811:42 Pasadena, Texas, United States
Loss3–1Lim Jae-sukSubmission (rear-naked choke) EliteXC: Renegade November 10, 200712:42 Corpus Christi, Texas, United StatesWelterweight bout.
Win3–0Kierre GoochSubmission (choke)Renegades Extreme FightingOctober 20, 200720:59 Houston, Texas, United States
Win2–0Warren StewartSubmission (rear-naked choke)Art of War 2May 11, 200712:00 Austin, Texas, United States
Win1–0Jeremy MahonSubmission (rear-naked choke)IFC: Caged CombatApril 13, 200711:03 Corpus Christi, Texas, United StatesLightweight debut.

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