Daniel Zellhuber

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Daniel Zellhuber
BornDaniel Olvera Zellhuber
(1999-07-07) July 7, 1999 (age 25)
Mexico City, Mexico
Other namesGolden Boy [1]
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Division Lightweight
Reach77 in (196 cm) [2]
Style Wrestling
Fighting out of Mexico City, Mexico
Team Xtreme Couture
Years active2016–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins15
By knockout7
By submission3
By decision5
Losses2
By decision2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Daniel Olvera Zellhuber [2] (born July 7, 1999) is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

His professional MMA career took place on September 24, 2016, at Jasaji Fighting League. Zellhuber faced, and defeated via technical knockout, Sergio Vazquez. Since then, he would compile an undefeated 11–0 before making the jump to the big leagues.

Dana White's Contender Series

Zellhuber would participate in the fifth season of Dana White's Contender Series. On September 21, 2021, he faced Brazilian Lucas Almeida, winning the fight via unanimous decision. [3] As a result, Zellhuber earned a contract with the UFC. [4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Zellhuber debuted in the UFC on September 17, 2022, facing Trey Ogden at the UFC Fight Night 210 event. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [5]

Zellhuber faced Lando Vannata on April 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 44. [6] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [7]

Zellhuber faced Christos Giagos on September 16, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 227. [8] He won the fight via submission with an anaconda choke in the second round. [9] This fight earned him a Performance of the Night award. [10]

Zellhuber faced Francisco Prado on February 24, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 237. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [11] The win also earned Zellhuber his first Fight of the Night bonus award. [12]

Zellhuber faced Esteban Ribovics on September 14, 2024 at UFC 306. [13] He lost the fight by split decision. [14] This fight earned him another Fight of the Night award. [15]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
17 matches15 wins2 losses
By knockout70
By submission30
By decision52
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss15–2Esteban RibovicsDecision (split) UFC 306 September 14, 202435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night. Fight of the Year.
Win15–1Francisco PradoDecision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 February 24, 202435:00 Mexico City, MexicoFight of the Night.
Win14–1 Christos Giagos Submission (anaconda choke) UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 September 16, 202323:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win13–1 Lando Vannata Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen April 15, 202335:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Loss12–1Trey OgdenDecision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song September 17, 202235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win12–0Lucas AlmeidaDecision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 41 September 28, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–0Martin GonzalezTKO (punches)LUX Fight League 13May 7, 202111:12 Monterrey, MexicoCatchweight (163 lb) bout.
Win10–0Alexander BarahonaTKO (elbows and punches)iKON Fighting Federation 4December 11, 202012:17 San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas, Mexico
Win9–0Miguel ArizmendiSubmission (calf slicer)LUX Fight League 10September 18, 202014:45 Nuevo León, Mexico
Win8–0Gian Franco CortezTKO (punches)Combate 38May 31, 201931:32 Lima, Peru
Win7–0Salvador IzarTKO (knee and punches)Combate 28November 17, 201811:32 Monterrey, Mexico
Win6–0Luis MedranoDecision (unanimous)Combate 21April 20, 201835:00 Monterrey, Mexico
Win5–0Brandon VegaSubmission (triangle choke)Jasaji Fighting League: Fight Night Volume 3October 28, 201712:45 Tlalnepantla de Baz, MexicoReturn to Lightweight.
Win4–0Jonathan FuentesTKO (punches)Lutador Expertos del Combate 2July 28, 201721:10 Tlalnepantla de Baz, MexicoWelterweight debut.
Win3–0Irving Antonio UriarteTKO (punches)Jasaji Fighting League: Fight Night Volume 1May 27, 201713:00 Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico
Win2–0Ivan PlascenciaDecision (unanimous)Jasaji Fighting League 15March 18, 201735:00 Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico
Win1–0Sergio VazquezTKO (punches)Jasaji Fighting League 13September 24, 201621:00 Tlalnepantla de Baz, MexicoLightweight debut.

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