Daniel Zellhuber

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

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. As a result, Zellhuber earned a contract with the UFC.

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.

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

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

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

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

Zellhuber was scheduled to face Elves Brener on March 29, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 64. However, Brener withdrew from the fight and was replaced by Austin Hubbard. In turn, Zellhuber was pulled from the card due to injury and was removed from the card. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Zellhuber faced King Green on February 28, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 268. He lost the fight by technical knockout at the end of the second round.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (Two times) UFC.com Awards 2024: Fight of the Year LowKick MMA 2024 Fight of the Year Bleacher Report 2024 Fight of the Year Full Violence Awards 2024 Fight of the Year MMA Fighting 2024 Round of the Year MMA Junkie 2024 Fight of the Year CBS Sports 2024 UFC Fight of the Year Cageside Press 2024 Fight of the Year BodySlam.net 2024 Fight of the Year MMA Mania 2024 #2 Ranked Fight of the Year

Mixed martial arts record Loss

King Green TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh

Mexico City, Mexico Loss

Michael Johnson Decision (unanimous) UFC 318

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Loss

Esteban Ribovics Decision (split) UFC 306

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Francisco Prado Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2

Mexico City, Mexico Win

Christos Giagos Submission (anaconda choke) UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Lando Vannata Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Loss

Trey Ogden Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Lucas Almeida Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 41

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Martin Gonzalez TKO (punches) LUX 013

Monterrey, Mexico Win

Alexander Barahona TKO (elbows and punches) iKON Fighting Federation 4

San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas, Mexico Win

Miguel Arizmendi Submission (calf slicer) LUX 010

Nuevo León, Mexico Win

Gian Franco Cortez TKO (punches) Combate Americas 38

Lima, Peru Win

Salvador Izar TKO (knee and punches) Combate Americas 28

Monterrey, Mexico Win

Luis Medrano Decision (unanimous) Combate Americas 21

Monterrey, Mexico Win

Brandon Vega Submission (triangle choke) Jasaji Fighting League: Fight Night Volume 3

Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico Win

Jonathan Fuentes TKO (punches) Lutador Expertos del Combate 2

Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico Win

Irving Antonio Uriarte TKO (punches) Jasaji Fighting League: Fight Night Volume 1

Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico Win

Ivan Plascencia Decision (unanimous) Jasaji Fighting League 15

Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico Win

Sergio Vazquez TKO (punches) Jasaji Fighting League 13

Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico