Daniel Zellhuber

"Golden Boy"

MMA Record: 15-3-0
UFC Record: 3-3-0
Weight Class: Lightweight

Daniel Zellhuber "Golden Boy" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Daniel Zellhuber has 3 wins in the UFC. Daniel Zellhuber lands an average of 5.83 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.15 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

6
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Daniel Zellhuber, a mixed martial artist, has compiled an impressive record of 15 wins, 3 losses, and no draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the lightweight division with a weight of 155 lbs., he stands at 6' 1' tall with a reach of 77'. In terms of fighting style, Zellhuber demonstrates an average of 5.83 significant strikes per minute and maintains a striking accuracy of 39%. He absorbs an average of 5.91 strikes per minute, showcasing a strike defense of 56%. His takedown attempts are less frequent, averaging 0.15 per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 25%. Notable victories in Zellhuber's career include defeating Christos Giagos, who held an ELO rating of 1020. His most recent fights showcase his versatility, having won against Lando Vannata via unanimous decision and submitting Christos Giagos with an Anaconda Choke. However, he has also faced defeat in his last two bouts, losing to Esteban Ribovics and Michael Johnson both by unanimous decision. His latest fight took place on July 19, 2025.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1020

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 1'
Weight
Lightweight
Reach
77'
Stance
Switch
Date of Birth
Jul 07 1999
Age
26
Peak ELO
1037
ELO Rank
705 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
102-51-2
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1012.0
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
977.3

Performance Statistics

SLpM
5.83
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
39%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
5.91
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
56%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
0.15
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
25%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.1
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Daniel Zellhuber Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-07-19 UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3 Michael Johnson U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2024-09-14 UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC Esteban Ribovics S-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2024-02-24 UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 Francisco Prado U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2023-09-16 UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2 Christos Giagos SUB Anaconda Choke 2 3:26 Win
2023-04-15 UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen Lando Vannata U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2022-09-17 UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song Trey Ogden U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss

ELO Progression Over Time

Daniel Zellhuber ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
6 2025-07-19 Michael Johnson 1071 Loss -14 1023
5 2024-09-14 Esteban Ribovics 1024 Loss 0 1037
4 2024-02-24 Francisco Prado 1007 Win +15 1037
3 2023-09-16 Christos Giagos 1020 Win +22 1022
2 2023-04-15 Lando Vannata 978 Win +16 1000
1 2022-09-17 Trey Ogden 1000 Loss -16 984

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