Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Daniel Zellhuber
15-3
Age
26
Height
6'1"
Weight
156 lbs
Reach
77"
Avg Fight Time
14:04
Gym
Xtreme Couture - Las Vegas, NV
UFC Record
3-3(6 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 1 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 2
Last 5
WWWLL
Finish Rate
67%
Bonuses
3
Style
Freestyle
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Next Fight2026-02-28
KG
vs King Green
Opponent Last Bout
W - Lance Gibson Jr.Decision - SplitR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
CG
vs Christos Giagos
UFC Fight Night: Grasso vs. Shevchenko 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Anaconda Choke On Ground
R2 3:26
SubmissionAnaconda Choke On Ground·R2 3:26
WIN
FP
vs Francisco Prado
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
LV
vs Lando Vannata
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
TO
vs Trey Ogden
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MJ
vs Michael Johnson
UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3· 2025-07-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
ER
vs Esteban Ribovics
UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
KG
vs King Green
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 4:55
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:55
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.8/min
Grappling
0.15 TD
Defense
56%
⚖️Daniel adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
17 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+75% vs div avg
76%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Head Kicks
53%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Counters
47%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
41%
⭐Other
Knees
35%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
24%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (76%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Jabs) and secondary (Head Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (129%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 252% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Other
Anaconda Choke On Ground
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Anaconda Choke On Ground (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.8) and Strike Def% (56%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (3/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (56%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 95% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (120% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
39%
Below Avg
Division Rank#54 of 57
0%100%
Striking Defense
56%
Above Avg
Division Rank#17 of 57
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
35% acc92%
Clinch
90% acc4%
Ground
72% acc5%
Striking Differential-0.08/min
5.83 landed/min5.91 absorbed/min
5.83
Landed/Min
5.91
Absorbed/Min
0.30
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed574
Sig. Strikes Attempted1467
Key Insights
Daniel is a distance-first striker, with 91% of output at range.
Effective body attack (26%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 92% of output at range with 35% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
25%
Low
Division Rank#42 of 57
0%100%
TD Defense
95%
Elite
Division Rank#6 of 57
0%100%
TD Success Rate
25%(est)
Landed
1
Defended
3
Total
4
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.15
TD / 15min
0.15
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
4
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
1
Landed
4
Attempted
25%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
100%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Rarely initiates takedowns (0.15/15min).
Elite TD defense (95%).
3 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (25%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
574
1.18
Ratio
Absorbed
486
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
2/1
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
28.2
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.5
Standing %
97%
R3 vs R1 Output
120%
Key Insights
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (28.2) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 120% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 6 fights
R1 Control
0:16
R2 Control
0:03
R3 Control
0:07
R1 to Final
+31%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+14.2pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+14.2pp
Body
-6.0pp
Leg
-8.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-16.2pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#10
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#53
of 57
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#54
of 57
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#17
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#36
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#49
of 57
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#31
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#37
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2776
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights