Daniel Pineda (fighter)

Daniel Pineda (born August 6, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist who competes 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.

Daniel Pineda
Born (1985-08-06) August 6, 1985
Dallas, Texas, United States
Other namesThe Pit
ResidenceHouston, Texas, United States
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionWelterweight
Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofHouston, Texas, United States
Team4oz Fight Club
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1]
Years active2007–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total43
Wins27
By knockout9
By submission18
Losses14
By knockout3
By submission6
By decision5
No contests2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.[2]

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.[3] 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.[4] He won the fight via triangle armbar in the first round.

Pineda faced Mike Brown on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146.[5] Pineda lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Pineda faced Antonio Carvalho on July 21, 2012 at UFC 149, replacing an injured George Roop.[6] 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.[7] Pineda won the fight via submission in the first round, earning Submission of the Night honors for his performance.

Pineda faced Diego Brandão on August 17, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 26[8] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision.

Pineda faced Robert Whiteford on March 15, 2014 at UFC 171.[9] He lost the fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently was released from the UFC.

Return to Legacy FC

Following his UFC release, Pineda re-signed with Legacy Fighting Championships in July 2014.[10]

Pineda faced Leonard Garcia at Legacy FC 37 on November 14, 2014.[11] He won the fight via submission in the first round.[12]

Pineda next faced Thomas Webb at Legacy FC 39 on February 28, 2015. He won the fight via submission early in the first round.[13]

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.[14]

Pineda faced Georgi Karakhanyan at Bellator 182 on August 25, 2017. He lost via doctor stoppage in the second round due to a cut.[15]

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.[16]

Return to the UFC

Pineda re-signed with UFC in June 2020.[16]

Pineda faced Herbert Burns on August 15, 2020 at UFC 252.[17] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[18] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[19]

Pineda faced Cub Swanson on December 12, 2020 at UFC 256.[20] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.[21]

Personal life

Pineda and his wife have a daughter, Olivia (born 2020).[22]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
43 matches 27 wins 14 losses
By knockout 9 3
By submission 18 6
By decision 0 5
No contests 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 27–14 (2) Cub Swanson KO (punches) UFC 256 December 12, 2020 2 1:52 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 27–13 (2) Herbert Burns TKO (elbows) UFC 252 August 15, 2020 2 4:37 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (149.5 lb) bout; Burns missed weight. Performance of the Night.
NC 26–13 (2) Jeremy Kennedy NC (overturned) PFL 8 October 17, 2019 1 4:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 2019 PFL Featherweight Semifinal bout. Originally a submission (guillotine choke) win for Pineda; overturned after he tested positive for a banned substance.
NC 26–13 (1) Movlid Khaibulaev NC (overturned) 1 0:29 2019 PFL Featherweight Quarterfinal bout. Originally a TKO (punches) win for Pineda; overturned after he tested positive for a banned substance.
Win 26–13 Rey Trujillo TKO (strikes) Fury FC 32 May 24, 2019 1 0:51 Humble, Texas, United States Return to Featherweight.
Win 25–13 Elias Rodriguez Submission (guillotine choke) Fury FC 28 December 15, 2018 1 0:51 Humble, Texas, United States Won the Fury FC Lightweight Championship.
Win 24–13 Dimitre Ivy Submission (triangle choke) Fury FC 25 July 20, 2018 1 1:10 Humble, Texas, United States Won the interim Fury FC Featherweight Championship.
Win 23–13 Josh Davila TKO (punches) LFA 35 March 9, 2018 2 0:58 Houston, Texas, United States Lightweight bout.
Loss 22–13 Georgi Karakhanyan TKO (doctor stopage) Bellator 182 August 25, 2017 2 4:05 Verona, New York, United States
Win 22–12 Mark Dickman Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 161 September 16, 2016 3 2:07 Cedar Park, Texas, United States Return to Featherweight.
Loss 21–12 Emmanuel Sanchez Decision (split) Bellator 149 February 19, 2016 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win 21–11 Jonny Carson Submission (kimura) Legacy FC 41 April 3, 2015 3 1:45 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win 20–11 Thomas Webb Submission (triangle choke) Legacy FC 39 February 27, 2015 1 0:49 Houston, Texas, United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win 19–11 Leonard Garcia Submission (kimura) Legacy FC 37 November 14, 2014 1 1:54 Houston, Texas, United States Return to Lightweight.
Loss 18–11 Robert Whiteford Decision (unanimous) UFC 171 March 15, 2014 3 5:00 Dallas, Texas, United States
Loss 18–10 Diego Brandão Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Sonnen August 17, 2013 3 5:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win 18–9 Justin Lawrence Submission (kimura) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale April 13, 2013 1 1:35 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Submission of the Night.
Loss 17–9 Antonio Carvalho KO (punches) UFC 149 July 21, 2012 1 1:11 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Loss 17–8 Mike Brown Decision (unanimous) UFC 146 May 26, 2012 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 17–7 Mackens Semerzier Submission (triangle-armbar) UFC on FX: Alves vs. Kampmann March 3, 2012 1 2:05 Sydney, Australia
Win 16–7 Pat Schilling Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller January 20, 2012 1 1:37 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win 15–7 Gilbert Jimenez TKO (spinning backfist) Legacy FC 9 December 16, 2011 2 1:37 Houston, Texas, United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win 14–7 Frank Gomez Submission (rear-naked choke) Legacy FC 7 July 22, 2011 3 2:25 Houston, Texas, United States Defended the Legacy FC Featherweight Championship.
Win 13–7 Ray Blodgett KO (punch) Legacy FC 6 April 9, 2011 1 0:58 Houston, Texas, United States Defended the Legacy FC Featherweight Championship.
Win 12–7 Levi Forrest Submission (heel hook) Legacy FC 5 January 29, 2011 1 2:49 Houston, Texas, United States Non-title bout.
Win 11–7 Reynaldo Trujillo Submission (rear-naked choke) Legacy Promotions July 31, 2010 1 1:58 Houston, Texas, United States Won the Legacy FC Featherweight Championship.
Loss 10–7 Chas Skelly Submission (kneebar) Bellator 19 May 20, 2010 2 2:16 Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
Win 10–6 James King TKO (punches) KOK 8: The Uprising February 27, 2010 1 4:30 Austin, Texas, United States
Win 9–6 Douglas Frey Submission (heel hook) SWC 9: Redemption November 28, 2009 2 1:55 Frisco, Texas, United States
Loss 8–6 Chas Skelly Submission SWC 8: Night of Rumble September 18, 2009 1 2:12 Frisco, Texas, United States
Loss 8–5 Johnny Bedford Submission (triangle choke) SWC 7: Discountenance June 20, 2009 2 2:58 Frisco, Texas, United States
Loss 8–4 Kyle Miers Submission (rear-naked choke) International Xtreme Fight Association June 6, 2009 1 1:24 Vinton, Louisiana, United States
Loss 8–3 Roberto Vargas Decision (unanimous) Bellator 6 May 8, 2009 3 5:00 Robstown, Texas, United States
Win 8–2 Johnny Bedford Submission (kneebar) SWC 3: St. Valentine's Day Massacre February 21, 2009 1 2:00 Frisco, Texas, United States
Win 7–2 Ira Evanson Submission (armbar) Katana Cagefighting December 6, 2008 2 1:22 Robstown, Texas, United States Won the Katana Cagefighting Featherweight Championship.
Loss 6–2 Scott Bear Submission (choke) Legacy FC 2 August 23, 2008 2 N/A Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Win 6–1 Vince Libardi TKO (punches) South Coast Promotions July 18, 2008 1 1:13 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 5–1 John Alvarez TKO (punches) Katana Cagefighting May 17, 2008 2 2:04 Robstown, Texas, United States
Win 4–1 Warren Stewart TKO (punches) Urban Rumble Championships 1 April 4, 2008 1 1:42 Pasadena, Texas, United States
Loss 3–1 Lim Jae-Suk Submission (rear-naked choke) EliteXC: Renegade November 10, 2007 1 2:42 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States Welterweight bout.
Win 3–0 Kierre Gooch Submission (choke) Renegades Extreme Fighting October 20, 2007 2 0:59 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 2–0 Warren Stewart Submission (rear-naked choke) Art of War 2 May 11, 2007 1 2:00 Austin, Texas, United States
Win 1–0 Jeremy Mahon Submission (rear-naked choke) IFC: Caged Combat April 13, 2007 1 1:03 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States Lightweight debut.

See also

References
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