Daniel Zellhuber


Daniel Olvera Zellhuber is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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.
Zellhuber faced Michael Johnson on July 19, 2025 at UFC 318. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Zellhuber is scheduled to face King Green on February 28, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 268.

Championships and accomplishments

  • Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • * Fight of the Night
  • *Performance of the Night
  • *UFC Honors Awards
  • ** 2024: President's Choice Fight of the Year Nominee
  • *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