Daniel Pineda (fighter)
| Daniel Pineda | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 6, 1985 Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Other names | The Pit |
| Residence | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 69.0 in (175 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Team | 4oz Fight Club |
| Rank | Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 34 |
| Wins | 22 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 16 |
| Losses | 12 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 6 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Daniel Pineda (born August 6, 1985) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in Bellator's Featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2007, Pineda has also formerly competed for UFC and EliteXC
Daniel 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. Daniel 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. He is now scheduled to face former WEC and UFC fighter Leonard Garcia for the featherweight title Legacy Fighting Championship 37 in November.
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. 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. He won the fight via triangle armbar in the first round.
Pineda faced Mike Brown on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146. Pineda lost the bout via unanimous decision.
Pineda faced Antonio Carvalho on July 21, 2012 at UFC 149, replacing an injured George Roop. 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. Pineda won the fight via submission in the first round, earning Submission of the Night honors for his performance.
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