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Daniel Pineda

Daniel Pineda

L3
“The Pit”
28-17-0
0Prospect
🇺🇸USA/Age 40/Orthodox/5' 7"/69″ reach/145 lbs
Win %
62%
SLpM
2.9
Str Acc
49%
Str Def
45%
TD Avg
1.4
TD Def
54%
Sub Avg
1.5
Finish
100%

At a Glance

2.9
SLpM
49%
Str Acc
1.4
TD Avg
100%
Finish %
45%
Str Def
Daniel Pineda "The Pit" is a USA orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 28-17-0, the fighter carries a 62% win rate across 45 pro contests, with a 100% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include active submission threat from the ground.
Career Arc
14 fightspeak +2 · current -3

Skill Profile

VOLUME42ACCURACY63KO POWER21TAKEDOWNS48TD DEFENSE39SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY49ACTIVITY85
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
2.85-0.57 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
3.26+0.08 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
1.42-0.10 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
1.50+1.10 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.26)Landed (2.85)
0
-0.41

Wins by Method

100%Finish
KO/TKO120%
Submission480%
Decision00%
28 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (28)
1 KO
4 SUB
23 OTH
Losses (17)
2 KO
6 DEC
9 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Dec
L
Dec
L
Dec
W
Sub
L
KO

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
12/18(67%)
R2
10/22(45%)
R3
9/21(43%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
70%
24%
Distance: 80Clinch: 7Ground: 27
Target
59%
26%
Head: 67Body: 17Leg: 30

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.4
Avg Control / Fight
1:03
Avg Sub Att. / Fight
0.4
TD Success Rate
26%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
6 of 14
KO/TKO Losses
2
Avg Fight Duration
2.1 rounds
Post-Loss Record
2-4
Fight History
14 fights5W8L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LDarren Elkins
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira
Oct 19, 2024DU-DEC35:00
LOSS
Method
U-DEC
Round
3
of 3
Time
5:00
Division
Featherweight
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Pereira
2024-10-19
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