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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

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 42 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 63 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 21 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 48 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 39 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 98 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 49 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 85 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME42ACCURACY63KO POWER21TAKEDOWNS48TD DEFENSE39SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY49ACTIVITY85
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 49% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 45% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 24% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 54% (UFC average 62%)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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