Daniel Pineda

Daniel Pineda was born on August 6, 1985, in Dallas, United States. Daniel “The Pit” Pineda was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 39 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the featherweight division. He made his Octagon debut 4,745 days ago, on January 21, 2012. Pineda trains at 4oz. Fight Club.

When is Daniel Pineda’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record, and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵

As of January 2025, Daniel Pineda’s pro record is 28-15-0, with 9 of those wins coming by knockout, 19 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Pineda has fought in over 46 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 1 year and 7 months ago against Alex Caceres at UFC on ESPN 46: Kara-France vs. Albazi. The fight was on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Daniel Pineda by Decision (Unanimous) in round 3 at 5:00.

Fun fact: On the day Daniel was born, "Shout" by Tears for Fears was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more fun Daniel Pineda birthday facts.

Daniel Pineda’s next fight: PENDING

We will answer the most frequently asked questions about Daniel Pineda below.

Career & History

Daniel Pineda, a determined competitor born on August 6, 1985, in Dallas, Texas, has a history of 46 fights in the world of mixed martial arts. He holds an impressive record of 28 wins, 15 losses, and 0 draws, with a varied mix of 9 knockouts and 19 submissions under his belt.

In his most recent bout at UFC on ESPN on March 25, 2023, Pineda showcased his grappling expertise by submitting Tucker Lutz with a guillotine choke in the second round. However, the fight before that, at UFC Fight Night on June 26, 2021, ended abruptly and without a winner when an unintentional eye poke by Andre Fili stopped Pineda from being able to fight on.

Looking back to December 12, 2020, at UFC 256, Pineda faced a setback when he was knocked out by the experienced Cub Swanson in the second round. Earlier that year, on August 15, Pineda had a triumphant victory at UFC 252, where he defeated Herbert Burns with a flurry of strikes, also in the second round.

His time in the UFC has seen some challenges; for instance, on March 15, 2014, at UFC 171, Pineda came up short in a unanimous decision after three rounds against Rob Whiteford. On August 17, 2013, at UFC Fight Night, he experienced a similar fate in a unanimous decision loss to Diego Brandao.

Pineda’s tenacity was on full display at the TUF 17 Finale on April 13, 2013, where he secured a submission win over Justin Lawrence with a kimura in the very first round. However, previous encounters such as UFC 149 on July 21, 2012, saw Pineda knocked out by Antonio Carvalho in the first round, and at UFC 146 on May 26, 2012, he lost a unanimous decision to Mike Brown after three rounds.

Early in his UFC journey, Pineda demonstrated his submission prowess with two first-round victories at UFC on FX events in 2012. He defeated Mackens Semerzier with a triangle armbar in March and began his UFC career with a rear-naked choke win over Pat Schilling in January, setting the stage for his evolving MMA saga.

Daniel Pineda height and weight

Daniel Pineda’s height is 5' 7" (1.70 m). He fights in the featherweight division. Fighters who fight in the featherweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.

Daniel Pineda net worth

Daniel Pineda’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many popular fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Daniel Pineda’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.

Did you know: In 2001, the UFC was purchased by Zuffa for $2 million, In 2016, it was resold for $4.2 billion to Endeavor (then WME–IMG).

How old is Daniel Pineda?

Daniel Pineda’s age is 39 years old. He was born on Tuesday, August 6, 1985. Daniel is turning 40 years old in .

Where is Daniel Pineda from?

Daniel Pineda was born in Dallas, United States.

What is Daniel Pineda’s reach?

Daniel Pineda’s reach is 69″ and leg reach is 38″.

Where does Daniel Pineda rain?

Daniel Pineda trains at 4oz. Fight Club.

Who is Daniel Pineda dating now?

To get the most accurate info on Daniel Pineda’s girlfriend and dating history, we recommend checking Celebrity Couples and DatingCelebs.

Daniel Pineda facts

1. Daniel Pineda’s birth sign is Leo.
2. He was born in the Year of the Ox.
3. Daniel’s next birthday is in .
4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Daniel Pineda was born in Millennials Generation (1985).
6. Pineda’s life path number is 1.
7. His ruling planet is Sun.
8. Daniel Pineda’s birth flower is Gladiolus.
9. His birthstone is Peridot and Sardonyx.
10. Pineda has been alive for 14,409 days or 345,837 hours.

View upcoming the UFC schedule, read the latest MMA news, and discover new fighters in our UFC fighters database.