Daniel Zellhuber Biography 2025 Age, Height, Weight, Net Worth, Salary, Born, Family

Daniel Zellhuber Biography- Mexican professional mixed martial artist Daniel Olvera Zellhuber was born on July 7, 1999, and is presently a competitor in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight class.

Daniel Zellhuber Biography

For his thrilling combat technique, Daniel Zellhuber has received a great deal of attention. In the lightweight division, the 25-year-old is slated to compete against Esteban Ribovics, another former Dana White Contender Series participant from Argentina. On UFC 306’s main card (Riyadh Season Noche UFC), the bout will be featured. It’s happening on Saturday, September 14, at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A. In addition to having a Mexican Independence Day theme, it will be the second Noche UFC card in history, recognizing fighters from Mexico. With the UFC’s “one and done” Sphere event, one of Mexico’s most promising mixed martial arts prospects, Zellhuber will be looking to steal the show.

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Daniel Zellhuber Biography 2025 Summary

Born Daniel Olvera Zellhuber
July 7, 1999 (age 25)
Mexico City, Mexico
Other names Golden Boy
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Division Lightweight
Reach 77 in (196 cm)
Style Wrestling
Fighting out of Mexico City, Mexico
Team Xtreme Couture
Years active 2016–present
Category WWE News

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Daniel Zellhuber

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

Born: 7 July 1999 (age 25 years), Mexico City, Mexico

Nationality: Mexican

Height: 1.9 m

Style: Wrestling

Who is Daniel Zellhuber

Born in Mexico City in July 1999, Daniel Zellhuber debuted in professional mixed martial arts (MMA) in September 2016. He has fought in the welterweight and lightweight classes, as well as one catchweight match at 163 pounds. His professional MMA record is currently 15-1. In an interview with the UFC earlier this year, Zellhuber noted that bullying motivated him to start mixed martial arts (MMA) at an early age. After turning pro at the age of seventeen, he finally came to the realization that he could make a living as an MMA fighter. Notably, he visited other nations including Thailand and Brazil and acquired invaluable expertise.

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Fighter Details

Given Name: Daniel Olvera Zellhuber

Nickname: Golden Boy

Pro MMA Record:15-2-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)

Current Streak:1 Loss

Age: 25  Date of Birth: 1999 Jul 07

Height: 6’1″ (185cm)

Reach: 77.0″ (196cm)

Weight Class: Lightweight 

Last Weigh-In:155.0 lbs

Affiliation: Xtreme Couture

Last Fight: September 14, 2025 in UFC

Career Disclosed Earnings: $100,000 USD

Born: Mexico

Fighting out of: State of Mexico

College: N/A

Foundation Style: Muay thai/jiu-jitsu

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Daniel Zellhuber Net Worth & Salary in 2025

Based on his UFC earnings and sponsorship arrangements, the estimated amount is $500k. He is now paid $50,000 each fight, and by 2025, he will be making $100,000. For his battle against Ribovics at UFC 306 in 2025, he will receive a guaranteed $50,000. More information about Daniel Zellhuber’s career earnings and purse payouts will be posted here at a later time.

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Mixed martial arts career

Daniel Zellhuber’s mixed martial arts career Details
MMA Debut Debuted on September 24, 2016, at Jasaji Fighting League, defeating Sergio Vazquez via technical knockout.
Early Career Compiled an undefeated record of 11–0 before joining Dana White’s Contender Series.
Dana White’s Contender Series Fought Lucas Almeida on September 21, 2021, winning by unanimous decision and earning a UFC contract.
UFC Debut Debuted at UFC Fight Night 210 on September 17, 2022, against Trey Ogden, losing via unanimous decision.
First UFC Win Defeated Lando Vannata via unanimous decision on April 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 44.
First Submission Win Defeated Christos Giagos via second-round submission (anaconda choke) on September 16, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 227.
Fight of the Night Award Defeated Francisco Prado by unanimous decision on February 24, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 237, earning his first Fight of the Night bonus.
First UFC Loss by Split Decision Faced Esteban Ribovics on September 14, 2025, at UFC 306, losing the fight by split decision.
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