Best fights of Daniel Pineda
Over 18 years as a professional, Daniel Pineda has compiled a 28-17 (28) record, including six title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Daniel Pineda KOs Ray Blodgett in 58 seconds
On April 9, 2011 Daniel Pineda defended his Legacy FC featherweight title against Ray Blodgett. Pineda was 25 years old with a record of 12-7, and Blodgett was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pineda was on a 2-fight winning streak. Pineda stopped Ray Blodgett via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Daniel Pineda submits Reynaldo Trujillo
On July 31, 2010 Daniel Pineda fought Reynaldo Trujillo for the vacant Legacy FC featherweight title. Pineda was 24 years old with a record of 10-7, and Trujillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pineda was coming off a loss. Pineda submitted Reynaldo Trujillo via rear-naked choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
3. Daniel Pineda KOs Herbert Burns
On August 15, 2020 Daniel Pineda faced Herbert Burns in a featherweight bout. Pineda was 35 years old with a record of 26-13, and Burns was 32 with a record of 11-2. Burns was on a 5-fight winning streak. Pineda stopped Herbert Burns via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Daniel Pineda loses to Darren Elkins via unanimous decision
On October 19, 2024 Daniel Pineda faced Darren Elkins in a featherweight bout. Pineda was 39 years old with a record of 28-16, and Elkins was 40 with a record of 28-11. Pineda was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Elkins was coming off a win. Pineda lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Elkins.
5. Daniel Pineda loses to Alex Caceres via unanimous decision
On June 3, 2023 Daniel Pineda faced Alex Caceres in a featherweight bout. Pineda was 37 years old with a record of 28-14, and Caceres was 34 with a record of 20-13. Both Pineda and Caceres were coming off a win. Pineda lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Caceres.
6. Daniel Pineda submits Leonard Garcia
On November 14, 2014 Daniel Pineda faced Leonard Garcia in a lightweight bout. Pineda was 29 years old with a record of 18-11, and Garcia was 35 with a record of 18-12-1. Pineda was on a 2-fight losing streak and Garcia was coming off a loss. Pineda submitted Leonard Garcia via kimura in the 1st round.
7. Daniel Pineda loses to Cub Swanson via KO
On December 12, 2020 Daniel Pineda faced Cub Swanson in a featherweight bout. Pineda was 35 years old with a record of 27-13, and Swanson was 37 with a record of 26-11. Both Pineda and Swanson were coming off a win. Swanson stopped Pineda via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Daniel Pineda loses to Mike Brown via unanimous decision
On May 26, 2012 Daniel Pineda faced Mike Brown in a featherweight bout. Pineda was 26 years old with a record of 17-7, and Brown was 36 with a record of 25-8. Pineda was on a 7-fight winning streak and Brown was coming off a win. Pineda lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Brown.
9. Daniel Pineda submits Frank Gomez
On July 22, 2011 Daniel Pineda defended his Legacy FC featherweight title against Frank Gomez. Pineda was 25 years old with a record of 13-7, and Gomez was 25 with a record of 10-3. Pineda was on a 3-fight winning streak and Gomez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Pineda submitted Frank Gomez via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
10. Daniel Pineda submits Thomas Webb in 49 seconds
On February 27, 2015 Daniel Pineda faced Thomas Webb in a lightweight bout. Pineda was 29 years old with a record of 19-11, and Webb was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pineda was coming off a win. Pineda submitted Thomas Webb via triangle choke in the 1st round.