Daniel “Golden Boy”Zellhuber

Daniel Zellhuber is a Mexican mixed martial artist competing in the UFC lightweight division. The UFC lists him as an active fighter who trains with Team Zellhuber and uses the nickname “Golden Boy.” He was born in Mexico City on July 7, 1999, and stands 6 feet 1 inch tall with a 77-inch reach.

Zellhuber began training in mixed martial arts at age 12 after experiencing bullying at school. He developed through amateur competition and tournaments before turning professional at 17. His early career included international training and competition, and he earned a UFC contract by defeating Lucas Almeida on Dana White’s Contender Series in September 2021.

He made his UFC debut against Trey Ogden in September 2022, then established himself as a versatile lightweight with victories over Lando Vannata, Christos Giagos and Francisco Prado. The UFC identifies him as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt who favors leg locks in grappling and kicks and spinning attacks in striking. Zellhuber has also said that he earned a degree in physical therapy. His UFC profile records his most recent listed appearance as a February 28, 2026 bout with King Green.