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Fighting Green in Mexico Zellhuber will fight King Green at UFC Mexico on Feb. 28, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Zellhuber took a loss as a massive favorite against Michael Johnson in July, keeping Zellhuber in search of his first win since February 2024. He'll have an opportunity to right the ship against Green, who is 13 years older than Zellhuber and will be giving up six inches of reach.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Max Holloway retains UFC BMF title, spoils Dustin Poirier's retirement fight

Max Holloway said he wanted to play spoiler and he did it Saturday night in the main event

JULY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

UFC 318: Michael Johnson post-fight interview UFC 318 winner Michael Johnson spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters post-fight after his unanimous decision victory over Daniel Zellhuber in Ne...

JULY 20, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Falls as biggest favorite on card Zellhuber lost to Michael Johnson via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC 318 on Saturday in New Orleans.

Impact What a disaster. Widely regarded as one of the better up-and-coming fighters at 155 pounds, the 26-year-old Zellhuber put forth a total stinker against the 39-year-old Johnson as a -700 favorite, largest on the entire card. Zellhuber, a pure striker, struggled to land with any consistency until Round 3. His only real notable blows were repeated high kicks which were apparently fired off in an attempt to damage Johnson's arms. It didn't work. Zellhuber was dropped early in Round 2 and was down 20-18 on all three scorecards before he knew it. A late surge wasn't enough. Zellhuber is young enough to learn from this, but with back-to-back setbacks on his resume and just a 3-3 mark in his first half dozen UFC bouts, there are major concerns moving forward.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Added to UFC 318 Zellhuber will take on Michael Johnson in a lightweight battle at UFC 318 on July 19, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Zellhuber lost a split-decision to Esteban Ribovics last September to snap a three-fight winning streak. He was scheduled for a bounce-back opportunity against Austin Hubbard in March, but withdrew due to undisclosed reasons. Now presumably healthy, he draws a veteran in Johnson who is coming off back-to-back wins. Zellhuber will hold height and reach advantages, in addition to an edge in volume striking.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Zellhuber wants Paddy Pimblett at Noche UFC: 'I'm tired of watching him beat old Mexicans' Daniel Zellhuber calls out Paddy Pimblett for Mexican Independence Day.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Daniel Zellhuber wants Paddy Pimblett at Noche UFC: 'I'm tired of watching him beat old Mexicans' Daniel Zellhuber calls out Paddy Pimblett for Mexican Independence Day.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Daniel Zellhuber excited to fight in front of family, home fans at UFC Mexico He’s not alone this week, but the last time the UFC was in Mexico, Daniel Zellhuber was watching from the stands.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Daniel Zellhuber excited to fight in front of family, home fans at UFC Mexico He’s not alone this week, but the last time the UFC was in Mexico, Daniel Zellhuber was watching from the stands.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daniel Zellhuber 'lacked something' fighting at UFC Apex, says Noche UFC crowd was unbelievable Daniel Zellhuber relishes fighting in front of a crowd like he did at Noche UFC rather than at the UFC Apex.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Noche UFC video: Daniel Zellhuber stages comeback to submit Christos Giagos Daniel Zellhuber was tested early by a more experienced octagon veteran in Christos Giagos, but he managed to turn the tide and score a slic...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Noche UFC video: Daniel Zellhuber stages comeback to submit Christos Giagos Daniel Zellhuber was tested early by a more experienced octagon veteran in Christos Giagos, but he managed to turn the tide and score a slic...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Noche UFC's Daniel Zellhuber motivated by Sean Strickland's upset title win If Daniel Zellhuber has some extra pep in his step this week at Noche UFC in Las Vegas, there’s a good reason why: Sean Strickland.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Christos Giagos: Daniel Zellhuber talented, but 'there's a lot of room for improvement' Christos Giagos thinks Daniel Zellhuber is still a little green, and he’s looking to exploit that.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Prospect Daniel Zellhuber boosted confidence with Lando Vannata win: 'I belong in the UFC' UFC prospect Daniel Zellhuber is oozing with confidence after defeating veteran Lando Vannata.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM