Daniel Pineda vs Robert Whiteford Added to UFC 171

Daniel Pineda

• 18-10 MMA / 3-3 UFC Record
• Lost 3 of Last 4 Fights
• Notable Wins: Justin Lawrence, Pat Schilling, Mackens Semerzier

Robert Whiteford

• 10-2 MMA / 0-1 UFC Record
• Won 10 of Last 11 Fights
• Notable Wins:  Liam James, Martin Svensson, Paul Reed

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UFC 171

March 15th, 2014

Dallas, Texas

American Airlines Center

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Daniel Pineda started his UFC career off with a bang, earning two quick first round submissions in his first two appearances in the octagon. But now he finds himself in a must-win situation after losing his last three of four fights. Most recently, Pineda lost a unanimous decision to Diego Brandao at UFC Fight Night 26.

Robert Whiteford had a ten-fight win streak snapped at UFC Fight Night 30, suffering a second round submission loss to Jimy Hettes in his promotional debut. After losing his mixed martial arts debut, Whiteford won his next ten fights, including key victories over Liam James, Martin Svensson, and Paul Reed.

UFC Fight Night 26 Quick Results

 

Main Card:

• Chael Sonnen def. Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua via Guillotine Choke – Round 1, 4:44
• Travis Browne def. Alistair Overeem via KO (Strikes) – Round 1, 4:08
• Urijah Faber def. Iuri Alcantara via Unanimous Decision
• Matt Brown def. Mike Pyle via KO (Punches) – Round 1, 0:29
• John Howard def. Uriah Hall via Split Decision
• Michael Johnson def. Joe Lauzon via Unanimous Decision

Preliminary Card:

• Michael McDonald def. Brad Pickett via Triangle Choke – Round 2, 3:43
• Conor McGregor def. Max Holloway via Unanimous Decision
• Steven Siler def. Mike Brown via KO (Punches) – Round 1, 0:50
• Diego Brandao def. Daniel Pineda via Unanimous Decision

• Manvel Gamburyan def. Cole Miller via Unanimous Decision
• Ovince St. Preux def. Cody Donovan via KO (Punches) – Round 1, 2:07
• James Vick def. Ramsey Nijem via Guillotine Choke  – Round 1, 0:58

Diego Brandao vs Daniel Pineda Added to UFC on FOX Sports 1 1

 

Diego Brandao 

• 16-8 MMA / 3-1 UFC Record
• 2 Fight Win Streak
• Notable Wins: Pablo Garza, Dennis Bermudez, Joey Gambino

 

Daniel Pineda

• 18-9 MMA / 3-2 UFC Record
• Lost 2 of Last 3 Fights
• Notable Wins: Justin Lawrence, Pat Schilling, Mackens Semerzier

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UFC on FOX Sports 1 1

August 17th, 2013

Boston, Massachusetts

TD Garden

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Ultimate Fighter winner, Diego Brandao won his second straight fight in the UFC, stopping Pablo Garza quickly in the first round by submission at UFC on Fuel TV 9. He previously earned a unanimous decision over Joey Gambino, rebounding from his first loss in the UFC, a decision loss to Darren Elkins.

Daniel Pineda snapped a two-fight losing streak with an impressive first round submission victory over Justin Lawrence at the Ultimate Fighter 17 finale. After beginning his UFC career 2-0 with two first round stoppages, Pineda lost back-to-back fights against Mike Thomas Brown and Antonio Carvalho.

The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale Quick Results

 

Main Card:

• Urijah Faber def. Scott Jorgensen via Rear Naked Choke – Round 4, 3:16
• Kelvin Gastelum def. Uriah Hall via Split Decision
• Cat Zingao def. Miesha Tate via TKO (Strikes) – Round 3, 2:55
• Travis Browne def. Gabriel Gonzaga via KO (Elbows) – Round 1, 1:11
• Robert McDaniel def. Gilbert Smith via Triangle Choke- Round 3, 2:49

Preliminary Card:

• Josh Samman def. Kevin Casey via TKO (Knee, Strikes) – Round 2, 2:17
• Luke Barnatt def. Collin Hart via Unanimous Decision
• Dylan Andrews def. Jimmy Quinlan via TKO (Strikes) – Round 1, 3:22
• Clint Hester def. Bristol Marunde via TKO (Elbow) – Round 3, 3:53
• Cole Miller def. Bart Palaszewski via Rear Naked Choke – Round 1, 4:23
• Maximo Blanco def. Sam Sicilia via Unanimous Decision
• Daniel Pineda def. Justin Lawrence via Kimura – Round 1, 1:35

Cole Miller vs Bart Palaszewski, Daniel Pineda vs Justin Lawrence Set for TUF 17 Finale

 

Cole Miller

• 18-7 MMA / 7-5 UFC Record
• 2 Fight Losing Streak
• Notable Wins: Jorge Gurgel, Dan Lauzon, Ross Pearson

 

Bart Palaszewski

• 36-16 MMA / 1-2 UFC Record
• 2 Fight Losing Streak
• Notable Wins: Anthony Pettis, Zach Micklewright, Tyson Griffin

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Daniel Pineda

• 17-9 MMA / 2-2 UFC Record
• 2 Fight Losing Streak
• Notable Wins: Frank Gomez, Pat Schilling, Mackens Semerzier

 

Justin Lawrence

• 4-1 MMA / 1-1 UFC Record
• Won 4 of Last 5 Fights
• Notable Wins: John Cofer

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The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale

April 13th, 2013

Las Vegas, Nevada

The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

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Cole Miller is still looking for his first win in the UFC since dropping to the featherweight division after a 7-3 run at 155-pounds. He’s lost back-to-back decisions against Steven Siler and Nam Phan. Miller’s last victory was a second round submission victory over TJ O’Brien in August of 2011.

Bart Palaszewski began his UFC career with a bang, knocking out the favored Tyson Griffin in the first round at UFC 137. Since, he’s fallen on tougher times, losing consecutive unanimous decisions to Hatsu Hioki and Diego Nunes.

Daniel Pineda made his name known quickly through the UFC featherweight division, with two quick first round submission victories over Pat Schilling and Mackens Semerzier to begin his UFC career. But now, he staring down a two-fight losing streak, dropping back-to-back contests against Mike Thomas Brown and Antonio Carvalho.

One of the UFC’s top 145-pound prospects, Justin Lawrence looks to rebound from his first professional loss, a knockout loss to Max Holloway at UFC 150. Lawrence impressed in his UFC debut with a stunning head kick knockout win over fellow Ultimate Fighter cast-mate John Cofer on the show’s finale.