Daniel Zellhuber eyes fresh against veteran King Green start at UFC Mexico in front of home crowd

Daniel Zellhuber is ready for one of the biggest nights of his career. The 26-year-old lightweight will return to action at UFC Mexico inside Arena CDMX. For Zellhuber, this fight is more than just another bout.

It is a homecoming. Before joining the UFC, he fought many times in Mexico City. Now, he gets to compete on the world’s biggest MMA stage in front of his people once again.Two years ago, Zellhuber earned a big win at the same venue. He defeated Francisco Prado by unanimous decision and even secured Fight of the Night honors. However, since that moment, things have not gone his way. He suffered back-to-back losses and dealt with injuries.

Now, he hopes to turn things around against veteran King Green and begin 2026 on a positive note.

Daniel Zellhuber determined to rebuild momentum at home

Fighting in Mexico City means everything to Daniel Zellhuber. He said having his girlfriend, friends, and coaches around him makes the moment special. He explained that it feels like a dream come true. According to him, opportunities like this do not come often, and he feels grateful and blessed to experience it.The last time he fought in Arena CDMX, the crowd energy was unforgettable. He described the atmosphere as wild and said he enjoyed every second of it. That victory over Francisco Prado remains his last win in the Octagon. Since then, he has lost to Esteban Ribovics and veteran Michael Johnson.

Zellhuber admitted that 2025 was the toughest year of his professional career. He said he had only one fight and suffered a defeat. On top of that, he went through surgery and dealt with multiple injuries. He added that fans often do not see the personal struggles fighters face outside the cage. Still, he feels he has now surrounded himself with the right team and people. He is excited to show the difference on Saturday night.When asked about motivation, Zellhuber made it clear that commitment matters more. He explained that he does not wake up thinking about whether he feels motivated. Instead, he focuses on doing what needs to be done every day because his goal is to become a world champion.Now, he faces experienced lightweight King Green. Zellhuber knows Green’s style can be unusual and tricky. However, he believes his preparation and the support of the Mexican crowd will give him an edge. At 26 years old and entering his seventh UFC fight, Zellhuber wants to stay active this year. His plan is simple, win this weekend, fight again in July, and compete once more before the year ends.