After an over six-year absence, Daniel Pineda’s return to the octagon was as good as can be. That sentiment not only rings true for himself, but those who believed in him as well.
Pineda finished Herbert Burns in the second round after landing a flurry of elbows in the crucifix position during the main card of UFC 252 earlier this month. “The Pit” snapped Burns’ five-fight winning streak and did so as an over two-to-one underdog.
With 42 pro fights under his belt, Pineda has dealt with being an underdog many times before.