Daniel Frunza • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(11/1/25) Frunza was submitted by Charles Radtke via rear-naked choke at 4:29 of the third round
• UFC on ESPN(4/5/2025) Frunza lost to Rhys McKee by TKO (doctor's stoppage) at 5:00 of the first round
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 8
• Episode seven(9/24/24) Frunza stopped Vadym Kutsyi via strikes at 3:30 of the second round

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2016

Eight wins by KO

Three first-round finishes, three second-round finishes, two third-round finishes

Has only been to a decision once in 12 pro fights

One of four Romanians in the UFC

Lost pro debut, 9-3 since

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I started training in fighting about 10 years ago, and the goal was to come and compete here in the US, in front of the entire world, and make my country proud.

Q: Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports?

ANSWER: I competed at regional levels, winning many tournaments

Q: What has been your toughest fight to date and why?

ANSWER: My toughest opponent was my last one. I fought in the LFA 170 main event in Vail, Colorado against Harris Talunzič. Fighting at such a high elevation, against one of the top guys in my division, was the hardest fight I ever had.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: Before fighting, I was working in a slaughterhouse in Italy

Q: Personal Life / Background:

ANSWER: In my free time, I like to spend as much time as possible in nature, fishing and hunting if I have the chance.

LOSS

Frunza

Radtke

SUB Rear Naked Choke