Daniel Frunza

Overview

Daniel Frunza has a 9-4 professional record and a 0-2 UFC record, and both UFC losses came by finish. The Romanian welterweight from Iasi trains out of KO Zone and fights orthodox at 6'1" with a 73" reach. His first-round loss to Rhys McKee came at 5:00, the last possible second of the round. It was a close call, but it still counts as a loss.

UFC Career

Frunza's UFC story begins at Dana White's Contender Series 8.7, a non-UFC event, where he beat Vadym Kutsyi by KO/TKO in round two at 3:30.

He made his UFC debut in April 2025 against Rhys McKee and lost by KO/TKO in round 1, at 5:00 of the round. His second UFC fight was against Charles Radtke in November 2025, which ended in a submission loss in round 3 at 4:29.

He carries a two-fight losing streak into his next fight. Two fights is a small sample.

Fighting Style

The career numbers don't point to a standout trait. His output and defense sit around the UFC average, but his striking accuracy is worse than average. He rarely shoots for takedowns and rarely attacks with submissions, so his offense comes from the feet. His two UFC losses came by KO/TKO and submission, one of each.

Quick Facts

• Division: Welterweight
• UFC record: 0-2
• Professional record (all promotions): 9-4-0
• UFC debut: 2025
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height / reach: 6'1" / 73"
• Team: KO Zone
• Born: Iasi, Romania