Daniel Rodriguez, UFC welterweight fighter
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"D-Rod"

DANIEL
RODRIGUEZ

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20
Wins
5
Losses
0
Draws
13
Finishes
3
Win Streak
57.19
FS Score
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Overview

Daniel Rodriguez is a ranked UFC Welterweight fighter. (Data from ESPN; combat ratings are editorial estimates.)

Attributes (editorial ratings)

Power
69
Speed
95
Defense
78
Durability
85
Fight IQ
77

Tale of the Tape

Age
39
Height
6'1" · 73 in · 185 cm
Reach
74 in · 188 cm
Stance
Southpaw
Division
Welterweight · ≤ 170 lb / 77.1 kg
Divisions Fought
Middleweight → Lightweight → Welterweight
Country
USA

Recent Form

W W W L L

Fight History

Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Kevin Holland via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 318 on July 19, 2025, taking his record to 20–5.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC 318 DateJul 19, 2025 Record after20–5
Watch on YouTube Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez FULL FIGHT — Combat Syndicate
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Santiago Ponzinibbio via TKO (punches) in round 3 (1:12) at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo on May 3, 2025, taking his record to 19–5.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round3 · 1:12 EventUFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo DateMay 3, 2025 Record after19–5
Watch on YouTube Daniel Rodriguez vs Santiago Ponzinibbio FULL FIGHT — Combat Syndicate
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Alex Morono via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira on October 12, 2024, taking his record to 18–5.

ResultWin MethodDecision (split) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira DateOct 12, 2024 Record after18–5
Watch on YouTube DANIEL RODRIGUEZ VS ALEX MORONO FULL FIGHT UFC VEGAS 98 — VAASMMA
Fight Summary

Rodriguez lost to Kelvin Gastelum via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov on June 22, 2024, taking his record to 17–5.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov DateJun 22, 2024 Record after17–5
Watch on YouTube Kelvin Gastelum vs Daniel Rodriguez - FULL FIGHT RECAP — Punch Plan
Fight Summary

Rodriguez lost to Ian Machado Garry via TKO (head kick and punches) in round 1 (2:57) at UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida on May 13, 2023, taking his record to 17–4.

ResultLoss MethodTKO (head kick and punches) Round1 · 2:57 EventUFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida DateMay 13, 2023 Record after17–4
Watch on YouTube Ian Machado Garry knocks out Daniel Rodriguez in Round 1 at #UFCCharlotte | ESPN MMA — ESPN MMA
Fight Summary

Rodriguez lost to Neil Magny via Submission (brabo choke) in round 3 (3:33) at UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos on November 5, 2022, taking his record to 17–3.

ResultLoss MethodSubmission (brabo choke) Round3 · 3:33 EventUFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos DateNov 5, 2022 Record after17–3
Watch on YouTube UFC Fight Night Neil Magny vs Daniel Rodriguez Full Fight Breakdown — Fighting Stats
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Li Jingliang via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 279 on September 10, 2022, taking his record to 17–2.

ResultWin MethodDecision (split) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC 279 DateSep 10, 2022 Record after17–2
Watch on YouTube Li Jingliang vs Daniel Rodriguez Full Fight Highlights | UFC 279 — Duin
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Kevin Lee via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze on August 28, 2021, taking his record to 16–2.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze DateAug 28, 2021 Record after16–2
Watch on YouTube Kevin Lee vs Daniel Rodriguez UFC Vegas 35 FULL FIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP — Ha Nguyen
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Preston Parsons via TKO (punches) in round 1 (3:47) at UFC on ESPN: Makhachev vs. Moisés on July 17, 2021, taking his record to 15–2.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 3:47 EventUFC on ESPN: Makhachev vs. Moisés DateJul 17, 2021 Record after15–2
Watch on YouTube Daniel Rodriguez vs Preston Parsons KO Full Fight Highlights 2021 — best knock out
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Mike Perry via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland on April 10, 2021, taking his record to 14–2.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland DateApr 10, 2021 Record after14–2
Watch on YouTube Daniel Rodriguez vs Mike Perry — Daniel Rodriguez
Fight Summary

Rodriguez lost to Nicolas Dalby via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 255 on November 21, 2020, taking his record to 13–2.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC 255 DateNov 21, 2020 Record after13–2
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Dwight Grant via KO (punches) in round 1 (2:24) at UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. Edgar on August 22, 2020, taking his record to 13–1.

ResultWin MethodKO (punches) Round1 · 2:24 EventUFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. Edgar DateAug 22, 2020 Record after13–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Gabriel Green via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns on May 30, 2020, taking his record to 12–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns DateMay 30, 2020 Record after12–1
Watch on YouTube Gabe Green vs Daniel Rodriguez - Full Fight Highlights — UFC Fights
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Tim Means via Submission (guillotine choke) in round 2 (3:37) at UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 on February 15, 2020, taking his record to 11–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (guillotine choke) Round2 · 3:37 EventUFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 DateFeb 15, 2020 Record after11–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Quinton McCottrell via TKO (punches) in round 2 (1:48) at SMASH Global 9 on December 19, 2019, taking his record to 10–1.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round2 · 1:48 EventSMASH Global 9 DateDec 19, 2019 Record after10–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Rico Farrington via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at Dana White's Contender Series 22 on July 30, 2019, taking his record to 9–1.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventDana White's Contender Series 22 DateJul 30, 2019 Record after9–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Ivan Castillo via KO (knee) in round 2 (2:31) at Combate Americas 31 on February 22, 2019, taking his record to 8–1.

ResultWin MethodKO (knee) Round2 · 2:31 EventCombate Americas 31 DateFeb 22, 2019 Record after8–1
Watch on YouTube FULL FIGHT NIGHT REPLAY | DANIEL RODRIGUEZ VS IVAN CASTILLO | Combate Global MMA 31 — Combate Global
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Ozzie Alvarez via TKO (punches) in round 3 (2:41) at Combate Americas 25 on September 28, 2018, taking his record to 7–1.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round3 · 2:41 EventCombate Americas 25 DateSep 28, 2018 Record after7–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Alex Velasco via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 3 (2:41) at Combate Americas 23 on May 18, 2018, taking his record to 6–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round3 · 2:41 EventCombate Americas 23 DateMay 18, 2018 Record after6–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Justin Baesman via TKO (punches) in round 2 (1:17) at California Xtreme Fighting 11 on February 17, 2018, taking his record to 5–1.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round2 · 1:17 EventCalifornia Xtreme Fighting 11 DateFeb 17, 2018 Record after5–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Rodriguez lost to Victor Reyna via Decision (split) in round 3 (5:00) at Combate Americas 19 on December 1, 2017, taking his record to 4–1.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (split) Round3 · 5:00 EventCombate Americas 19 DateDec 1, 2017 Record after4–1
Watch on YouTube Victor Reyna vs Daniel Rodriguez - MMA Full Fight — Padilla Michaux
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Joel Champion via TKO (punches) in round 1 (1:55) at Combate Americas 13 on April 20, 2017, taking his record to 4–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 1:55 EventCombate Americas 13 DateApr 20, 2017 Record after4–0
Watch on YouTube FULL FIGHT REPLAY Daniel "D-Rod" Rodriguez vs Joel Champion | D-Rod pre-#ufc goes all out #mma — Combate Global
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Christian Gonzalez via TKO (punches) in round 2 (3:55) at Bellator 170 on January 21, 2017, taking his record to 3–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round2 · 3:55 EventBellator 170 DateJan 21, 2017 Record after3–0
Watch on YouTube FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS | Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez vs. Cristian Gonzalez — DAZN Boxing
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Hector Saldaña via Submission (arm-triangle choke) in round 1 (3:45) at Combate Americas 8 on August 11, 2016, taking his record to 2–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (arm-triangle choke) Round1 · 3:45 EventCombate Americas 8 DateAug 11, 2016 Record after2–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Rodriguez defeated Christopher Gates via Submission (armbar) in round 1 (4:54) at KOTC: Sanctioned on June 14, 2015, taking his record to 1–0.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (armbar) Round1 · 4:54 EventKOTC: Sanctioned DateJun 14, 2015 Record after1–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.

Career record from the fighter's Wikipedia record table; fight footage plays via the official YouTube embed from its original channel.

Analytics

Win Method Breakdown
20 WINS
  • KO/TKO9 · 45%
  • Submission4 · 20%
  • Decision7 · 35%
  • DQ/Other0 · 0%
Key Rates
Finish rate
65%
KO rate
45%
Submission rate
20%
Recent Form
W W W L L
P4P Ranking Movement

Not enough ranking history yet.

FighterStatus Score
57.19

Proprietary FighterStatus metric — not an official ranking.

UFC Career Stats Source: UFC.com
0.51Takedown avg
0.59Knockdown Avg
0.08Submission avg
7.20Sig. Str. Landed
64 %Takedown Defense
58 %Sig. Str. Defense
11:50Average fight time
5.40Sig. Str. Absorbed
Win by Method
DEC
7 (35%)
SUB
4 (20%)
KO/TKO
9 (45%)
Sig. Str. By Position
Clinch
25 (2%)
Ground
49 (4%)
Standing
1204 (94%)
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