Learn more about Daniel Rodriguez's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Eight wins by KO, four by submission (Guillotine, armbar, arm triangle, RNC)
- Pro since 2015
- Has won 12 of his last 13 and three in a row
- Five first-round finishes
- Last pre-UFC bout was KO2 win over Quinton McCottrell on 12/19/19
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (8/28/21) Rodriguez won a three round unanimous decision over Kevin Lee
UFC Fight Night (7/17/21) Rodriguez defeated Preston Parsons via TKO at 3:47 of the first round
UFC on ABC (4/10/21) Rodriguez won a three round unanimous decision over Mike Perry
UFC 255 (11/21/20) Rodriguez lost a three round unanimous decision to Nicolas Dalby
UFC on ESPN (8/22/20) Rodriguez knocked out Dwight Grant at 2:24 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (5/30/20) Rodriguez won a three round unanimous decision over Gabe Green
UFC Fight Night (2/15/20) Rodriguez submitted Tim Means via guillotine choke at 3:37 of the second round
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Episode six (7/30/19) Rodriguez won a three round unanimous decision over Rico Farrington
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training as a mixed martial artist at the age of 25 with a bit of a boxing background. I’ve always loved combat sports and watched UFC fights. I decided I wanted to train and fell in love with the sport.
What ranks and titles have you held? My rank is currently #2 in California with a jiu-jitsu purple belt under Eddie Bravo. I was also a two-time amateur champion
Do you have any heroes? My heroes are many UFC fighters: GSP, Chuck Liddell, Jon Jones, Dan Henderson, etc.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC means I’ve turned my dream to reality. It means a better life for my family and I’ve accomplished something every fighter dreams of.
What was your job before you started fighting? I’ve had many jobs, including union iron worker
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 7-0 with five first-round knockouts and two championships
Favorite grappling technique: Arm triangle
Favorite Striking technique: Left cross
