Last fight
Win
Morales vs Rodriguez
Aug. 7, 2021
Stats & Records
2
Wins by Knockout
4
Wins by Submission
1
Wins by Decision
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 69
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 190
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 6
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Rochester, United States
Trains at
Red's Boxing
Age
27
Height
68.00
Weight
136.00
Octagon Debut
Dec. 19, 2020
Reach
69.50
Leg reach
39.00
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2017
- Two wins by KO, four by submission (2 guillotine, armbar, triangle)
- Five first round finishes
- Has won three of his last five
UFC History
UFC 265 (8/7/21) Rodriguez lost a three round unanimous decision to Vince Morales
UFC Fight Night (2/20/21) Rodriguez was knocked out by Aiemann Zahabi at 3:05 of the first round
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 4
Episode six (9/8/20) Rodriguez submitted Mana Martinez via triangle choke at 2:22 of the first round
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I first started training in 2014 when I was 17 years old because it was always a dream of mine to fight ever since I've seen Anderson Silva fight.
What ranks and titles have you held? I was ranked #1 in the U.S. for amateurs in my weight class. I've held belts for King of the Cage and Victory Fighting.
Do you have any heroes? Jesus Christ and Santa
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Everything. As a kid I was always picturing it and planning what song I would walk out to and hoping nothing embarrassing happens.
What was your job before you started fighting? Little Caesars and Country Club maintenance
If any list specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Went 13-0 in MMA and 9-3 in boxing. Competed in the Golden Gloves and Ringside tournaments.
If any, list specific accomplishments in pro competition? 2-0 with 2 KOs in pro boxing.
Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke
Favorite Striking technique: Jab and the left hook
