| Name | Daniel Rodriguez |
| Nickname | D-Rod |
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| Date of birth | Dec 31, 1986 (39 years old) |
| Weight class | Welterweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Daniel Rodriguez – General Profile
Daniel Rodriguez is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s welterweight division. Born on January 7, 1987, in Los Angeles, California, Rodriguez is known for his toughness, durability, and willingness to engage in high-paced battles inside the Octagon.
MMA Career
Rodriguez built his professional MMA career on the regional circuit before earning a contract with the UFC, where he quickly became recognized for his activity level and consistency. Entering the promotion later than many of his peers, he established himself through frequent competition and a readiness to face challenging opponents.
His UFC tenure reflects perseverance and work ethic, as he remained a regular presence in one of the sport’s deepest divisions.
Fighting Style
Daniel Rodriguez is known for a pressure-oriented and striking-heavy fighting style, emphasizing volume, durability, and forward movement. He prefers to keep fights standing, using boxing combinations and pace to wear down opponents over the course of a bout.
His toughness and cardio allow him to maintain pressure across three rounds.
Career Highlights
Rodriguez’s career highlights include multiple UFC victories at welterweight, a reputation as a reliable and durable competitor, and maintaining consistent activity at the highest level of the sport.
Legacy
Widely regarded as a seasoned UFC veteran, Daniel Rodriguez represents resilience and persistence in modern MMA, embodying the grind required to compete long-term in the welterweight division.
| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
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| Kevin Holland |
UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3 |
U-DEC | |
| Santiago Ponzinibbio |
UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo |
KO/TKO Punch · R3 · 1:12 |
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| Alex Morono |
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira |
S-DEC | |
| Kelvin Gastelum |
UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov |
U-DEC | |
| Ian Garry |
UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida |
KO/TKO Kick · R1 · 2:57 |
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| Neil Magny |
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos |
SUB D'Arce Choke · R3 · 3:33 |
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| Jingliang Li |
UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson |
S-DEC | |
| Kevin Lee |
UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze |
U-DEC | |
| Preston Parsons |
UFC on ESPN: Makhachev vs. Moisés |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 3:47 |
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| Mike Perry |
UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland |
U-DEC | |
| Nicolas Dalby |
UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez |
U-DEC | |
| Dwight Grant |
UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. Edgar |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 2:24 |
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| Gabe Greenberg |
UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns |
U-DEC | |
| Tim Means |
UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Blachowicz 2 |
SUB Guillotine Choke · R2 · 3:37 |
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| Rico Farrington |
DWCS 3.6 |
U-DEC |
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 60% of the fights were recovered.
Last update : 2026-02-21 15:24:28
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Vinicius Oliveira Lok Dog | 23-4 |
| Jacobe Smith | 11-0 |
| Mauricio Ruffy | 13-2 |
| Billy Elekana | 10-2 |
| Quinton Jackson Rampage | 38-14 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Valdas Pocevicius | 34-35 |
| Fabricio Nascimento | 24-13 |
| Kuat Khamitov Naiman | 24-8 |
| Ludovit Klein Mr. Highlight | 24-5 |
| Eddie Larrea Fast | 23-51 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Charles Jourdain Air | 17-8 |
| Jamahal Hill Sweet Dreams | 12-4 |
| Caio Borralho The Natural | 17-2 |
| Harry Hardwick Houdini | 13-4 |
| Alexander Volkov Drago | 39-11 |
| Daniel Cormier DC | 22-3 |
| Kai Asakura | 21-6 |
| Brendson Ribeiro The Gorilla | 17-9 |
| Ken Shamrock The World's Most Dangerous Man | 28-17 |
| Marcus Almeida Buchecha | 5-2 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Brian Ebersole Bad Boy | 51-18 |
| Matt Hughes | 45-9 |
| Donald Cerrone Cowboy | 36-17 |
| Jorge Masvidal Gamebred | 35-17 |
| Tim Means The Dirty Bird | 33-17 |