Height
6' 0"
Reach
74.0"
Stance
Southpaw
Age
37
"D-Rod"
DANIEL RODRIGUEZ
Height
6' 0"
Reach
74.0"
Stance
Southpaw
Age
37
American welterweight Daniel Rodriguez, known as "D-Rod," is a southpaw fighter who trains with Syndicate MMA and BMF Ranch. Before signing with the UFC, he competed in other promotions, including Bellator and Combate Americas. He bases his fighting style on a background in boxing alongside a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt. Throughout his career, Rodriguez has secured notable wins over opponents Kevin Lee and Mike Perry.
Heading into UFC 300, Rodriguez holds a professional record of 14 wins and 3 losses. In his most recent matchups, he suffered consecutive defeats, first losing to Neil Magny via a brabo choke submission, and then falling to Ian Machado Garry by TKO from a head kick and punches. Prior to those results, he earned a split-decision victory over Li Jingliang.