Height
6' 0"
Reach
74.0"
Stance
Southpaw
Age
37
"D-Rod"
DANIEL RODRIGUEZ
Height
6' 0"
Reach
74.0"
Stance
Southpaw
Age
37
Hailing from Alhambra, California, welterweight competitor Daniel Rodriguez began his professional MMA career in 2015. The southpaw fighter, who trains out of Syndicate MMA and BMF Ranch, established himself as a powerful striker while competing in promotions like Bellator and Combate Americas before entering the UFC. Along his journey, Rodriguez secured notable victories against tough opponents including Mike Perry and Kevin Lee.
Rodriguez enters UFC 302 with a record of 14-4-0. His previous five matchups include a TKO victory over Preston Parsons alongside decision wins against Kevin Lee and Li Jingliang. However, he heads into this event on a two-fight losing streak, having been submitted by Neil Magny with a brabo choke and subsequently stopped by Ian Machado Garry via a head kick and punches in May 2023.