LEVI RODRIGUES JR.

Operating in the lightweight category, Levi Rodrigues Jr. has earned a steady ranking as a professional mixed martial artist. He has prepared at various well-regarded gyms, developing an adaptable approach inside the cage that highlights his grappling mastery. Rodrigues effectively blends striking with strong submission tactics, enabling him to achieve significant wins against highly rated division contenders.

Heading into UFC 302, Rodrigues carries a 6-2-0 record. In his five most recent outings, he secured a guillotine choke submission over Carlos Mendez and a unanimous decision against David Knight, before a split-decision defeat to Marco Silva in late 2023. He bounced back in early 2024, stopping Tommy Lipscomb with punches and submitting Jesse Martinez with a rear-naked choke.