DANIEL RODRIGUEZ

Hailing from the United States, Daniel Rodriguez trains at Syndicate MMA as a southpaw welterweight. He entered the professional ranks in 2015 after competing as an amateur. Following stints with organizations such as SMASH Global and Combate Americas, he joined the UFC in 2020. His tenure in the premier promotion includes a successful debut against Tim Means, where he claimed a Performance of the Night bonus. Over the following years, he secured significant victories against Mike Perry, Kevin Lee, and Kevin Holland, establishing himself as a veteran presence within the division.

Entering his appearance at UFC 330, Rodriguez holds a professional record of 20-6-0. His recent performances reflect a mixed run of results. He suffered a TKO loss to Uros Medic in August 2026, preceded by a unanimous decision victory over Kevin Holland in mid-2025. Earlier in 2025, he stopped Santiago Ponzinibbio with strikes. Late in 2024, he earned a split decision win against Alex Morono, which followed a unanimous decision defeat at the hands of Kelvin Gastelum earlier that summer.