DANIEL RODRIGUEZ

Daniel Rodriguez is an American welterweight competitor who launched his professional career in 2015. Before joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2020, he gained experience in Bellator and Combate Americas while securing a SMASH Global Welterweight title. Operating out of the Syndicate MMA camp, the southpaw established himself through an aggressive striking approach. Throughout his tenure in the promotion, he has earned significant victories against notable opponents such as Mike Perry, Kevin Lee, and Kevin Holland.

Entering the event with a professional record of 20-5, Rodriguez carries momentum from a three-fight winning streak. His most recent performances include a unanimous decision victory over Kevin Holland, a technical knockout of Santiago Ponzinibbio, and a split decision win against Alex Morono. Prior to this current run, he experienced consecutive losses against Kelvin Gastelum and Ian Machado Garry.