Height
6' 0"
Reach
74.0"
Stance
Southpaw
Age
39
"D-Rod"
DANIEL RODRIGUEZ
Height
6' 0"
Reach
74.0"
Stance
Southpaw
Age
39
Daniel Rodriguez is an American mixed martial artist representing the Syndicate MMA gym. He competes in the welterweight weight class and utilizes a southpaw striking approach focused on boxing. Before reaching the UFC in 2020, he held the Smash Global Welterweight Championship. Throughout his professional tenure, he has earned high-profile victories against competitors such as Kevin Lee, Mike Perry, and Kevin Holland.
Entering his matchup on August 22, 2026, Rodriguez holds an overall professional mark of 20-6-0. His performance leading up to this contest includes a mixed run of results. He suffered a technical knockout defeat against Uroš Medić in early August 2026. Prior to that setback, he secured a unanimous decision victory over Kevin Holland and stopped Santiago Ponzinibbio with strikes. He also picked up a split decision win against Alex Morono, following a unanimous decision loss to Kelvin Gastelum.