DANIEL RODRIGUEZ

Representing the United States, Daniel Rodriguez trains at Syndicate MMA while competing within the welterweight division. He established himself as a professional mixed martial artist in 2015, gaining experience in Bellator and Combate Americas. After performing well on the regional scene and earning a victory during his appearance on Dana White's Contender Series, he secured a spot on the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster. Known for utilizing a striking-based approach, he has achieved significant victories in the octagon over opponents including Kevin Lee and Mike Perry throughout his tenure.

Heading into this September 2023 bout, Rodriguez holds a professional record consisting of seventeen wins and four losses. His recent performance history shows a mixed trajectory leading up to this matchup. He endured consecutive losses against Ian Machado Garry in May 2023 and Neil Magny in late 2022. Prior to those defeats, he compiled a three-fight winning streak, earning split decision nods against Li Jingliang, unanimous decision results over Kevin Lee, and a technical knockout victory against Preston Parsons.