Marina Alcalde Rodriguez, hailing from Brazil, is a proficient mixed martial artist (MMA) competing in the Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). She currently holds the #6 spot in the UFC women's strawweight rankings, and as of April 2024.
Before participating in Dana White's Contender Series Brazil, Rodriguez began her professional mixed martial arts career in 2015, competed mostly in Brazil, and earned a 9-0 record. In August 2018, Rodriguez competed against Maria de Oliveira Neta in the Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS) Brazil 2 series. In the first round, she was victorious by first-round technical knockout.
In September 2018, Rodriguez faced Randa Markos in her UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders. It was ultimately decided by a majority that the back-and-forth bout was a draw. In March 2019 at the UFC on ESPN, she competed in Barboza vs. Gaethje vs. Jessica Aguilar and received a unanimous decision victory.
At the UFC on ESPN+ 14 in August 2019, Rodriguez fought Tecia Torres and received a unanimous decision victory. On October 9, 2021, Rodriguez fought Mackenzie Dern at UFC Fight Night 194. She received a unanimous decision victory. She won the Fight of the Night award for her fight.
On March 5, 2022, Rodriguez and Yan Xiaonan squared off at UFC 272. She prevailed in a close decision. Rodriguez was scheduled to fight Amanda Lemos at UFC 280, but for unspecified reasons, the fight was moved to UFC Fight Night 214. By third-round technical knockout, she was declared the winner.
One of Rodriguez's recent matches was slated to take place at UFC 288 on May 6, 2023, against Virna Jandiroba. She was defeated in the match by a unanimous decision.
Marina Rodriguez's Next Fight: Opponent, Date, and Venue
Marina Alcalde Rodriguez is set to fight against Jessica Andrade in her next fight at the monumental UFC 300 scheduled on April 13, 2024. The venue for the event is the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, United States.
Marina Rodriguez vs. Jessica Andrade Stats
| Stats | Marina Rodriguez | Jessica Andrade |
| Record | 17-3-(2) (7 KOs) | 25-12 (10 KOs) |
| Championship | - | - |
| Age | 36 | 32 |
| Height | 1.70m | 1.57m |
| Division(s) | Strawweight | Strawweight |
| Reach | 65” | 62” |
| Win Streak (Active) | 1 | 1 |
| Professional Debut | 2015 | 2011 |
Marina Rodriguez MMA Record
| 22 matches | 17 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 1 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 9 | 2 |
| Draws | 2 | |
FAQs
A. Marina Rodriguez is a Brazilian MMA fighter who competes in the strawweight division of the UFC.
A. Marina Rodriguez has a total of 22 matches, with 17 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws.
A. Marina Rodriguez is scheduled to fight Jessica Andrade at UFC 300 on April 13, 2024.
A. Marina Rodriguez is a Brazilian mixed martial artist.
A. Marina Rodriguez faced Michelle Waterson Gomez for her last fight and won the bout via TKO in the second round.
