Daniel "D-Rod" Rodriguez, born in Alhambra, California, is a professional mixed martial artist competing in the welterweight division of the UFC (170 lbs). He began his professional MMA career in 2015 and quickly made a name for himself in various promotions before joining the UFC in 2020.
Rodriguez's UFC debut was against Tim Means at UFC Fight Night 167, where he secured a second-round submission victory, earning him Performance of the Night honors. He continued to impress with notable victories over opponents like Dwight Grant, Mike Perry, and Kevin Lee. His fighting style is a combination of powerful striking and effective submissions, which has led him to achieve eight wins by knockout and four by submission.
Despite his successes, Rodriguez has faced some tough challenges. He experienced a setback with losses to Neil Magny via submission and Ian Machado Garry by TKO. The California native trains at TapouT LA and has a strong background in freestyle fighting. His career highlights include a split decision victory over Li Jingliang at UFC 279 and a unanimous decision win over Kevin Lee at UFC on ESPN 30. As of 2023, he holds a professional record of 17 wins and 4 losses, with a high finish rate of 71% in his victories.
Daniel Rodriguez Ethnicity
Daniel Rodriguez, the former SG Welterweight champion, is of Mexican ethnicity. The welterweight contender grew up in Los Angeles in a gang-affiliated family, navigating between the hood and jail system while frequently getting into fights. The hardships of street life led him to pursue training in boxing and later transitioned to mixed martial arts in his mid-twenties.
Daniel Rodriguez Nationality
Daniel ‘D-Rod’ Rodriguez is an American national. He was born on December 31, 1986, in Alhambra, California, United States. Rodriguez began his MMA career as an amateur welterweight, achieving a 7–0 record from 2013 to 2015.
Turning professional in 2015, he competed mainly in Combate Americas, and had a one-off fight at Bellator 170, building an 8–1 record. He appeared on Dana White's Contender Series 22, winning by unanimous decision but did not secure a UFC contract immediately. After winning the Smash Global Welterweight Championship, he was finally signed by the UFC.
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