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Tale of the Tape
Age
39
Height
6' 1"
Reach
74"
Stance
Southpaw
Country
USA
Key Stats
77%
Win Rate
65%
Finish Rate
9
KO/TKO Wins
4
Submission Wins
1
Title Fight Wins
26
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
"D-Rod". That's what they call Daniel Rodriguez, and is ranked #15 at UFC welterweight — close enough to smell the title, dangerous enough that champions don't say his name too loudly.
He fights at a pace most of the division can't hold — 7.2 strikes landed a minute, every minute. By round three, opponents are usually fighting his fight. Add the southpaw stance, and the puzzle gets harder still.
The form line is loud: 3 straight wins, the latest over Kevin Holland (Decision - Unanimous). Momentum like that forces the division's hand.
Next up: Uroš Medić at UFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez on August 1, 2026. Circle the date.
Recent Fights
Uroš Medić
KO/TKO (R1) · Aug 1, 2026
Kevin Holland
Decision - Unanimous · Jul 20, 2025
UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3
Santiago Ponzinibbio
KO/TKO (Punch) R3 · May 4, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo
Alex Morono
Decision - Split · Oct 12, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira
Kelvin Gastelum
Decision - Unanimous · Jun 22, 2024
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov
Latest / Daniel Rodriguez News
Two Titles, One Night: Tackett vs Rodriguez Headlines UFC BJJ 13
UFC BJJ 13 lands on FIGHT PASS October 29 with two belts up for grabs, including a bantamweight title fight featuring the promotion's fastest-ever submission.
Oct 23, 2026
Bam Rodriguez Agrees to Inoue's Terms: Skip December, Jump to 122
Rodriguez's camp says the three-weight champ will ditch a December defense if it means landing the undefeated Inoue (33-0) at 122lbs.
Oct 23, 2026
Inoue Starts Featherweight Prep as Bam Rodriguez Fight Stalls
'The Monster' says he won't wait around for a 122lb showdown with Jesse Rodriguez — and he's already eyeing a jump to 126.
Oct 13, 2026