Daniel Rodriguez vs Gabe Green — Fight recap

Daniel Rodriguez defeated Gabe Green via unanimous decision after three rounds on May 30, 2020, at UFC Fight Night. Rodriguez's striking volume proved decisive, landing 175 of 344 significant strikes at 50% accuracy while Green managed 127 of 273 at 46%.

Rodriguez controlled the striking exchanges with superior head strike output (139 of 302) and maintained perfect accuracy on leg kicks (9 of 9), also securing the fight's only takedown. Green's body-striking efficiency (51 of 58) showed technical precision, but he couldn't overcome Rodriguez's overall volume and cage control, which lasted 27 seconds compared to Green's 11 seconds.

Referee Mark Smith scored the bout unanimously for Rodriguez, who demonstrated the consistency needed to climb the welterweight rankings with another solid performance.