Daniel Rodriguez

Daniel Rodriguez, fighting out of a southpaw stance with a professional record of 20-5-0, is a volume-oriented welterweight striker who relies on consistent output rather than explosive finishing power. Across his career, Rodriguez averages 7.20 strikes landed per minute with 49% striking accuracy, while maintaining solid defensive metrics at 57% strike defense.

His grappling remains a secondary tool, averaging just 0.51 takedowns per 15 minutes at 50% accuracy, though he defends takedowns at a respectable 64% rate. Rodriguez has shown resilience through a mixed recent stretch, securing split-decision victories over Li Jingliang in September 2022 and Alex Morono in October 2024, yet suffering notable losses to Ian Machado Garry via first-round knockout in May 2023 and Kelvin Gastelum by unanimous decision in June 2024.

His submission threat remains minimal at 0.1 per 15 minutes, reflecting his preference for striking-based engagements. Most recently, Rodriguez rebounded with a third-round knockout of Santiago Ponzinibbio in May 2025, demonstrating he retains finishing capability despite his volume-striker profile.

At 38 years old, Rodriguez operates as a gritty mid-tier welterweight competitor whose success hinges on controlling fight pace through sustained striking output.