Last fight
UFC Fight Night
Win
Rodriguez vs Bondar
Feb. 24, 2024
Stats & Records
7
Wins by Knockout
3
Wins by Submission
3
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 50
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 120
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 4
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Chiapas, Mexico
Fighting style
Striker
Age
24
Height
66.00
Weight
126.00
Octagon Debut
Feb. 24, 2024
Reach
65.50
Leg reach
37.50
- Pro since 2017
- On six-fight winning streak since DWCS appearance
- Seven wins by KO, four by submission (Guillotine, armbar, 3 RNC)
- Three first round finishes
- Two wins by DQ
- Origin of nickname: “Outside of training, since childhood I have been told that I am lazy.”
UFC Fight Night (2/24/24) Rodriguez submitted Denys Bondar via rear naked choke at 4:59 of the second round
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 4
Episode one (8/4/20) Rodriguez lost a three round unanimous decision to Jerome Rivera
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2015 because as a child I always wanted to be a fighter and I was always motivated to seek a better life for my mother.
What ranks and titles have you held? Renzo Gracie Mexico BJJ blue belt and yellow belt in karate
Do you have any heroes? Jesus Christ and my mother
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s one more step to fulfilling my dreams.
What was your job before you started fighting? I sold items on the street, was a waiter and worked in several workshops.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 17-4 as an amateur
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? 135lb Grand Prix JFL champion and 135lb JFL champion
Favorite grappling Technique: Triangle choke
Favorite striking technique: Low Kick
