Daniel Rodriguez, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 20 wins, 5 losses, and 0 draws. Competing primarily in the welterweight division at 170 lbs., he holds a UFC ranking of #15. Known for his freestyle fighting style, Rodriguez demonstrates a striking accuracy of 49% and averages 7.2 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career. His defense against strikes is commendable with a strike defense rate of 57%. Additionally, he attempts an average of 0.1 submissions per 15 minutes in the octagon. Throughout his career, Rodriguez has achieved notable victories, including a triumph over Santiago Ponzinibbio, who held an ELO rating of 1151 at the time. In recent fights, he faced Kevin Holland on July 19, 2025, resulting in a unanimous decision win. Prior to that, Rodriguez defeated Alex Morono via split decision on October 12, 2024. However, he suffered losses against Ian Machado Garry via KO/TKO kick on May 13, 2023 and Kelvin Gastelum in a unanimous decision on June 22, 2024.