Featherweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Christian Rodriguez
12-4
Age
27
Height
5'7"
Weight
146 lbs
Reach
71.5"
Avg Fight Time
12:54
Gym
Roufusport
UFC Record
5-4(9 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 1 Sub 4 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 1 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 4
Last 5
LLLWW
Finish Rate
58%
Bonuses
1
Style
Freestyle
Location
Chicago, United States
Last Fight2025-08-09
AF
L - Andre Fili
Decision - SplitR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Christian RodriguezSubmissionR1 4:30· Guillotine Choke From Bottom Half Guard
Fight History
LOSS
AF
vs Andre Fili
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
MC
vs Melquizael Costa
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JE
vs Julian Erosa
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. Cortez· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Guard
R1 4:49
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Guard·R1 4:49
WIN
ID
vs Isaac Dulgarian
UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
CS
vs Cameron Saaiman
UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AB
vs Austin Bashi
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JW
vs Joshua Weems
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Allen· 2025-09-27
Submission
Anaconda Choke From Side Control
R1 4:07
SubmissionAnaconda Choke From Side Control·R1 4:07
LOSS
JP
vs Jonathan Pearce
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RR
vs Raul Rosas Jr.
UFC 287: Pereira vs. Adesanya 2· 2023-04-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Front-Choke Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.9/min
Grappling
1.75 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Christian adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 50% striking and 41% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
23 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Elbows
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+86% vs div avg
87%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
83%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
39%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Triangles
39%
Spinning
35%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
35%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Elbows (87%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (170%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 283% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Side Control
Anaconda Choke From Side Control
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Anaconda Choke From Side Control (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (255% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
50%
Average
Division Rank#19 of 45
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#14 of 45
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
46% acc67%
Clinch
75% acc18%
Ground
84% acc15%
Striking Differential+1.00/min
3.85 landed/min2.85 absorbed/min
3.85
Landed/Min
2.85
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed497
Sig. Strikes Attempted992
Key Insights
Christian is a distance-first striker, with 71% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 75% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.4:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 15% from ground at 84% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
41%
Below Avg
Division Rank#20 of 45
0%100%
TD Defense
67%
Elite
Division Rank#25 of 45
0%100%
TD Success Rate
5%
Landed
2
Defended
35
Total
37
1.75
TD / 15min
1.05
Sub / 15min
2
TD Landed
37
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
15
Landed
37
Attempted
41%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
9 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
67%
R2
22%
R3
11%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.75/15min.
Solid TD defense at 67%.
Active submission threat (1.05/15min).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
497
1.42
Ratio
Absorbed
349
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
35.9
High
Strikes/Min
5.1
Standing %
76%
R3 vs R1 Output
255%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (35.9) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 255% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 9 fights
R1 Control
0:43
R2 Control
1:16
R3 Control
1:49
R1 to Final
+110%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+21.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+21.0pp
Body
-10.8pp
Leg
-10.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+21.2pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#29
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#10
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#19
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#14
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#37
of 45
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#17
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#8
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#12
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2820
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 1
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights