Welterweight#14 RankedACTIVE
Daniel Rodriguez
20-5
3 Win Streak
Age
38
Height
6'1"
Weight
170 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
11:50
Gym
10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu
UFC Record
10-4(14 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 1 Sub 6 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 1 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 1R3 7
Last 5
WLLLW
Finish Rate
65%
Bonuses
1
Style
Freestyle
Location
Los Angeles, United States
Last Fight2025-07-19
KH
W - Kevin Holland
Decision - SplitR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Mike MalottDecision - SplitR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
AM
vs Alex Morono
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
KG
vs Kelvin Gastelum
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Aliskerov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
IM
vs Ian Machado Garry
UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R1 2:57
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 2:57
LOSS
NM
vs Neil Magny
UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos· 2025-09-27
Submission
D'Arce Choke On Ground
R3 3:33
SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R3 3:33
WIN
GG
vs Gabe Green
UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TM
vs Tim Means
UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Blachowicz· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke Standing
R2 3:37
SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R2 3:37
WIN
SP
vs Santiago Ponzinibbio
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 1:12
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 1:12
WIN
KL
vs Kevin Lee
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Chikadze· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PP
vs Preston Parsons
UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Moises· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 3:47
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 3:47
WIN
MP
vs Mike Perry
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DG
vs Dwight Grant
UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs. Edgar· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R1 2:24
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R1 2:24
WIN
KH
vs Kevin Holland
UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3· 2025-07-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
LJ
vs Li Jingliang
UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson· 2022-09-10
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
ND
vs Nicolas Dalby
UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez· 2020-11-21
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
7.2/min
Grappling
0.51 TD
Defense
58%
⚖️Daniel adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 49% striking and 50% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
35 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+73% vs div avg
74%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
63%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
54%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
49%
Damage Events
37%
⭐Other
Knees
37%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (74%). 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 (137%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 277% 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
3
75% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
25% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
33% of KOs
Punches to Head In Clinch
#21
33% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#31
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke Standing
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 75% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head At Distance leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Guillotine Choke Standing (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (7.2) and Strike Def% (58%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (3/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (58%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (129% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
Division Rank#21 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
58%
Above Avg
Division Rank#12 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
48% acc95%
Clinch
76% acc2%
Ground
67% acc3%
Striking Differential+1.80/min
7.20 landed/min5.40 absorbed/min
7.20
Landed/Min
5.40
Absorbed/Min
0.59
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1278
Sig. Strikes Attempted2602
Key Insights
Daniel is a distance-first striker, with 94% of output at range.
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 95% of output at range with 48% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 7.3 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
50%
Average
Division Rank#12 of 54
0%100%
TD Defense
64%
Above Avg
Division Rank#29 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
50%(est)
Landed
6
Defended
6
Total
12
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.51
TD / 15min
0.08
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
12
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
12
Landed
24
Attempted
50%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
100%
R3
0%
Key Insights
4 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,556
1.33
Ratio
Absorbed
1,916
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
14/6
KD Recovery
66.7%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
38.0
High
Strikes/Min
7.3
Standing %
95%
R3 vs R1 Output
129%
Key Insights
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (38.0) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 129% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 14 fights
R1 Control
0:03
R2 Control
0:18
R3 Control
0:24
R1 to Final
+38%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+15.6pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+15.6pp
Body
-7.1pp
Leg
-8.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-0.7pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#3
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#46
of 54
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#21
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#12
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Knockdowns
#20
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#44
of 54
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#34
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#19
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2913
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 4
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights