Daniel Rodriguez (fighter)'s Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 14, 2026

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Daniel Rodriguez (fighter).

Daniel Rodriguez is an American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Welterweight division. He turned professional in 2015 and has fought in Bellator, King of the Cage, and Combate Americas. He is currently ranked #14 in the UFC welterweight division (as of March 31, 2026).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

February 15, 2020: UFC Promotional Debut and Win

On February 15, 2020, Daniel Rodriguez made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night 167, replacing Ramazan Emeev against Tim Means. Rodriguez won via submission in the second round, earning a Performance of the Night award.

May 30, 2020: Rodriguez vs. Green

On May 30, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns, Daniel Rodriguez was originally scheduled to face Kevin Holland, but Holland withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Gabriel Green. Rodriguez won the fight by unanimous decision.

August 22, 2020: Rodriguez vs. Grant

On August 22, 2020, at UFC on ESPN 15, Daniel Rodriguez was scheduled to fight Takashi Sato, but Sato was not cleared to fight. Dwight Grant replaced Sato. Rodriguez defeated Grant by first-round knockout.

April 10, 2021: Rodriguez vs. Perry

On April 10, 2021, Daniel Rodriguez fought Mike Perry at UFC on ABC 2, winning by unanimous decision.

July 17, 2021: Rodriguez vs. Parsons

On July 17, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 26, Daniel Rodriguez was scheduled to face Abubakar Nurmagomedov, but he was replaced by Preston Parsons due to injury. Rodriguez won by TKO in the first round.

August 28, 2021: Rodriguez vs. Lee

On August 28, 2021, Daniel Rodriguez faced Kevin Lee at UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Chikadze. Rodriguez won by unanimous decision.

September 10, 2022: Rodriguez vs. Jingliang

On September 10, 2022, at UFC 279, Daniel Rodriguez was scheduled to face Kevin Holland but instead fought Li Jingliang in a 180-pound catchweight bout due to changes resulting from Khamzat Chimaev missing weight. Rodriguez won by split decision.