Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Gregory Rodrigues

Discover the career path of Gregory Rodrigues, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Gregory Rodrigues is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Middleweight division. He is ranked #13 in the UFC middleweight rankings as of January 2026. Rodrigues is an eight-time National BJJ Champion, a former Smash Global MMA Middleweight Champion, and a former Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) Middleweight Champion. His career highlights include success in both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and mixed martial arts.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Start of Professional Career

In 2014, Gregory Rodrigues began his professional MMA career, fighting mostly on the Brazilian regional scene and achieving a record of 7-2.

2014: Move to Rio de Janeiro

In 2014, Gregory Rodrigues moved to Rio de Janeiro to pursue his professional MMA career.

September 15, 2020: Loss at Dana White's Contender Series 33

On September 15, 2020, Gregory Rodrigues competed against Jordan Williams at Dana White's Contender Series 33, losing the fight by first-round knockout.

June 5, 2021: Victory against Duško Todorović at UFC Fight Night

On June 5, 2021, Gregory Rodrigues faced Duško Todorović at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai, winning the fight by unanimous decision.

October 23, 2021: Knockout Win and Fight of the Night Award

On October 23, 2021, Gregory Rodrigues defeated Jun Yong Park at UFC Fight Night: Costa vs. Vettori by knockout in round two, earning the Fight of the Night award.

February 26, 2022: Loss to Armen Petrosyan

On February 26, 2022, Gregory Rodrigues faced Armen Petrosyan at UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs. Green and lost by a controversial split decision.

June 18, 2022: Knockout Victory and Performance of the Night Award

On June 18, 2022, Gregory Rodrigues defeated Julian Marquez at UFC on ESPN 37 by knockout in the first round, earning his first Performance of the Night award.

September 17, 2022: Victory over Chidi Njokuani and Fight of the Night Award

On September 17, 2022, Gregory Rodrigues defeated Chidi Njokuani at UFC Fight Night 210 by technical knockout in round two, earning the Fight of the Night award.

January 21, 2023: Loss to Brunno Ferreira

On January 21, 2023, Gregory Rodrigues faced Brunno Ferreira at UFC 283, losing the fight by knockout in the first round.

June 24, 2023: Original Date of Bout Postponed

The bout between Gregory Rodrigues and Denis Tiuliulin, originally set for June 24, 2023, at UFC on ABC 5, was postponed after Tiuliulin withdrew due to undisclosed reasons.

August 19, 2023: Knockout Victory Against Denis Tiuliulin

On August 19, 2023, Gregory Rodrigues faced Denis Tiuliulin at UFC 292, winning the bout via knockout in round one.

February 10, 2024: Technical Knockout Victory Over Brad Tavares

On February 10, 2024, Gregory Rodrigues faced Brad Tavares at UFC Fight Night 236. He won the bout by technical knockout in the third round.

July 27, 2024: Unanimous Decision Victory Over Christian Leroy Duncan

On July 27, 2024, Gregory Rodrigues faced Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC 304, winning the fight by unanimous decision.

February 15, 2025: Loss to Jared Cannonier and Fight of the Night Award

On February 15, 2025, Gregory Rodrigues faced Jared Cannonier at UFC Fight Night 251, losing by technical knockout in the fourth round but earning another Fight of the Night award.

June 28, 2025: Knockout Victory Over Jack Hermansson and Performance of the Night Award

On June 28, 2025, Gregory Rodrigues faced Jack Hermansson at UFC 317, winning by knockout at the end of the first round and earning another Performance of the Night award.