Daniel Rodriguez is a mixed martial artist who has competed across multiple weight classes in the sport since making his professional debut in the sport. He started training in boxing and eventually switched to mixed martial arts in his late twenties. Currently, Rodriguez competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), prior to his debut in the promotion, he competed in various professional mixed martial arts promotions which include Bellator MMA, King of the Cage, and Combate Americas.
After a remarkable amateur run where he secured 7 victories without incurring a loss, Daniel Rodriguez entered the professional mixed martial arts circuit in 2015. In his debut, he squared off against Christopher Gates at KOTC: Sanctioned: in a middleweight showdown. Rodriguez defeated Gates by a first-round submission to take off his professional career. He went on to establish an impressive record of 10 wins and 1 loss before making his promotional debut in the coveted Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
In his debut at the UFC, Daniel Rodriguez defeated Tim Means at UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Blachowicz 2 on February 15, 2020. His second-round victory in the fight also earned him a Performance of the Night award. As of late, Daniel Rodriguez suffered consecutive losses in the promotion in his last two fights. He was scheduled to take on Kelvin Gastelum in a welterweight showdown on June 22, 2024, in Saudi Arabia. However, Gastelum’s struggle with his weight cut forced the promotion to change the fight into a middleweight contest.
Who are Daniel Rodriguez’s parents?
The exact names and details of Daniel Rodriguez’s parents couldn’t be confirmed from an authentic source. He has, however, reflected in his interviews on his family background which according to him had affiliations with violent gangs.
Where does Daniel Rodriguez fight out of?
Daniel Rodriguez fights out of Alhambra, California, USA. He was born in the city and has been fighting out of it in his professional fights. He also represents the USA as a professional mixed martial artist in his outings to the octagon.
FAQs on Daniel Rodriguez's Parents
A. The exact details of his parents are not known.
A. Yes, according to his own admission, both his father and mother had connections with gangs.
A. He fights out of Alhambra, California, USA.
A. He is an American national.
A. He is 37 years old.
