Best fights of Daniel Rodriguez
Over 11 years as a professional, Daniel Rodriguez has compiled a 20-6 (13) record, including one title fight across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Daniel Rodriguez submits Tim Means
On February 15, 2020 Daniel Rodriguez faced Tim Means in a welterweight bout. Rodriguez was 33 years old with a record of 10-1, and Means was 35 with a record of 29-11-1. Rodriguez was on a 6-fight winning streak and Means was coming off a win. Rodriguez submitted Tim Means via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
2. Daniel Rodriguez defeats Kevin Holland
On July 19, 2025 Daniel Rodriguez faced Kevin Holland in a middleweight bout. Rodriguez was 38 years old with a record of 19-5, and Holland was 32 with a record of 28-13. Both Rodriguez and Holland were on a 2-fight winning streak. Rodriguez won via unanimous decision.
3. Daniel Rodriguez KOs Santiago Ponzinibbio
On May 3, 2025 Daniel Rodriguez faced Santiago Ponzinibbio in a middleweight bout. Rodriguez was 38 years old with a record of 18-5, and Ponzinibbio was 38 with a record of 30-8. Both Rodriguez and Ponzinibbio were coming off a win. Rodriguez stopped Santiago Ponzinibbio via TKO in the 3rd round.
4. Daniel Rodriguez defeats Kevin Lee
On August 28, 2021 Daniel Rodriguez faced Kevin Lee in a welterweight bout. Rodriguez was 34 years old with a record of 15-2, and Lee was 28 with a record of 18-6. Rodriguez was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Lee was coming off a loss. Rodriguez won via unanimous decision.
5. Daniel Rodriguez defeats Li Jingliang
On September 10, 2022 Daniel Rodriguez faced Li Jingliang in a welterweight bout. Rodriguez was 35 years old with a record of 16-2, and Jingliang was 34 with a record of 19-7. Rodriguez was on a 3-fight winning streak and Jingliang was coming off a win. Rodriguez won via split decision.
6. Daniel Rodriguez loses to Neil Magny via KO
On November 5, 2022 Daniel Rodriguez faced Neil Magny in a welterweight bout. Rodriguez was 35 years old with a record of 17-2, and Magny was 35 with a record of 26-9. Rodriguez was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Magny was coming off a loss. Magny submitted Rodriguez via brabo choke in the 3rd round.
7. Daniel Rodriguez defeats Mike Perry
On April 10, 2021 Daniel Rodriguez faced Mike Perry in a welterweight bout. Rodriguez was 34 years old with a record of 13-2, and Perry was 29 with a record of 14-7. Both Rodriguez and Perry were coming off a loss. Rodriguez won via unanimous decision.
8. Daniel Rodriguez loses to Kelvin Gastelum via unanimous decision
On June 22, 2024 Daniel Rodriguez faced Kelvin Gastelum in a middleweight bout. Rodriguez was 37 years old with a record of 17-4, and Gastelum was 32 with a record of 18-9. Rodriguez was on a 2-fight losing streak and Gastelum was coming off a loss. Rodriguez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Gastelum.
9. Daniel Rodriguez defeats Alex Morono
On October 12, 2024 Daniel Rodriguez faced Alex Morono in a welterweight bout. Rodriguez was 37 years old with a record of 17-5, and Morono was 34 with a record of 24-10. Rodriguez was on a 3-fight losing streak and Morono was coming off a loss. Rodriguez won via split decision.
10. Daniel Rodriguez defeats Gabriel Green
On May 30, 2020 Daniel Rodriguez faced Gabriel Green in a welterweight bout. Rodriguez was 33 years old with a record of 11-1, and Green was 27 with a record of 9-2. Rodriguez was on a 7-fight winning streak and Green was on a 6-fight winning streak. Rodriguez won via unanimous decision.