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Daniel Rodriguez is the head instructor at Cinco MMA, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy in Weslaco, TX, USA. This profile was built from the IBJJF academy directory, where Daniel Rodriguez is registered as the academy's responsible instructor. Instructors can claim this profile to add a full bio and photo.
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10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu
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Claim or review this profileAchievements & Coaching
- #15 UFC Welterweight Division
- My rank is currently #2 in California with a jiu-jitsu purple belt under Eddie Bravo. I was also a two-time amateur champion
UFC Stats
- Nine wins by KO, four by submission (Guillotine, armbar, arm triangle, RNC)
- Pro since 2015
- Has won 16 of his last 20 and seven of his last 10
- Five first-round finishes
- Last pre-UFC bout was KO2 win over Quinton McCottrell on 12/19/19
When and why did you start training for fighting?
I started training as a mixed martial artist at the age of 25 with a bit of a boxing background. I’ve always loved combat sports and watched UFC fights. I decided I wanted to train and fell in love with the sport.
What ranks and titles have you held?
My rank is currently #2 in California with a jiu-jitsu purple belt under Eddie Bravo. I was also a two-time amateur champion
Do you have any heroes?
My heroes are many UFC fighters: GSP, Chuck Liddell, Jon Jones, Dan Henderson, etc.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?
Fighting in the UFC means I’ve turned my dream to reality. It means a better life for my family and I’ve accomplished something every fighter dreams of.
What was your job before you started fighting?
I’ve had many jobs, including union iron worker
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?
7-0 with five first-round knockouts and two championships
Favorite grappling technique:
Arm triangle
Favorite Striking technique:
Left cross
**UFC 318 Embedded \| Episode 2**](https://www.ufc.com/video/149504)
**UFC 318 Embedded \| Episode 1**](https://www.ufc.com/video/149477)
**UFC Unfiltered \| Aaron Pico Talks UFC arrival, Daniel Rodriguez On Preparing For Ponzinibbio**](https://www.ufc.com/video/147362)
**UFC 318 Embedded \| Episode 2**](https://www.ufc.com/video/149504)
**UFC 318 Embedded \| Episode 1**](https://www.ufc.com/video/149477)
**UFC Unfiltered \| Aaron Pico Talks UFC arrival, Daniel Rodriguez On Preparing For Ponzinibbio**](https://www.ufc.com/video/147362)
UFC 318
7/19/25Rodriguez won a three round unanimous decision over Kevin Holland
UFC on ESPN
5/3/25Rodriguez stopped Santiago Ponzinibbio via strikes at 1:12 of the third round
UFC Fight Night
10/12/24Rodriguez won a three round split decision over Alex Morono
UFC on ABC
6/22/24Rodriguez lost a three round unanimous decision to Kelvin Gastelum
UFC on ABC
5/13/23Rodriguez was stopped by Ian Machado Garry via strikes at 2:57 of the first round
UFC Fight Night
11/5/22Rodriguez was submitted by Neil Magny via D'Arce choke at 3:33 of the third round
UFC 279
9/10/22Rodriguez won a three round split decision over Li Jingliang
UFC on ESPN
8/28/21Rodriguez won a three round unanimous decision over Kevin Lee
UFC on ESPN
7/17/21Rodriguez stopped Preston Parsons via strikes at 3:47 of the first round
UFC on ABC
4/10/21Rodriguez won a three round unanimous decision over Mike Perry
UFC 255
11/21/20Rodriguez lost a three round unanimous decision to Nicolas Dalby
UFC on ESPN
8/22/20Rodriguez knocked out Dwight Grant at 2:24 of the first round
UFC Fight Night
5/30/20Rodriguez won a three round unanimous decision over Gabe Green
UFC Fight Night
2/15/20Rodriguez submitted Tim Means via guillotine choke at 3:37 of the second round
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