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#9 Women's Strawweight Division

Active

Marina Rodriguez

Women's Strawweight Division

17-5-2 (W-L-D)

6

Wins by Knockout

1

Wins by Submission

4

First Round Finishes

Marina Rodriguez
  • Last fight

    Win

    Rodriguez vs Lucindo

    Oct. 5, 2024

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Marina Rodriguez's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Fighting style
Muay Thai
Age
37
Height
66.00
Weight
115.50
Octagon Debut
Sep. 23, 2018
Reach
65.00
Leg reach
38.50
  • Pro since 2015
     
  • Seven wins by KO, one by submission (Triangle)
     
  • Four first round finishes
     
  • 7-5-1 in her last 13
     
  • Has won five of her last nine

UFC 307 (10/5/24) Rodriguez lost a three round split decision to Iasmin Lucindo

UFC 300 (4/13/24) Rodriguez lost a three round split decision to Jéssica Andrade 

UFC Fight Night (9/23/23) Rodriguez stopped Michelle Waterson-Gomez via strikes at 2:42 of the second round 

UFC 288 (5/6/23) Rodriguez lost a three round unanimous decision to Virna Jandiroba

UFC Fight Night (11/5/22) Rodriguez was stopped by Amanda Lemos via strikes at :54 of the third round 

UFC 272 (3/5/22) Rodriguez won a three-round split decision over Yan Xiaonan

UFC Fight Night (10/9/21) Rodriguez won a five-round unanimous decision over Mackenzie Dern

UFC on ESPN (5/8/21) Rodriguez won a five-round unanimous decision over Michelle Waterson

UFC 257 (1/24/21) Rodriguez stopped Amanda Ribas via strikes at :54 of the second round

UFC on ESPN (7/26/20) Rodriguez lost a three round split decision to Carla Esparza

UFC on ESPN (12/7/19) Rodriguez fought to a three round draw with Cynthia Calvillo

UFC Fight Night (8/10/19) Rodriguez won a three round unanimous decision over Tecia Torres

UFC on ESPN (3/30/19) Rodriguez won a three round unanimous decision over Jessica Aguilar

UFC Fight Night (9/22/18) Rodriguez fought to a three round draw with Randa Markos

 

Dana White's Contender Series, Brazil

On episode two, Rodriguez stopped Maria Oliveira via strikes at 3:03 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training Muay Thai for fitness in 2012.

What ranks and titles have you held? National Muay Thai champion by IFMA 2016, Floripa Open NoGi CBJJ champion 2016, Floripa Spring NOGI CBJJ 2017 and a win in kickboxing in Suriname against Glory-ranked fighter Isis Verbeek.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? To fight in the UFC is a validation of all the hard work I put in and that all of my coaches have done throughout the years.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I have a degree in graphic design

What was your job before you started fighting? My last job was as a graphic designer in a store that printed adhesives for decoration.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I had 10 ammy wins before turning pro.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: I am a dark blue, black tip in Muay Thai (Thai Brasil) and a purple belt in BJJ (Equipe A.S Team).

Favorite grappling technique: Clinch

Favorite Striking technique: Elbows and knees