Mike Rodríguez (fighter)
Mike Rodríguez (born November 28, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Mike Rodríguez | |
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Born | Dorchester, Boston, United States | November 28, 1988
Other names | Slow |
Nationality | American |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight | 205.2 lb (93.1 kg; 14.66 st) |
Division | Light heavyweight |
Reach | 82.5 in (210 cm)[1] |
Fighting out of | Boston, Massachusetts, United States[1] |
Team | Lauzon MMA |
Rank | Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] |
Years active | 2014–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 15 |
Wins | 10 |
By knockout | 8 |
By submission | 2 |
Losses | 4 |
By knockout | 1 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 2 |
No contests | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Rodríguez started his professional MMA career since 2013 and fought under Classic Entertainment & Sports (CES MMA) and Cage Titans promoters in the northeast region of United States. He amassed a record of 8-2 prior participated in Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series.[3]
Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series
Rodríguez appeared in Dana White's Contender Series Season 1, Episode 5 web-series program, facing Jamelle Jones on August 8, 2017.[4] He won the fight via a flying-knee knockout and earned a UFC contract.[5]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Rodríguez made his UFC debut on April 7, 2018 at UFC 223, facing Devin Clark.[6] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[7]
Rodrígue's second UFC fight came on December 15, 2018 at UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 against Adam Milstead.[8] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[9]
Rodríguez faced John Allan Arte on July 13, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs. Ladd.[10] He originally lost the fight via unanimous decision;[11] however, Allan was tested positive for banned hormone and metabolic modulator tamoxifen where he received one year USADA suspension and fined $4,800 by the California State Athletic Commission which causeoverrule the original decision to a no contest.[12]
Rodríguez faced Da Un Jung on December 21, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 23.[13] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[14]
Rodríguez is expected to face Marcin Prachnio on August 22, 2020 at UFC on ESPN 15.[15]
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown | ||
15 matches | 10 wins | 4 losses |
By knockout | 8 | 1 |
By submission | 2 | 1 |
By decision | 0 | 2 |
No contests | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 10–4 (1) | Da Un Jung | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Korean Zombie | December 21, 2019 | 1 | 1:04 | Busan, South Korea | |
NC | 10–3 (1) | John Allan | NC (overturned) | UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs. Ladd | July 13, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | Originally a unanimous decision win for Allan; overturned after he tested positive tamoxifen. |
Win | 10–3 | Adam Milstead | TKO (knee to the body and punches) | UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 | December 15, 2018 | 2 | 2:59 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | |
Loss | 9–3 | Devin Clark | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 223 | April 7, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Brooklyn, New York, United States | |
Win | 9–2 | Jamelle Jones | KO (flying knee) | Dana White's Contender Series 5 | August 8, 2017 | 1 | 2:15 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 8–2 | Alec Hooben | TKO (punches and elbows) | CES MMA 44 | April 16, 2017 | 1 | 4:46 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | |
Win | 7–2 | James Dysard | TKO (punches) | CES MMA 43 | April 16, 2017 | 1 | 0:39 | Beverly, Massachusetts, United States | |
Win | 6–2 | Hector Sanchez | KO (punches) | CES MMA 41 | April 16, 2017 | 1 | 0:07 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | |
Win | 5–2 | Kevin Haley | Submission (toe hold) | CES MMA 39 | November 4, 2016 | 1 | 1:08 | Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States | Light Heavyweight debut. |
Win | 5–1 | John Poppie | Submission (triangle choke) | CES MMA 38 | September 23, 2016 | 2 | 1:32 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Catchweight (192 lbs) bout. |
Win | 4–1 | Stephond Ewins | KO (flying knee) | CES MMA 37 | August 12, 2016 | 1 | 3:38 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Catchweight (200 lbs) bout. |
Win | 3–1 | Buck Pineau | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CES MMA 35 | April 16, 2016 | 2 | 4:03 | Beverly, Massachusetts, United States | |
Loss | 2–1 | Pat McCrohan | Decision (unanimous) | CES MMA 32 | January 8, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Stephen Stengel | TKO (punches) | Cage Titans 21 | November 1, 2014 | 1 | 1:22 | Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Ralph Johnson | TKO (retirement) | Cage Titans 18 | May 5, 2014 | 1 | 3:50 | Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States | Middleweight debut. |
References
- "Mike Rodriguez | UFC". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- Mike Rodriguez (@mrodmma) (June 13, 2015). ""Look what I found in the move, honestly i forgot I was a blue belt"". Instagram. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
- Sherdog.com. "Mike". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- "Dana White's Contender Series 5 lineup revealed, with Mike Rodriguez vs. Jamelle Jones". MMA Junkie. 2017-08-02. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- Lee, Alexander K. (2017-08-08). "DWTNCS 5 results: Mike Rodriguez, Alex Perez latest UFC signees". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- DNA, MMA. "Devin Clark vecht tegen Mike Rodriguez tijdens een UFC 223 in Brooklyn". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2010-10-06.
- "UFC 223 results: Devin Clark wears down Michael Rodriguez for decision win". MMAjunkie. 2018-04-08. Retrieved 2010-10-06.
- DNA, MMA (2018-10-17). "De La Rocha vs. Adams & Milstead vs. Rodriguez toegevoegd aan UFC Milwaukee". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2010-10-06.
- "UFC on FOX 31 Fight Pass prelims results: Juan Adams, Mike Rodriguez get stoppage wins". MMAjunkie. 2018-12-15. Retrieved 2010-10-06.
- ATSteveDuncan (2019-07-05). "Villante fuera, John Allan enfrenta a Mike Rodriguez en UFC Sacramento". MMA.uno , #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español. (in Spanish). Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- Evanoff, Josh (2019-07-13). "UFC Sacramento Results: John Allan Upsets Mike Rodriguez". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2019-10-07.
- Marrocco, Steven (2019-10-18). "John Allan Arte gets one-year suspension for tamoxifen metabolite". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-10-20.
- "Da Un Jung vs. Mike Rodriguez slated for UFC on ESPN+ 23 in South Korea". MMA Junkie. 2019-09-26. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
- Anderson, Jay (2019-12-21). "UFC Busan Results: Da Un Jung Finishes Mike Rodriguez Early". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2019-12-22.
- DNA, MMA (2020-07-27). "Mike Rodriguez vs. Marcin Prachnio toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 22 augustus". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
- Sherdog.com. "Mike". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-12-22.