Marina Rodriguez (fighter)
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Marina Rodriguez | |
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Born | Marina Alcalde Rodriguez[1] April 29, 1987 Bagé, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil[2] |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
Weight | 125.5 lb (57 kg; 9 st 0 lb) |
Division | Strawweight (2015–present) Flyweight (2021) |
Reach | 65 in (165 cm)[2] |
Fighting out of | Florianópolis, Brazil[1] |
Team | Thai Brasil AS Team (Jiu-Jitsu)[1] |
Trainer | Alexandre de Souza - Jiu-Jitsu coach[1] Marcio Malko - Muay Thai coach[1] |
Rank | Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3] under Alexandre de Souza[4] Dark blue with black tip belt in Muay Thai[3] |
Years active | 2015–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 19 |
Wins | 16 |
By knockout | 6 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 9 |
Losses | 1 |
By decision | 1 |
Draws | 2 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Marina Alcalde Rodriguez[5] (born April 29, 1987) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist (MMA). She currently competes in the Strawweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of October 25, 2021, she is #3 UFC women's strawweight rankings and as of November 23, 2021, she is #9 in UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings.[6]
Background[]
Rodriguez was born in Bagé, Brazil to Luis and Diva Rodriguez.[7] She has two brothers, Gabriel and Roberto, of whom the latter is a two-time Parapan American Games gold medalist in swimming.[7] In her youth, Rodriguez played football, volley, basketball, and handball.[1] Growing tired of the lack of physical exercise in her job as a graphic designer, she started looking for a way to lose some gained weight. Then, she found her now coach, Marcio Malko.[8] Eventually, she joined a muay Thai class in 2013 and soon thereafter started taking amateur bouts.[7]
Mixed martial arts career[]
Early career[]
Rodriguez started her professional MMA career in 2015 and fought primarily in Brazil and amassed a record of 9–0 before competing in Dana White's Contender Series Brazil .[9]
Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series[]
Rodriguez appeared in Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series (DWTNCS) Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 2 web-series program on August 11, 2018, facing Maria de Oliveira Neta.[10] She won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[11]
Ultimate Fighting Championship[]
Rodriguez made her UFC debut on September 22, 2018 against Randa Markos at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders. [12] The back and forth contest was ultimately ruled a majority draw.[13]
Her next fight came on UFC on March 30, 2019 at UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje against Jessica Aguilar. [14] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[15]
Rodriguez faced Tecia Torres on August 10, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 14. [16] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[17]
Rodriguez faced Cynthia Calvillo, replacing injured Cláudia Gadelha, on December 7, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 7.[18] At the weigh-ins, Calvillo weighed in at 120.5 pounds, 4.5 pounds over the strawweight non-title fight limit of 116. The bout against Rodriguez will be held at a catchweight. Calvillo was fined 30% her purse, which went to her opponent Rodriguez.[19] After three rounds of fighting, the bout ended with a majority draw.[20]
Rodriguez was expected to face Carla Esparza on July 15, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 172.[21] However the bout was cancelled after one of Rodriguez's cornermen tested positive for COVID-19.[22] The pair eventually fought at UFC on ESPN 14 on July 26, 2020.[23] Rodriguez lost the fight via split decision.[24]
Rodriguez faced Amanda Ribas, replacing Michelle Waterson, on January 24, 2021 at UFC 257.[25] Rodriguez won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[26] This win earned her the Performance of the Night award.[27]
As the first fight of her new, multi-fight contract Rodriguez faced Michelle Waterson in a flyweight bout on May 8, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 24.[28][29] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[30]
Rodriguez faced Mackenzie Dern on October 9, 2021 on UFC Fight Night 194.[31] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[32] This fight earned her the Fight of the Night award.[33]
Rodriguez faced Yan Xiaonan on March 5, 2022 at UFC 272.[34] She won the fight via split decision.[35]
Championships and awards[]
Mixed martial arts[]
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Amanda Ribas[27]
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Mackenzie Dern[33]
Mixed martial arts record[]
Professional record breakdown | ||
19 matches | 16 wins | 1 loss |
By knockout | 6 | 0 |
By submission | 1 | 0 |
By decision | 9 | 1 |
Draws | 2 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 16–1–2 | Yan Xiaonan | Decision (split) | UFC 272 | March 5, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 15–1–2 | Mackenzie Dern | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Rodriguez | October 9, 2021 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Strawweight. Fight of the Night. |
Win | 14–1–2 | Michelle Waterson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson | May 8, 2021 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Flyweight debut. |
Win | 13–1–2 | Amanda Ribas | TKO (elbow and punches) | UFC 257 | January 24, 2021 | 2 | 0:54 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Performance of the Night. |
Loss | 12–1–2 | Carla Esparza | Decision (split) | UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till | July 26, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
Draw | 12–0–2 | Cynthia Calvillo | Draw (majority) | UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik | December 7, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Washington, D.C., United States | Catchweight (120.5 lb) bout; Calvillo missed weight. |
Win | 12–0–1 | Tecia Torres | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 | August 10, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Montevideo, Uruguay | |
Win | 11–0–1 | Jessica Aguilar | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje | March 30, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States | |
Draw | 10–0–1 | Randa Markos | Draw (majority) | UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders | September 22, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
Win | 10–0 | Maria de Oliveira Neta | TKO (punches) | Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 2 | August 11, 2018 | 1 | 3:03 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 9–0 | Natalia Cristina da Silva | Decision (unanimous) | Thunder Fight 14 | December 16, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | |
Win | 8–0 | Amanda Torres Sardinha | Decision (unanimous) | Shooto Brazil 79 | December 10, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
Win | 7–0 | Samara Santos Cunha | Decision (unanimous) | Fight 2 Night 2 | April 28, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil | |
Win | 6–0 | Paula Vieira da Silva | TKO (punches) | Curitiba Top Fight 10 | February 24, 2017 | 1 | 4:50 | Curitiba, Brazil | Catchweight (121 lb) bout. |
Win | 5–0 | Vanessa Guimaraes | Submission (triangle choke) | Aspera FC 41 | July 9, 2016 | 2 | 1:47 | São José, Brazil | |
Win | 4–0 | Márcia Oliveira | TKO (punches) | Floripa Fight Championship: The Big Challenge | June 4, 2016 | 1 | 1:42 | Florianópolis, Brazil | |
Win | 3–0 | Caroline Silva | TKO (knee and punches) | Aspera FC 33 | March 19, 2016 | 2 | 0:47 | São José, Brazil | |
Win | 2–0 | Caroline Silva | Decision (unanimous) | Aspera FC 24 | September 12, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | São José, Brazil | |
Win | 1–0 | Silvania Monteiro | TKO (retirement) | São José Super Fight 6 | March 28, 2015 | 1 | 5:00 | São José, Brazil | Strawweight debut. |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f "UFC Sao Paulo: Get to know unbeaten Brazilian newcomer Marina Rodriguez". MMA Junkie. 2018-09-22. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
- ^ a b "Marina Rodriguez | UFC". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
- ^ a b "Marina Rodriguez | UFC". UFC.com. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
- ^ @marinarodriguezmma (December 2, 2018). ""(...) No domingo passado recebi a faixa roxa de Jiu jitsu das mãos do meu professor @alexandresouzateam (...)"". Retrieved July 26, 2020 – via Instagram.
- ^ "MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SHOW RESULTS DATE: March 5th, 2022 LOCATION: T Mobile Arena, Las Vegas" (PDF). boxing.nv.gov. 2021-12-04. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ^ "UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2021-11-25.
- ^ a b c Guilherme Cruz (December 7, 2019). "UFC strawweight Marina Rodriguez inspired by brother's para-swimming success". mmafighting.com.
- ^ Blaine Henry (October 23, 2021). "Marina Rodriguez: Hard Work Pays Off". Fight-Library.com.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Marina Rodriguez MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
- ^ Myers, Thomas (2018-08-22). "UFC's 'Contender Series' continues with three Brazilian-inspired episodes". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
- ^ Cruz, Guilherme (2018-08-31). "Dana White's Contender Series Brazil results: Season 1, Week 2 (spoilers)". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
- ^ Marcel Dorff (2018-08-23). "Unbeaten UFC debutante Marina Rodriguez meets Randa Markos during UFC São Paulo" (in Dutch). mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
- ^ "UFC Sao Paulo results: Randa Markos, Marina Rodriguez battle to hard-fought majority draw". MMAjunkie. 2018-09-22. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
- ^ DNA, MMA. "Jessica Aguilar vervangt Alexa Grasso tegen Marina Rodriguez tijdens UFC Philadelphia". Retrieved 2019-09-01.
- ^ "UFC Philadelphia: Marina Rodriguez bloodies Jessica Aguilar for dominant decision". MMA Junkie. 2019-03-30. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
- ^ Jon Fuentes (2019-06-19). "Breaking: Valentina Shevchenko Will Defend Title Against Liz Carmouche In UFC Montevideo Main Event". lowKickmma.com. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
- ^ Harshman, Heath (2019-08-10). "UFC Uruguay Results: Marina Rodriguez Stays Undefeated, Defeats Tecia Torres by Unanimous Decision". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
- ^ Redactie. "Marina Rodriguez replaces Claudia Gadelha against Cynthia Calvillo during UFC Washington". mmadan.nl. Retrieved 2019-10-24.(in Dutch)
- ^ Staff (2019-12-06). "UFC on ESPN 7 weigh-in results: Overeem-Rozenstruik official, but Calvillo misses by 4.5 pounds". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2019-12-06.
- ^ "UFC on ESPN 7 results: Cynthia Calvillo vs. Marina Rodriguez ends in majority draw". MMA Junkie. 2019-12-08. Retrieved 2020-01-29.
- ^ Martin, Damon (2020-06-03). "Carla Esparza faces Marina Rodriguez in July after inking new four-fight deal with UFC". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-06-11.
- ^ Cruz, Guilherme (2020-07-03). "Marina Rodriguez vs. Carla Esparza off of July 15 UFC event due to positive COVID-19 test". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-07-04.
- ^ "Carla Esparza vs. Marina Rodriguez reset for July 25 UFC show in Abu Dhabi". MMA Junkie. 2020-07-05. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ^ Fuentes, Jon (2020-07-25). "UFC Fight Island 3 Results: Carla Esparza Edges Out Marina Rodriguez". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
- ^ Diego Ribas (2020-12-08). "UFC books fight between Amanda Ribas and Marina Rodriguez for January". agfight.com. Retrieved 2020-12-09. (in Portuguese)
- ^ Evanoff, Josh (2021-01-23). "UFC 257 Results: Marina Rodriguez Upsets Amanda Ribas". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
- ^ a b Stephie Haynes (2021-01-24). "UFC 257 post-fight bonuses: Poirier stops McGregor in second round". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
- ^ Damon Martin and Guilherme Cruz (2021-04-27). "UFC targets Michelle Waterson vs. Marina Rodriguez to headline UFC Vegas 26". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
- ^ Marcelo Alonso (May 5, 2021). "Marina Rodriguez Received New Contract After Helping Save UFC on ESPN 24 Main Event". Sherdog.
- ^ Doherty, Dan (2021-05-08). "UFC Vegas 26 Results: Marina Rodriguez Withstands Late Push from Michelle Waterson". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
- ^ "Marina Rodriguez vs. Mackenzie Dern headlines UFC Fight in October". MMA Junkie. 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2021-10-09). "UFC Vegas 39 Results: Marina Rodriguez Fends Off Mackenzie Dern, Wins Decision". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
- ^ a b "UFC Fight Night 194 bonuses: Women sweep extra $50,000 checks in Las Vegas". MMA Junkie. 2021-10-09. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
- ^ DNA, MMA (2021-12-29). "Marina Rodriguez vs. Yan Xiaonan toegevoegd aan UFC 272 in Las Vegas". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2021-12-30.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2022-03-05). "UFC 272: Strong Second Half by Marina Rodriguez Secures Victory Against Yan Xiaonan". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-03-06.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Marina Rodriguez MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
External links[]
- 1987 births
- Living people
- People from Bagé
- Strawweight mixed martial artists
- Mixed martial artists utilizing Muay Thai
- Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Brazilian female mixed martial artists
- Brazilian Muay Thai practitioners
- Female Muay Thai practitioners
- Brazilian practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Female Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioners
- Ultimate Fighting Championship female fighters