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Ernesto Rodriguez MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

Ernesto Rodriguez MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

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Ernesto Rodriguez

ERNESTO RODRIGUEZ

“Starboy”
Cuba Flag CUBA • WELTERWEIGHT
W-L-D 11-2-0
(T)KO 3-2
SUB 1-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY Cuba
WT CLASS Welterweight
HT / WT 5′ 9″, 170 lbs
BIRTHDATE 08/09/1997 (29)
STANCE Orthodox
REACH 69.0″ (175cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Xtreme Couture • Las Vegas, Nevada
NICKNAME “Starboy”
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PERSONAL LINKS
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CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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Tuff-N-Uff Welterweight Champion Captured World Title with 1st-Round TKO at TNU 143
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PFL World Title Challenger Fought for Vacant PFL 170 lb Belt at PFL Washington DC
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9-Fight Promotional Win Streak Unbeaten Run Across LFA, PFL & Tuff-N-Uff
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Cuban Wrestling Pedigree Lifelong National-Level Background from Havana
Ernesto Rodriguez Record
WINS11
KO/TKO
3
SUB
1
DECISION
7
LOSSES2
KO/TKO
2
SUB
0
DECISION
0
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 13 professional bouts (11-2-0).

Win Rate

11 wins · 13 bouts

Loss Rate

2 losses · 13 bouts

Finish Rate

4 finishes · 13 bouts

KO/TKO Rate

3 KO/TKOs · 13 bouts

Submission Rate

1 submission · 13 bouts

Decision Rate

7 decisions · 13 bouts

ERNESTO RODRIGUEZ FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Thad Jean Title Fight United States United States
PFL Washington DC: Jean vs. Rodriguez
Jul / 25 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (2:44) Jul / 25 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME2:44
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt Vacant PFL Welterweight World Championship • Jean vs. Rodriguez
Vacant PFL Title Bout
Fighter MatchupThad Jean vs Ernesto Rodriguez
Fight LocationUnited States Washington, D.C., United States (CareFirst Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Thad Jean Record at Bout (Opponent)11-0-0
Ernesto Rodriguez Record at Bout11-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Thad Jean: -300 (Favorite) vs Ernesto Rodriguez: +250 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping into the vacant PFL Welterweight Championship bout on short notice, Rodriguez threatened Jean with guillotine submissions early before Jean reversed position in the third frame, landing strikes from back mount to force Mario Yamasaki’s stoppage at 2:44.
WIN
Masayuki Kikuiri Japan Japan
PFL Pittsburgh: Eblen vs. Battle
Mar / 28 / 2026
Decision – Majority
Rnd 3 (5:00) Mar / 28 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Majority
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🥊 PFL Pittsburgh Featured Clash • Rodriguez vs. Kikuiri
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupErnesto Rodriguez vs Masayuki Kikuiri
Fight LocationUnited States Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States (UPMC Events Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Masayuki Kikuiri Record at Bout (Opponent)11-3-1
Ernesto Rodriguez Record at Bout10-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ernesto Rodriguez: -145 (Favorite) vs Masayuki Kikuiri: +125 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Chip Snider
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rodriguez leaned on his elite wrestling foundation, landing multiple takedowns and racking up over seven minutes of control time to neutralize the striking of Pancrase champion Kikuiri for a majority decision win.
WIN
Mahmoud Fawzy Sebie Title Fight Egypt Egypt
Tuff-N-Uff 143
Apr / 25 / 2025
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:34) Apr / 25 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME3:34
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt Tuff-N-Uff Welterweight World Championship • Rodriguez vs. Sebie
Captured Tuff-N-Uff Title
Fighter MatchupErnesto Rodriguez vs Mahmoud Fawzy Sebie
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Pearl Theater at Palms)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Mahmoud Fawzy Sebie Record at Bout (Opponent)5-2-0
Ernesto Rodriguez Record at Bout9-1-0
Officials
Ref: Chris Tognoni
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a high-intensity battle of international wrestlers, Rodriguez weathered an early backpack attempt from Egyptian Olympian Sebie before breaking free and unleashing heavy punches along the cage to capture the Tuff-N-Uff Welterweight Title at 3:34 of round one.
WIN
Alexandre Almeida Brazil Brazil
Tuff-N-Uff 139
Oct / 11 / 2024
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Oct / 11 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Tuff-N-Uff 139 Co-Main Event • Rodriguez vs. Almeida
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupErnesto Rodriguez vs Alexandre Almeida
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Pearl Theater at Palms)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170.4 lbs vs 169.6 lbs
Alexandre Almeida Record at Bout (Opponent)21-11-0
Ernesto Rodriguez Record at Bout8-1-0
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rodriguez outworked former WSOF world champion Alexandre “Capitão” Almeida across three full rounds, using top pressure, takedowns, and defensive grappling to secure a unanimous decision sweep.
WIN
Edson Marques Brazil Brazil
Tuff-N-Uff 135
Feb / 02 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:44) Feb / 02 / 2024
ROUND2
TIME1:44
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Tuff-N-Uff 135 Main Event • Rodriguez vs. Marques
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupErnesto Rodriguez vs Edson Marques
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Sahara Las Vegas)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Edson Marques Record at Bout (Opponent)11-2-0
Ernesto Rodriguez Record at Bout7-1-0
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Headlining at the Sahara in Las Vegas, Rodriguez neutralized the Brazilian knockout artist’s power before timing a massive counter right hook in round two, finishing Marques with ground strikes at 1:44.
WIN
Troy Green United States United States
Urijah Faber’s A1 Combat 12
Jul / 22 / 2023
Decision
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jul / 22 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision
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🥊 A1 Combat 12 Featured Bout • Rodriguez vs. Green
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupErnesto Rodriguez vs Troy Green
Fight LocationUnited States Wheatland, California, United States (Hard Rock Live Sacramento)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Troy Green Record at Bout (Opponent)6-1-0
Ernesto Rodriguez Record at Bout6-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ernesto Rodriguez: -138 (Favorite) vs Troy Green: +105 (Underdog)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rodriguez out-pointed the surging Troy Green with clean counter-boxing, leg kicks, and well-timed takedowns over 15 competitive minutes to earn the decision victory.
WIN
James Cannon United States United States
Tuff-N-Uff 131
Mar / 03 / 2023
Submission (Arm Triangle)
Rnd 1 (1:52) Mar / 03 / 2023
ROUND1
TIME1:52
METHODSubmission (Arm Triangle)
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🥊 Tuff-N-Uff 131 Co-Main Event • Rodriguez vs. Cannon
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupErnesto Rodriguez vs James Cannon
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Orleans Hotel & Casino)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170.7 lbs vs 175 lbs (Catchweight)
James Cannon Record at Bout (Opponent)8-6-0
Ernesto Rodriguez Record at Bout5-1-0
Officials
Ref: Mark Smith
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rodriguez executed an explosive double-leg takedown, passed quickly to side control, and cinched in a tight arm-triangle choke to elicit the tap in just 1:52 of the opening round.
WIN
Jeffrey Craig United States United States
LFA 148: Leyva vs. Brown
Dec / 09 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Dec / 09 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 LFA 148 Main Card Feature • Craig vs. Rodriguez
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupJeffrey Craig vs Ernesto Rodriguez
Fight LocationUnited States Commerce, California, United States (The Commerce Casino & Hotel)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170.6 lbs
Jeffrey Craig Record at Bout (Opponent)3-0-0
Ernesto Rodriguez Record at Bout4-1-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jeffrey Craig: -300 (Favorite) vs Ernesto Rodriguez: +240 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Jonathan Romero Scorecard: 29-28 Scorecard: 29-28 Scorecard: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Handing the undefeated prospect Craig his first career loss, Rodriguez pushed a relentless pace on the feet and controlled the clinch exchanges to take a 29-28 sweep on all three scorecards.
WIN
Will Gibson United States United States
Tuff-N-Uff 129
Aug / 12 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Aug / 12 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Tuff-N-Uff 129 Welterweight Clash • Rodriguez vs. Gibson
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupErnesto Rodriguez vs Will Gibson
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Orleans Hotel & Casino)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Will Gibson Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Ernesto Rodriguez Record at Bout3-1-0
Officials
Ref: Chris Tognoni
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rodriguez dominated the grappling exchanges across three rounds, denying all of Gibson’s offensive attacks and scoring repeated takedowns to win a unanimous decision.
WIN
Kevin Crane United States United States
Tuff-N-Uff 127
Mar / 04 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Mar / 04 / 2022
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Tuff-N-Uff 127 Feature • Rodriguez vs. Crane
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupErnesto Rodriguez vs Kevin Crane
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Orleans Hotel & Casino)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup166.1 lbs vs 165 lbs (Catchweight)
Kevin Crane Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Ernesto Rodriguez Record at Bout2-1-0
Officials
Ref: Chris Tognoni
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rebounding into the win column, Rodriguez dictated the pace with crisp inside boxing combinations and takedowns to sweep the scorecards for a unanimous decision.
LOSS
Richie Lewis United States United States
Titan FC 71: Whitney vs. AlQaisi
Aug / 06 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (2:57) Aug / 06 / 2021
ROUND2
TIME2:57
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Titan FC 71 Lightweight Feature • Lewis vs. Rodriguez
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRichie Lewis vs Ernesto Rodriguez
Fight LocationUnited States Miami, Florida, United States (InterContinental Miami)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Richie Lewis Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Ernesto Rodriguez Record at Bout2-0-0
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ernesto Rodriguez: -130 (Favorite) vs Richie Lewis: +110 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Russ Greenberg
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a battle between wrestling standouts, NCAA Division I wrestler Richie Lewis broke through in round two with heavy punches against the fence to force the referee’s intervention at 2:57.
WIN
Austin Wourms United States United States
RUF MMA 40: Fit Road to ONE
Apr / 25 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:48) Apr / 25 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME1:48
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 RUF MMA 40 Main Card • Rodriguez vs. Wourms
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupErnesto Rodriguez vs Austin Wourms
Fight LocationUnited States Phoenix, Arizona, United States (Celebrity Theatre)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Austin Wourms Record at Bout (Opponent)2-2-0
Ernesto Rodriguez Record at Bout1-0-0
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rodriguez scored his first professional stoppage victory, blitzing Wourms with aggressive punching combinations and finishing with ground strikes at 1:48 of the opening round.
WIN
Dylan Forzani United States United States
MTF 22: St. George
Feb / 13 / 2021
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Feb / 13 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Rodriguez vs. Forzani
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupErnesto Rodriguez vs Dylan Forzani
Fight LocationUnited States St. George, Utah, United States (Dixie Convention Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup170 lbs vs 170 lbs
Dylan Forzani Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Ernesto Rodriguez Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his professional mixed martial arts debut, Cuban wrestling standout Rodriguez controlled Forzani across three full rounds to claim a unanimous decision victory.
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