Marina Rodriguez (fighter)

Marina Rodriguez (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 January 25, 2021 she is #6 in the UFC women's strawweight rankings.[5]

Marina Rodriguez
BornMarina Alcalde Rodriguez[1]
(1987-04-29) April 29, 1987
Bagé, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil[2]
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight115 lb (52 kg; 8 st 3 lb)
DivisionStrawweight
Reach67 in (170 cm)[2]
Fighting out ofFlorianópolis, Brazil[1]
TeamThai Brasil
AS Team (Jiu-Jitsu)[1]
TrainerAlexandre de Souza - Jiu-Jitsu coach[1]
Marcio Malko - Muay Thai coach[1]
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Alexandre de Souza[3]
Dark blue with black tip belt in Muay Thai[4]
Years active2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total16
Wins13
By knockout6
By submission1
By decision6
Losses1
By decision1
Draws2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Rodriguez was born in Bagé, Brazil to Luis and Diva Rodriguez.[6] She has two brothers, Gabriel and Roberto, of whom the latter is a two-time Parapan American Games gold medalist in swimming.[6] In her youth, Rodriguez played soccer, 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. Eventually she joined a muay Thai class in 2013 and soon thereafter started taking amateur bouts.[6]

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 Tuesday Night Contender Series Brazil - Season 1, Episode 2 .[7]

Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series

Rodriguez appeared in Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series (DWTNCS) |Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Brazil - Season 1, Episode 2 web-series program on August 11, 2018, facing Maria de Oliveira Neta.[8] She won the fight via technical knockout in the first round.[9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Rodriguez made her UFC debut on Non September 22, 2018 against Randa Markos at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders. [10] The back and forth contest was ultimately ruled a majority draw.[11]

Her next fight came on UFC on March 30, 2019 at UFC on ESPN: Barboza vs. Gaethje against Jessica Aguilar. [12] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[13]

Rodriguez faced Tecia Torres on August 10, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 14. [14] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[15]

Rodriguez faced Cynthia Calvillo, replacing injured Cláudia Gadelha, on December 7, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 7.[16] 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.[17] After three rounds of fighting, the bout ended with a majority draw.[18]

Rodriguez was expected to face Carla Esparza on July 15, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 172.[19] However the bout was cancelled after one of Rodriguez's cornermen tested positive for COVID-19.[20] The pair eventually fought at UFC on ESPN 14 on July 26, 2020.[21] Rodriguez lost the fight via split decision.[22]

Rodriguez faced face Amanda Ribas, replacing Michelle Waterson, on January 24, 2021 at UFC 257.[23] Rodriguez won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[24] This win earned her the Performance of the Night award.[25]

Championships and awards

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
16 matches 13 wins 1 loss
By knockout 6 0
By submission 1 0
By decision 6 1
Draws 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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 April 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 28, 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.

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See also

References
  1. "UFC Sao Paulo: Get to know unbeaten Brazilian newcomer Marina Rodriguez". MMA Junkie. 2018-09-22. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  2. "Marina Rodriguez | UFC". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  3. @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.
  4. "Marina Rodriguez - Official UFC Profile". media.ufc.com. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
  5. "Rankings | UFC". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2021-01-27.
  6. Guilherme Cruz (December 7, 2019). "UFC strawweight Marina Rodriguez inspired by brother's para-swimming success". mmafighting.com.
  7. Sherdog.com. "Marina Rodriguez MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  8. Myers, Thomas (2018-08-22). "UFC's 'Contender Series' continues with three Brazilian-inspired episodes". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  9. Cruz, Guilherme (2018-08-31). "Dana White's Contender Series Brazil results: Season 1, Week 2 (spoilers)". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  10. 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.
  11. "UFC Sao Paulo results: Randa Markos, Marina Rodriguez battle to hard-fought majority draw". MMAjunkie. 2018-09-22. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  12. DNA, MMA. "Jessica Aguilar vervangt Alexa Grasso tegen Marina Rodriguez tijdens UFC Philadelphia". Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  13. "UFC Philadelphia: Marina Rodriguez bloodies Jessica Aguilar for dominant decision". MMA Junkie. 2019-03-30. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  14. 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.
  15. Harshman, Heath (2019-08-10). "UFC Uruguay Results: Marina Rodriguez Stays Undefeated, Defeats Tecia Torres by Unanimous Decision". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  16. Redactie. "Marina Rodriguez replaces Claudia Gadelha against Cynthia Calvillo during UFC Washington". mmadan.nl. Retrieved 2019-10-24.(in Dutch)
  17. 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.
  18. "UFC on ESPN 7 results: Cynthia Calvillo vs. Marina Rodriguez ends in majority draw". MMA Junkie. 2019-12-08. Retrieved 2020-01-29.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. "Carla Esparza vs. Marina Rodriguez reset for July 25 UFC show in Abu Dhabi". MMA Junkie. 2020-07-05. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
  22. Fuentes, Jon (2020-07-25). "UFC Fight Island 3 Results: Carla Esparza Edges Out Marina Rodriguez". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
  23. Diego Ribas (2020-12-08). "UFC books fight between Amanda Ribas and Marina Rodriguez for January". agfight.com. Retrieved 2020-12-09. (in Portuguese)
  24. Evanoff, Josh (2021-01-23). "UFC 257 Results: Marina Rodriguez Upsets Amanda Ribas". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  25. Stephie Haynes (2021-01-24). "UFC 257 post-fight bonuses: Poirier stops McGregor in second round". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
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