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Marina Rodriguez

Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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For the weightlifter, see Marina Rodríguez (weightlifter).

Marina Alcalde Rodriguez[1] (born April 29, 1987) is a Brazilian former mixed martial artist. She competed in the women's Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), achieving a 7–6–2 record with the promotion.

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Background

Rodriguez was born in Bagé, Brazil.[5] She has two brothers, Gabriel and Roberto, the latter a two-time Parapan American Games gold medalist in swimming.[5] In her youth, Rodriguez played football, volleyball, 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. She then found her current coach, Marcio Malko.[6] Eventually, she joined a muay Thai class in 2013 and soon thereafter started taking amateur bouts.[5]

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Mixed martial arts career

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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.[7]

Dana White's Contender Series

Rodriguez appeared in Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS) Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 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 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]

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

Rodriguez faced Tecia Torres on August 10, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 156.[14] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[15]

Rodriguez faced Cynthia Calvillo, replacing an 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. The bout was held at a catchweight and Calvillo was fined 30% her purse, which went to Rodriguez.[17] After three rounds of fighting, the bout ended with a majority draw.[18]

Rodriguez was expected to face former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion 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] 9 out of 18 media outlets scored the bout for both Rodriguez and Esparza.[23]

Rodriguez faced Amanda Ribas, replacing Michelle Waterson, on January 24, 2021, at UFC 257.[24] Rodriguez won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[25] This win earned her the Performance of the Night award.[26]

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.[27][28] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[29]

Rodriguez faced Mackenzie Dern on October 9, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 194.[30] She won the fight via unanimous decision.[31] This fight earned her the Fight of the Night award.[32]

Rodriguez faced Yan Xiaonan on March 5, 2022, at UFC 272.[33] She won the fight via split decision.[34]

Rodriguez was expected to face Amanda Lemos at UFC 280,[35] but the bout was postponed to UFC Fight Night 214 for unknown reasons.[36] She lost the fight via technical knockout in the third round.[37]

Rodriguez was scheduled to face Virna Jandiroba on May 6, 2023, at UFC 288.[38] She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[39]

Rodriguez faced Michelle Waterson-Gomez in a rematch on September 23, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 228.[40] She won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[41] This win earned her the Performance of the Night award.[42]

Rodriguez faced former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion Jéssica Andrade on April 13, 2024, at UFC 300.[43] She lost the bout by split decision.[44]

Rodriguez faced Iasmin Lucindo on October 5, 2024 at UFC 307.[45] She lost the fight by split decision.[46] 8 out of 13 media outlets scored the bout for Rodriguez.[47]

Rodriguez faced Gillian Robertson on May 3, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 67.[48] She lost the fight by technical knockout in the second round and subsequently announced her retirement from mixed martial arts competition.[49]

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Championships and awards

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
25 matches 17 wins 6 losses
By knockout 7 2
By submission 1 0
By decision 9 4
Draws 2
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