Ronaldo Rodríguez

Luis Ronaldo Rodríguez (born May 7, 1999) is a Mexican professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in Flyweight and Bantamweight divisions of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background He was born in the municipality of Jiquipilas, in the state of Chiapas, but moved with his family to Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, as a child. It was then that he immersed himself in karate. In interviews, Rodríguez has said that the sport kept him from joining organized crime, unlike many of his acquaintances, since the city of Coatzacoalcos was heavily influenced by crime.

To make ends meet, he started selling freezies while also working as a construction worker. With the salary earned from both jobs, Rodríguez moved to Mexico City to begin his MMA career.

Mixed martial arts career Early career and DWCS Lazy Boy's MMA career began on March 19, 2017, with a technical knockout victory. In his next nine fights, he secured eight wins, five of which were in the Jasaji Fighting League (JFL).

He had his first fight in LUX Fight League, Mexico's leading MMA promotion, facing Dagoberto Ferreira on February 14, 2020, at LUX 008. Ronaldo emerged victorious after landing several elbow strikes.

He was given a chance for a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series, fighting Jerome Rivera at Dana White's Contender Series 27 on August 4, 2020. However, he lost the fight by unanimous decision.

LUX Fight League After failing to secure a UFC contract and winning a fight at the iFF3 regional event, Rodríguez returned to LUX. He faced César Vázquez on May 26, 2022, at LUX 022 and won the fight by unanimous decision.

Rodríguez faced Víctor Moreno on July 15, 2022, at LUX 024 main event bout. He won the fight by split decision.

Rodríguez faced Jaime Londoño on December 9, 2022, at LUX 029. He won the fight by submission in the second round after locking in a rear-naked choke.

Rodríguez faced Angel Rodríguez on May 19, 2023, at LUX 032. He won the fight after a doctor's stoppage in the third round. This would be his last fight in the promotion, as he subsequently signed with the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Rodríguez made his promotional UFC debut against Denys Bondar on February 24, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 237. He won the fight by submission in the second round with a rear-naked choke.

Rodríguez faced Ode' Osbourne on September 14, 2024, at UFC 306. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Rodríguez faced Kevin Borjas on March 29, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 64. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Before the fight, he weighed in at 127 pounds, one pound over the flyweight limit for non-title fights, so the bout proceeded at a catchweight, and he received a 20% penalty, which went to Borjas.

In August 2025, Rodríguez announced that he was leaving the flyweight division to change weight classes, due to his weight problems prior to the fight with Borjas months earlier.

Personal life Rodríguez has a daughter with his wife Nina Medina. The couple had been dating since they were young, when Rodríguez still lived in Coatzacoalcos, but they separated after he moved to Mexico City. In 2022, they got engaged and later moved to Las Vegas.

Championships and accomplishments Jasaji Fighting League JFL Bantamweight Championship (two times)

Mixed martial arts record

|Win |align=center|17–2 |Ode' Osbourne |Decision (unanimous) |UFC 306 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

|Win |align=center|15–2 |Angel Rodriguez |TKO (doctor stoppage) |LUX 032 | |align=center|3 |align=center|1:00 |Guadalajara, Mexico

|Win |align=center|14–2 |Jaime Londoño |Submission (guillotine choke) |LUX 029 | |align=center|2 |align=center|2:17 |Mexico City, Mexico

|Win |align=center|13–2 |Victor Moreno |Decision (split) |LUX 024 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Tijuana, Mexico

|Win |align=center|12–2 |César Vázquez |Decision (unanimous) |LUX 022 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Mexico City, Mexico

|Win |align=center|10–1 |Dagoberto Ferreira |TKO (punches) |LUX 008 | |align=center|2 |align=center|1:35 |Mexico City, Mexico

|Win |align=center|8–1 |Jorge Manzano |TKO (punches) |align=center|3 |align=center|0:33

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