Fighter

Ernesto Rodriguez

"Starboy"

11-2-0PFL #7Welterweight Cuba

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Amateur MMA 4-0

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Ernesto Rodriguez holds a professional MMA record of 11-2-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 13 bouts on record. Ernesto Rodriguez has won 11 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 2 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Ernesto Rodriguez lands 2.49 significant strikes per minute with 61% accuracy and averages 5.95 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 26, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
DOB: 1997-08-09
Age: 29
Nationality: Cuba
Birthplace: Las Vegas, Nevada, Cuba

Career stats

Tracked fightsSource: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.49per min

61% accuracy

Strikes absorbed6.78per min

18% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed5.95per 15 min

85% success

Takedowns stuffed0%

Submission attempts1.6per 15 min

Career history

LOSS
vs Thad Jean
PFLPFL Washington DC: Jean vs. Rodriguez· Jul 26, 2026· Welterweight· 11-1 vs 11-0
TKO
R3 · 2:44
WIN
vs Masayuki Kikuiri
PFLPFL Pittsburgh: Eblen vs. Battle· Mar 28, 2026· Middleweight· 10-1 vs 11-3-1
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mahmoud Fawzy Sebie×1Title bout · Title win #1
Tuff-N-Uff 143· Apr 25, 2025· Welterweight· 9-1 vs 5-2
TKO
R1 · 3:34
WIN
vs Alexandre Almeida
Tuff-N-Uff 139· Oct 11, 2024· Welterweight· 8-1 vs 21-11
UD
WIN
vs Edson Marques
Tuff-N-Uff 135· Feb 2, 2024· Welterweight· 7-1 vs 11-2
TKO
R2 · 1:44
WIN
vs Troy Green
Urijah Faber's A1 Combat 12· Jul 22, 2023· Welterweight· 6-1 vs 6-1
DEC
WIN
vs James Cannon
Tuff-N-Uff 131· Mar 3, 2023· Catchweight· 5-1 vs 8-6
SUB
R1 · 1:52
WIN
vs Jeffrey Craig
LFA 148: Leyva vs. Brown· Dec 9, 2022· Welterweight· 4-1 vs 3-0
UD
WIN
vs Will Gibson
Tuff-N-Uff 129· Aug 12, 2022· Welterweight· 3-1 vs 1-0
UD
WIN
vs Kevin Crane
Tuff-N-Uff 127· Mar 4, 2022· Catchweight· 2-1 vs 1-0
UD
LOSS
vs Richie Lewis
Titan FC 71· Aug 6, 2021· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 1-0
TKO
R2 · 2:57
WIN
vs Austin Wourms
RUF MMA 40: Ft Road to ONE· Apr 25, 2021· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 2-2
TKO
R1 · 1:48
WIN
vs Dylan Forzani
MTF 22: St. George· Feb 13, 2021· Lightweight· 0-0 vs 0-0
UD

Career history data via Tapology.

Official PFL Ranking

Ernesto Rodriguez's standing in the official PFL rankings.

Current: #7 Welterweight
Peak: #7 Welterweight
First ranked: Apr 15, 2026
Times ranked: 6

Welterweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1698▼21
Peak: 1719Mar 28, 2026
Rated fights: 13

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Frequently asked questions

When does Ernesto Rodriguez fight next?

Ernesto Rodriguez has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Ernesto Rodriguez's record?

Ernesto Rodriguez's professional MMA record is 11-2-0.

Who is Ernesto Rodriguez fighting next?

Ernesto Rodriguez's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ernesto Rodriguez fight last?

Ernesto Rodriguez most recently fought Thad Jean at PFL Washington DC: Jean vs. Rodriguez on Sunday, July 26, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Ernesto Rodriguez fight in?

Ernesto Rodriguez fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Ernesto Rodriguez have?

Ernesto Rodriguez has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How tall is Ernesto Rodriguez?

Ernesto Rodriguez is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Ernesto Rodriguez weigh?

Ernesto Rodriguez weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Ernesto Rodriguez's reach?

Ernesto Rodriguez has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Ernesto Rodriguez?

Ernesto Rodriguez is 29 years old (born Aug 9, 1997).

Where is Ernesto Rodriguez from?

Ernesto Rodriguez is from Cuba.

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