Marina Rodriguez: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO: 6
Wins by submission: 1
Wins by decision: 7

Striking accuracy

47%

953 landed · 2,014 attempted

Takedown accuracy

43%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-05-06 to 2025-05-03

Wins

1 / 5

Losses

4 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Gillian Robertson
May 3, 2025
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 2:07
Iasmin Lucindo
Oct 5, 2024
Loss
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Jessica Andrade
Apr 13, 2024
Loss
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Michelle Waterson
Sep 23, 2023
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 2:42
Virna Jandiroba
May 6, 2023
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Amanda Lemos
Nov 5, 2022
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 0:54
Yan Xiaonan
Mar 5, 2022
Win
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Mackenzie Dern
Oct 9, 2021
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Michelle Waterson
May 8, 2021
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Amanda Ribas
Jan 23, 2021
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 1:00
Carla Esparza
Jul 25, 2020
Loss
DEC · Round 3 · 4:55

Marina Rodriguez Bio

Marina Rodriguez is a Brazilian former mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC’s women’s strawweight division. Born April 29, 1987, she is listed at 5 feet 6 inches tall and built her game around Muay Thai-based striking. Rodriguez began training Muay Thai for fitness in 2012, turned professional in 2015, and earned a UFC opportunity after a first-round stoppage on Dana White’s Contender Series Brazil in August 2018. Her UFC debut followed on September 23, 2018, when she fought Randa Markos to a draw.

A composed pressure striker, Rodriguez was particularly associated with elbows, knees and clinch work, while also bringing Brazilian jiu-jitsu training to her MMA skill set. Her notable UFC victories included wins over Amanda Ribas, Michelle Waterson-Gomez, Mackenzie Dern and Yan Xiaonan. She did not win a UFC championship. Rodriguez announced her retirement from MMA following her bout with Gillian Robertson on May 3, 2025; the UFC athlete profile now lists her status as retired. Outside the cage, she has said she holds a degree in graphic design and previously worked as a graphic designer.

Record: 17-6-2
Division: Women's Strawweight
Fighting style: Muay Thai
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 115 lbs.
Reach: 65"
Leg reach: 38.50
Nationality: State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Birth date: Apr 29, 1987 (age 39)
Age: 39
Birthplace: , ,
Country: Brazil

Marina Rodriguez Questions & Answers

What UFC division did Marina Rodriguez compete in?

Marina Rodriguez competed primarily in the UFC women’s strawweight division. She also moved up for a 2021 flyweight main event against Michelle Waterson.

When was Marina Rodriguez born, and how tall is she?

She was born on April 29, 1987, and is listed at 5 feet 6 inches tall.

How did Marina Rodriguez enter the UFC?

Rodriguez earned her UFC opportunity through Dana White’s Contender Series Brazil in August 2018. She made her Octagon debut against Randa Markos on September 23, 2018.

What was Marina Rodriguez’s fighting style?

Her listed base style was Muay Thai. Rodriguez identified elbows and knees as favorite striking tools and the clinch as a preferred grappling area; the UFC profile also lists Brazilian jiu-jitsu training.

Did Marina Rodriguez win a UFC title?

No. Rodriguez was a strawweight contender and had prominent wins in the division, but she did not win a UFC championship.

Is Marina Rodriguez still an active UFC fighter?

No. Marina Rodriguez announced her MMA retirement after her May 3, 2025 bout with Gillian Robertson, and her UFC profile lists her as retired.

Did Marina Rodriguez attend college?

Rodriguez has said that she earned a degree in graphic design and worked as a graphic designer before focusing on fighting.