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.

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.

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.

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

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Kevin Borjas Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Moreno vs. Erceg

Mexico City, Mexico Win

Ode' Osbourne Decision (unanimous) UFC 306

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Denys Bondar Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2

Mexico City, Mexico Win

Angel Rodriguez TKO (doctor stoppage) LUX 032

Guadalajara, Mexico Win

Jaime Londoño Submission (guillotine choke) LUX 029

Mexico City, Mexico Win

Victor Moreno Decision (split) LUX 024

Tijuana, Mexico Win

César Vázquez Decision (unanimous) LUX 022

Mexico City, Mexico Win

Paul Márquez Moreno TKO (punch) iKon Fighting Federation 3

San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas, Mexico Loss

Jerome Rivera Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 27

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Dagoberto Ferreira TKO (punches) LUX 008

Mexico City, Mexico Win

Edgar Garcia TKO (punches)

Win

Jorge Manzano TKO (punches)

Win

José Roura Decision (unanimous) Jasaji Fighting League: Fight Night 6

Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico Win

Omar Hernandez Submission (armbar) Guerra en Veracruz 6

Veracruz, Mexico Win

Armando Valenzuela Submission (rear-naked choke) Xtreme Fighters Latino 38

Mexico City, Mexico Loss

Eduardo Morales Decision (split) Center Real Fights 28

Cancún, Mexico Win

Giovanni Guerrero Submission (rear-naked choke) Jasaji Fighting League 18

Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico Win

Caleb Moctezuma TKO (leg kick and punches) Warriors League 3

Pachuca, Mexico Win

Giovanni Guerrero DQ (knee to head of grounded fighter) Jasaji Fighting League 17

Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico Win

Eddy Perez TKO (punches) Warriors League 2

Pachuca, Mexico