Daniel Rodriguez Is Soaking It All In

Daniel Rodriguez (39), known as 'D-Rod,' returns to the UFC octagon for the first time in over a year to headline his first main event against Uroš Medić in Serbia on August 1, 2026. Rodriguez has compiled a 10-4 UFC record since debuting in February 2020, with notable wins over Kevin Lee, Santiago Ponzinibbio, and Kevin Holland. The fight comes after Rodriguez recovered from a three-fight losing streak to Neil Magny, Ian Machado Garry, and Kelvin Gastelum in 2024.