Not even the most optimistic forecasts predicted this level of productivity from Daniel Rodriguez when he joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster just prior to the coronavirus pandemic.
The 35-year-old Californian will look to become an ever more significant player in the welterweight division when he confronts “The Ultimate Fighter” Season 16 semifinalist Neil Magny in the UFC Fight Night 214 co-headliner on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Rodriguez steps into the Octagon on the heels of a four-fight winning streak. He last appeared at UFC 279, where he wound up on the right side of a contentious split decision against Jingliang Li on Sept.