Ronaldo Rodríguez
| Ronaldo Rodríguez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Luis Ronaldo Rodríguez[1] May 7, 1999 Jiquipilas, Chiapas, Mexico |
| Other names | LazyBoy |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb) |
| Division | Flyweight Bantamweight |
| Fighting out of | Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz, Mexico |
| Team | Prime Combat Academy ADAM Coatzacoalcos |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 20 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 4 |
| By disqualification | 1 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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.[2]
To make ends meet, he started selling freezies[a] while also working as a construction worker. With the salary earned from both jobs, Rodríguez moved to Mexico City to begin his MMA career.[2]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career and DWCS
Lazy Boy's MMA career began on March 19, 2017, with a technical knockout victory. In his next nine fights, he secured eight wins, five of which were in the Jasaji Fighting League (JFL).[1]
He had his first fight in LUX Fight League, Mexico's leading MMA promotion, facing Dagoberto Ferreira on February 14, 2020, at LUX 008. Ronaldo emerged victorious after landing several elbow strikes.[3]
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.[4]
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.[5]
Rodríguez faced Víctor Moreno on July 15, 2022, at LUX 024 main event bout.[6] He won the fight by split decision.[7]
Rodríguez faced Jaime Londoño on December 9, 2022, at LUX 029.[8] He won the fight by submission in the second round after locking in a rear-naked choke.[9]
Rodríguez faced Angel Rodríguez on May 19, 2023, at LUX 032. He won the fight after a doctor's stoppage in the third round.[10] This would be his last fight in the promotion, as he subsequently signed with the UFC.[2]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Rodríguez made his promotional UFC debut against Denys Bondar on February 24, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 237. He won the fight by submission in the second round with a rear-naked choke.[11][12]
Rodríguez faced Ode' Osbourne on September 14, 2024, at UFC 306.[13] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[14]
Rodríguez faced Kevin Borjas on March 29, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 64.[15] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[16] 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.[17]
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.[18]
Championships and accomplishments
- Jasaji Fighting League
- JFL Bantamweight Championship (two times)
Mixed martial arts record
| 20 matches | 17 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By submission | 5 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 3 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 17–3 | Kevin Borjas | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Moreno vs. Erceg | March 29, 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Mexico City, Mexico | Catchweight (127 lb) bout; Rodríguez missed weight. |
| Win | 17–2 | Ode' Osbourne | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 306 | September 14, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 16–2 | Denys Bondar | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 | February 24, 2024 | 2 | 4:59 | Mexico City, Mexico | Return to Flyweight. |
| Win | 15–2 | Angel Rodriguez | TKO (doctor stoppage) | LUX 032 | May 19, 2023 | 3 | 1:00 | Guadalajara, Mexico | |
| Win | 14–2 | Jaime Londoño | Submission (guillotine choke) | LUX 029 | December 9, 2022 | 2 | 2:17 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| Win | 13–2 | Victor Moreno | Decision (split) | LUX 024 | July 15, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Tijuana, Mexico | |
| Win | 12–2 | César Vázquez | Decision (unanimous) | LUX 022 | May 26, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| Win | 11–2 | Paul Márquez Moreno | TKO (punch) | iKon Fighting Federation 3 | November 20, 2020 | 1 | 1:16 | San Carlos Nuevo Guaymas, Mexico | Return to Bantamweight. |
| Loss | 10–2 | Jerome Rivera | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Contender Series 27 | August 4, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Flyweight debut. |
| Win | 10–1 | Dagoberto Ferreira | TKO (punches) | LUX 008 | February 14, 2020 | 2 | 1:35 | Mexico City, Mexico | Catchweight (130 lb) bout. |
| Win | 9–1 | Edgar Garcia | TKO (punches) | Jasaji Fighting League: 135 Pound Grand Prix | September 28, 2019 | 2 | 0:42 | Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico | Won the JFL MMA Bantamweight Grand Prix. |
| Win | 8–1 | Jorge Manzano | TKO (punches) | 3 | 0:33 | JFL MMA Bantamweight Grand Prix Semifinal. | |||
| Win | 7–1 | José Roura | Decision (unanimous) | Jasaji Fighting League: Fight Night 6 | November 17, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico | Won the JFL MMA Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–1 | Omar Hernandez | Submission (armbar) | Guerra en Veracruz 6 | July 21, 2018 | 1 | 3:38 | Veracruz, Mexico | |
| Win | 5–1 | Armando Valenzuela | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Xtreme Fighters Latino 38 | June 1, 2018 | 1 | 2:38 | Mexico City, Mexico | Catchweight (139 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 4–1 | Eduardo Morales | Decision (split) | Center Real Fights 28 | March 24, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Cancún, Mexico | |
| Win | 4–0 | Giovanni Guerrero | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Jasaji Fighting League 18 | January 18, 2018 | 2 | 2:46 | Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico | |
| Win | 3–0 | Caleb Moctezuma | TKO (leg kick and punches) | Warriors League 3 | December 16, 2017 | 3 | 0:22 | Pachuca, Mexico | |
| Win | 2–0 | Giovanni Guerrero | DQ (knee to head of grounded fighter) | Jasaji Fighting League 17 | August 23, 2017 | 1 | 2:54 | Tlalnepantla de Baz, Mexico | |
| Win | 1–0 | Eddy Perez | TKO (punches) | Warriors League 2 | March 19, 2017 | 1 | 2:12 | Pachuca, Mexico | Bantamweight debut. |
Notes
- ^ known in Mexico as gelatina, sabalito or bolis, depending on the region.
See also
References
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- ^ a b c "De vender gelatina en camiones a pelear en la UFC, la historia de Luis 'Lazy Boy' Rodríguez". Récord. 2024-02-20. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ^ "LUX 008 - LUX Fight League 8". Sherdog. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ^ Contreras Legaspi, Carlos (2020-08-04). "'Lazy boy' pierde por decisión unánime ante Jerome Rivera en Contender Series". Grupo Milenio (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ^ "Luis 'Lazy Boy' Rodríguez venció a César Vázquez: LUX MMA". FOX Deportes (in Mexican Spanish). 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ^ Romero, Marcus (2022-07-14). ""Lazy Boy" Rodríguez vs "Victorius" Moreno, estrellas de LUX 024". El Sol de Tijuana (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ^ "LUX 024 I, "Lazy Boy" Rodríguez "canta victoria" ante el duro Vic Moreno, en la noche de Tijuana". El Rocktagono (in Spanish). 2022-07-16. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ^ Valseca, Ricardo (2022-07-12). "FUNCIÓN DE CAMPEONES ESTE VIERNES EN LUX 029". Titan Sports (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-02-26.
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- ^ "Ronaldo Rodríguez vs Ángel Rodríguez, LUX Fight League 32 | MMA Bout". Tapology. 2023-05-19. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
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- ^ "El mexicano Ronaldo Rodríguez triunfa en la UFC tras vencer a Denys Bondar". MVS Noticias. 2024-02-24. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ^ Parviz Iskenderov (2024-07-05). "Ronaldo Rodriguez vs Ode Osbourne set for UFC 306 card at Sphere". fightmag.com. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ^ "UFC 306: Ronaldo Rodriguez Survives Knockdown, Defeats Ode Osbourne in Wild Fight". Cageside Press. 2024-09-14. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ^ De Santiago, Christopher (2024-11-30). "Report: UFC's 'Lazy Boy' Books Next Fight in Mexico City". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
- ^ Cagle, Brett (2025-03-29). "UFC Mexico City: Kevin Borjas Pulls Off Upset, Notches First UFC Win Against Ronaldo Rodriguez". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
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