Imanol “Himan” Rodriguez is a Mexican mixed martial artist who fights in the UFC flyweight division. On Saturday, October 3, 2026, he won by TKO over Alden Coria at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, and he stays unbeaten at 8-0. This article covers his age, record, background, and what is known about his life. I could not confirm a Wikipedia page for him, so it relies on the UFC, Tapology, and Sherdog.
Latest Update: October 4, 2026
As of October 4, 2026, Rodriguez has just won his second UFC fight. The fight was held at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on the preliminary part of the card. Sherdog reports that he, Johnny Walker, Damian Pinas, and Roman Kopylov each received $100,000 Performance of the Night bonuses after the event. Before the fight he said he planned to fight again in December and that he was looking toward flyweight champion Joshua Van. I did not find the round or time of the finish in the sources I could read.
Who Is Imanol Rodriguez?
Rodriguez is a 5-foot-4, 125-pound flyweight who trains with Team Blackxicans and fights out of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. His UFC nickname is “Himan.” His 8-0 record includes seven wins by knockout or TKO and one by submission, according to Sherdog.
Background / Early Life
He was born on November 15, 1999, in Ensenada, Baja California. A fight-profile site reports that he began judo at age three because everyone in his household practiced combat sports. His parents and siblings are not named in the sources I found.
Career Path
Dana White’s Contender Series
Rodriguez earned his UFC contract on October 7, 2025, at Dana White’s Contender Series in Las Vegas. He knocked out Brazil’s Roque Conceicao in the first round, at 2:12, and received a contract. UFC.com reports that he later received coaching help from Daniel Cormier and Cormier’s longtime assistant Rosendo Sanchez.
UFC Debut
He made his UFC debut on February 28, 2026, in Mexico City against Peru’s Kevin Borjas. After some early trouble, he won by second-round TKO at 4:21 and earned a Performance of the Night bonus, according to UFC.com.
UFC 332
On October 3, 2026, he beat Alden Coria by TKO at UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang. Coria is a teammate of flyweight champion Joshua Van. Before the fight, Rodriguez said he hoped to reach the top 15 of the division by the end of 2026.
Imanol Rodriguez Age
He was born on November 15, 1999, so he is 26 years old as of October 4, 2026. The math: 2026 minus 1999 is 27, but his birthday has not happened yet this year. He turns 27 on November 15, 2026.
Height, Weight, and Reach
He is listed at 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm), with a reach of 64.5 inches (164 cm) and a fighting weight of 125 pounds. He fights from an orthodox stance.
Family, Education, and Relationships
His parents, education, marital status, and children are not documented in the reliable sources I found, so I am not including them. His religion has not been publicly verified.
Net Worth
Rodriguez’s net worth has not been publicly verified. Tapology lists his career disclosed earnings at $200,000, but that figure counts only known fight payouts, not his total wealth, and the $100,000 UFC 332 bonus may not be included.
Quick Table
| Full Name | Imanol Rodriguez Pillado |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Himan |
| Date of Birth | November 15, 1999 |
| Age | 26 (as of October 4, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Occupation | Professional mixed martial artist |
| Division | UFC Flyweight (125 lb) |
| Team | Blackxicans |
| Height / Reach | 5’4″ (163 cm) / 64.5 in (164 cm) |
| Record | 8-0 (7 KO/TKO, 1 submission) |
| UFC Record | 2-0 |
| Latest Fight | TKO win over Alden Coria, UFC 332, October 3, 2026 |
| Net Worth | Not publicly verified |
Reader Questions
Who is Imanol Rodriguez?
Imanol “Himan” Rodriguez is an unbeaten Mexican UFC flyweight from Ensenada, Baja California.
How old is Imanol Rodriguez?
He is 26 years old as of October 4, 2026. He was born on November 15, 1999.
What is Imanol Rodriguez’s record?
He is 8-0, with seven wins by knockout or TKO and one by submission. He is 2-0 in the UFC.
Who did Imanol Rodriguez fight at UFC 332?
He beat Alden Coria by TKO on October 3, 2026, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
How tall is Imanol Rodriguez?
He is listed at 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm).
How did Imanol Rodriguez get into the UFC?
He earned a contract by knocking out Roque Conceicao at Dana White’s Contender Series on October 7, 2025.
Wrap-Up
Rodriguez has moved from the Contender Series to two UFC wins in about a year, with finishes in nearly every fight. Coaches and analysts describe a striker who is still learning how to fight for a full fifteen minutes against the division’s top contenders, which he has not yet had to do as a professional.
As of October 4, 2026, Imanol Rodriguez is 8-0, has won both UFC fights, and says his next goal is to fight again in December.
Disclaimer
This article is based on publicly available sources checked on October 4, 2026. Fight records, rankings, and bonus amounts can change. Net worth and personal details that could not be verified are noted as such.
