Daniel Rodriguez responds to callout from Daniil Donchenko after UFC Paris

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Daniel Rodriguez responds to callout from Daniil Donchenko after UFC Paris
Summary

Following his unanimous decision victory over Punahele Soriano at UFC Paris, Daniil Donchenko issued a public challenge to Daniel Rodriguez. Rodriguez responded to the callout on social media by sharing the clip with a middle-finger emoji and the song "I'm Upset" by Drake. This interaction marks a potential future matchup for Donchenko, who remains undefeated in four UFC appearances with two finishes. Rodriguez is currently seeking to regain momentum after returning from an eight-month absence in a Mexican prison. In his first fight back this past April, he lost to Uros Medic via a 30-second knockout. Donchenko has secured 11 finishes throughout his professional career, establishing himself as a rising contender in the division.

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  • Daniil Donchenko defeated Punahele Soriano by unanimous decision at UFC Paris.
  • Donchenko challenged Daniel Rodriguez to a fight immediately following his win.
  • Rodriguez reacted to the callout on Instagram stories using a middle-finger emoji.
  • Donchenko holds a professional record of 15-2 with 11 finishes.
  • Rodriguez recently returned to competition after serving time in a Mexican prison.
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  • 4:29 AMSherdogDaniel Rodriguez fires back at Daniil Donchenko's UFC Paris callout
  • 4:29 AMYahoo SportsDaniel Rodriguez fires back at Daniil Donchenko's UFC Paris callout
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Daniel Rodriguez seemingly felt disrespected by Daniil Donchenko’s callout.

Sherdogby sayannag88@gmail.com (Sayan Nag)
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Daniel Rodriguez seemingly felt disrespected by Daniil Donchenko’s callout.

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