Donchenko (15-2) called out Rodriguez (20-6) after the win.
Soriano Forest on the main map
Ultimate Fighting Championshiplast trip to Paris. Rodriguez responded to Donchenko’s call with emoticons and an odd song choice, hinting at his condemnation.
Daniel Rodriguez responds after being targeted by Daniil Donchenko following his win over Red Devil Soriano
Donchenko challenged Rodriguez to fight after his unanimous decision win over Soriano. Rodriguez responded on Instagram Stories, sharing Donchenko’s reference text with a middle finger emoji and Drake’s “I’m Upset” playing in the background.
Donchenko has won 11 of his 15 career wins so far. The Ukrainian is undefeated in four UFC outings with two finishes. Meanwhile, Rodriguez was on a three-fight winning streak when he was arrested in August 2025 for crossing the Mexican border with marijuana.
“D-Rod” was released last April after spending nearly eight months in a Mexican prison. He was knocked out in 30 seconds
Riot medic in his fight back.
Daniil Donchenko wants to Daniel Rodriguez in the next octagon 👀
( #UFCParis
| FORWARD @ParamountPlus
) pic.twitter.com/lAhvtyfFo3— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount)
September 5, 2026
Daniel Rodriguez Reacts to Danil Donchenko’s challenge at #UFCParis
With the middle finger emoticon pic.twitter.com/7WIsK4cuxQ— Kevin (@realkevink)
September 7, 2026