Rodrigo ''Rowdy'' Rodriguez began his training in mixed martial arts at the age of 17 in Austin, TX. He quickly learner under MMA trainer Brandon McDowell and Muay Thai coach Elton Wells, he began competing in grappling tournaments which led to fighting in the cage. He then changed gym's going to train at Austin Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu with MMA trainer Edy Ngamkhao and still with Muay Thai coach and close friend Elton Wells. Rodrigo states that the new team has worked out really well for him. Since he started fighting he has accumulated a record of 5 wins with 1 decision loss. He is currently the ABG bantamweight champion which he won in 13 seconds of the first round by knockout punch.